HIS 567

Health Informatics

application of both technology and systems in a health care setting

technical determinants

data collection process, systems, forms and methods

health management information system

data collection system specifically designed to support planning, management and decision making in health facilities and organizations

information products

data is transformed into useful information that serves as evidence and provides insight crucial to shaping a health action

health metrics network (HMN)u

defined HIS into six componentsi

PRISM framework

defines the various components of the routine health info system and their linkages to produce better quality data

behavioral, oraganizational, technical

determinants of HMIS perfomance area

Accounts Receivable management

ensures that costumers are properly notified about their bill and will settle it accordingly

population and institution based sources

essential for decision making as they provide guide to health service delivery

Health risk information

Records the lifestyle and behavior of a patient. This is used to evaluate the patients propensity for different diseases

M&E system

Required to assess the effect of an integrated service delivery

health information systems

it covers the records, coding, documentation, and administration of patient and ancillary services

behavioral determinants

knowedge, skills, attitudes, values, motivation

Core of the framework (M&E)

Strengthening of a common country platform for the M&E of HSS

Evaluation

Systematic assessment of completed programs or policies

behavioral determinants

must have confidence, motivation, and competence to perform HMIS

core indicators

needed as bases for program planning,monitoring and evaluation

Scheduling

observed to distribute resources to areas that need them

better control

only authorized personnel can have access on the patients health

health information systems resources

personnel, logistics support, financing, ICT, and the component's coordinating mechanism

Population-based approach

planning processes used with large populations (census, civil registration, population surveys)

Outcomes Data

present the measures of after effects of health care and various health problems

data storage

preservation and archiving of data

Inputs

refer to the HIS resources

Outputs

refer to the transformation of data into information that can be used for decision making and to the dessimination and use of such information

Reporting

refers to reports issed by the entity which could be basic reports or report writer

Information System

refers to the ability to analyze and implement applications for efficient and effective transfer of patient information

demographic data

refers to the facts about the patient which include age and birthdate

billing

refers to the notification of the charges for the patient and other related documents

Manangement

refers to the principles that help administer the health care enterprise

Health Status

refers to the quality of life that a patient leads which is crucial to his or her heath

current medical management

reflects the patients health screening sessions, diagnoses, allergies, current health problems

client data

relates to all information of the client

Data Computation

requires various forms of data manipulation, and data transformation allows data analysis, synthesis, and evaluation so that data can be used not only for decision making but also for other technical and operational use

COMPLETE CONSISTENT SIMPLE CLEAR ACCESS CONFIDENTIALITY COST EFFECTIVENESS

roles of hmis

HMIS

set of integrated components and procedures organized with the objective of generating information that will improve health care management decisions at all levels of the health system

Confidentiality

the ____ of patient information and data privacy should always be top priority

indicators

the basis of the HIS plan and strategy includes ____ and related targets

health

the clinical studies to understand medical terminologies, clinical procedures and data base processes

-health information resources -indicators - data sources - data management -information products -dessimination and use

the components of HIS

Data Input

the data acquisition and data verification

Data verification

the data authentication and validation

Data Classification

the data organization, which sets the efficiency of the system

indicators

the determinants of health, health system inouta, outputs, outcomes and health status

-demographic data -administrative data -health risk informatiob -health status -patient medical history -current medical management -outcomes data

the different data sources of HIS

data acquisition

the generation and collection of data to assist in the faster mechanical reading and capturing of data

data management

the handling of data, from collection and storage to data flow and quality assurance, processing, compilation and data analysis

process

the indicators, data sources, data management

relevant

the information collected is _____ to the policies and goals of the health care institution and the responsibilities of the health professionals at the level of collection

functional

the information collected is ______ and it is used to be immediately for manangment and should not wait for feedback from higher levels

collected

the information is _____ on a routine basis from every health unit

financial data

the information relating the performance of the entity collected for administering purposes, include financial reports, general ledger, payroll and accounts payable

compliance

the procedure that should be followed for the imorovement of the condition of the patient or service provided such as treatment plan and progress notes

data retrieval

the process of data transfer and data distribution

Data presentation

the reporting of the interpretation of the information produced by the system sunmary tables and statistical reports are expected

organizational determinants

the structure of the heath instituion affects the development of RHIS

health information systems

this cover different systems that capture, store, manage and transmit health related information that can be sourced from individuals or acritivities od a health institution

major role of HMIS

to provide quality information to support decision making at all levels of the health care system

