Health Information Systems Flashcards
True or false:
The data that can be collected from the HIS can be used as evidence-based decision making.
True
True or false:
CHITS can be used as a guide to create policies and guidelines for the health institution.
True
Health information technology focuses on
Health information management covers
HIT - tools
HIM - records, coding, documentation and administration of patient and ancillary services
It refers to any system that captures, stores, manages or transmits information related to health of individuals or the activities of organizations that work within the health sector.
Health information system
In the overview of health information system,
The HIS definition encompasses …
District level routine information systems
Disease surveillance systems
Laboratory information systems
Hospital patient administration systems OAS
human resource management information systems
Why does HIS should be sustainable, economical and user-friendly
to ensure long-viability, cost-effectiveness and ease of use
= effectively support the heathcare delivery, improve patient care and help manage resources effecciently
Roles and functions of health information systems
Sheahan 2017
Files are easier to access
More controls
Easy to update
Improved communication
It is the framework and standards for country health information system 2008
The health metrics network
What are the components of health information system
Inputs:
Health information system resources
Processes:
Indicators
Data sources
Data management
Outputs:
Information products
Dissemination and use
Briefly explain the
Inputs:
Processes:
Outputs:
Inputs:
Health
Institutional coordination and leadership
Health information policies
Financial and Human Resources
Infrastructure
Processes:
Needed for program planning, monitoring and evaluation
Guide to healthcare delivery
Outputs:
Transformation of data into information
What are some different data sources for health information system (according to)
(Donaldson and LOHR, 1994)- he explained that a comprehensive database for health information system includes…
Demographic data
Administrative data
Health risk information
Health status
Personal medical history
Current medical management
Outsource/ outcome data
