What is patient-device assignment in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

SAP Term: patient-device assignment

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: The creation of a patient reference for vital sign measurements that exist in the CLIM data pool for a specific device. You can create the patient reference by assigning to a patient the medical measuring device to which the patient is physically connected in the "Patient-Device Assignment" function.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Patient-device assignment is a feature of the IS-HMED Clinical System, which is part of the SAP Healthcare Information System. It allows healthcare providers to assign medical devices to patients in order to monitor their health and provide better care. The assignment is done through a web-based interface, which allows healthcare providers to easily assign and manage devices for their patients. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To assign a device to a patient, healthcare providers must first log into the IS-HMED Clinical System. Once logged in, they can select the “Patient-Device Assignment” option from the main menu. This will open up a web-based interface where they can select the patient and device they wish to assign. Once selected, they can click “Assign” to complete the assignment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning devices to patients, it is important to ensure that the device is compatible with the patient’s medical condition and that it is properly calibrated for accurate readings. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all assigned devices and regularly check on their status to ensure that they are working properly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-HMED Clinical System also includes features such as patient monitoring, medication management, and laboratory results management. Additionally, it integrates with other SAP Healthcare Information Systems such as SAP ERP and SAP HANA.