1. First Appointment Scheduled
Description: The first scheduled appointment marks the initiation of the patient’s care journey. This is when the healthcare provider begins gathering information and addressing the patient’s needs.
Significance: Early scheduling ensures that patients receive timely attention, enabling early diagnosis or preventive care.
2. Next Appointment
Description: This refers to the patient’s upcoming visit, which may involve follow-ups, treatment monitoring, or further assessments. Even if the patient has multiple upcoming scheduled appointments, this will show the most nearest appointment to date.
Significance: Consistent follow-up appointments are critical for continuity of care, ensuring conditions are monitored and managed effectively.
3. First Completed Appointment
Description: This represents the first appointment where the patient attended, and the consultation or treatment was successfully marked as completed.
Significance: Completed appointments indicate active patient engagement and adherence to the care plan.
4. Last Appointment
Description: This is the most recent appointment in the past, scheduled for the patient.
Significance: Tracking the last appointment helps identify gaps in care and ensures timely follow-ups.
5. Last Completed Appointment
Description: This refers to the most recent appointment that was attended and marked as completed successfully.
Significance: Monitoring completed appointments allows providers to measure patient engagement and ensures continuity in care delivery.
6. Last Medical Data
Description: The last medical data refers to the most recent update of the patient’s health records, or allergies or treatment updates received via the Forms marked as containing medical data.
Significance: Maintaining up-to-date medical data is crucial for accurate decision-making and the delivery of effective care.
7. Last X-ray
Description: This metric indicates the last time patient had completed a service which is registered as X-Ray.
Significance: Regular imaging helps detect and monitor conditions, ensuring that treatment is provided promptly if necessary.
8. Last Exam
Description: This refers to the the last time patient had completed a service which is registered as Exam.
Significance: Routine exams are essential for identifying health changes early and implementing appropriate interventions.
9. Recall Due (Last Appointment)
Description: This is the follow-up recall date based on the Last Completed Appointment attended by the patient. This can be edited or removed using the Pencil Icon.
Significance: Recall systems ensure that patients return for necessary follow-ups, which can help prevent gaps in care and support long-term health management.
10. Recall Due (Last Exam)
Description: This follow-up recall due date is based on the Last Exam date.
Significance: Timely recalls following exams ensure ongoing assessment and management of medical conditions, preventing potential complications.
11. Recall Drop-Off
Description: Recall drop-off identifies the date where the patient was dropped off from the automated recall. If the Recall settings are set to skip drop off patients, the patient will no longer be included in the automated recall.
Significance: Addressing recall drop-offs is critical to improving patient adherence and ensuring they remain engaged with their care plans.
Conclusion
The above metrics provide a comprehensive overview of a patient’s care journey, from the first scheduled appointment to ongoing recalls and follow-ups. For healthcare providers , accurately tracking these statistics ensures:
Improved patient outcomes through timely care and monitoring.
Proactive identification of missed appointments and follow-ups.
Enhanced engagement by keeping patients connected to their care plans.
Effective patient management relies on both timely appointments and well-maintained medical data. By focusing on recalls, completed visits, and up-to-date records, healthcare providers can deliver better, more consistent care to their patients.