Composite Health Care System
Composite Health Care System
The Composite Health Care System (CHCS) (pronounced as /ˈkɒmpəzɪt hɛlθ keər ˈsɪstəm/) is a comprehensive, automated information system that is used for managing healthcare data. The system was developed by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide an integrated, real-time healthcare database for military health services.
Etymology
The term "Composite Health Care System" is derived from the system's ability to integrate and manage a composite of health care data from various sources. The term "composite" (from Latin compositus, past participle of componere 'to put together') refers to the system's ability to combine various types of health care data into a unified whole.
Function
The Composite Health Care System is designed to improve the quality of patient care by providing healthcare providers with immediate access to comprehensive patient records. The system integrates data from various sources, including patient demographics, medical history, laboratory results, and pharmacy records. This allows healthcare providers to make informed decisions about patient care.
Related Terms
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): An electronic version of a patient's medical history, including all treatments and care received over time.
- Health Information System (HIS): A system that captures, stores, manages, or transmits information related to the health of individuals or the activities of an organization that work within the health sector.
- Military Health System (MHS): A system that provides healthcare to active duty and retired U.S. Military personnel and their dependents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Composite Health Care System
- Wikipedia's article - Composite Health Care System
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