Gaps #94286
openClinicare > Nursing Addendum – Restrict Post Discharge/Sign-off Functionality
Description
Description:
The current Nursing Addendum function allows users to add notes even after the patient record has been signed off or discharged. This creates risks of documentation inconsistency and non-compliance with clinical governance standards.
Issues Identified:
1.Addendum after discharge – System permits addendum entries after patient discharge.
2.Post sign-off editing – Addendum can still be added after the note is signed off.
3.Documentation integrity – Post-discharge addendum undermines the accuracy and finality of patient records.
Expected Behavior:
Once a patient record is signed off or discharged, the system must block addendum functionality.
Addendum should only be allowed while the patient is still active and the note is not signed off.
Clear error message should be displayed if users attempt to add an addendum post discharge/sign-off.
Files
Updated by Nur Azline Binti Nasir Syam 5 months ago · Edited
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Updated by Nur Azline Binti Nasir Syam 5 months ago · Edited
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To remove addendum from module OP,IP AND ER the 'main other' tab, base on the image shared.
Updated by Nur Azline Binti Nasir Syam 4 months ago
Issue Identified
Current system allows addendum notes to be created even after patient records are signed off or discharged.
This undermines the finality of documentation and exposes the institution to medico-legal risks.
Post‑discharge modifications compromise compliance with clinical governance and legal standards.
Risks
Documentation integrity – Records lose credibility if altered after sign‑off.
Medico-legal liability – Post‑discharge addendum may be challenged in court or audits.
Compliance breach – Violates standards for medical record immutability.
Recommendation
Block addendum functionality once patient record is discharged or signed off.
Remove any addendum entries created post discharge/sign‑off.
Display a clear error message if users attempt to add addendum after sign‑off/discharge.
Maintain audit trail for all addendum created before discharge/sign‑off.
Expected Behavior
Addendum creation allowed only before discharge/sign‑off.
After discharge/sign‑off, system must restrict addendum creation.
All addendum notes created pre‑discharge must be flagged clearly and remain traceable.
Updated by Kierthini Nethi 4 months ago
- Assignee changed from Kierthini Nethi to Nur Azline Binti Nasir Syam
Updated by Kierthini Nethi 4 months ago
- Assignee changed from Kierthini Nethi to Mehdi Mehdi
Updated by Kierthini Nethi 4 months ago
- Tracker changed from Bug to Gaps
- Severity deleted (
Critical) - Bug/Defect On deleted (
QA) - Function HUMS added
Updated by Mehdi Mehdi 4 months ago
- Assignee changed from Mehdi Mehdi to Abdul Rehman
Updated by Anis Yusof 3 months ago
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HUMS SandBox)
Please find the observation below:
Verified in QA
Clinicare > Nursing Addendum – Restrict Post Discharge/Sign-off Functionality - FAIL in QA, 'Addendum' function is still available in OP after patient's SOAP Notes is signed and finalised & ER modules after patient is discharged or transferred to IP which should not be available as confirmed with @Kierthini Nethi
Currently, 'Addendum' function is only removed from IP > Discharged Patient screen





Updated by Harshada Dixit 3 months ago
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- Status changed from QA to Tested
- Assignee changed from Abdul Rehman to Kierthini Nethi
Clinicare > Nursing Addendum – Restrict Post Discharge/Sign-off Functionality- PASS
Addendum function removed from all respective screen OP/IP/ER
OP- SOAP notes sign & finalize
ER- Discharged Patient
ER- patient transfer to IP > IP admission
IP post discharge
Verified in QA





Updated by Mehdi Mehdi 3 months ago
Following our meeting on 14 August 2026, we have decided to revert these changes for the time being, pending a final decision from the HUMS management team.
Updated by Mehdi Mehdi 3 months ago
- Assignee changed from Kierthini Nethi to Amirali Mahjour
i need to add some configuration and make it available just forthe govermnetal hostpital
Updated by Harshada Dixit 2 months ago · Edited
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- Status changed from QA to Tested
- Assignee changed from Amirali Mahjour to Kierthini Nethi
Clinicare > Nursing Addendum – Restrict Post Discharge/Sign-off Functionality- PASS
As per @Mehdi Mehdi latest remark on this - Addendum function available on all respective screen OP/IP/ER
OP- SOAP notes sign & finalize
ER- Discharged Patient
ER- patient transfer to IP > IP admission
IP post discharge
Verified in QA