Sheahan (2017)

according to ____ HIS is a mechanism which keeps track of all data related to the patient

republic of uganda ministry of health resource center

according to _____, HMIS aims to aid in setting of performance targets at all levels of health service delivery to assist in assessing performance at all levels of the health sector

health management information system

accrd. to WHO it is specially design to assist in the management and planning of health programmes as opposed to delivery care

easier update

after the creation of record, patient information can be accessed and reviewed any time and copies can be printed or released to the patent upon request

role of HMIS

aims to aid in setting of performance targets at all levels of health service delivery to assist in assessing performance at all levels of the health sector

medical record

also called EHR , collection of digital information of the patient

data management

also called the processing phase that includes data storage, data classification, data update, and data computation

sustainable, user friendly, economical

an HIS should be __________

Monitoring

Collection, analysis, and use of information gathered from programs for the purpose of learning from the acquired experiences.

-data input -data management -data output

FUNCTIONS OF HMIS

Objective of Evaluation

Gauge the effectiveness of the program

improved communications

HIS assists communication among doctors and hospitals. however, medical professionals.must adhere to regulations on patient privacy and security to ensure the info. is kept confidential and safe from unauthorized access

dessimination and use

HIS enhances the value of health information by making it readily available to policymakers and data users

Human Resource Management information system

HRMIS

Laboratory information system

LIS

PRISM framework

Model for helping managers understand dimensions of potential value, maximize that value, and minimize risk

Patient administration systems

PAS

Where was M&E derived from?

Paris declaration of aid harmonization and effectiveness; international Health Partnership

good HIS

a ____ delivers accurate info. in a timely manner, enabling decision makers to make informed choices about the different aspects of health institution from patient care to annual budgets

easier access to files

a function where systems are revolutionized in collecting and managing of patient information. the needed hardcopy of the patient's medical records becomes optional as the systems are electronic

Data update

facilitates new and changing information and requires constant monitoring

authorization tracking

focuses on monitoring of the authorized personnel and their use of authorized units

health information technolohy

focuses on tools

framework and standards for country health information systems

from where did the HMN defined the six components

-client data -scheduling -authorization tracking -billing -accounts receivable management -reporting -medical record -compliance -financial data

functions of HMIS the can captured and tracked in the system

patient medical history

gives information on past medical encounters like hospital admissions, pregnancies and live births surgucal procedures, precious illness and family history

data sources

has two parts population based approcaches and in institution based data

access

hmis eligible userve must have ___ and should be able to use the system with ease

Cost effectiveness

hmis must prove its ____ through its operations

simple and clear

hmis should also be ____ as to what is measured by the elements

complete

hmis should be ___ with all info but avoiding duplication

consistent

hmis should be ____ in assugning definitins to similar information from various sources

PRISM framework

identifies the strength and weaknesses in certain areas

health status

include domains of health like physical functioning, mental and emotional well being , cognitive functioning and social functioning

data outputs

includes data retrieval and data presentation

administrative data

includes information on services such as diagnostic tests or out patient procedures, kind of practitioner...

health information systems resources

includes the framework on legislation, regulation, planning and the resources required for the system to be fully funcrional

institution based data

individual records, resource records, service records

integrated

information collection is ____ for there is one set of forms and no duplication of reporting

organizational/ environmental determinants

information culture, structure, resources, roles and responsibilities of the health system

technic deteminants

involve the overall design used in the collection of information

-easier access to files -better control - easier update - improved communications

what are the roles and function of HIS