Health Industry Overview
The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving with the integration of digital solutions to improve patient care, streamline operations, and enhance data management. Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions face numerous challenges, including efficient patient record management, appointment scheduling, inventory tracking, financial management, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Our solution will provide a specialized Odoo ERP solution tailored to the healthcare sector, enabling organizations to optimize patient management, implement digital records, track patient history, and enhance appointment scheduling.
Client Requirements and Challenges
The client required a professional engineering team specializing in Odoo ERP system development, modules, and customization. They faced multiple challenges with previous engineers, including inefficient module configurations, a lack of system monitoring, and security vulnerabilities.
Project Scope and Implementation
Our expert Odoo engineering team addressed the client’s requirements by:
Permissions and Access Management
Configured role-based access control, ensuring different users, including administrative, internal, and portal users, have appropriate permissions across various platforms.
Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance
Ensured system stability by implementing proactive monitoring, security updates, and performance optimizations within a secure ERP environment.
Security and Backup Solutions
Applied industry best practices to protect data integrity, implement robust security protocols, and establish automated backup and recovery mechanisms.
Odoo Module Customization
Tailored and optimized key Odoo modules, including CRM, sales, inventory, appointments, and accounting & finance, to align with business needs.
Customization of Modules
Developed and refined custom modules to integrate seamlessly with the appointment and evaluation system, incorporating diverse forms and access controls across multiple websites.
Evaluation Sheet Enhancements
Designed a user-friendlyevaluation form containing over a hundred input fields covering personal doctors, clinics, medications, safety features, outdoor and indoor services, and new enhancements.
Custom App Development
Created a custom app and integrated it with the Odoo system to manage user appointment forms. Before developing the backend structure, we designed custom appointment forms to collect necessary information efficiently. We also developed evaluation forms to capture user data, implemented them within the Odoo system, and integrated personalized performance tracking features.
Key Features and Enhancements
During development, we introduced new custom models to improve system functionality, such as
Doctor Specializations
We developed a custom portal for doctors and clinics to help grow their businesses.
Doctor Qualifications
The doctors can add multiple specializations to their profiles and manage them from their portal page.
Clinic Services Offered
The clinics can list the services they provide for users, add categories, and subcategories.
Products Available for Purchase
Add and sell products with dosage forms, dose strength, and basic details.
Payment Methods per Clinic
We have integrated PayPal, and Stripe payment gateways for seamless clinic payments. Between users.
Medical History and Patient Records Management
We have developed a custom interface to manage medical history and patient records.
Technical Enhancements and Feature Development
Modifications on the Evaluation Sheet
- We have implemented modifications based on the latest document updates.
- Added dropdowns for mobile/landline, languages spoken, and residence information.
- Worked on Edit/Delete options for residence details (accessibility, safety, and outdoor).
Patient Details & Home Address Enhancements
- We have integrated Google Maps API for interactive address selection, limited to Malta.
- Auto
- population of home/street address and town/city details.
- Enhanced the Dental Health section and the Add Doctor feature.
APIs Integration with Evaluation Sheet
- Integrated front
- end and back
- end APIs with the evaluation form.
- Developed new models for: 1. Doctor Specification 2. Doctor Qualifications 3.Services Offered by Clinics 4.Products to Purchase 5.Payment Methods per Clinic
Additional Enhancements
- We improved clinic detail management.
- We added a feature to "Add Another Professional" for clinics.
Data Management Enhancements
- Restructured evaluation sheet fields for better usability.
- Introduced a system where users fill in basic details and company admins manage professional profiles.
Geolocation Integration & Specification Fixes
- We enhanced geolocation services for address fields.
- We fixed issues with the Create Doctor form.
- Streamlined database specifications and removed redundant fields.
- We deployed and installed updates on the production server.
Emergency Contacts Module Fixes
- We fixed model and JS validation issues.
- We enhanced field functionality for better performance.
Social Interests/Activities Module & Server Fixes
- We developed new fields for daily activities and interests.
- Structured API endpoints for accurate data storage.
- We resolved server
- side issues related to modal tables and database columns.
Autosave Functionality for Evaluation Sheet
- We developed an autosave script to retain form data after reloads and delays.
- Integrated auto
- save for nested forms such as Emergency Contact, Add Doctor, Add Clinic, and Add Pet Details.
- Tested and debugged server issues before deploying changes.
Challenges We Faced
One major challenge was working with module fields, which functioned correctly on the local server but encountered errors in the production environment, displaying missing columns in the tables. We resolved these issues by accessing the Odoo.sh shell and updating the database configurations directly.
Technologies We Used
JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap
Python
Odoo(v.18) ERP, OWL/Odoo, Odoo.sh
PostgreSQL
Results and Business Impact
Improved Efficiency
Automation of key processes reduced manual workload and errors.
Enhanced Security
Data protection measures ensured compliance with industry standards.
Better UX
Customizations improved usability, navigation, and accessibility.
Scalability Achieved
flexible enough to accommodate future business growth and module expansions.
Outcome
With CodeNomad’s expertise, the Odoo system was developed and managed to provide a seamless and efficient platform for health professionals and clinics. The platform significantly enhanced patient engagement, offering real-time appointment tracking, secure payment processing, and an intuitive user experience. Healthcare professionals benefited from advanced business management tools, streamlined workflows, and improved record-keeping, ensuring better operational efficiency.
Administrators gained greater control over daily operations, data security, and compliance with healthcare standards, reducing manual effort and increasing productivity. The client expressed high satisfaction with the project, noting its transformative impact on their business.