HIS MT 102 Lab - Health Systems

Health system

collection of organizations, institutions, resources, people, and activities whose primary purpose is to improve the health of individuals and communities.

Health system

ensures that healthcare services are accessible, safe, effective, equitable, and patient-centered.

Health system

most important foundations of public health. It coordinates healthcare professionals, facilities, medical technologies, financing, and information to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

Health Information System

healthcare organizations increasingly rely on this to manage patient information, improve communication, support clinical decisions, and enhance the quality of healthcare services.

Health Workforce, Health Facilities, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Financing, Health Information Systems

Enumerate the Components of a Health System

Health Workforce

includes physicians, nurses, medical technologists, pharmacists, dentists, physical therapists, radiologic technologists, health information management professionals, and other healthcare workers.

Health Workforce

Their responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing diseases

• Providing treatment

• Performing laboratory examinations

• Maintaining patient records

• Promoting health education

• Preventing diseases

Health Facilities

component that provides healthcare services.

Health Facilities

examples include:

Hospitals

Rural Health Units (RHUS)

Barangay Health Stations

Diagnostic Laboratories

Blood Banks

Clinics

Birthing Centers

Specialty Centers

Medical Equipment and Technology

Healthcare depends on modern equipment and technologies

Medical Equipment and Technology

Examples include:

X-ray Machines

CT Scans

MRI

Ultrasounds machines

Laboratory Analyzers

Electronic Health Records

Health Information Systems

Medical Equipment and Technology

These technologies improve diagnosis, treatment, documentation, and communication

Health Financing

Healthcare services require financial resources

Health Financing

Sources include:

Government Funding

Health Insurance

Private Insurance

Patient Payments

Philhealth reimbursements

donations and grants

Health Financing

Proper financing ensures that healthcare services remain available and affordable

Health Information Systems (HIS)

collect, process, store, and distribute healthcare information

Health Information Systems (HIS)

This supports:

Patient registration

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

Pharmacy Information Systems

Billing systems

Hospital Management

Health Information Systems (HIS)

benefits include:

Faster patient care

Accurate documentation

Better communication

Reduced medical errors

Improved decision-making

Efficient reporting

Primary care, Secondary Care, Tertiary care

Enumerate the levels of healthcare

Primary Clinics

Provides basic healthcare services and health promotion.

Primary Clinics

Barangay Health Station, Rural Health Unit, Family Medicine Clinics

Secondary Care

Provides specialized medical services through hospitals and specialists.

Secondary Care

Provincial Hospitals, District Hospitals

Tertiary Care

Provides highly specialized treatment.

Tertiary Care

Medical centers, Teaching Hospitals, Speciality Hospitals

Health Information Systems

help healthcare organizations by:

Managing patient records

Improving communication among healthcare professionals

Monitoring laboratory results

Scheduling patient appointments

Supporting clinical decision-making

Producing reports for hospital management

Assisting government health surveillance

Improving patient safety

Protecting patient information

Supporting evidence-based healthcare

Applications of Health Information Systems

Examples include:

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Pharmacy Information System

Billing and Claims Management System

Appointment Scheduling System