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

discharge - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Procedure that describes the closing of a case treatment and/or stay in an institution. The outpatient case forms the only exception. Here the case is not closed using the discharge procedure. Discharge 'releases' the case for various subsequent processing activities. &EXAMPLE& Final billing.

discharge - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Discharge in IS-H SAP for Healthcare is the process of releasing a patient from a hospital or other healthcare facility. It is the final step in the patient's care and involves the completion of all necessary paperwork and the transfer of the patient to another facility or home. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In IS-H SAP for Healthcare, discharge is initiated by entering the patient's information into the system. This includes their name, date of birth, and other relevant information. Once this is done, the system will generate a discharge order which must be signed by both the patient and their doctor. Once this is completed, the patient can be released from the facility. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When discharging a patient, it is important to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed and that all relevant information is entered into the system correctly. This will help to ensure that the discharge process runs smoothly and that there are no delays in releasing the patient from the facility. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In IS-H SAP for Healthcare, discharge is closely related to other processes such as admission and transfer. It is important to understand how these processes interact with each other in order to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.