* In defining database requirements for the hospital staff,clients ,setup and processes, the hospital can be better identify its business and examine its strengths and weaknesses , in the effect analysis for the database can become an opportunity to examine and improve the business as a whole. * Because a DBMS requires a considerable investment of time and money , the hospital has an opportunity to prioritize its needs, with a phased approach to systems implementation the hospital can focus on identifying (and reengineering if needed) core functions first . * The structure of a DBMS forces the hospital to clarify data needs, enforces data consistency, eliminates redundancy, and reduces error.
* In the time sensitive, privacy focused world of hospital operations, needs the speed and security of a DBMS can literally and figuratively save lives.
* Relevant data Here are the main categories and subcategories of data Wellmeadows Hospital: Staff
* Medical Director * Personnel officer * Charge nurses * Physicians * Auxiliaries * Specialists Patients * Inpatient * Outpatient Words * Beds
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Supplies * Surgical * Nonsurgical * Pharmaceutical
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