HISD3 hospital information system features

Every system and sub-module runs on one centralized database. Every feature is listed below, system by system.

Patient Care

Registration, admission, outpatient, emergency, doctor's orders, nursing and discharge, all on one patient record.

Patient Registration & Records

One patient, one record, shared by every department from the first visit onward.

Patient Registration & Records features
FeatureWhat it does
Patient registrationRegister outpatient, emergency and inpatient cases from a single screen.
Duplicate detectionWarns staff when a new registration may match an existing patient.
Merge duplicate recordsCombines duplicate patient files into one clean, complete history.
Patient profileKeeps demographics, contact details and case information up to date.
Photo & biometricsCaptures the patient's photo or biometrics for positive identification.
Barcode patient tagPrints ID tags and wristbands with a barcode for fast, error-free scanning.
Confidential taggingMarks sensitive cases so only authorized staff can view them.
Patient-type alertsNotifies staff of the patient's classification, such as private or charity.
Previous admissionsFinds any past visit or admission in seconds.
Consent & patient formsGenerates consent forms, patient data sheets and letters ready to print.
Printable chartPrints the data sheet, clinical abstract, discharge summary, instructions and photos.
Live patient censusShows all current inpatients and outpatients at a glance.

Admission & Inpatient Care

From admission to transfer to readmission, rooms, rates and doctors tracked automatically.

Admission & Inpatient Care features
FeatureWhat it does
Admission managementRecords admission details, attending doctors and room in one place.
Admit from OPD or ERConverts an outpatient or emergency case into an admission with no re-encoding.
Room assignment & ratesAssigns rooms and counts days stayed and room charges automatically.
Room & bed statusLive view of occupied, vacant and reserved beds, with quick room inquiry.
Patient transfersMoves a patient to another room while keeping the full transfer history.
ReadmissionReopens a discharged admission when the patient needs to come back in.
Room frequency reportShows how often each room and bed is used over time.
Patients per departmentGraphical dashboard of patient load by department.
Admissions by payerLists admitted patients by type, HMO, charity, PhilHealth and private.

Outpatient Services

Fast registration and ordering for clinic and walk-in patients.

Outpatient Services features
FeatureWhat it does
OPD registrationRecords outpatient cases quickly, with duplicate checking built in.
OPD service managementManages each outpatient's services, charges and documents.
Requests & requisitionsOrders lab, imaging, medicines and other services for the patient.
Results in the systemLab and radiology results, including from an integrated LIS/RIS, appear in the patient's record.
OPD reportsPatient reports by level, demographics, PhilHealth status and department.
OPD dischargeCloses finished outpatient visits once records are complete.

Emergency Room

Built for speed: every ER request is tracked, visible and easy to change.

Emergency Room features
FeatureWhat it does
ER registrationRecords emergency cases and starts orders right away.
ER bed managementTracks which ER beds are free and who is in each one.
ER to admissionConverts an ER case into an admission in one step.
Request & result alertsReal-time bell notifications as requests are received, processed and resulted.
One-click cancellationCancels requests inside the system, no phone calls or paper slips.
Discharge & clearanceFinal diagnosis with ICD-10 and RVS codes, plus discharge instructions.
Turnaround-time analyticsMeasures how long ER stays and discharges take, to find delays.

Doctor's Orders & Electronic Health Record

Doctors order from the chart; every department sees it instantly.

Doctor's Orders & Electronic Health Record features
FeatureWhat it does
Electronic health recordOne secure chart for notes, orders, results and history, shared across departments.
Orders straight from the chartDoctor's orders become real-time requests to lab, radiology, pharmacy and others.
All ancillary servicesOrder from any service department without leaving the chart.
Controlled-drug safeguardOnly doctors with a valid S2 license can prescribe regulated drugs.
Equivalent medicinesSuggests available equivalent medicines when ordering.
Side-by-side resultsCompares previous and current results in the same window, no extra tabs.
Color-coded statusRed for pending, yellow for in progress, green for completed, clear at a glance.

Nursing Services

Everything the ward needs to monitor, document and request.

