Detailed Description
Project Title: QueueBuster: Efficient Patient Flow Management
QueueBuster is an innovative web-based application designed to enhance the efficiency of patient flow management in medical institutions. This system addresses common issues like long wait times and overcrowding by providing a seamless, virtual queuing experience for both patients and healthcare providers.
Key Features:
1. Online Token Booking:
- Patients can book their tokens online, selecting a preferred time slot for their appointments. This feature helps in managing patient influx and reduces the time spent waiting at the hospital.
2. Real-Time Notifications:
- The system sends real-time notifications to patients, informing them of their queue status and approximate waiting time. This allows patients to arrive at the hospital just in time for their appointments, minimizing idle waiting.
3. Secure User Authentication:
- QueueBuster employs secure user authentication mechanisms, including password hashing and JWT (JSON Web Tokens), ensuring that patient data is protected and secure.
4. Queue Management Dashboard:
- The planned queue management dashboard will allow hospital staff to efficiently manage patient appointments, view patient details, and adjust schedules as needed. This tool is essential for maintaining smooth operations and providing timely care.
5. Scalable Database Management:
- Using MySQL, QueueBuster stores and manages patient and appointment data efficiently. The system is designed to handle large volumes of data, making it scalable for hospitals of any size.
6. Responsive User Interface:
- The frontend of the system, built with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, offers a user-friendly and responsive interface. It caters to both patients and administrators, providing an intuitive experience for booking, managing, and monitoring appointments.
Technologies Used:
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MySQL
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
- Security: bcrypt for password hashing, JWT for secure session management
Impact on Hospital Operations:
QueueBuster significantly reduces the time patients spend waiting in hospitals by enabling pre-scheduled appointments and timely notifications. This system not only enhances the patient experience by minimizing unnecessary waiting but also helps hospitals optimize their resources and improve operational efficiency. The result is a smoother, more efficient healthcare service delivery, benefiting both patients and medical staff.
