HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CASE STUDY: JOHN F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTER MONROVIA, LIBERIA.

Abstract

The project focused on developing and implementing a hospital management system (HMS) aimed at addressing inefficiencies in manual hospital processes. Utilizing various technologies, including UML for system analysis, XAMPP for database creation, and PHP, a widely-used server-side scripting language for web development, the system was designed to streamline administrative tasks. PHP, embedded within HTML, facilitated dynamic web pages interacting with databases to manage essential operations such as patient data, appointments, billing, and staff management. It also handled critical tasks like processing forms, managing sessions, and sending notifications. For front-end development, HTML and JavaScript were used, with JavaScript frameworks employed to enhance back-end functionality. The HMS was designed to eliminate paperwork, improve resource management, and ensure high-quality patient services, data management, and operational efficiency. Upon implementation, the system achieved significant improvements, notably reducing patient registration and appointment processing times, thus enhancing hospital workflows. It also improved transparency in billing, ensuring fairness and accountability in medical services and payments. Data accuracy, accessibility, and real-time monitoring of patient records were greatly improved, with seamless integration into hospital regulatory frameworks. In conclusion, the adoption of the Hospital Management System proved highly beneficial, streamlining hospital operations, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The system notably enhanced efficiency, transparency, and communication between medical staff, patients, and administrative bodies, leading to faster response times and better patient outcomes. Recommendations include continued updates to adapt to evolving healthcare regulations and technological advancements. Close collaboration with medical regulatory authorities and stakeholders is advised to ensure interoperability and smooth integration of new system features. Rigorous testing was performed to ensure the system met the hospital's operational needs and delivered expected results.