Standards and Guidelines for Electronic Medical Record Systems in ...

Section Introduction
The section describes the requirements that shall be considered in the design and development of
an EMR system. The section is targeted at EMR system developers and answers the following
questions commonly asked by developers:
1. How should I build the EMR system?
2. What functions should I build into the EMR system?
The EMR System Development Process
Meeting EMR System Requirements
Requirements
1. EMR system development must be a participatory process involving all stakeholders
2. EMR systems must meet functional requirements as defined by the Kenya Ministries of
Health
Implementation Guidance
1. EMR systems developers will ensure a participatory approach that allows users and
stakeholders to contribute to the development process. 13 The advantage of this approach is
that existing EMR user knowledge and expertise can be incorporated into the system,
ensuring it meets user needs and expectations.
2. Development of EMR systems shall keep in mind the expectations of the Ministry of Health
and the standardized functions of the EMR systems as defined under the Minimum EMR
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