Requirements Labs Hub
Translating complex public health and epidemiological needs into precise, actionable IT specifications.
About the Hub
The Requirements Labs Hub (RL-Hub) serves as the bridge between public health experts and technology teams. We specialize in capturing, analyzing, and documenting user needs to ensure that health informatics solutions effectively address real-world challenges.
Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in public health, user experience design, business analysis, and systems engineering to develop comprehensive requirements that guide the successful development of health information systems.
Core Focus Areas:
Hub Leadership
Dr. Elena Moreno
Director, RL-Hub
Healthcare systems engineer with expertise in translating complex health workflows into technical requirements.
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Our Approach
Discovery
We engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and context through:
- Stakeholder interviews
- Field observations
- Workflow analysis
- Document review
- Expert consultations
Analysis
We systematically analyze gathered information to identify:
- Core user needs
- System requirements
- Data requirements
- Integration points
- Constraints and dependencies
Design
We create detailed specifications and designs including:
- User personas and journeys
- Wireframes and prototypes
- Data models
- Process flows
- Business rules
Validation
We validate our requirements and designs with stakeholders through:
- Prototype testing
- Review sessions
- Requirement walkthroughs
- Usability testing
- Specification refinement
Handoff
We ensure smooth transition to development teams through:
- Comprehensive requirements documentation
- Design specifications
- Developer briefings
- Acceptance criteria
- Ongoing consultation support
Key Projects
Integrated Disease Surveillance Requirements Framework
A comprehensive framework for defining requirements for integrated disease surveillance systems adaptable to various contexts and resource levels.
Key Components:
- Modular requirements templates
- Standard data element dictionary
- Workflow mapping guidelines
- Integration requirement patterns
- Implementation requirement checklists
Used in 15+ countries for national surveillance system design
Health Facility Electronic Reporting System Specifications
Detailed requirements and designs for a scalable electronic reporting system for health facilities with varying levels of infrastructure and connectivity.
Key Components:
- Multi-tier architecture specifications
- Online/offline data collection requirements
- User interface design patterns
- Health indicator reporting templates
- Data quality validation rules
Implemented in over 2,000 health facilities across 8 countries
One Health Data Collection Tools
User-centered requirements and designs for mobile data collection tools that integrate human, animal, and environmental health surveillance in field settings.
Key Components:
- Cross-domain data collection forms
- Field worker user experience specifications
- GPS and multimedia capture requirements
- Cross-platform compatibility guidelines
Supporting One Health initiatives in 5 regions
User-Centered Design Process
Our user-centered approach ensures that field workers with varying technical literacy can effectively use the data collection tools in challenging environments.
Tools & Methods
Stakeholder Engagement
- Structured interviews
- Focus group discussions
- Participatory workshops
- Requirements prioritization
- Consensus building techniques
Process Mapping
- Workflow analysis
- Business process modeling
- Value stream mapping
- Data flow diagramming
- Process optimization
UX Design
- User persona development
- Journey mapping
- Information architecture
- Wireframing & prototyping
- Usability testing
Requirements Engineering
- User story development
- Use case modeling
- Functional specifications
- Non-functional requirements
- Acceptance criteria definition
- Requirements traceability
Agile Requirements
- Iterative requirements development
- Continuous stakeholder feedback
- Minimum viable product definition
- Product backlog management
- Sprint planning support
- Agile documentation practices
Our Team
Dr. Elena Moreno
Director
Healthcare systems engineer with expertise in translating complex health workflows into technical requirements.
Thomas Wright
UX Research Lead
Specialized in user research methodologies and designing for users in resource-constrained environments.
Dr. Fatima Nkosi
Public Health Specialist
Brings deep public health domain expertise to ensure that systems meet the needs of health practitioners.
Raj Patel
Business Systems Analyst
Expert in analyzing health system processes and defining precise functional requirements.
Our Services
The RL-Hub offers a range of services to help organizations define and document their health informatics needs:
Requirements Development
Comprehensive requirements gathering and documentation for health information systems.
UX & UI Design
User-centered design of interfaces and experiences for health applications.
Process Optimization
Analysis and improvement of health workflows before technology implementation.
Requirements Workshops
Facilitated collaborative sessions to define and prioritize system requirements.
Case Study: National Health Information System Requirements
The Ministry of Health in a developing country needed to define requirements for a comprehensive health information system that would integrate data across all levels of healthcare delivery.
Our Approach:
- Conducted a nationwide assessment of existing systems and workflows
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops across different levels of the health system
- Mapped data flows and identified integration requirements
- Developed a phased implementation roadmap
Outcomes:
- Comprehensive requirements document used for system procurement
- Standardized data elements and indicators across all health programs
- User-centered design that accommodated varying levels of technical capacity
- Successful system implementation with high user adoption rates
"The RL-Hub team helped us translate our complex health system needs into clear technical requirements. Their user-centered approach ensured that the resulting system was both powerful and usable by our staff at all levels."
— National Health Information Systems Director
