2. WHAT IS OPENMRS?
OpenMRS is a software
platform and a reference
application which enables
design of a customized
medical records system with
no programming knowledge.
It is a common platform upon
which medical informatics
efforts in developing countries
can be built.
The system is based on a
conceptual database structure.
3. OUR AIM:
The mission of OpenMRS is to
improve health care delivery in
resource-constrained
environments by coordinating a
global community that creates a
robust, scalable, user-driven, open
source medical record system
platform.
5. WE ARE:
User-Centered
Our software works in the most challenging
health care delivery environments.
We create a platform that is adaptable to the
unique needs of our users around the world.
Open
Our software serves as a platform that
empowers both users and implementers to
innovate.
We publicly document and share our
knowledge, skills, experiences, and failures.
6. WHERE IS OPENMRS?
OpenMRS is now in use around the world,
including South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda,
Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique,
Uganda, Tanzania, Haiti, India, China,
United States, Pakistan, the Phillipines,
and many other places.
9. Central concept dictionary: Definitions of all
data are defined in a centralized dictionary,
allowing for robust, coded data.
Security: User authentication.
Privilege-based access: User roles and
permission system.
10. Data export: Data can be exported into a
spreadsheet format for use in other tools.
Standards support: HL7 engine for data
import
Modular architecture: An OpenMRS Module
can extend and add any type of functionality to
the existing API and webapp.
