diff --git a/packages/esm-commons-lib/src/components/encounter-list/helpers.ts b/packages/esm-commons-lib/src/components/encounter-list/helpers.ts
index 812c2fa72..218561c47 100644
--- a/packages/esm-commons-lib/src/components/encounter-list/helpers.ts
+++ b/packages/esm-commons-lib/src/components/encounter-list/helpers.ts
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ export function launchEncounterForm(
       additionalProps: {
         mode: action === 'add' ? 'enter' : action,
         formSessionIntent: intent,
+        openClinicalFormsWorkspaceOnFormClose: false,
       },
     },
   });