What is 'long-term care' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

long-term care - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Medical treatment over a long period of time.

long-term care - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Long-term care is a type of healthcare service that is provided over an extended period of time, usually for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. It includes services such as nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social services. In the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system, long-term care is managed through the Long-Term Care Management (LTCM) module. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The LTCM module allows healthcare providers to manage long-term care services for their patients. It provides tools for creating and managing patient records, tracking patient progress, and managing billing and payments. It also provides tools for managing staff and resources, as well as reporting and analytics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the LTCM module, it is important to ensure that all patient records are up to date and accurate. This will help ensure that the correct services are provided to each patient in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to keep track of billing and payments in order to ensure that all services are properly reimbursed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare system also includes other modules such as the Patient Administration (PA) module, which provides tools for managing patient records and scheduling appointments; the Clinical Documentation (CD) module, which provides tools for documenting patient visits; and the Financial Accounting (FI) module, which provides tools for managing financial transactions.