INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT (A

CASE STUDY OF ABUAD HOSPITAL)

BY

ADESANYA BOSEDE OLUWATOSIN

A PROJECT PROPOSAL SUMMITED TO:

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE,

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Hospitals are among the most critical institutions in any society, and managing them can

be a daunting task. An effective hospital management system is crucial for streamlining

operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing patient care. In recent years, information

technology has played an essential role in transforming hospital management. This

project aims to develop a comprehensive hospital management system to improve the

operations of healthcare facilities.

1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Managing hospitals can be a daunting task, and healthcare providers face several

challenges when providing quality care to patients. Hospitals have to deal with increasing

patient volumes, complex administrative tasks, and rapidly evolving medical

technologies. In addition, hospitals must comply with strict regulatory requirements,

which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, there is a need to develop a

hospital management system that can improve hospital operations, enhance patient care,

and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The primary objective of this study is to develop a comprehensive hospital management

system that can improve hospital operations and enhance patient care. The specific

objectives of the study are:

stakeholder engagement and literature review.

2. To design a hospital management system architecture that meets the identified

requirements.

3. To develop a user-friendly interface for the hospital management system.

4. To implement and test the hospital management system to ensure its functionality

and security.

5. To evaluate the effectiveness of the hospital management system in enhancing

hospital operations and patient care.

1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

This study will focus on developing a hospital management system that can manage

patient records, appointments, medical procedures, and laboratory tests. The system will

also include features for inventory management, billing, and pharmacy management.

However, the system will not cover aspects of hospital management such as human

resource management and financial management.

The study's limitations include the availability of data and resources for developing the

hospital management system. The study will also be limited to a specific healthcare

facility, and the results may not be generalizable to other hospitals.

This study's significance is that it will contribute to the development of an effective

hospital management system that can improve hospital operations, enhance patient care,

and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The hospital management system

can help healthcare providers make informed decisions, improve resource utilization, and

reduce medical errors.

1.6 METHODOLOGY

The system development life cycle (SDLC) is a popular methodology for developing

information systems. The SDLC consists of several stages, including requirements

gathering, system design, system implementation, and system testing and maintenance.

The SDLC enables developers to design systems that meet the needs of stakeholders, are

scalable, and can be maintained easily.

1.7 SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

The first stage of the SDLC involves requirements gathering, where developers interact

with stakeholders to identify the features that the system should have. In the hospital

management system, the features include patient management, appointment scheduling,

electronic medical records, and laboratory management, among others. After

requirements gathering, the system design stage involves designing the system

architecture, user interface, and database schema.