Table 1.

Taxonomy of Rheumatology Rooming Tasks

Task categories	Tasks
1. Rooming Initiation (ID and Walk Patient to Room)	1.1 Invite the patient from the waiting room
	1.2 Confirm patient identifier(s)
	1.3 Walk the patient to exam room
2. Vital Sign Measurements	2.1 Measure weight
	2.2 Measure height (stadiometer)
	2.3 Measure temperature
	2.4 Respiratory rate or pulse oximetry assessment
	2.5 Measure pulse
	2.6 Measure blood pressure
3. Medications and Allergies	3.1 Ask patient about their allergies
	3.2 Confirm patient’s current medications
	3.3 Ask and record patient’s primary pharmacy
	3.4 Discuss refill needs with the patient
4. Chronic Disease Management	4.1 Inquire regarding pain assessment
	4.2 Explain disease activity questionnaire
	4.3 Ask if patient has had/needs any vaccinations
	4.4 Obtain patient’s tobacco history
5. Other Questions and Conversation	5.1 Discuss clinical questions
	5.2 Converse with patient