progress-note-writer

Generate daily inpatient progress notes from structured FHIR data.

53|12|Updated Jan 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/langcare/langcare-mcp-fhir --skill progress-note-writer
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Skill: progress-note-writer
Source: https://github.com/langcare/langcare-mcp-fhir/tree/main/skills/core/documentation/progress-note-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/langcare/langcare-mcp-fhir --skill progress-note-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Automates the creation of daily inpatient progress notes by aggregating FHIR data (Encounters, Patients, Observations, DiagnosticReports, MedicationRequests, Conditions, and CarePlans) into a structured, problem-oriented note for rounds, handoffs, and documentation workflows. Supports overnight event summaries, vitals trends, I&O, labs, imaging, and standing orders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate standardized 24-hour progress notes from diverse FHIR resources for inpatient stays.
  • Provide trend summaries of vitals, labs, intake/output, and imaging with flags for critical values.
  • Enable sign-out and rounding workflows by presenting assessments and plans organized per problem.

Quick Start

Create today's inpatient progress note for the active encounter using available FHIR data.

Frequently Asked Questions about progress-note-writer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate inpatient progress notes from FHIR data?

You can automate inpatient progress notes by aggregating structured FHIR resources such as Encounter, Observation, and MedicationRequest into a problem-oriented note for rounds and handoffs. The Skill assembles vitals, labs, and medications into a complete daily documentation output.

What FHIR resources are needed to generate daily rounding notes?

Generating daily rounding notes requires FHIR resources including Encounter, Patient, Observation, DiagnosticReport, MedicationRequest, Condition, and CarePlan. These resources supply the vitals, I/O, labs, imaging, and standing orders needed to assemble the note.

Can I use FHIR data to create overnight event summaries for hospital handoffs?

Yes, you can use FHIR data to create overnight event summaries for hospital handoffs. The Skill aggregates 24-hour patient data to produce problem-oriented assessments and plans organized per problem for sign-out workflows.

Does progress note generation work for inpatients across different hospital services?

Yes, progress note generation applies to hospital inpatients across services. It standardizes 24-hour documentation by extracting diverse FHIR data to support varying clinical workflows and department requirements.

How do I track vitals and lab trends in clinical documentation?

You track vitals and lab trends in clinical documentation by processing FHIR Observations and DiagnosticReports. The Skill generates trend summaries of intake/output, labs, and imaging, automatically flagging critical values for the progress note.

What are the limitations of automating clinical documentation with structured data?

A limitation of automating clinical documentation with structured data is the strict dependency on FHIR resources. Without integrated Encounter, Observation, and Condition data, the Skill cannot assemble vitals, labs, and standing orders into a complete note.