Hospital Segment

Why Use This Function:
Specifically for Hospitals, sub-acutes and Day Clinics. The Hospital segment allows you to manage all the aspects of a successful medical facility from the Hospital segment. Only Practices that are registered as a Hospital entity will have access to the features of the Hospital segment, which includes the Diary, Case Management, Theatre Manager, Bed Management, Recurring Service Management, Meal Management, and Kitchen.

The Hospital segment forms part of the Navigation Wheel. For more information regarding the functionality of the Navigation Wheel, please refer to the user manual: Navigation Wheel.

💡Please Note: This is the default set-up of the segment and the Navigation Bar items can be customised to the needs and preferences of the Practice. For more information regarding the customisation of the segment please refer to the user manuals: General Settings and Navigation (Wheel) Settings.

The Contents of This User Manual:

  • Diary
  • Hospital Case List
  • Theatre Manager
  • Bed Management
  • Recurring Management Service
  • Meal Management
  • Kitchen


  • This user manual will start on the Diary screen.


    • An explanation will be given for each tab available on the Hospital Navigation Bar:

Diary

The Electronic Diary helps manage the Practice, the Practitioner's schedule, and Patient appointments. It keeps track of bookings, transactions, and daily events using time slots. The Hospital Diary tracks when Patients are admitted and sends reminders about their admission. If a Patient walks in without an appointment, the booking process ensures they receive all the necessary documents, and the system is updated. After booking, the Patient can be transferred to a Hospital case.

  • Click on the Diary tab.


  • The Diary screen will open.



Hospital Case List
The Hospital Case List gives a complete overview of all cases in the Hospital, making it easy to manage and track Patients' status during their stay. You can Add and Edit Cases, create reports, communicate with Patients, assign beds, discharge Patients, record Clinical Notes, and generate invoices for cases. This helps streamline both Patient care and administrative tasks.

  • Click on the Hospital Case List tab.


  • The Hospital Case List screen will open.


Theatre Manager
The Theatre Manager helps streamline Theatre Bookings within a Practice. It allows Practitioners to schedule and organise surgeries or procedures that require a Theatre, ensuring proper allocation of Theatre time and preventing scheduling conflicts. It also provides easy access to a printable or downloadable Theatre List, making coordination with other staff easier and keeping accurate records of Theatre usage. This tool improves time management and operational efficiency.

  • Click on the Theatre Manager tab.


  • The Theatre Manager screen will open.


Bed Management
Bed Management is essential in the Hospital, ensuring that Patient locations are always known and bed availability is easily accessible. It streamlines recurring services like bed changes and drip checks, simplifying tasks for Hospital staff. This system plays a key role in efficient Hospital management, supporting informed decisions and effective planning for Patient care. It is important to complete the Bed Management setup in the GoodX Desktop before proceeding.

  • Click on the Bed Management tab.


  • The Bed Management screen will open.


💡Please Note: The Wards, Rooms and Beds need to be set up in the GoodX Desktop App. For more information regarding how to set up the Wards, Rooms and Beds, please refer to the user manual: Bed Setup.

Recurring Service Management
Recurring Service Management ensures essential Hospital services are provided consistently. Tasks like monitoring drips, checking Patient vitals, and changing bed linens can be scheduled for specific times. This system helps remind staff when and how to perform these tasks, ensuring consistent care and preventing missed duties.

  • Click on the Recurring Service Management tab.


  • The Recurring Service Management screen will open.


Meal Management
Meal Management involves the set-up and administration of the available meal options for Patients during their Hospital stay. The facility can establish and customise menu options to cater to various dietary needs and preferences.

  • Click on the Meal Management tab.


  • The Meal Management screen will open.


  • For more information on the Meal Management screen, please refer to the user manual: Meal Management Screen.

Kitchen
The Kitchen tab displays all Patient food orders, providing a central location for the Kitchen to manage stock and meal preparation. This ensures the correct meals are available, preventing waste and shortages. The system streamlines efficient operation in the Hospital Kitchen.

  • Click on the Kitchen tab.


  • The Kitchen screen will open.


    • For more information regarding the Kitchen screen, please refer to the user manual: Kitchen Management. 

Last modified: Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:44 AM