To create context and top-level data flow diagrams (DFDs) for the Kenyatta University Teaching, Research, and Referral Hospital, let’s outline their purpose and components first.
Context Diagram
Purpose: A context diagram provides a high-level view of the system and its interactions with external entities. It identifies the system's boundaries and shows how data flows between the system and external actors.
Components:
- System: Kenyatta University Teaching, Research, and Referral Hospital
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External Entities:
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- Insurance Companies
- Regulatory Bodies
Diagram:
[Patients] ---> (Kenyatta University Teaching, Research, and Referral Hospital) <--- [Healthcare Providers]
^ |
| |
[Insurance Companies] |
| |
v v
[Regulatory Bodies]
Top-Level Data Flow Diagram
Purpose: The top-level DFD provides a more detailed view of the system, showing the main processes and data stores. It illustrates how data moves within the system.
Components:
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Processes:
- Patient Registration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Care Management
- Billing and Insurance Processing
- Reporting and Compliance
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Data Stores:
- Patient Records
- Appointment Logs
- Billing Information
- Compliance Reports
Diagram:
+------------------+
| Patients |
+------------------+
|
v
+------------------+
| 1. Patient |
| Registration |
+------------------+
|
v
+------------------+
| 2. Appointment |
| Scheduling |
+------------------+
|
v
+------------------+
| 3. Patient Care |
| Management |
+------------------+
|
v
+------------------+
| 4. Billing and |
| Insurance |
| Processing |
+------------------+
|
v
+------------------+
| 5. Reporting and |
| Compliance |
+------------------+
|
v
+------------------+
| Data Stores |
+------------------+
| Patient Records |
| Appointment Logs |
| Billing Info |
| Compliance Reports |
+------------------+
Summary
- Context Diagram: Illustrates the hospital's interactions with external entities.
- Top-Level DFD: Breaks down the internal processes and data flows within the hospital's system.
These diagrams help visualize how data moves through the hospital's operations, enhancing understanding and communication among stakeholders.
Top comments (1)
That sounds like a fun project!
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