Need and Purpose of a DBMS

The purpose of conducting a needs assessment is to define the concepts (data elements) that will be needed
for a database model. Determining the needs of the users will help define the structures and concepts of the
database.
In Week 1, you reviewed the systems that nurses are currently using to manage patient care and nursing
processes. In Week 2, you will begin the process of modeling a database management system (DBMS) by
identifying a need and purpose for a database that is related to a health outcome or indicator.
Complete the following:
See attachment to review an example of the entities relationship diagram (ERD) you will use to model your
DBMS. This example depicts a nursing satisfaction survey database.
See attachment to download a document titled Week 2: Assignment 2—DBMS Purpose. This document
contains the following:
Instructions for this assignment
A table for identifying the need and purpose of a DBMS to measure nursing-sensitive indicators and patient
outcomes
Follow the instructions in the above document to complete the following in 1–2 pages:
Justify the need for a DBMS.
Define the purpose of the DBMS as it relates to nursing practice.
Complete table