Nursing Services features
FeatureWhat it does
Vital signsRecords temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and neuro-vitals.
Intake & outputMonitors fluid intake and output for each patient.
Clinical notesResident, nurse, physical therapy and other departmental notes in one place.
Ward medication requestsRequests patient medicines from pharmacy; charges post to the patient's bill.

Discharge & Medical Records

Clean discharges, correct codes and DOH-ready statistics.

Discharge & Medical Records features
FeatureWhat it does
May-Go-Home taggingLocks the patient's charges so the final bill can be prepared.
Final diagnosis codingPosts ICD-10 diagnoses and surgical procedures (RVS) for each patient.
Discharge dispositionRecords how and where the patient was discharged.
Discharge clearance slipPrints the clearance slip once the patient is cleared to leave.
Discharge & length of stayDischarge lists and average length-of-stay reports.
DOH statistical reportsMonthly census of admission and DOH statistics in the prescribed format.
Admission & status reportsAdmission lists, admission statistics and patient status reports.
PhilHealth category censusCounts patients by PhilHealth membership category.
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Ancillary & Diagnostics

Every service department works from the same requests, results and charges, and connects to any LIS or RIS through HL7.

Ancillary & Diagnostic Module

Every service department works from the same requests, results and charges, and connects to any LIS or RIS through HL7.

Ancillary & Diagnostic Module features
FeatureWhat it does
All service departmentsLaboratory, radiology, pharmacy, CT scan, central supply and more, new departments can be added.
Orders from the chartDiagnostic requests arrive straight from the doctor's orders, for any patient type.
Request renderingAccept and fulfill requests for inpatients, outpatients and ER patients alike.
Incoming & STAT alertsSound alert and red indicator for new and urgent requests not yet started.
Color-coded progressProcessing, completed and cancelled requests are easy to tell apart at a glance.
Result templatesCustomizable result formats, templates and normal values per examination.
Validation & lockingResults are validated, then locked once final and official.
Results in the chartOfficial results appear in the patient's record for doctors and nurses.
Automatic chargingProcedures, medicines, supplies and machines used post straight to the patient's bill.
Charge slips & charge logCharge slips print automatically; every charge is listed in a charge log.
Direct charging & reversalsPost charges without a requisition when needed; reverse them with credit notes.
Supply requestsRequests items from other departments and updates inventory automatically.
HL7-ready integrationConnects to any Laboratory or Radiology Information System through HL7, orders go out, results come back.
Keep your LIS/RISWorks with the lab and radiology systems you already use, or ones you add later.
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Pharmacy & Central Supply

Live drug stock, ward issuance, purchasing and fixed assets, from purchase request to the patient's bedside.

Pharmacy

Know what's on the shelf and where every medicine went.

Pharmacy features
FeatureWhat it does
Real-time drug stockLive stock levels of drugs, medicines and supplies.
Ward issuanceIssues medicines per ward or service, by mode of charge.
Stock status colorsRed for out of stock, yellow for low, green for sufficient.
Expiry monitoringTracks expiry dates so near-expiry items are used or pulled first.
Pharmacy reportsReal-time reports, exportable in multiple document formats.

Inventory & Materials Management

Integrated supply chain, from purchase request to the patient's bedside.

Inventory & Materials Management features
FeatureWhat it does
Perpetual & periodic methodsSupports both perpetual and periodic inventory methods.
Central supplyManages the central supply room and its issuances to departments.
Item & service masterfileItems, services, manufacturers and reagents; retire items by marking inactive.
Prices & markupsPrice tiers, markups, item discounts and medical packages.
Stock requisition & issuanceDepartments request stock; issuances are recorded and slips printed.
Expense requisitionRequests items for internal use and prints the requisition slip.
Purchase requestsFor regular stock and consigned items (paid after use).
Purchase ordersCreate purchase orders and monitor them until delivered.
Receiving & inspectionRecords deliveries and inspection before items go into stock.
Return to supplierProcesses returns and prints the purchase return slip.
Borrowed items & transfersTracks borrowed items and transfers between departments.
Physical countRecords physical counts and prints the count report.
Quantity adjustmentsCorrects stock levels after audits or discrepancies.
Beginning balanceSets opening quantities and item costs at go-live or a new period.
Reorder pointsAlerts you when an item needs to be reordered.
Material productionProduces items from raw materials, with one-to-many unit conversion.
Supplier profilesA complete database of vendors and suppliers.
Department accessControls which departments can see and move which stock.
Inventory reportsMonthly stock card, stock movement, on-hand and issuance reports.

