It includes names and timings of the nurses and ward boys on duty with their respective ward numbers. This helps the receptionist or the nurses to know which theaters are vacant to slot other surgeries. This section also includes the detailed schedule of the operation theaters. This data is constantly updated to keep a track of discharged patients. Using HMS one can quickly check the availability of rooms/beds so that the receptionist can adjust transfer of patients from one ward to another or allot the bed to the new patient.
One can also add a feature to store photos of the patients as identity proof which can also help in medico-legal cases of false identities or fraud. An electronic medical record system is in-built which stores all the basic and medical details of the patient.
New patients can be registered in the system. The use of HMS makes the co-ordination between a doctor and patient easy and hassle free. The patient can be given an appointment referring to the doctors’ schedule. It includes list of the available medicines for specific diseases so that the doctor can easily look for an alternative when in need. This helps a doctor to edit his schedule accordingly. The doctor can check his schedule and that of other doctors too. It also includes doctors’ emergency numbers. This section includes the list of the doctors and their schedules.
