LESSON 5: HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Question 1

is the application of both technology and systems in a healthcare setting.

Answer 1

Health informatics

Question 2

cover different systems that capture, store, manage, and transmit health-related information that can be sourced from individuals or activities of a health institution.

Answer 2

Health information systems

Question 3

four key functions of HIS:

Answer 3

data generation, compilation, analysis and synthesis, and communication and use.

Question 4

identifies the key components and standards of a country’s health information system.

Answer 4

Health Metrics Network (HMN) Framework

Question 5

CORE INDICATORS FOR COUNTRY HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Answer 5

Health Surveys
birth and death registration
Census
Health facility reporting
health system resource tracking
Capacity for analysis, synthesis, and validation of data

Question 6

ROLE AND FUNCTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Answer 6

Easier access to files
Better control
Easier update
Improved communications

Question 7

COMPONENTS OF HEALTH
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Answer 7

Dissemination and Use
Information Products
Data Management
Data Sources
Indicators
HIS resources

Question 8

DIFFERENT DATA SOURCES FOR HEALTH
INFORMATION SYSTEM

Answer 8

Demographic Data
Administrative Data
Health Risk Information
Health Status
Patient Medical History
Current Medical Management
Outcomes Data