TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Humanities and Social Science

A Project Proposal Submitted To

Department of Computer Application

HETAUDA CITY COLLEGE

Hetauda-5, Piple

In partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

(BCA)

Submitted by:
Saphin Praja

Madhu Sudan Arjel

Abstract
The blood bank management system is a crucial tool for maintaining the
inventory of blood donations and blood samples. In this paper, we propose
the design and implementation of a blood bank management system using a
Database Management System (DBMS) and Java Database Connectivity
(JDBC). The system will help in the efficient management of blood
donations and blood samples. The system will also allow for tracking of
donor information, blood types, and inventory records.The system is
implemented in Eclipse IDE and provides an easy-to-use interface for
managing blood donations and monitoring inventory levels.

Objectives:
Efficient Blood Inventory Management:
The primary objective of the blood bank management system is to
efficiently manage the blood inventory. The system should provide
real-time data about the available blood units, their expiry dates,
and the blood type. This will help blood banks to manage their
inventory efficiently, reducing wastage, and ensuring that the right
blood type is available when needed.

1) Accurate and Timely Reporting: The system should provide

accurate and timely reports on blood stocks, blood donations, blood
testing, and blood transfusions. The system should allow blood
banks to generate reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and
the reports should be easily accessible to healthcare professionals
and other authorized personnel.

Donor Management: The system should allow blood banks to manage their
donor database effectively. The system should maintain a record of all
donors, their blood types, and their medical history. It should also enable
blood banks to track their donors' donation history, contact information, and
eligibility status.

5) User-Friendly Interface: The system should have a user-friendly interface

that is easy to navigate for both blood bank personnel and donors. It should
be designed to minimize data entry errors and provide clear instructions to
users.
6) Integration with Existing Hospital Management Systems: The system
should be designed to integrate with existing hospital management systems,
such as electronic health records (EHRs) and laboratory information systems
(LISs). This integration should enable healthcare professionals to easily
access and share blood donation data across different platforms.

Overall, the objective of the blood bank management system is to ensure

that the blood donation process is efficient, safe, and meets the needs of
hospitals and patients. The system enables blood banks to manage donor
information and blood inventory records efficiently, and it enables hospitals
to request and receive blood donations quickly.

Introduction
Blood donation is a life-saving process that can help save the lives
of people in need. Blood banks play a crucial role in maintaining a
steady supply of blood for transfusions. The blood bank
management system is a web-based application that manages the
process of blood donation from registration to distribution. The
blood bank management system is a tool that can help in the
efficient management of blood donations and blood samples . The
system can help in maintaining the inventory of blood samples,
tracking the donor and recipient details, and other relevant
information. The system can also help in ensuring the availability
of blood when required and avoiding wastage of blood samples.

Present day blood bank storage is file based. The current blood
bank management system relies on spreadsheets, papers, and files
that are arranged in alphabetical or numeric order to store data and
information related to blood, donors, and recipients. However, this
paper-based recording system makes retrieving data and
information a challenging and time-consuming task. Donors' test
results are also recorded on papers, making the system prone to
errors and mistakes, which can endanger human lives. Moreover,
the system's poor efficiency adds to the problem, as retrieving
information about blood, donors, or recipients is a tedious process
that requires a significant amount of time.

To address these issues, each hospital should maintain its own record of
patients and blood banks, making the information easily accessible.
Implementing a blood bank management system would provide several
benefits, such as maintaining accurate records and simplifying the process of
checking the availability of blood. This upgrade from the current manual
process would significantly improve the clarity and simplicity of the work,
as the manual process is very time-consuming.
Literature review:
The three research papers provided in references address the topics of
automated blood bank management systems, blood donation and transfusion,
and the use of technology in blood banks. These papers highlight the
significance of managing the inventory of blood banks, minimizing wastage,
and ensuring the safety of donated blood.

The first paper titled "A Comprehensive Study on Blood Donation and
Transfusion" provides an overview of the current status of blood donation
and transfusion in India. The study highlights the increasing demand for
blood and the challenges faced by blood banks in meeting this demand. The
paper also discusses the importance of donor recruitment, donor screening,
and the proper storage and handling of blood products.

The second paper titled "Design and Development of Automated Blood

Bank Management System" presents a system that manages the process of
blood donation, transfusion, and inventory management. The system
provides a platform for blood banks to manage their operations digitally,
eliminating the need for manual record- keeping. The study highlights the
importance of automation in blood banks, which can enhance efficiency,
reduce errors, and minimize the risk of transmission of infectious diseases.
The third paper titled "Blood Bank Management System" provides
an overview of a software system that manages the blood inventory
and donor information for a blood bank. The study highlights the
importance of technology in blood banks and how a software
system can help streamline processes and reduce errors. The paper
also discusses the challenges faced by blood banks, such as the
shortage of blood supply and the need for proper testing and
screening of donors.

Overall, these three papers provide insight into the challenges faced
by blood banks and the importance of automated systems and
technology in managing the inventory and operations of blood
banks. These studies emphasize the need for efficient management
of blood banks to ensure a safe and adequate supply of blood for
patients in need.

Methodology:
1) Requirement Analysis: The first step is to identify the
requirements for the system. This involves conducting a thorough
analysis of the blood donation process and understanding the needs
of the blood banks, hospitals, and other stakeholders. This
information is used to develop a detailed list of functional and non-
functional requirements for the system.

2) Design: Based on the requirements analysis, the system is

designed. This involves creating a system architecture, designing
the database schema, and developing user interface wireframes.
The design phase also includes identifying the technologies and
tools that will be used to develop the system.
Development: The system is developed using Java and JDBC in Eclipse
IDE. The development process involves creating the necessary database
tables, implementing the business logic, and developing the user interface.
 The system is developed in iterations, with each iteration adding new
functionality and features.
Testing: Once the system is developed, it is tested to ensure that t meets the
requirements and is free of bugs and errors.The testing process includes unit
testing integration testing, and system testing. The system_ .is also tested for
performance scalability, and security

5)Deployment: After testing, the system is deployed to a production environment.

