Development of Web based patients transfer management system in Rwanda Hospitals

Abstract

The implementation of e-Health is one of the key pillars in strengthening health care systems in Rwanda. Among different forms of e Health systems, HMIS, OpenClinic and OpenMRS has been adapted by MoH to help in management of hospital in great effective and efficient manner. However, from the time of their deployment the issue of appropriate patients transfer is still challenge. This study aims to” Development of Web-based Patient Transfer Management System in Rwanda Hospitals" to address the pressing challenges faced by healthcare facilities in Rwanda, particularly the issues of long queues, extended appointment wait times, timeconsuming processes, and increased expenses for patients. Through, patients transfer management system, the Doctor at health center can transfer patient to the hospital, therefore, it is done by filling the form appeared on health center portal. Moreover, the system gives patient or client a space to views the result taken by doctor by logs in on patients portal as well as he/she views and follow up the status the transfer in the appointment history. The referral hospital’s doctor approves the transfer received from health center and provides a response to the confirm his/her availability and Time to meet with patient. The Developed system was designed and works successfully at its expectation. it provide information on doctor availability, enables efficient appointment scheduling ensuring that patients are promptly matched with the right doctors based on their medical needs. Hence, the system improves the patient's chances of quick recovery and well-being.