LESSON 18 Flashcards
A collection of components that work together to achieve a common objective
System
A ‘system that provides information’ support to decision making process at each level of the organization
Information System
An arrangement of data, processes, people, and technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output
Information system
An information system used to ‘assist in the management and planning of health programmes’, as opposed to delivery of care
HMIS / Health Management and Information System
A system that integrates data collection, processing, reporting, and use of the information
Health Information System
A computer system structured to ‘manage all the records of health care providers’ to make available information
Healthcare Information System
HIS was introduced in (what year) mainly used for billing inventor
1960s
Contains primarily administrative or financial data
Administrative Information System
Used to ‘support the management functions and general operations’ of the health care organization
Administrative Information System
Example of Ancillary Information System
Laboratory
Radiology
Pharmacy
This system is designed to improve the practice of physicians
Physician Information System
This system is capable of providing billing services and appointment scheduling aside from reporting and database storage in the radiology department
Radiology Information System
This system helps ‘monitor the utilization of medicines’ in health institutions
Pharmacy Information System
Handles information on medication based complication and drug allergies of patients
Pharmacy Information System
Used to collect and store information related to patient care
Clinical Information System
