27 Mar Healthcare Database Development using MS Access

For this assignment, you will create a database that includes a table, form, report, and queries using MS Access.

Scenario:

A small healthcare facility still using the paper-based medical record, needs an MS Access database to collect, maintain, and search providers’ and patients’ information.

Create MS Access database with the following information.

1. Create a New blank database

2. Name the Access file as your last name in all lowercase letters. (For example, Janet Learner would save her file as “learner.accdb”) (Be sure to “name” the database before hitting the “Create” button)

3. In Design View, create a table using the structure shown below:

a. Name the table: Patient Table

b. Set the Patient # field as the Primary Key

Patient Table

Field Name Data Type Field Size Other Field Properties

Patient # (Primary Key) Short Text 5

Last Name Short Text Default

First Name Short Text Default

Address Short Text Default

State Short Text 2 Format: Upper case Default value: IL

Zip Code Short Text 5

First Visit Short Text 4

Balance Currency Default

 

4. In Data sheet View, add the following data to the Patient Table.

Patient # Last Name First Name Address State Zip Code First Visit Balance $

54783 Williams Jack 62 Smith Lane MD 21202 2019 250

64589 Metheny Alexa 125 Fairview MD 21203 2019 200

95874 Van Wegan Alison 100 Quantico MD 21204 2019 350

23895 Jackson Ryan 2320 Hills Circle VA 20147 2020 325

96312 Berstein Krista 126 South Street VA 20148 2020 290

54387 Wylliams Karen 43 Jones Ave. VA 22193 2021 200

54123 (Your name) (Your name) (Your address) VA 22191 2021 315

 

5. Modify the column width as necessary

6. Create a Form using the Form Wizard based on the Patient table with these specifications:

a. Use All Fields

b. Layout: Columnar

c. From Name: Patient From

 

7. Add the following records to the Patient Table using the From.

Patient # Last Name First Name ADDRESS city state Zip Code First Visit Balance

36987 Booy Aaron 21 Fairview Lane Ashburn VA 20146 2020 250

76213 McBurney Colton 45 Trotters Drive Hagerstown MD 21522 2022 350

8. When finished adding the records, save the Form as Patient From.

9. Using the Report Wizard, create a report based on Patient Table with the following specifications.

a. Use All Fields

b. Group by: First Visit

c. Layout: Stepped

d. Orientations: Landscape

e. Title the report: Patient Report

f. Adjust column width in Design View as necessary.

10. Create Queries

a. Query 1: Create a query from the Patient Table using the Simple Query Wizard.

i. Generate a report with names and patient numbers of the patients who visited in 2019

ii. Select the appropriate fields and the appropriate criteria.

iii. Run this query

iv. Explain how these results can be used by the management.

b. Query 2: Create a query from the Patient Table using the Simple Query Wizard

i. Generate a billing statement of patients who owe more than $300

ii. Select the appropriate fields and the appropriate criteria.

iii. Run this query.

iv. Explain how these results can be used by the non-clinical management.

 

11. Save your completed Access file and upload to the week 5 assignment folder.

12. Reflect on the process, its challenges and potential pitfalls in the database utilization by the clinic. Would you offer an alternative? Why?