Certainly! Here's an improved README file for the AED_Final_Project_2022 - Vaccine Distribution System, focusing on a standalone application approach:

---

AED_Final_Project_2022 - Vaccine Distribution System

Project Team

• Karthik Sunil
• Freya Dsouza
• Soham Shah

Project Overview

The Vaccine Distribution System project aims to design, develop, and implement a standalone system for managing the distribution and administration of vaccines. This system provides functionalities to monitor vaccine availability, manage orders, and ensure efficient vaccination processes for healthcare institutions.

Class Diagram: View Class Diagram

Getting Started

To get started with the Vaccine Distribution System project, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Ensure JDK 8 or higher is installed.
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Use IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse for Java development.

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/karthiksneu/boston-marathon-analysis.git
   cd boston-marathon-analysis

2. Import Project into IDE:

   • Open the project in your preferred IDE (IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse).

3. Run the Application:

   • Build and run the project from your IDE.
   • Start the main application class (Main.java or similar).

Project Flow

Ordering Vaccines:

1. Hospital Initiates Order:

   • The hospital administrator requests vaccines from the dealer.

2. Work Request Approval:

   • The dealer submits a work request for approval by the local health department's medical officer.

3. CDC Approval and Payment:

   • The CDC administrator verifies vaccine availability and requests payment from the hospital.

4. Payment Processing:

   • The hospital makes payment to the dealer's head.

5. Production Initiation:

   • The dealer's head requests vaccine production from the manufacturer.

6. Vaccine Production and Delivery:

   • The manufacturer produces vaccines and delivers them to the delivery manager.

7. Distribution to Hospital:

   • The delivery manager distributes vaccines to the hospital.

Immunization of Patients:

1. Patient Visit:

   • Patients visit vaccination clinics for vaccination.

2. Medical Examination:

   • Doctors examine patient vital signs.

3. Vaccination Administration:

   • Nurses administer vaccines to patients based on doctor approval.

Registering New Vaccines:

1. Successful Test Approval:

   • CDC director authorizes inventory manager to store new vaccine batches.

2. Quality Check:

   • Lab assistant examines vaccines for quality assurance.

3. Inventory Management:

   • Approved vaccines are stored and managed by the inventory manager, with updates provided to CDC head.

Returning Surplus Vaccines:

1. Surplus Vaccine Return Request:

   • CDC director requests hospitals to return excess vaccines.

2. Return Logistics:

   • Delivery manager arranges for surplus vaccine return.

3. Inventory Update:

   • Returned vaccines are received and managed by the inventory manager, with updates sent to CDC.