Mirth Connect is a powerful integration engine widely used in healthcare systems to exchange data between different systems. Among its many features, Mirth Connect can be used to generate PDF reports based on data received from different systems. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to create a PDF Reporting Job using Mirth Connect.
Procedure:
Set up a Data Source
- Before creating a PDF Reporting Job, you must set up a data source to retrieve data. In Mirth Connect, you can create a new data source by navigating to the “Sources” tab and selecting “Add New Source”. You can then specify the type of data source and provide the necessary credentials and settings.
Create a JavaScript Writer
- Next, you must create a JavaScript Writer to generate the PDF report. In Mirth Connect, you can create a new JavaScript Writer by navigating to the “Channels” tab and selecting “Edit JavaScript Writer”. In the JavaScript Writer, you can use libraries like jsPDF or pdf make to generate the PDF report. You can also use HTML and CSS to format the report.
Configure the PDF Reporting Job
- Now, it’s time to configure the PDF Reporting Job. In Mirth Connect, you can create a new PDF Reporting Job by navigating to the “Channels” tab and selecting “Edit PDF Reporting Job”. In the PDF Reporting Job, you can specify the data source you set up in Step 1, as well as the parameters for the report, such as the date range and the format of the report (e.g. PDF).
Set Up the Output Destination
- Once you have configured the PDF Reporting Job, you will need to specify the output destination for the generated PDF report. In the PDF Reporting Job settings, you can specify the location to save the report, such as a file system or an email address.
Schedule the PDF Reporting Job
- Finally, you will need to schedule the PDF Reporting Job to run automatically. In Mirth Connect, you can schedule the job by navigating to the “Channels” tab and selecting “Schedule Jobs”. In the “Schedule Jobs” screen, you can specify the frequency and time of the job.
Conclusion
Generating PDF reports using Mirth Connect is a straightforward process that can help healthcare professionals report on data received from different systems. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can create a PDF Reporting Job that generates PDF reports based on specified parameters and schedules the job to run automatically. Mirth Connect is a powerful tool for healthcare system integration, and its ability to generate PDF reports is just one of many features that make it a valuable tool for healthcare professionals.
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