Description: Patient Administration Management (PAM) enables applications to share accurate patient demographic data within and between acute care settings as well as between those and ambulatory healthcare providers. Additional information: The IHE PAM (Patient Administration Management) specification is a detailed framework developed by the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) initiative. It is designed to standardize the exchange of patient administrative information between different healthcare systems. The primary goal of the IHE PAM specification is to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of patient care by enhancing the management and exchange of patient administrative data. The IHE PAM specification includes several key components. These include: 1. Patient Identification: The specification outlines the standard procedures for identifying patients across different healthcare systems. This includes the use of unique patient identifiers and demographic information. 2. Patient Registration: The IHE PAM specification also includes standards for registering new patients, updating existing patient records, and managing patient visits. This ensures that all healthcare systems have access to the most up-to-date and accurate patient information. 3. Encounter Management: This component of the specification deals with the management of patient encounters, including admissions, transfers, and discharges. It outlines the procedures for recording and updating encounter information, as well as for coordinating care between different healthcare providers. 4. Patient Status Management: The IHE PAM specification also includes standards for managing and updating the status of patients. This includes tracking changes in a patient's condition, treatment plan, and care team. 5. Message Exchange: The specification defines the standard formats and protocols for exchanging patient administrative messages between healthcare systems. This ensures that all systems can understand and process the information correctly. The IHE PAM specification is designed to be used in conjunction with other IHE profiles and standards, such as the Patient Care Coordination (PCC) and Cross-Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) profiles. Together, these standards provide a comprehensive framework for managing and exchanging patient information across the healthcare enterprise. Example: 1. Hospital Admission: When a patient is admitted to a hospital, the IHE PAM is used to manage all the administrative details related to the patient. This includes registering the patient, managing their demographic information, assigning them to a bed, and managing their stay in the hospital. The IHE PAM ensures that all these processes are standardized and interoperable across different healthcare systems. 2. Patient Transfer: If a patient needs to be transferred from one healthcare facility to another, the IHE PAM is used to manage the transfer process. This includes updating the patient's location, managing their medical records, and coordinating the transfer with the receiving facility. The IHE PAM ensures that the transfer process is smooth and efficient, and that all necessary information is accurately communicated between the facilities. 3. Outpatient Appointments: For patients who are not admitted to a hospital but need to attend regular appointments, the IHE PAM is used to manage their appointments. This includes scheduling appointments, sending reminders to patients, and managing cancellations or reschedules. The IHE PAM ensures that the appointment process is organized and efficient, and that patients receive the care they need when they need it. 4. Emergency Department Management: In an emergency department, the IHE PAM is used to manage the flow of patients. This includes triaging patients, assigning them to doctors, and managing their treatment. The IHE PAM ensures that the emergency department operates efficiently, and that patients receive timely and appropriate care. 5. Discharge Management: When a patient is ready to be discharged from a hospital, the IHE PAM is used to manage the discharge process. This includes updating the patient's status, arranging for follow-up care, and managing the patient's medical records. The IHE PAM ensures that the discharge process is smooth and efficient, and that patients are properly transitioned to the next stage of their care. LOST view: TVA-Health Patient Summary Enablers [Motivation] Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHEPAMPatientAdministrationManagementContract EIRA traceability: eira:TechnicalInteroperabilityAgreementContract EIRA concept: eira:SolutionBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-04 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHEPAMPatientAdministrationManagementContract dct:title: IHE PAM: Patient Administration Management Contract