Complete guide to hospital & healthcare management
Version 2026.06 · 2026-07-05 · Elinom Technologies
1. Introduction
The Clinica HMS module is part of the Elinom ERP platform. Clinica HMS — Dashboard, Patients, Appointments, Doctor's Desk, Pharmacy.
Open the module from the ERP shell sidebar (#healthcare) or directly at public/healthcare.html. Authenticated users with module access land on the main workspace; visitors may see a marketing landing page first.
Clinica HMS administrators — configuration, master data, and approvals.
Day-to-day users — create and manage records in assigned sections.
Managers — dashboards, reports, and team oversight.
2. Getting Started
First-time setup checklist
Log in with a user that has Clinica HMS access.
Open Clinica HMS from the ERP sidebar (#healthcare).
Complete module Settings and organisation defaults in Company Settings.
Review Dashboard and confirm data loads correctly.
Run a test workflow before inviting additional users.
Tip: Confirm your organisation has the Clinica HMS module enabled in subscription settings before going live.
3. Dashboard
Dashboard — workspace for day-to-day dashboard tasks and records.
How to use Dashboard
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Dashboard from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=dashboard.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
4. Patients
Patients — workspace for day-to-day patients tasks and records.
How to use Patients
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Patients from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=patients.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
5. Appointments
Appointments — workspace for day-to-day appointments tasks and records.
How to use Appointments
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Appointments from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=appointments.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
6. Doctor's Desk
Doctor's Desk — workspace for day-to-day doctor's desk tasks and records.
How to use Doctor's Desk
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Doctor's Desk from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=consultations.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
7. Pharmacy
Pharmacy — workspace for day-to-day pharmacy tasks and records.
How to use Pharmacy
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Pharmacy from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=pharmacy.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
8. Billing
Billing — workspace for day-to-day billing tasks and records.
How to use Billing
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Billing from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=billing.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
9. Reports
Reports — workspace for day-to-day reports tasks and records.
How to use Reports
Navigate to Clinica HMS → Reports from the sidebar or #healthcare?section=reports.
Review filters, date ranges, or search fields at the top of the workspace.
Use toolbar actions (Add, Export, Refresh) to manage records.
Save or submit changes — updates sync across integrated Elinom modules where configured.
10. Integrations
Clinica HMS integrates with other Elinom modules including Accounting, Analytics, Company Settings. Data events flow through the platform data bridge so related records stay in sync.
Ensure integrated modules are active on your subscription.
Configure shared master data in the source module first.
Review cross-module links from transaction detail screens where available.
Use Elinom Analytics for cross-module reporting when enabled.
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs
Module locked or padlock overlay — activate the Clinica HMS add-on or contact your billing administrator.
Blank screen in a section — refresh the page; ensure you are authenticated and the iframe finished loading.
401 / 403 errors — session expired or insufficient role; log in again or contact admin.
Data not syncing — verify the related module is enabled and check Company Settings.
Missing menu item — your role may not include access; ask an administrator to review permissions.
Tip: Use the in-app Help Centre or contact Elinom support with screenshots and the section URL when escalating issues.