Yep, looks like quite a large endeavor indeed. Yes, we have implemented at such a scale (and probably larger).
I’m going to CC @burke who is involved in the AMPATH effort [0]. Burke should be able to consult. Also, this might be a suitable topic for a design call where you could talk about your expectations, and have a broader audience answer them in real time? we’d love to be involved and help you along
that may help you. There are other facilities at the current time that are also considering implementing OpenMRS Platform/some reference application at large hospitals. There are, IMO, some constraints related to integration of biomedical devices into OpenMRS and frequency of data points ( this is not unique to OpenMRS as a HIT system). Partners in Health is using OpenMRS in their ICU in Haiti. Your clinical requirements in high intensity settings would impact the hardware/scaleability ( for instance, continuous vital monitoring and recording) and hosting options. A design call would be a great opportunity to discuss your needs.
https://wiki.openmrs.org/display/RES/Design+Forum
At MKS we provide OpenMRS as a Cloud service. We currently service a small/medium size hospital in Laos, and are about to start a new implementation at a rural clinic in Cambodia. We also are in talks with a much larger hospital (actually comparable in size to your facility) for yet another implementation.
I would be happy to share our experience with you and discuss the production use of OpenMRS as a Cloud service.
I will also try to join the design call as I am sure that listening to your requirements will provide to be very insightful.
As you can imagine, running OpenMRS as a Cloud service requires a certain level of Internet connectivity. Certainly not first tier Internet connectivity (since this can be done in countries like Cambodia and Laos) but a decent Internet connectivity nonetheless.
If that’s something that you can disclose, where is the hospital located? Or if not, what kind of Internet connection options are available to it?
@yahmed@mksd you are always welcome to join design calls to talk about your topics but we do try to schedule them ahead of time to make get the right people on the phone for the discussion. Monday, November 7th (4-5pm UTC) we are scheduled to talk about OCL for OpenMRS Drug Formulations but Wednesday, November 9th (7-8pm UTC) is still open though if that works with your schedules. Are there certain people you would like to make sure are on the call to contribute to the discussion?
Wed Nov 9th @ 7-8pm UTC works for me.
However this is rather @yahmed’s call. Personally I will do my best to align and attend when the call schedule is set.
