3.1 Information Systems.pptx

INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS

  • Overview of hardware and software used in health informatics, including applications in medicine and public health.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Define Key Terms: Understand the definitions of Information Technology and Information Systems.

  • Describe Health Information Systems: Explore the different types and functionalities of health information systems.

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY

  • Questions to Consider:

    • What is your definition of a SYSTEM?

    • What are the minimum components of a SYSTEM?

A SYSTEM

  • Definition: A regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole (Merriam Webster).

COMPONENTS OF A SYSTEM

  • INPUT: Data that is fed into the system.

  • PROCESS: The mechanism that transforms input into output.

  • OUTPUT: The useful information generated from processing.

SYSTEM WITH STORAGE

  • Expanded Components:

    • INPUT

    • PROCESS

    • OUTPUT

    • STORE: Retains information for future use.

AN INFORMATION SYSTEM

  • Components of an Information System:

    • INPUT

    • PROCESS

    • OUTPUT

    • STORE

    • FEEDBACK: Ensures the system adjusts to meet objectives.

INPUT, PROCESSING, OUTPUT, FEEDBACK

  • Input: Activity of gathering raw data.

  • Processing: Converting data into useful outputs.

  • Output: Producing useful information.

  • Feedback: Information from the system used to make improvements.

TYPES OF DATA AND INFORMATION

  • Relevance in Different Domains:

    • Bioinformatics

    • Medical Informatics

    • Public Health Informatics

  • Storage Rationale: Importance of storing data and information for various operational needs.

COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM

  • Roles:

    • INPUT

    • PROCESS

    • OUTPUT

    • STORE

    • Involves hardware, software, databases, networks, and people.

PURPOSE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Objectives:

    • Automate manual processes

    • Solve problems

    • Improve decision-making

    • Streamline processes

    • Gain competitive advantage

TYPES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Categories:

    • Personal Systems (e.g., MyFitnessPal)

    • Group Systems (e.g., Google Drive)

    • Enterprise Systems (e.g., SAP, CRM)

  • Processes in Specific Domains:

    • Sales and Marketing

    • Inventory Management

    • Human Resource Management

HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  • Examples in the Philippines:

    • Philippine Health Information Exchange (PHIE)

    • Hospital Management Information Systems

    • Clinic Information Systems

    • Pharmacy Information Systems

    • Laboratory Information Systems

  • Purpose: Allow health stakeholders to efficiently process patient health information.