What is 'route of administration' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

route of administration - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Specifies how a drug was administered. &EXAMPLE& Oral Topical

route of administration - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Route of administration is a term used in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare component to describe the way a medication or treatment is administered to a patient. It includes the method, route, and site of administration. Examples of routes of administration include oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and topical. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In IS-H SAP for Healthcare, route of administration is used to document the way a medication or treatment is administered to a patient. This information is important for tracking the effectiveness of treatments and medications and ensuring that they are being administered correctly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When documenting route of administration in IS-H SAP for Healthcare, it is important to be as specific as possible. For example, instead of simply noting “oral” as the route of administration, note whether it was taken by mouth, through a feeding tube, or through an inhaler. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare component also includes other terms related to route of administration such as dosage form and dosage strength. It is important to understand these terms in order to accurately document the route of administration for a medication or treatment.