IVF software update 6.59: IPD with wards, beds, theatre schedule and final bill
Inpatient care arrives with wards, rooms and beds, a theatre schedule, daily medication and a final IPD bill.
Version 6.59 is part of LifeLinkr IVF software, which keeps patient records, lab work and billing in one system.
Clinic teams who want to try these changes first can start an IVF Software Trial.
Wards, rooms and beds
Clinics set up wards, rooms and beds with bed charges. Patients are then admitted to them.
Why it was needed
Admissions were managed on paper.
A day in the clinic
The nurse sees which beds are free before an admission.
What it changes for clinics
Clear bed management.
Where to find it
Part of version 6.59. Ask your account manager to switch it on for your clinic and walk your team through it.
Theatre schedule
Procedures are scheduled in the operation theatre.
Why it was needed
OT bookings clashed.
A day in the clinic
The OT in-charge sees tomorrow's list.
What it changes for clinics
Smoother theatre days.
Where to find it
Part of version 6.59. Ask your account manager to switch it on for your clinic and walk your team through it.
IPD final bill
The final IPD bill includes bed, OT and other charges, with payment collection.
Why it was needed
Inpatient bills were added up by hand.
A day in the clinic
Accounts collect the final payment at discharge.
What it changes for clinics
Accurate inpatient billing.
Where to find it
Part of version 6.59. Ask your account manager to switch it on for your clinic and walk your team through it.
Staff designations and daily medication
Staff carry designations and daily medication records show dose and days.
Why it was needed
Ward records needed clear roles and medication timing.
A day in the clinic
The ward chart shows each dose given.
What it changes for clinics
Safer inpatient care.
Where to find it
Part of version 6.59. Ask your account manager to switch it on for your clinic and walk your team through it.