Kendi Lawhorn
May 2nd 2014 CIS 331
Professor Randy Arvay
There are several basics a writer needs to write when concerning a software requirement specification. The writer needs to include these issues: functionality, external interfaces, performances, attributes and design qualities. This type of document lists everything that is required when it comes to the system that is being created. This is basically a backbone for the work that needs to be completed. For a Mental Health facility there are several factors that need to be considered. One’s safety is very important, but it can be hard to maintain within one of these places, as at times the place is actually just a church or another community building …show more content…
The case study also mentions that the system should provide a way to generate warning letters for the patients that warns the staff and family members of the chance of possible self harm.
4. The system should also be able to hold on to important information, such as any accidental harm or any other incidents so that they can be easily obtained by the staff.
5. The system also needs to be able to supply the staff with any treatment details, and to hold on to the older treatments so they can keep an eye on what has been done and what may need to be done.
6. “The system shall provide information to medical staff which reduces the probability of over-prescription of medication” (MHCPMS Case Study, 2014)
7. The system should also be required to keep an up to date file of the different consultations the patient has been through and to keep those notes handy.
It is pretty easy to see what details are required when creating a system for the Mental Health facilities. The system needs to be able to protect the patients and the staff as well. It also will protect the families of the patients as well. This is all very important, and needs to e handled in a certain way so that the patients are well taken care of even if they are not required to stay in the