Odoo Hospital Management System Documentation

Comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and using our Odoo-based hospital management solution. Find everything you need to get started and optimize your healthcare operations.

Getting Started

Welcome to the Odoo Hospital Management System documentation. This guide will help you install, configure, and use our comprehensive healthcare management solution.

System Requirements

Server Requirements

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or CentOS 8+
  • 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
  • 50GB available disk space
  • PostgreSQL 12+
  • Python 3.8+

Client Requirements

  • Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • JavaScript enabled
  • 1024x768 minimum resolution
  • Stable internet connection

Installation

1

Download the Package

Download the latest version from our repository or contact us for the installation package.

wget https://maxcodesolutions.com/odoo-hospital-latest.zip
2

Extract and Install

Extract the package and run the installation script.

unzip odoo-hospital-latest.zip
cd odoo-hospital
./install.sh
3

Configure Database

Set up your PostgreSQL database and configure the connection.

sudo -u postgres createuser odoo
sudo -u postgres createdb hospital_db
4

Start Services

Start the Odoo service and configure it to run on boot.

sudo systemctl start odoo
sudo systemctl enable odoo

Initial Setup

After installation, you'll need to configure the basic settings for your hospital:

  1. Hospital Information: Enter your hospital name, address, and contact details
  2. Departments: Create departments and assign staff
  3. User Accounts: Set up user accounts for doctors, nurses, and administrators
  4. Billing Setup: Configure billing rates and insurance providers
  5. Pharmacy Setup: Set up inventory and suppliers

User Guide

Learn how to use the key features of the Hospital Management System.

Patient Management

Adding a New Patient

  1. Navigate to Patients > New Patient
  2. Fill in the patient's personal information
  3. Add medical history and allergies
  4. Upload any relevant documents
  5. Save the patient record

Tip: Use the patient search feature to quickly find existing patients and avoid duplicate entries.

Appointment Scheduling

Creating Appointments

  1. Go to Appointments > New Appointment
  2. Select the patient from the dropdown
  3. Choose the doctor and department
  4. Set the appointment date and time
  5. Add any special notes or requirements
  6. Save the appointment

Note: The system will automatically check for scheduling conflicts and notify you if there are any issues.

Billing & Payments

Creating Bills

  1. Navigate to Billing > New Bill
  2. Select the patient
  3. Add services, procedures, or medications
  4. Apply any insurance coverage
  5. Generate the final bill
  6. Process payment or create payment plan

Pharmacy Management

Managing Inventory

  1. Go to Pharmacy > Inventory
  2. Add new medications and supplies
  3. Set minimum stock levels
  4. Configure automatic reorder alerts
  5. Track expiry dates

Laboratory Management

Test Management

  1. Navigate to Laboratory > Tests
  2. Order tests for patients
  3. Track sample collection
  4. Enter test results
  5. Generate reports

Modules

Detailed documentation for each module in the Hospital Management System.

Clinical Management

Comprehensive patient care and clinical workflow management.

  • Patient registration and demographics
  • Medical history tracking
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Treatment plans
  • Progress notes
Learn More

Hospital Operations

Manage hospital infrastructure and operational workflows.

  • Bed management
  • Room scheduling
  • Staff scheduling
  • Equipment tracking
  • Maintenance requests
Learn More

Pharmacy Management

Complete pharmacy and medication management system.

  • Inventory management
  • Prescription processing
  • Stock alerts
  • Supplier management
  • Expiry tracking
Learn More

Insurance Management

Handle insurance claims and policy management.

  • Policy management
  • Claim processing
  • Pre-authorization
  • Billing integration
  • Patient insurance records
Learn More

Configuration

Advanced configuration options for customizing the system to your hospital's needs.

System Settings

Hospital Information

Configure basic hospital details, contact information, and operating hours.

Settings > Hospital > General Information

User Management

Set up user roles, permissions, and access controls.

Settings > Users & Companies > Users

Billing Configuration

Configure billing rates, payment methods, and tax settings.

Settings > Billing > Configuration

API Reference

Technical documentation for developers and system integrators.

REST API

The system provides a comprehensive REST API for integration with external systems.

Authentication

POST /api/auth/login
{
"username": "admin",
"password": "password"
}

Patient API

GET /api/patients
POST /api/patients
PUT /api/patients/{id}
DELETE /api/patients/{id}

Appointment API

GET /api/appointments
POST /api/appointments
PUT /api/appointments/{id}

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions.

System Won't Start

Problem: Odoo service fails to start

Solution: Check PostgreSQL connection and file permissions

sudo systemctl status odoo
sudo journalctl -u odoo

Database Connection Error

Problem: Cannot connect to database

Solution: Verify PostgreSQL is running and credentials are correct

sudo systemctl status postgresql
sudo -u postgres psql -l

User Login Issues

Problem: Users cannot log in

Solution: Check user permissions and reset passwords if needed

Settings > Users & Companies > Users > Reset Password

Report Generation Fails

Problem: Reports are not generating

Solution: Check printer configuration and report templates

Settings > Technical > Reports > Report Templates