- 1 · Planning
- Stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and understand user needs. Objectives, success criteria and key deliverables defined. Detailed project plan with timelines, milestones and resource allocation. Risks identified with mitigation strategies.
- 2 · Design
- Blockchain architecture designed — platform, consensus mechanism, smart contract design. Wireframes and prototypes for the interface. Database schema and storage mechanisms. API specifications for interoperability.
- 3 · Development
- Blockchain network implemented and smart contracts deployed for consent management, incident tracking and data storage. Frontend built in React or Angular; backend logic in Node, Django or Flask. Integration with external systems and APIs.
- 4 · Testing
- Unit testing of individual components. Integration testing across modules and systems. User acceptance testing against requirements. Security testing including penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
- 5 · Deployment
- Production environment established — cloud infrastructure, servers, databases. Application and blockchain network configured and deployed. Final validation in production. Training for end users, administrators and support staff.
- 6 · Operation and maintenance
- Monitoring and alerting for performance, availability and security. Ongoing support, bug fixes, updates and enhancements. Regular backups and disaster recovery. Continuous user feedback and periodic review.
- 7 · Governance and compliance
- Data governance policies for access, sharing and privacy. Compliance with healthcare regulation. Regular audits and assessments to monitor compliance and mitigate risk.
Investment
Budget and resource planning
| Category | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Development | Software development, blockchain integration, frontend and backend build, smart contract implementation, developer and blockchain specialist hiring, tooling licences. |
| Infrastructure | Cloud infrastructure, servers, databases and networking, with provision for ongoing maintenance and scalability. |
| Security | Security audits, penetration testing, encryption technologies and data protection compliance. |
| Training and support | Training sessions, workshops, documentation, and ongoing technical support and help desk. |
| Compliance and governance | Legal advisors, compliance officers and consultants for healthcare regulation, data protection law and blockchain governance frameworks. |
| Contingency | Provision for unforeseen expense, scope change and risk arising through the project lifecycle. |