Fixed Assets

Every asset tracked from purchase to disposal.

Fixed Assets features
FeatureWhat it does
Asset registrationRegisters newly purchased assets with their details.
Monthly depreciationComputes depreciation automatically every month.
Maintenance & transferRecords asset maintenance, assignments and transfers.
Asset disposalDocuments the retirement and disposal of assets.
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Billing & Revenue

Automatic charge posting, cashiering, PhilHealth eClaims, HMO and guarantor billing, and medical social service.

Billing

Charges flow in automatically; bills come out right the first time.

Billing features
FeatureWhat it does
Automatic charge postingCharges from every department post to the patient's bill as they happen.
Room chargesRoom charges post automatically; adjustments can be credited manually.
Professional feesPosts doctors' professional fees to the bill.
DiscountsSenior citizen, social service, MAIP, PCSO and employee discounts, shown on the SOA.
Adjustments & recalculationPost bill adjustments and recalculate the bill in one click.
Statement of accountPrints the patient's bill in the PhilHealth SOA format.
Promissory notesProcesses promissory notes for unpaid balances.
Transfer to guarantorsMoves the patient's balance to an HMO or guarantor.
45-day PhilHealth checkDetects when a member or dependent has used up the 45 covered days.
Bill lock at dischargeLocks charges once a patient is tagged May-Go-Home.
Billing reportsPrivate, No Balance Billing, unpaid and PhilHealth vs non-PhilHealth patients.

Cashier

Collections, receipts and daily reports without the spreadsheet work.

Cashier features
FeatureWhat it does
Collections & receiptsRecords payments and issues official receipts.
Walk-in transactionsCharges and collects from walk-in customers who are not registered patients.
Shift & daily collectionManages cashier shifts and daily collection summaries.
Re-apply receiptsAllocates a payment across specific items on the bill.
Monthly cash receiptsMonthly cash receipts record, consolidated by account.
Accountable formsMonthly inventory of official receipts and other accountable forms.
Cashier reportsCollection and cashier reports on demand.

PhilHealth eClaims (via Stash)

From eligibility check to remittance, claims prepared inside the system.

PhilHealth eClaims (via Stash) features
FeatureWhat it does
Eligibility checkChecks PhilHealth eligibility online, directly with PhilHealth.
Online PhilHealth applicationProcesses PhilHealth applications for patients.
Outright deductionDeducts PhilHealth coverage from the patient's bill right away.
Claim formsGenerates and prints PhilHealth CF1 and CF2.
Claims list & filingManages allowed claims and finalizes records ready for sending.
Batch transmittalSelects claims for batch sending and prints the transmittal letter.
Receivables from PhilHealthMonitors claims receivable, remittances and statements of account.
Logbooks & reportsPrints PhilHealth logbooks and claims performance reports.

HMO & Guarantors

Handle every payer with the right package and the right paper trail.

HMO & Guarantors features
FeatureWhat it does
Guarantor profilesProfiles for HMOs, companies and other guarantors.
Corporate & medical packagesSet up corporate and medical packages with fixed rates.
Guarantor patient listsSee which patients are billed to each guarantor.
Batch receivable postingPost receivables to guarantors in batches, including OPD and ER settlements.

Medical Social Service

Fair, documented assistance for patients who need it.

Medical Social Service features
FeatureWhat it does
Assessment toolDigital MSWD patient assessment form.
ClassificationClassify and reclassify patients (C1, C2, C3, D and others).
Discounts by classApplies the right discount per classification, including for employees.
Consent formGenerates the social service consent form.
Daily accomplishmentDaily accomplishment report for the social service team.
Fund reportsFund utilization and reports by source: Cash, MAIP, PhilHealth, PCSO, HMO, DSWD.
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Finance & Accounting

Automatic journal entries in NGAS / e-NGAS accounts, receivables, payables, cash and government-prescribed financial statements.

