ABSTRACT

The intention of this paper is aimed at the systematic analysis of information system needs for an integrated open system of the future that is capable of truly integrating heterogeneous components and leaving a maximum of autonomy to the cooperating systems.

The Hospital Information System Project (HISP) is a province-wide initiative designed to improve access to patient information through a central electronic information system, an electronic patient record (EPR). HISP’s goal is to streamline patient information flow and its accessibility for doctors and other health care providers. These changes in service will improve patient care quality and patient safety over time.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Approval page…………………………………………..ii

Dedication………………………………………………iii

Acknowledgement………………………………………iv

Abstract………………………………………………….v

Table of contents…………………………………………vi

Chapter One

1.0 Introduction…………………………………………1

1.1 Statement of the Problem…………………………….3

1.2 Purpose of the Study………………………………….4

1.3 Significance of the Study……………………………..4

1.4 Aims and objectives of the Study…………………….4

1.5 Scope and Limitation of the Study……………………5

1.6 Assumption of the Study……………………………..5

1.7 Definition of Terms…………………………………..6

Chapter Two

2.0 Review of Related Literature……………………….7

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2.1 What Exactly is a Database?…………………………………8

2.2 Hospital Information System……………………….9

2.3 Types of Hospital Information System……………..11

2.4 Benefits of Hospital Information system…………..12

2.5 Development and Future of Hospital Information System…14

Chapter Three

3.0 Description and Analysis of Existing System………………16

3.1 Objectives of Existing System……………………………….16

3.2 Problems of the Existing System…………………………….17

3.3 Justification of the New System…………………………….17

3.4 Data capturing……………………………………………….17

3.5 Sources of Data collection………………………………….18

3.6 Methods of Data Collection…………………………………18

3.7 Data Structure……………………………………………….20

Chapter Four

4.0 Software design and Implementation………………………21

4.1 Program Design…………………………………………….21

4.2 Program Evaluation…………………………………………22

4.3 Program Logic …………………………………………….22

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4.4 File Specification………………………………………….23

4.5 Choice of Programming Language………………………….24

4.6 System Requirements………………………………………..25

4.7 Implementation of the Project………………………………27

4.8 Change Over Procedure……………………………………29

4.9 Program Algorithm………………………………………….30

Chapter Five

5.1 Summary………………………………………………….37

5.2 Conclusion…………………………………………………37

5.3 Recommendation………………………………………….38

REFERENCES………………………………………………..39

APPENDIX……………………………………………………40