FMEA Interface Matrix - Analyzing risks of electronic health records system

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medalex

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Hello,
while I was analyzing risks of electronic health records system there was an interface matrix. As I have understood it shows the relationships between the different pieces of system, but could anybody explain why is it needed?
I am looking forward to your reply.
 
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Marcelo

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An interface matrix is generally related to the design and development of software systems, but is not directly linked to FMEA. An interface matrix is used to link software requirements to the interface features that meet the requirements.
 
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medalex

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Thanks, I have analyzed risks for software. May be you can explain me why is it important to link software requirements to the interface features that meet the requirements?
I am looking forward to your reply.
 

Marcelo

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May be you can explain me why is it important to link software requirements to the interface features that meet the requirements?
Because the goal of a design is to meet requirements. The matrix is a tool used so you do not forget requirements as the design progresses.

From you quetions, and your other posts, you seem to be performing software risk management without a clue of what software engineering is. Let me advise you that you are in danger of missing important hazards and hazardous situations because of this.

For risk management to function efficiently, it has to be a multi-function process where all stakeholders are involved. For example, if you did not design (which seems to be your case), you need to have the designer in your risk management team. He will be responsible for providing information on the design process. This is the same, for example, for usability..you need to have feedback from users, or even a sampe user, in your design team, to provide you with real world feebback on the interfaces of the software.
 
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medalex

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Thank you for your answer. I do not have much experience in risk management, but I understand that it is very important. As I have understood interface matrix helps not to forget requirements while designing software. It was the answer I needed.
 
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