What is day patient in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: day patient

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Patients can be admitted into a hospital with the case type "day patient", if they come on a regular basis and with the same sickness, but do not remain day and night in the hospital. Day patient cases can be billed for using special nursing charges agreed upon between the hospital and the health insurance funds. Examples: Desensitisation of children with regard to wasp stings Psychiatric day cases, where patients regularly return home in the the evening Dialysis

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• Key Concepts: 
  Day patient is a term used in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component. It refers to a patient who is admitted to a hospital or clinic for medical treatment, but does not stay overnight. The patient is usually discharged on the same day. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Day patients are typically used for treatments such as minor surgeries, diagnostic tests, and outpatient appointments. In the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component, day patients are managed through the Day Patient Management module. This module allows healthcare providers to manage day patient admissions, treatments, and discharges. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When managing day patients in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is accurately recorded. This includes patient information, diagnosis codes, and treatment plans. This will help ensure that the patient receives the best possible care. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare component also includes modules for Inpatient Management and Outpatient Management. These modules allow healthcare providers to manage inpatient and outpatient admissions, treatments, and discharges. Additionally, the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component includes modules for Financial Management and Human Resources Management. These modules allow healthcare providers to manage financial and human resources related tasks.