What action does the contact component include in its functionalities?

The contact component plays a crucial role in managing interactions and communications within the Epic system. Its primary functionality is to facilitate visits, appointments, or telephone calls between patients and healthcare providers. This includes scheduling appointments, documenting reasons for visits, and maintaining records of patient interactions.

By focusing on these communication aspects, the contact component helps streamline patient care, ensuring that healthcare providers can efficiently manage their time and maintain accurate records of patient interactions. This not only enhances the workflow but also improves the overall patient experience by ensuring that appointments and communications are handled promptly and effectively.

Other functionalities, such as reducing user permissions, managing inventory levels, or creating data backups, are not related to the core purpose of the contact component, which is centered on facilitating patient-provider interactions.