What is 'outflow' in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

outflow - Overview

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Excretion of fluids from the patient's body, for example as urine via catheter or drainage.

outflow - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Outflow in the IS-HMED Clinical System is the process of releasing a patient from a hospital or other medical facility. It is the opposite of inflow, which is the process of admitting a patient to a medical facility. Outflow includes the discharge of a patient, transfer to another facility, or death. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Outflow in the IS-HMED Clinical System is used to track and manage the release of patients from a medical facility. It includes information such as the date and time of discharge, the type of discharge (e.g., transfer or death), and any follow-up care that may be required. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using outflow in the IS-HMED Clinical System, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is accurately recorded. This includes the date and time of discharge, the type of discharge, and any follow-up care that may be required. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed prior to discharge. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Outflow in the IS-HMED Clinical System is closely related to inflow, which is the process of admitting a patient to a medical facility. Additionally, outflow is related to other processes such as billing and coding, which are used to track and manage payments for services rendered.