Health Information Systems Review

A set of flashcards covering the components, benefits, roles, and data sources of Health Information Systems based on lecture Lesson 3.

What are the four primary benefits of Health Information Systems?

1. Easier access to files, 2. More controls, 3. Easier update, and 4. Improved communications.

Which specific systems are covered under the umbrella of Health Information Systems?

Disease Surveillance Systems, District Legal Routine Information Systems, Hospital Patient Administration Systems (PAS), Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS), and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

What is the primary role and function of a Health Information System?

To deliver accurate information in a timely manner, enabling decision-makers to make informed choices about health institution aspects ranging from patient care to annual budgets.

List the six components of a well-functioning Health Information System.

1. Health Information Systems Resources, 2. Indicators, 3. Data Source, 4. Data Management, 5. Information Products, and 6. Dissemination and Use.

What does the 'Health Information Systems Resources' component involve?

Legislative, regulatory, and planning frameworks; personnel, financing, logistics support, information and communication technology (ICT), and coordinating mechanisms.

What are the three categories of indicators that a Health Information System plan needs to encompass?

Health System Inputs, Outputs and Outcomes, and Health Status.

What are the three examples of population-based data source approaches?

Census, civil registration, and population surveys.

What are the three examples of institution-based data source approaches?

Individual records, service records, and resource records.

How is 'Data Management' defined in an HIS?

It covers all aspects of data handling from collection, storage, quality-assurance, and flow to processing, compilation, and analysis.

According to Donaldson and Lohr (1994), what are the seven various data sources for HIS?

1. Demographic Data, 2. Administrative Data, 3. Health Risk Information, 4. Health Status, 5. Patient Medical History, 6. Current Medical Management, and 7. Outcomes Data.

What specific facts are included in 'Demographic Data'?

Age (or Birth Date), gender, race and ethnic origin, marital status, address of residence, immediate family information, emergency info, employment status, and education.

What information is captured in 'Administrative Data'?

Services provided (e.g., Diagnostic Tests), charges/amounts paid, the kind of practitioner/specialty, and the nature of the institution (e.g., General or Specialty Hospital).

What two categories fall under 'Health Risk Information'?

1. Lifestyle and Behavior (e.g., Smoker, Athlete, Alcoholism) and 2. Family History and Genetic Factors (e.g., Diabetes, Hypertension).

What aspects of a patient's life are included in 'Health Status' data?

Present condition, reason for confinement, physical functioning, emotional well-being, and social functioning.

What type of information is included in 'Patient Medical History'?

Previous medical encounters, reasons for admission, and previous conditions or treatments such as Tuberculosis, Stroke History, surgeries, or pregnancies.

What records are included in 'Current Medical Management'?

Present health status (diagnosis, medications, counseling), doctors' requests and orders, dosage, and schedules for treatments, tests, and check-ups.

What does 'Outcomes Data' measure?

The aftereffects of health care and health problems, including home care, risk for re-admission, expected complications, and health progress assessed over time.