What is 'companion' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

companion - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals A companion is a person who accompanies the patient during the latter's stay in an institution and who benefits from room and board services there. Accompanied patients are mainly children or infants who are looked after by a parent during their treatment. Companions are characterized as such by means of a special admission type.

companion - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A companion in IS-H SAP for Healthcare is a person who accompanies a patient during their hospital stay. This person can be a family member, friend, or other designated individual. The companion is responsible for providing emotional support and assistance to the patient during their stay. 
  How to Use It: 
  In IS-H SAP for Healthcare, companions are registered in the system and assigned to a patient. This allows the hospital staff to keep track of who is accompanying the patient and provide them with the necessary support. The companion can also be used to provide information about the patient's medical history and current condition. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the companion is registered in the system correctly so that they can be easily identified by hospital staff. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the companion's status, such as if they leave or are replaced by another individual. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The companion feature in IS-H SAP for Healthcare is part of the Patient Administration module. This module also includes features such as patient registration, admission and discharge processes, and medical records management.