General Ledger & Journals

Every hospital transaction becomes a journal entry, automatically, in government-prescribed accounts.

General Ledger & Journals features
FeatureWhat it does
NGAS / e-NGAS chart of accountsConfigurable chart of accounts using government-prescribed account codes.
Automatic journal entriesBilling, cashier, supply and PhilHealth transactions post to the books on their own.
Journal entry templatesSet up once how each type of transaction is booked.
Journal vouchersManual entries for adjustments, with approval, printing and amendment.
Books of accountsGeneral journal, cash receipts, cash disbursements, receivable and payable journals.
General ledgerAll posted entries by account, with drill-down to the source transaction.
Journal inquirySearch every journal entry from billing, supply and PhilHealth in one place.
Entry validationReview and validate journal and transaction entries before they post.
Period closingMonth-end and year-end closing that locks posted periods.
Department trackingTag income and expenses by department to see each unit's results.

Accounts Receivable

Know who owes the hospital, how much, and for how long.

Accounts Receivable features
FeatureWhat it does
Receivables registerAll receivables in one place, patients, PhilHealth, HMOs and companies.
Subsidiary ledgersHospital bills, professional fees, consultants and other receivables, plus a consolidated view.
PhilHealth receivablesBatch posting and monitoring of claims receivable from PhilHealth.
HMO & guarantor receivablesBatch posting to guarantors, including OPD and ER settlements.
Collections & re-applicationApply payments to the right invoices and items.
Credit memosCredit adjustments for patients, customers and guarantors.
Promissory notesTrack balances covered by promissory notes.
AR agingShows unpaid balances by age so collection can follow up on time.
Payer statementsStatements of account for HMOs, companies and other payers.
Receivable reportsReceivable journal and reports by payer, patient type and period.

Accounts Payable & Disbursements

Pay suppliers and doctors on time, with every peso documented.

Accounts Payable & Disbursements features
FeatureWhat it does
Payable vouchersRecords what the hospital owes, with voucher details and printing.
Supplier ledgersA ledger for each vendor and supplier, plus a consolidated payables ledger.
Doctors' fees payableCash and guaranteed professional fees and readers' fees owed to doctors.
Debit memosRecord and re-apply adjustments to supplier balances.
Disbursement vouchersRecords every payment to suppliers, with print and re-apply.
Check printing & releasePrint checks and record their release to suppliers.
Check registerList of checks issued and cancelled.
Petty cashRecords small cash disbursements with petty cash vouchers.
AP agingShows what is due and overdue so payments are made on time.
Withholding taxComputes withholding tax on supplier payments and prints BIR Form 2307.
Payable reportsPayable and disbursement journals and reports.

Cash & Bank

Cash you can account for, every day.

Cash & Bank features
FeatureWhat it does
Bank accountsManage the hospital's bank accounts and funds.
DepositsRecord the deposit of daily collections.
Bank reconciliationMatch the books against bank statements and spot differences.
Cash positionSee cash on hand and in banks at any time.

Financial Statements & Reports

Government-prescribed statements and the basic reports every accountant needs, on demand.

Financial Statements & Reports features
FeatureWhat it does
Trial balanceFor any date or period, always in balance with the ledger.
Statement of Financial PositionAssets, liabilities and equity, the balance sheet.
Statement of Financial PerformanceRevenue and expenses, the income statement.
Statement of Cash FlowsWhere cash came from and where it went.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets/EquityMovements in equity for the period.
Comparative statementsCurrent and prior periods side by side, in the prescribed format.
Budget vs. actualCompares actual amounts with the approved budget.
Supporting schedulesSchedules of receivables, payables and other accounts behind the statements.
General ledger reportsAccount activity and balances for any account and period.
Income by departmentRevenue earned by each department over a period.
Export & printEvery report prints or exports to Excel, CSV or PDF.
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Human Resources & Payroll

Employee records, duty schedules, timekeeping and payroll with government contributions computed automatically.

Human Resources

Every employee record, schedule and leave in one place, with self-service for staff.

