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Software Requirements Specification for <Hospital Management Systems>
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.......................................................................................ii
Revision History.........................................................................................ii
1. Introduction............................................................................................2
1.1 Purpose..............................................................................................................2
1.2 Document Conventions......................................................................................2
1.3 Project Scope.....................................................................................................2
1.4 References.........................................................................................................2
2. Overall Description................................................................................2
2.1 Product Perspective...........................................................................................2
2.2 User Classes and Characteristics......................................................................2
2.3 Operating Environment......................................................................................2
2.4 Design and Implementation Constraints............................................................2
2.5 Assumptions and Dependencies.......................................................................2
3. System Features....................................................................................2
3.1 System Feature 1...............................................................................................2
3.2 System Feature 2 (and so on)...........................................................................2
4. Data Requirements................................................................................2
4.1 Logical Data Model............................................................................................2
4.2 Data Dictionary.................................................................................................. 2
4.3 Reports.............................................................................................................. 2
4.4 Data Acquisition, Integrity, Retention, and Disposal..........................................2
5. External Interface Requirements..........................................................2
5.1 User Interfaces...................................................................................................2
5.2 Software Interfaces............................................................................................2
5.3 Hardware Interfaces...........................................................................................2
5.4 Communications Interfaces............................................................................... 2
6. Quality Attributes...................................................................................2
6.1 Usability............................................................................................................. 2
6.2 Performance...................................................................................................... 2
6.3 Security..............................................................................................................2
6.4 Safety.................................................................................................................2
6.5 [Others as relevant]............................................................................................2
7. Internationalization and Localization Requirements..........................2
8. Other Requirements..............................................................................2
Appendix A: Glossary................................................................................2
Appendix B: Analysis Models...................................................................2
Revision History
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed description of the requirements for a
Hospital Management System (HMS) to manage the hospital's day-to-day operations
efficiently.
This document follows standard conventions for defining software requirements and uses
IEEE 830-1998 as the framework for specifying these requirements.
1.4 References
o "Hospital Management System" by W. Indika, S. S. Liyanage, and K. R. P. Kodikara, in
2018 International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer),
Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 1-6.
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2. Overall Description
2.1 Product Perspective
The HMS is a standalone system that does not rely on any other external systems.
However, it should be able to interface with other internal systems such as laboratory
management systems and electronic health record systems.
The system users are healthcare professionals and administrators. The system should be
user-friendly and designed to meet healthcare industry standards.
The system should comply with regulatory and security policies of the healthcare industry.
It should be developed using widely used programming languages and frameworks and
deployed on scalable and reliable hosting infrastructure.
The HMS assumes that the hospital has access to adequate technological infrastructure
and a reliable internet connection.
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3. System Features
3.1 Patient Management
3.1.1 Description
The system should provide features for the creation, storage, and retrieval of patient
records. These records should be secure, accurate, and up-to-date.
The user creates a new patient record by providing the patient's demographic information.
The system creates a unique patient identifier and assigns it to the patient record. When a
healthcare provider needs to access a patient record, they enter the patient identifier in the
system's search field. The system retrieves the patient record and displays it to the user.
The system must capture and store all relevant information about a patient, including
demographics and medical history.
The system should provide the ability to retrieve a patient's record quickly and easily.
The system should allow users to update and modify patient records as necessary.
The system should maintain the security and privacy of patient data by implementing
appropriate access controls.
3.2.1 Description
The system should allow hospital staff to schedule appointments with patients. The system
should also send appointment reminders to patients and doctors via email or SMS.
The user selects the date and time for an appointment and enters the patient's name and
contact information. The system sends an appointment confirmation to the patient and
reminder notifications to the doctor and patient before the appointment.
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4. Data Requirements
4.1 Logical Data Model
The system should use an entity-relationship model to represent the data involved in
patient records, appointments, and billing.
The data dictionary should specify the format of each data element in the logical data
model and define the meaning of each data element.
4.3 Reports
The system should generate reports on patient demographics, diagnoses, treatments, and
billing.
The system must enforce policies regarding data access, retention, and disposal in
compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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The system should interface with other hospital systems such as laboratory management
systems and electronic health record systems.
The system should be compatible with a range of hardware devices including desktop
computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
The system should support secure communication protocols such as HTTPS and SSL.
6. Quality Attributes
6.1 Usability
The user interface should be intuitive and easy to use, with clear navigation and
informative feedback messages.
6.2 Reliability
The system should be highly reliable, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity at
all times.
6.3 Security
The system should implement appropriate access controls to ensure the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of patient data.
6.4 Performance
The system should be fast and responsive, able to handle a large volume of users and
transactions efficiently.
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6.5 Maintainability
The system should be easy to maintain and update, with clear documentation and modular
design.
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7. Other Requirements
7.1 Legal and Regulatory Requirements
The system must comply with HIPAA regulations and any other relevant laws or industry
standards.
Currency Support: The system must be able to handle different currencies and
exchange rates. It should also be able to convert prices and charges into the local
currency of patients in order to generate accurate invoices.
Time Zones: The system must be able to handle different time zones to ensure that
appointments, scheduling, and other functions are accurate across different regions.
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Appendix A: Glossary
EMR - Electronic Medical Record
Data flow diagrams (DFD) - A DFD can be used to represent the flow of patient
data, including admission, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge. It can also show
how information is exchanged between different departments within the hospital.
Use case diagrams - Use case diagrams can be used to represent the different
actors in the hospital management system, such as patients, doctors, nurses, and
administrators. They can also show the various use cases for each actor, such as
scheduling appointments, conducting diagnoses, or managing medical records.
Class diagrams - Class diagrams can be used to represent the different classes or
objects within the hospital management system, such as patients, doctors, and
medical records. They can also show the attributes and methods associated with
each class, as well as the relationships between them.
These analysis models can help to ensure that the hospital management system is
designed effectively, with clear processes and efficient data flow.
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9. Summary:
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