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This study guide outlines the framework for developing a Health Management Information System (HMIS) with specific objectives for students to understand the steps and principles involved. Key steps include reviewing existing systems, defining data needs, designing data collection tools, and monitoring the system. The guide emphasizes the importance of building on existing strengths, tailoring training programs, and continuously enhancing the HMIS.

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Study guide 2 (Framework of a HIS)_

This study guide outlines the framework for developing a Health Management Information System (HMIS) with specific objectives for students to understand the steps and principles involved. Key steps include reviewing existing systems, defining data needs, designing data collection tools, and monitoring the system. The guide emphasizes the importance of building on existing strengths, tailoring training programs, and continuously enhancing the HMIS.

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University of the Philippines Open University

Faculty of Management and Development Studies

IH 231
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Second Semester 2016-17

STUDY GUIDE

LESSON 3: FRAMEWORK OF A HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM

1. LESSON OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, the student should be able to identify and understand he
following:

a. understand the steps in developing a health information system (HMIS)


b. expound on the basic principles underlying each step in the development of a healtht
information system.

2. REFERENCES

For this lesson, the main references is:

World Health Organization: Framework and standards for country health information
systems / Health Metrics Network, World Health Organization. – 2nd ed. 2008. Reprinted
2012 (http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/43872/1/9789241595940_eng.pdf)

3. STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS

The following is a summary of the basic principles, which need to be followed as one
undergoes through the different steps in developing a health management information
system. Elucidate on the meaning of each principle. If possible, give specific examples
to illustrate the point you wish to make.

1
STEPS IN DEVELOPING A BASIC PRINCIPLES
HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO FOLLOW
1. Review the system Do not destroy existing systems; build on the strengths
and learn from the weaknesses of what already exists
2. Define data needs Different administrative levels in the health system have
different roles and therefore have different data needs
Not all data needs should be generated through the
routine system of data collection
3. Determine the data flow Not all the data collected at a certain level need to be
submitted to higher levels.
4. Design the data collection and reporting tools The capability of the staff who will be tasked with filling-
out the forms must be taken into consideration in
designing them.
The most effective data collection and reporting forms
are simple and short.
5. Develop procedures for data processing The way the HMIS data is processed should be
consistent with the objective for data collection and the
plans for data analysis and utilization
6. Develop the training program Training programs should be designed according to the
needs and level of the target groups
7. Pre-test the system The system should be pre-tested in conditions that
reflect as much as possible the actual conditions
prevailing during its implementation
8. Monitor and evaluate the system The goal of monitoring and evaluation is not to focus on
what is wrong and condemn it; rather, it is to highlight the
positive aspects of the system that made it work, as well
as to identify that went wrong as a basis for improving
the system
9. Develop data dissemination and feedback An effective way oif motivating data producers is to
mechanisms constantly provide them with both positive and negative
feedback on the status of the data they provide.
10.Enhance the HMIS The development of the HMIS is always a work in
progress. It is a dynamic endeavour where managers
and workers strive for constant improvement

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