This involves setting up the necessary hardware and software, configuring the
system. And migrating data from the old system, if applicable. The system is then
made available to the end-users.
6)Maintenance: Once the system is deployed, it requires ongoing maintenance and
support. This involves monitoring the system for issues, performing routine
maintenance _tasks, and providing user suppott. The maintenance phase also
includes making updates and enhancements to the system as needed to address
changing requiements or improve performance Throughout the project, an agile
methodology can be used, which involves working in short iterations, frequent
feedback. and continuous improvement This approach allows for greater flexibility
and adaptability to changing requirements and ensures that the final product meets
the needs of the stake holders.

Software Requirement

The Blood Bank Management System is developed using Java and implemented in
Eclipse IDE. The system uses a Database Management System (DBMS) and Java
Database Connectivity (DBC) technology to store and manage donor information
blood types, and inventory records The DBMS used in this project is MySQL,
which is a widely used open-source relational database management system. The
system uses JDBC to connect to the database and retrieve data. The Eclipse IDE is
used to develop the user interface and the application logic.
Software and Hardware tools required for Project

Software:

 HTML

HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is the standard markup
language for creating Web pages. It describes the structure of a Web page.
It consists of a series of elements. HTML elements tell the browser how
to display the content.HTML elements label pieces of content such as
"this is a heading", "this is a paragraph", "this is a link", etc.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the standard markup language

for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. It can be
assisted by technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and
scripting languages such as JavaScript.

 CSS

CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. CSS describes how HTML
elements are to be displayed on screen, paper, or in other media. CSS saves
a lot of work. It can control the layout of multiple web pages all at once.
External style sheets are stored in CSS files

 JAVASCRIPT

JavaScript often abbreviated as JS, is a programming language

that conforms to the ECMAScript specification.[7] JavaScript is high-
level, often just-in-time compiled, and multi- paradigm. It has curly-
bracket syntax, dynamic typing, prototype-based object-orientation, and
first-class functions.

Alongside HTML and CSS, JavaScript is one of the core technologies of

the World Wide Web.[8] JavaScript enables interactive web pages and is an
 essential part of web applications.

The vast majority of websites use it for client-side page behavior,[9] and
all major web browsers have a dedicated JavaScript engine to execute it.

 PHP

PHP is a general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to

web development. It was originally created by Danish-Canadian
programmer Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994; the PHP reference implementation
is now produced by The PHP Group. PHP originally stood for Personal
Home Page,[7] but it now stands for the recursive initialism PHP:
Hypertext Preprocessor.

 MY SQL

SQL is a standard language for accessing and manipulating databases.

SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL lets you access and
manipulate databases. SQL became a standard of the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1986, and of the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) in 1987

SQL can execute queries against a database, retrieve data, insert records in
a database, update records ,delete records, create new databases, create
new tables in a database, create stored procedures in a database, create
views in a database, set permissions on tables, procedures, and views

Hardware:

 Processor (CPU) with 2 gigahertz (GHz) frequency or above

 A minimum of 2 GB of RAM
 Monitor Resolution 1024 X 768 or higher
  Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device.
 A minimum of 20 GB of available space on the hard disk
.Internet Connection Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection
with a speed of 4 Mbps.

ER DIAGRAM
Conclusion

The Blood Bank Management System is a web-based application that manages the process of
blood donation from registration to distribution. The system uses a Database Management
System (DBMS) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) technology to store and manage donor
information blood types, and inventory records. The systen provides an easy-to-use interface
for managing blood donations, scheduling appointments. and monitoring inventory levels. The
Blood Bank Management System is designed to ensure that the blood donation process is
efficient, safe, and meets the needs of hospitals and patients. The system enables blood banks
to manage donor information and blood inventory records efficiently, and it enables hospitals
to request and receive blood donations quickly. The system provides several reports hat can be
generated based on donor inforation, blood inventory levels, providing valuable insights into
the blood donation process and enabling continuous improvement.

Overall,_The Blood Bank Management System is an essential tool for managing the blood
donation process and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of blood banks and hospitals.
The system can be improved_by adding new features like integration with other systems,
mobile application, analytics and reporting, online blood bank and integration with IoT devices.
These improvements can help in the efficient utilization of blood samples, reduce wastage, and
ultimately save more lives.

Future Aspects of Proect:

The blood bank management system has the potential for f uther development and
improvement. Some future aspects of the project include:

1) Integration with other systems: The blood bank management system can be integrated with
other hospital management systems to provide a seamless experience for the hospital staff,
This integration can help in the efficient sharing of data between different systems. Reducing
manual errors and improving overall efficiency.

2)Mobile Application: mobile application can be developed for the blood bank management
system. This application can allow donors to register and make appointments for blood
donations The application can also allow for tracking of the donor's blood donation history and
provide notifications when their blood type is in high demand.

3) Analytics and Reporting: The blood bank management system can be improved by adding
analytics and reporting capabilities. The system can generate reports on blood donation trends,
inventory levels, ant other releyant information. These reports can help. blood banks in making
informed decisions about blood donations and transfusions.

4)Integration with IoT Devices: IoT devices can be integrated with the blood bank management
system to monitor the temperature and humidity levels of blood samples. This can help in
ensuring that the blood samples are stored at the appropriate temperature and avoid spoilage

5)Donor incentives program: The system can be enhanced to include a donor incentives
program that rewards donors for their contributions. This would encourage more people to
donate blood and help increase the overall blood supply
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