HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
BY OJO OLUWASEYI SAMUEL
What is Cranium?
Cranium is a Complete hospital management system software
designed to manage all aspects of a hospital operation. This
customizable hospital information system is an integrated healthcare
solution which includes OPD and IPD Management, Pharmacy, Laboratory,
Radiology, Ward Management, Mobile Application, Online Appointments
Scheduling, Secured Messaging, Doctor Portal, Patient and Family
Portals, Medical Electronic Billing, Accounting, HR/Payroll and
HL7/Integrated PACS System.
Traditional approaches encompass paper-based
information processing as well as resident work position and mobile
data acquisition and presentation. The customizable alert system sends
the text or email and improves the quality of patient care.
Electronic medical record (EMR Systems) helps to be aware of revenue stream, patient records and other key metrics at your fingertips. Electronic health record (EHR Systems) allows electronic sharing of patient records with other providers and medical applications and manage the overall health of patients such as Patient and Providers can see lab results and history online, securely chat with providers, schedule next appointment.
Key Benefits of Using Cranium Hospital Management Software?
- Easy access to doctors data to generate varied records, including classification based on demographic, gender, age, and so on. It is especially beneficial at ambulatory (out-patient) point, hence enhancing continuity of care. As well as, Internet-based access improves the ability to remotely access such data.
- It helps as a decision support system for the hospital authorities for developing comprehensive health care policies.
- Efficient and accurate administration of finance, diet of patient, engineering, and distribution of medical aid. It helps to view a broad picture of hospital growth
- Improved monitoring of drug usage, and study of effectiveness. This leads to the reduction of adverse drug interactions while promoting more appropriate pharmaceutical utilization.
- Enhances information integrity, reduces transcription errors, and reduces duplication of information entries.
Key Features/ Modules of Cranium Hospital Management Software?
The Hospital Management System divided into several modules which can still be expanded based on client request. Each of the modules is designed to exhaustively meet the needs of various groups within the hospital. The modules are:
Services Management
This module will take care of services provided by the hospital. Rate of services charged as per the hospital rules. It will consider panel, Night Charges, Emergency charges, Age of patient and other parameters while calculating the rate of services for a particular patient. Patient Management
Every patient treated in hospital will be given unique Patient ID which is useful in tracking visits of patients. All patient's data is useful for MRD purposes.
OPD Management
OPD Registration When a patient comes to the reception desk, A new registration number is automatically Allotted to him. His personal details like Name, Age, Sex, Address etc. and the services desired are feeded into the software.
OPD Billing
OPD Billing / Collection Billing of all OPD patients with complete details of Patient Information, Services provided like Consultation, ELABORATORY, X-ray, Ultrasound, Medicines, Procedures etc. along with Payment details.
IPD Management
IPD registration When a patient comes to the reception desk for admission, A Separate new registration number is automatically allotted to him. His personal details along with the details of Admission, Room, Consultant, Surgeon, Diet, etc. and the Advance Payment made are fed into the software. The Software will record all this information and print the related documents. IPD Collection, Collection of part payment along / Full Payment details/ Refunds/Credit Notes. This information will provide the data for all MIS reports.
IPD Billing
IPD Billing On-line billing of all IPD patients with details of Patient Information, Services provided on daily basis like Room rent, Operation, Delivery, Oxygen & Other Gases, Consultation, Nursing Charges, ELABORATORY tests, X-ray, Ultrasound, Medicines, Procedures etc.
Discharge Summary
After the discharge of a patient, discharge summary can be automatically generated by just pressing a few keys. Laboratory data can automatically be imported. Specialty wise standard format can be set.
Consultant Management
Tracking of consultant share for OPD /Indoor procedures. Option for defining consultant share based on procedures/department. Classifying visit of patient as new / existing for that consultant.
Store Management
Maintain Purchase order with due dates of delivery
Maintain MRN and Issue slips
Maintaining Stock, Reorder levels and show appropriate warning.
Bills can be adjusted against the payments made at other department.
Laboratory management
As the test is booked at reception request is automatically send to E-LABORATORY. Lab can upload the result later and prints attractive reports.
Security management
Role based security will be provide to the user. Client-server architecture will be followed.
Pharmacy Management
Complete pharmacy shop can be managed through this module. Additionally it can be linked to main billing. As patient collects medicines from pharmacy shop their charges will automatically transfer to patient billing.
Radiology Management
As the radiology tests are booked at reception desk, request is automatically sent to the radiology department.
Medical Data
This module will take care of all medical data of patient . Patient's intake,outtake,Medication, reading etc.
Reception Management
Status of any patient/doctor can be queried from this module e.g. timing of consultant, residential address/patient room search.
MRD Management
Keeps history of all patient. Data analysis can be further done on any field Keeps track of the ICD numbers/Bed days per consultant and other MRD Records.
MIS Reports
It will provide vital and key reports to management. All the Further we are planning to incorporate graphical analysis of reports.
Payroll & HRD Management
Complete salary can be computed through this module. This module can be attached through Time machines also. All necessary formats can be generated through this module.
Accounts Management
Financial accounts an all purchase, expenses, payments can be feeded in this module. Receipts can be directly imported from OPD and IPD department.
Other Features of Cranium Hospital Management Software?
Other Features
- Tracks data over time
- Triggers warnings and reminders for preventive screenings, check-up appointments, schedules surgeries, drug stock etc.
- Helps you see at a glance how patients are doing based on certain parameters—such as temperature, blood pressure / blood glucose levels.
- Generates your invoices and bills, sends and receive orders, reports, and results.
- Ensures International best clinical practice by incorporating International Coding of Diseases version 10 (ICD10) for Diagnosis and ICD10PCS for Clinical Procedures.
- Keeps track of productivity and utilization of services offered.
- Tracks patient demographics to analyse clientele/ consumer behaviour.
- Increase accuracy in billing and collections.
- Information can be shared among local and international branches of same or different to healthcare organizations if need be.
- Auto update of enrollee list sent by HMO irrespective of location.
- Our Software can become globally connected to any healthcare system in the world that also utilizes Hospital Management Information System.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A confident young man who has good work ethic and interpersonal skills; possess in-depth knowledge of Computer Science, management information system (MIS) and project management. Experienced IT professional having public, private, third sector and community-driven Development projects experience. Equipped to succeed in any situation and have worked as a team member and a leader with recorded success.
