Neurology Department Management: A New Era with Cellma

Neurology is a medical specialty consisting of diagnosing and providing treatments for various nervous system disorders, such as the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and even muscles. Neurological conditions range from benign states like migraines and epilepsy, to serious ones of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis. 

According to Brain Research UK, approximately 11 million people are living within the UK with a neurological condition. Not to mention, more than 800,000 hospital admissions take place annually because of neurological disorders.  
With such a wide patient population, neurology departments face an immense burden to deliver timely and efficient care. 

Possible Security and Regulatory Compliance Issues: The proper management of sensitive patient information in neurological care requires adequate security and regulatory compliance capabilities. 

How Cellma Helps in Neurology Department Management: 

Cellma is an advanced HIMS that solves the aforementioned problems by offering targeted modules and functionalities designed for departmental optimisation in delivering care. 
Here’s how Cellma can change the management of the neurology department with its modules: 

Patients’ Administration and Scheduling (PAS) module:  

The PAS module of Cellma captures the process of patient appointments in neurology departments. It also has an easy way of scheduling appointments and follow-up, which is important for patients likely to require long-term care for neurological disorders. The patient portal or mobile app allows patients to book appointments, therefore diminishing the administrative workload on neurology staff, which will provide more time to treat patients. 

Electronic Patient Record (EPR) module:  
In neurology department, EPR module is necessary because the history and test reports of patients are very important to help clinicians deliver accurate diagnoses and treatments in the future. EPR allows neurologists the facility of retrieving medical as well as radiological information about their patients, like MRI or CT scan reports along with medicines prescribed for their treatment. It facilitates uninterrupted care for patients through various facilities or visits without any necessity of repeating their history or reconfirming the previous treatments administered. It also supports continuity of care which is critical for chronic conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s. 

Imaging Module:  

Accurate imaging, in neurology, is pivotal in diagnosing stroke, multiple sclerosis, or brain tumours. Cellma’s imaging module captures and integrates all neuro-related imaging from MRIs to CT scans, and even EEG results directly into the electronic medical record of the patient. A neurologist may read and interpret the latest imaging report at an appointment, making his diagnosis on the basis of current data instead of outdated scan reports. 

Lab Module: 

Cellma’s lab module facilitates easy ordering and tracking of laboratory tests such as blood work, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, genetics test, and much more. Test requests, reports, and results are automatically integrated into the patient’s record, so neurologists remain on top of all diagnostic processes and are able to view the comprehensive condition of the patient. 

ePharmacy Module: 

The ePharmacy module streamlines prescription management for neurologists. This is essential for chronic conditions like epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease, where long-term management of medication is the key. The module smoothes the prescription processing between the hospital’s pharmacy and provides for tracking of medication stocks, so medicines will not run out when in use. 

Document Management Module: 

Using Cellma’s Document Management Module, all neurological patient documents are securely stored and duly aligned, such as consent to procedures like brain surgery or EEGs, treatment plans for the conditions epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease, and progress notes from consultation. All these can be accessed by neurologists and healthcare providers from anywhere, thereby providing essential information at the point of care. Digitising all the essential records, besides eliminating the risk of lost paper work, streamlines workflow and improves the overall operational efficiency of the neurology department. 

Theatre Module: 

The Theatre Module accommodates neurology-related surgical interventions such as brain surgeries, biopsies, or nerve decompressions. It enables proper preoperative and postoperative management with an integration into medical records so that neurologists can accurately manage patient progressions as well as follow-up and follow-through care effectively. 

Communication Module: 

Communication is significantly relied upon in the management of complex neurological cases. The communication module in Cellma allows for secure messaging between healthcare providers, so they are capable of collaborating and coming to conclusions in real-time. 

Finance and Billing Module: 

The Finance and Billing Module in Cellma will be of great benefit to the neurology department in terms of ensuring the right billing for some of the most complex treatments and tests meant for diagnosis. It takes care of every task ranging from consultation fees to processing insurance claims, so it is transparent and easy to use both for the hospital and the patients. The module automatically links billing with appointments and treatments, allowing for proper finance tracking.  

Business Intelligence and Reporting Module: 

This module provides business intelligence as well as reporting tools that enhance the delivery of insightful knowledge to neurologists and hospital administrators regarding departmental performance. With advanced reporting tools, neurology department can track clinical outcomes, patient demographics, successful treatments, and departmental efficiency toward data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. 

Along with the modules, Cellma’s several functionalities help in the neurology department management:  

Role-Based Access: Cellma makes sure that only authorised personnel can access or modify patient records, with the best standards for data security. 

An audit trail: All interactions with a patient record are logged, giving transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001.  

Multi-Language Support: Neurologists can provide care in multiple languages. This breaks the basic communication barrier with the patients. 

Mobile Access: Neurologists have access to inpatient records and clinical data through a mobile application on their device, which makes care more responsive and adaptive. 

Telemedicine: Cellma offers virtual consultation and continued or additional management for neurology patients is more easily accomplished. This helps neurologists be able to conduct remote consultations while keeping track of the progress of their patients in a distance without having to worry about no shows with automated appointment reminders, confirmations via the patient app or portal. 

From diagnosis and treatment to follow-up and collaboration, the all-embracing suite of modules and functionalities provided by Cellma allows neurology departments to enhance every aspect of patient care. Cellma not only streamlines operations but ensures neurologists have the right data and resources at their fingertips to provide the best possible care.  

To learn how Cellma can help transform your neurology department, book a free demo today!