What is joint responsibility procedure in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

SAP Term: joint responsibility procedure

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Procedure that the nurse can or may only perform by order of a physician and consequently for which responsibility is shared.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The joint responsibility procedure is a feature of the IS-HMED Clinical System, which is part of the SAP Healthcare Information System. It allows healthcare professionals to collaborate on patient care by sharing responsibility for patient care decisions. This procedure helps to ensure that all healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care are aware of the decisions being made and can provide input into the decision-making process.
  
  How to use it: 
  The joint responsibility procedure is used when multiple healthcare professionals are involved in a patient's care. The procedure begins with the primary healthcare professional, who is responsible for making the initial decision about the patient's care. This decision is then shared with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care, who can provide input and feedback on the decision. Once all of the healthcare professionals have agreed on a course of action, they can then move forward with implementing it.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the joint responsibility procedure, it is important to ensure that all healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care are aware of the decisions being made and have an opportunity to provide input into the decision-making process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all decisions are documented and that any changes or updates to the plan of care are communicated to all involved parties.
  
  Related Information: 
  The joint responsibility procedure is part of the IS-HMED Clinical System, which is part of SAP Healthcare Information System. For more information about this system, please visit https://www.sap.com/products/healthcare-information-system.html