A Dynamic Platform for Workflow Management using Web Services: a Hospital Scenario

In this paper, we propose the use of dynamic compilation of web services to support workflow management. Web services related to work practices belong to an organization will be designed, built and stored in a web services repository. These web services can be shared with multiple functional units within the organization via the intranet or the internet. Work practice services that were selected will be compiled logically and optimally using the proposed dynamic compilation platform. The final outcome will be presented as a web application. The web application can be compiled and recompiled as often as needed whenever changes to the requirements occurr. This dynamic platform for workflow management (DPWFM) has integrated the decision making process of workflow management with information technologies to provide facilities to each functional units of an organization to customize the workflow requirements that will suit their needs.