Enhancing Patient Safety with Electronic Medication Administration Records Workflow

Patient Identification

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The Patient Identification step is a crucial initial phase in the healthcare services delivery process. It involves gathering and verifying patient information to ensure accurate billing and medical records. In this stage, administrative staff or medical professionals collect demographic data such as name, date of birth, contact details, and medical history from new patients or existing ones requiring updated information. This step is often automated using electronic health record systems that prompt the user for required inputs based on pre-configured templates. A manual review by staff may be necessary to verify accuracy and completeness. Any discrepancies are resolved during this phase, ensuring consistency with official identification documents and medical records. Once validated, the gathered data becomes part of the patient's profile, facilitating further services within the healthcare system.