Health Information System (Lesson 5) Flashcards
includes all system that capture, store, manage
and transit health related information.
Health Information Systems
o focuses on tools
o subset of HIS
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology
o focuses on tools
o subset of HIS
defined as a mechanism which keeps track of everything
related to the patient
Health Information Systems
What does the Health Information Systems keep track of?
the patient’s medical history
contact information,
medication logs,
appointment schedule,
insurance information, and
the financial account including billing and
payment.”
Health Information Systems
should be…
o sustainable
o user-friendly
o economical
Role and Function of Health Information Systems
- Easier access to files
- Better control
- Easier update
- Improved communications
Easier Access to files
Revolutionized the collection and management of patient information. The need for a hard-copy of the patient’s medical records become optional
Better Control
Only authorized personnel can have the access information on the patient’s health
Easier Update
patient information can be accessed and reviewed any time
Improved communications
Assists in communications among doctors and hospitals.
Which specific role/function of the HIS has Revolutionized the collection and management of patient information. The need for a hard-copy of the patient’s medical records become optional
Easier Access to files
Which specific role/function of the HIS has Only authorized personnel can have the access information on the patient’s health
Better Control
Which specific role/function of the HIS has patient information can be accessed and reviewed any time
Easier update
Which specific role/function of the HIS Assists in communications among doctors and hospitals.
Improved communications
Who create the Elements/Components of the Health information System
The Health Metrics Network (HMN)
In what article did the Health Metrics Network define the components of HIS
The Framework and Standards for Country Health Information Systems (2008)
What are the components of HIS
I. Health Information System Resources
II. Indicators
III. Data Sources
IV. Data Management
V. Information Products
VI. Dissemination and Use
What component of HIS includes the framework on
legislation, regulation,
planning and the resources required for
the system to be fully functional?
Health Information System Resources
What component of HIS
o determinants of health;
o health system inputs,
o outputs and outcomes;
o and the health status
Indicators
What are the Main Categories of Data Sources
main categories:
o population-based data
* Civil registration, census and population surveys
o institution-based data
* Individual records, resource records and service
records
What component of HIS can be divided into 2 main categories which are the population and institution based datas
Data Sources
What component of the HIS refers to the handling of data, starting from
collection and storage to data flow and
quality-assurance, processing, compilation
and data analysis
Data Management
What component of the HIS refers to where data is transformed into useful
information that serves as evidence and
provides insight that is crucial to shaping
health action
Information Products
