Appearance

Nurses – Daily Workflow & Navigation Guide ​

A Nurse supports clinical care by recording patient vitals, executing doctor instructions, managing patient activities, and coordinating care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
This page provides a structured overview of daily nursing workflows to help navigate Fossible HIS efficiently.

How to Use This Page ​

Use this page as a quick navigation guide. Each workflow represents a common nursing task and shows the exact system path to follow.

Core Nursing Workflow (Primary Loop) ​

Support patient care from preparation to execution.

WorkflowPatient Appointment → Vital Signs → Patient Encounter → Service Request / Medication Request → Nursing Task → Progress Notes

Steps Explained

  • Patient Appointment – Identify and manage arriving patients
  • Vital Signs – Record patient health indicators
  • Patient Encounter – Assist in consultation and add observations
  • Service Request / Medication Request – Execute doctor orders
  • Nursing Task – Track assigned care activities
  • Progress Notes (Encounter / Inpatient Record) – Document patient condition

Daily Jobs To Be Done ​

1. Record Patient Vitals ​

Capture key health indicators before or during consultation.
Workflow
Patient Appointment → Vital Signs → Patient Encounter

2. Manage Patient Check-In & Queue ​

Assist in patient flow and preparation before consultation.
Workflow
Patient Appointment → Check-In → Queue Management

3. Prepare Patient for Consultation ​

Collect initial information and prepare patient for doctor.
Workflow
Patient Appointment → Vital Signs → Patient Encounter

4. Execute Nursing Tasks ​

Perform tasks assigned by doctors and track completion.
Workflow
Patient Encounter → Service Request / Medication Request → Nursing Task

5. Administer Medications (OPD/IPD) ​

Provide medications as prescribed and record administration.
Workflow
Medication Request → Administer Medication → Update Status

6. Administer Inpatient Medications ​

Manage medication orders for admitted patients.
Workflow
Inpatient Record → Inpatient Medication Order → Inpatient Medication Entry

7. Create & Manage Service Requests ​

Coordinate lab tests, procedures, and therapy tasks.
Workflow
Patient Encounter → Service Request → Track Status

8. Manage Inpatient Care (IPD) ​

Provide continuous care for admitted patients.
Workflow
Inpatient Record → Vital Signs → Medication Orders → Nursing Task → Progress Notes → Discharge Planning

9. Monitor Patient Condition & Symptoms ​

Track patient health changes and escalate when needed.
Workflow
Patient Encounter / Inpatient Record → Vital Signs → Observation → Progress Notes

10. Document Patient Observations ​

Maintain accurate nursing notes and patient updates.
Workflow
Patient Encounter / Inpatient Record → Progress Notes

Key Navigation Insight ​

Most nursing activities revolve around three core areas:

  • Patient Appointment – Entry point for patient flow and preparation
  • Patient Encounter – Central point for clinical coordination and task execution
  • Inpatient Record – Continuous care management for admitted patients

From these, nurses can:

  • record vital signs
  • execute doctor orders
  • manage nursing tasks and service requests
  • administer medications
  • monitor and document patient condition

Understanding these core modules enables efficient navigation of daily nursing workflows.