HealthManagementInformationSystems-Wikispaces.ppt

Design Implementation of routine data collection systems How many and what type of data collection instruments will be needed to respond adequately to the defined information needs? Are existing instruments adequate, or do they need to be modified? If new instruments are needed, how will they be developed? How will the new data collection instruments be introduced to the care providers in charge of data collection? Other issues Relevance Feasibility Burden Layout Clarity Nonroutine methods types of data generated Health System Model infrastructure organization Service delivery financing management Burden of disease H E A L T H S A T I S F Y D E M A N D Other factors Rapid assessment procedures Key elements Short interval for data presentation A methodological pluralism Orientation towards action Methods used Participant observation Individual interviews Focus group Review of reports and other documents Checklists for facilities, equipment etc. (Clinic exit surveys household surveys) Computers in MIS Optimization of the scarce resources available for health care, specially in developing countries Information - accurate, comprehensive Retrieval of information - quick Decisions - quick Implementation - rapid Monitoring - adequate Large geographical area can be covered If computer network is established to cover all the CHCs More speedy communication of data At national, state district levels, processing can be done for valuable information Obtaining coverage levels for various activities Age-specific area-specific figures Check suspect data from CHCs Identification of problems requiring research Prompt reporting of results Achieve data standards Data for comparative purposes Surveillance Helps to assess the incidence and prevalence of diseases so that the magnitude of the problems and their importance can be known Helps to establish priorities and plan preventive programmes Essential to identify high risk groups Helps understand the local epidemiological t