What is 'clinical episode' in SAP IS-CHN - Collaborative Health Network?

clinical episode - Overview

• Component: IS-CHN

• Component Name: Collaborative Health Network

• Description: A series of one or more clinical encounters related to a certain medical condition for example, high blood pressure.

clinical episode - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A clinical episode is a term used in the IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network component of SAP. It is a period of time in which a patient receives medical care for a particular condition or illness. During this period, all of the patient's medical services are tracked and recorded, including diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes. 
  How to Use It: 
  The IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network component of SAP allows healthcare providers to track and manage clinical episodes for their patients. This includes recording information about the patient's diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes. The system also allows providers to compare the effectiveness of different treatments and interventions for different conditions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When tracking clinical episodes in the IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network component of SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is accurately recorded. This includes the patient's diagnosis, treatments, and outcomes. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data is up-to-date and accurate so that providers can make informed decisions about their patients' care. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network component of SAP also allows healthcare providers to track and manage other aspects of patient care such as medication management, laboratory results, and referrals. Additionally, the system can be used to generate reports on patient care and outcomes.