Google Season of Docs Project Proposal
Overview
- The OpenEMR community is planning to submit an application for the 2023 Google Summer of Code.
Develop Welcome Documentation - OpenEMR
About OpenEMR
Around the globe, medical practices in countries such as Kenya and Argentina help make OpenEMR one of the most popular open-source electronic health record (EHR) solutions. Our broad feature set includes patient demographics, appointments, prescriptions, billing, reports, clinical decision support, lab integration, and free support. ONC Certified with leadership from active board members, we strive to be a superior alternative to its proprietary counterparts.
OpenEMR was developed by medical providers, for medical providers. It is maintained and supported by a vibrant community of volunteers and professionals, including several hundred contributors and more than 40 companies. Since its release in 2002, OpenEMR has been used by facilities in more than 100 countries and translated into 34 languages. Over 100,000 medical providers serving more than 200 million patients are estimated to use OpenEMR. Open-source software has changed the world for the better, and OpenEMR is a prime example. We are committed to the education of students in the fields of open source software and EHRs, and would love the chance to expand our impact through Google Season of Docs.
Check us Out
For more information about OpenEMR, please visit the following links:
- Organization: https://www.open-emr.org
- Source code: https://github.com/openemr/openemr
- Documentation: https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Wiki_Home_Page
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@openemr3787
- Forum (free support): https://community.open-emr.org/
OpenEMR's Google Season of Docs 2023 Project
Problem to Solve
Current documentation serves as a reference, but is difficult for new users to navigate. There is no onboarding experience to help new users learn about OpenEMR and how they can contribute. Potential contributors and end users may open issues, or just give up altogether.
The more modules we have, the more useful OpenEMR is to all of our users!
Scope
Measuring Success
Timeline
Project Budget
| Item | Amount ($) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writer | 10,080 | 10 hours/week for 18 weeks |
| Volunteer Stipends | 1,500 | 3 stipends at $500 each |
| Total | 12,300 |
Unclaimed expenses will be re-invested into new development efforts such as hybrid inpatient/outpatient support, low-cost medical devices connectivity, and other commonly requested solutions.