Human Resources features
FeatureWhat it does
Employee 201 filePersonal, employment, education, family and government ID details for every employee.
License & certification trackingTracks PRC licenses and certifications, with alerts before they expire.
Organizational structureDepartments, salary grades and plantilla positions, set up to match your hospital.
Recruitment & onboardingTrack applicants and turn hired applicants into employee records.
Duty schedules & shiftsPlan rotating shifts and duty rosters for nurses, doctors and staff.
TimekeepingLogs time in, time out and breaks for every employee.
Biometric integrationImports attendance from biometric time clocks.
Tardiness & absencesFlags late arrivals, undertime and absences automatically.
Leave managementLeave types, credits and requests, filed and approved online.
Overtime requestsEmployees file overtime; supervisors approve it online.
Employee portalStaff view their records, payslips, leave balances and requests.
Training recordsKeeps each employee's trainings, seminars and CPE units.
Performance evaluationPeriodic performance ratings for each employee.
Movements & separationRecords promotions, transfers, resignations and clearance.
HR reportsHeadcount, attendance, leave balances and license expiry reports.

Payroll

Accurate pay every cut-off, with government deductions and reports done for you.

Payroll features
FeatureWhat it does
Automatic payrollComputes pay each cut-off from attendance, schedules and salary rates.
Salary calculation ratesPay rates tied to department schedules for accurate compensation.
Overtime & night differentialComputes overtime, night differential and holiday and rest-day pay.
Government contributionsGSIS or SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG contributions computed automatically.
Withholding taxComputes tax on compensation, with BIR Form 2316 and the annual alphalist.
Loans & deductionsEmployee loans, salary advances and other deductions, collected per cut-off.
Allowances & benefitsRecurring allowances and other employee benefits.
Bonuses & 13th month payMid-year and year-end bonuses, 13th month pay and other incentives.
PayslipsPrintable payslips, also viewable in the employee portal.
Bank payroll fileGenerates the file your bank needs to credit salaries.
Remittance reportsContribution and tax remittance reports for GSIS/SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and BIR.
Final payComputes the last pay of separated employees.
Payroll to accountingPayroll posts to the general ledger automatically.
Payroll reportsPayroll register, deductions and cost per department.
Roles & permissionsControls who can view and process payroll.
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Administration

Helpdesk, queue management, system administration and security, and hospital-owned data management.

Helpdesk & Job Orders

Report a problem, track it to done.

Helpdesk & Job Orders features
FeatureWhat it does
Ticket managementDepartments file tickets and follow them in one list.
Categories & priorityTag tickets (bug, request, complaint) and set priority from low to critical.
Status & assignmentAssign tickets and track them from open to closed.
Photo attachmentsAttach screenshots or photos and preview them inside the ticket.

Queue Management

Shorter lines, calmer waiting areas.

Queue Management features
FeatureWhat it does
Kiosk queue numbersPatients get a queue number from a self-service kiosk.
Priority lanesNormal, urgent and emergency priority levels.
Multi-department queuesSeparate queues for clinics, pediatrics, radiology and more.
Live display screensWaiting, in consultation and completed, updated in real time on screen.

System Administration & Security

Hospital-controlled, fully audited.

System Administration & Security features
FeatureWhat it does
Role-based accessEach user sees only what their role allows.
Hospital administratorYour designated admin has full control of system settings.
Complete audit trailLogs logins, changes to patient records, system events and security alerts.
Audit reportsWho did what, when, from where, printable on demand.

Data Management System

Clean, complete and safe data, owned by the hospital.

Data Management System features
FeatureWhat it does
Centralized databaseEvery module uses one database, so there are no copies to reconcile.
Master data managementDoctors, departments, rooms, items, services, price lists and signatories in one place.
Data quality toolsDuplicate detection and merging keep patient records clean.
Document attachmentsAttach scanned documents and photos to the patient's record.
Data migrationImports records from your current system or spreadsheets at go-live.
Data exportExport data to CSV, PDF or XML for analysis, reporting and archiving.
Report centerReady-made reports across every module, printable and exportable.
Custom reportsBuild your own reports from the data you need.
Backup & restoreEncrypted backups on-premise and off-site, with documented restore tests.
Privacy controlsRole-based access, confidential tagging and a full audit trail.
Data ownershipAll data stays the hospital's, and you receive the database administrator credentials.
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