Healthcare-Related Process
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A Healthcare-Related Process is a domain-specific process to deliver medical care and improve patient outcomes.
- Context:
- It can (typically) encompass a wide range of activities, including diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and follow-up care.
- It can (often) involve coordination among multiple healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- It can (often) be standardized within healthcare organizations to ensure consistency and quality of care across different patient interactions.
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- It can range from being a Simple Procedure like a routine check-up to a Complex Care Pathway involving multiple interventions and long-term management.
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- It can include both clinical processes, such as surgeries or therapies, and administrative processes, such as patient registration and billing.
- It can be supported by digital tools, such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and health information systems, to streamline workflows and enhance communication.
- It can be subject to regulatory oversight and quality assurance measures to ensure that it meets established standards of care.
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- Example(s):
- Patient Intake Processes, involves collecting patient information, assessing their health status, and determining the appropriate care pathway.
- Post-Operative Care Processes, include monitoring a patient's recovery, managing pain, and preventing complications after surgery.
- Medication Administration Processes, ensure that patients receive the correct medication at the right time, with appropriate monitoring for side effects.
- Discharge Planning Processes, prepare a patient for leaving the hospital, including arranging follow-up care and ensuring continuity of care.
- Diagnostic Imaging Processes, involve patients undergoing procedures like X-rays or MRIs to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions.
- Telemedicine Consultation Processes, allow patients to receive medical advice and treatment remotely using digital communication tools.
- Infection Control Processes, are designed to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare facilities, involving protocols for hygiene, sterilization, and isolation.
- Mental Health Assessment Processes, where patients are evaluated for psychological conditions and appropriate treatments or referrals are determined.
- Patient Education Processes, provide patients with information about their conditions and treatments, empowering them to participate actively in their care.
- Surgical Workflow Processes, coordinate the steps involved in preparing for, performing, and recovering from surgery, ensuring that all team members are aligned.
- Patient Follow-Up Processes, that involve monitoring a patient's progress post-treatment, ensuring they are adhering to their care plans and identifying potential complications early.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Ad Hoc Medical Decisions, where care is delivered without a structured process, potentially leading to inconsistencies in treatment.
- Informal Care, provided outside of a formal healthcare setting, often lacking the structure and oversight of a healthcare process.
- Legal-Domain Process.
- See: Patient Care Management, Clinical Workflow, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Healthcare Quality Assurance