Hospital Management System
Bahmni introduced as HMS in BangladeshBahmni is referred to as OpenMRS+
havingOpenMRSOpenELISOpenERP
OpenMRS is programmed in JavaThe front end is HTML, Ajax, Angular JSThe back end database is MySQLHibernate is used as an interface layer to
the database
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OpenERP + OpenELISOpenERP & OpenELIS are written in
Python, JavaScript, XML and HTMLThe backend is Postgres database
Health Information Exchange (HIE)
Health Information Exchange (HIE) facilitates as the main gateway among various systems.
- SHR is one of the systems in HIE storing patient data.- SHR identifies patients through another system called ‘Master
Client Index (MCI)’- Manages patient general data and provides a unique Health ID to
each patient- MCI can identify a patient by other identifiers like NID, BRN, UID etc.
- There are other systems in the HIE- Terminologies Registry – Stores and manages the central repository
for various standard like, ICT10.- Provider Registry - manages all service providers in the country like
doctors.- Facility Registry - manages all facilities registered like government
hospitals.- Location Registry - assigns a geo location code in hierarchical
manner for all regions in Bangladesh
HMS Implementation
Initial investigationIdentifying different departments (IPDs,
OPDs, Registration, EM, Phar, Lab etc.)No. of UsersNo. of ServicesFinding place for server stationCivil construction if neededResponsible persons/contact personDocumentation (narrative and diagrams)
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Continued …Physical infrastructure – MIS
Servers, switches, cables according to nodes and back-up
Provide # of workstation PCs and # of printers
Local Area Network Setup
Training ProgramBasic Computer TrainingOpenMRS training to the service providers like
doctors, nurses etc.OpenELIS & OpenERP training to relevant service
providers like Store Keepers, LAB Technicians, Pharmacists etc.
On job training during dry run & Go-LiveLocal Administration TrainingRemote SupportRefreshers Training
HMS implantation challengesConsistence Power SupplyPower BackupConsistence Internet connectivity for real time
data synchronizationUser Adaptability to the computer & HMS systemPreparation of Stock list /drug/Master data setup
(doctors/client)Readiness of InfrastructureLocal Administrator and ICT SupportLogistics supportChange ManagementQueue Management