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

disposition at discharge - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Patient's disposition when discharged from the hospital. The discharge disposition is a subclassification of the discharge type. Examples able to work unable to work

disposition at discharge - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Disposition at discharge is a term used in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare module. It is a process that allows healthcare providers to record the final status of a patient upon their discharge from a hospital or other healthcare facility. This information is used to track the patient’s progress and provide better care in the future. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The disposition at discharge process is initiated when a patient is discharged from a healthcare facility. The healthcare provider will enter the patient’s final status into the system, which can include information such as whether they were discharged to home, another facility, or passed away. This information is then stored in the system and can be accessed by other healthcare providers in the future. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all information entered into the system is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that other healthcare providers have access to accurate information about the patient’s condition and progress. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered into the system, such as any medications prescribed or follow-up appointments scheduled. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The disposition at discharge process is part of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare module. This module also includes features such as patient scheduling, medical billing, and electronic health records. Additionally, this module can be integrated with