How to Create a Patient Management Plan in Afya Wingu: Step-by-Step Guide to Section 8

How to Create a Patient Management Plan in Afya Wingu: Step-by-Step Guide to Section 8

Welcome back to the Afya Wingu Healthcare Management System tutorial series. In this guide, we explore Section 8: Management Plan, where clinicians document a complete treatment strategy for the patient — including investigations, specialist referrals, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up instructions.

We continue with the patient record for Maxwell Wright, a 20-year-old male seen on November 25, 2025. After completing the previous sections — Chief Complaint, Vital Signs, History of Present Illness, Medical History & Safety, Clinical Assessments, Medications Administered, and Diagnoses — it’s now time to create a structured, actionable management plan.

🔹 Section H — Patient Management Plan

This section enables clinicians to create a clear and coordinated treatment plan that guides the entire healthcare team — from clinicians to lab technicians, radiographers, and pharmacists — ensuring seamless care delivery.

🔹 1. Management Plan (Free-Text Box)

This is the main area where you outline the overall care strategy. It may include:

  • Recommended investigations
  • Lifestyle or dietary advice
  • Required referrals
  • Discharge instructions
  • Any immediate or long-term actions

Example Entry:
“Admit for IV fluids and antimalarials. Repeat CBC and malaria smear in 24 hours. Advise rest and hydration. Avoid heavy meals until nausea resolves. Follow up in 3 days if no improvement.”

Tip: Be specific. Clearly indicate:

  • What needs to be done
  • Who should perform it (if known)
  • When it should happen

Clear documentation ensures every team member understands the next steps.

🔹 2. Orders — Laboratory Tests & Imaging Studies

Afya Wingu includes quick-access buttons for commonly used investigations.

➤ Laboratory Tests

Click the orange ‘Laboratory Tests’ button to open a searchable list of lab tests.

Examples:

  • FBC (Full Blood Count)
  • U&E (Urea & Electrolytes)
  • Malaria Smear
  • ESR, CRP, Blood Culture

You may also type test names directly into the search bar.

➤ Imaging Studies

Click the orange ‘Imaging Studies’ button to order radiology investigations.

Examples:

  • Chest X-ray
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • CT Head
  • ECG

Once selected, tests appear automatically in the Investigations list below.

🔹 3. Investigations (Auto-Populated List)

This box shows all the tests you have ordered — whether selected from the quick-action buttons or entered manually.

Example:
“Chest X-ray” (added via Imaging Studies)

You may also add items manually:

  1. Type the investigation (e.g., “FBC”, “U&E”, “Abdominal Ultrasound”)
  2. Click + Add to include it in the list

To remove an item, click the “x” icon next to it.

⚠️ Important:
Any addition, deletion, or change must be saved by clicking Save Information.

🔹 4. Follow-Up

This section helps schedule the patient’s next review — essential for continuity of care and reducing missed appointments.

➤ After

Enter the number of days, weeks, or months until the next visit.
Example:
Type 3 and select days.

Common intervals include:

  • 1, 3, or 7 days
  • 1–4 weeks
  • 1–6 months

➤ Notes

Use this area for follow-up instructions such as:

  • “Return if fever persists.”
  • “Bring lab results.”
  • “See Dr. Njoroge at Clinic B.”

Tip: Explain the purpose of the follow-up — especially for unresolved or evolving conditions.

🔹 Save Your Work

Click Save Information (bottom-left) every time you:

  • Edit the Management Plan
  • Add or remove investigations
  • Schedule follow-up
  • Document follow-up notes

Afya Wingu does not auto-save this section.

You will also see:
Last Saved: November 27th, 2025 | Updated By: Malaika Center
This ensures proper tracking and accountability across your facility.

In Summary

Section 8 of the Afya Wingu Healthcare Management System allows clinicians to create a structured and comprehensive treatment plan by:

  • Recording detailed management steps
  • Ordering lab tests and imaging
  • Tracking investigations in one list
  • Scheduling patient follow-up
  • Ensuring all instructions are clearly communicated

With a proper management plan in place, healthcare teams can coordinate more efficiently and deliver safer, more effective patient care.

Next up:

  • Section 9: Prescription — where you generate prescriptions for medications and laboratory tests.

Thank you for using Afya Wingu — making management plans simple, organized, and fully traceable.