Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔No real time data available to monitor the
performance of the hospital
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Evidence based program management was
a challenge
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Undue delays in receipt of data
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Retrieval of old manual records was
ineffective and time consuming.
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Duplication of records
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Monthly reports sent as hard copy which is
a real challenge for data analysis/comparison
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Drug inventory/equipment inventory
maintenance.
Challenges in traditional manual process - correct answer ✔✔Lack of standard names and code
Health Information Management System (HMIS) - correct answer ✔✔an information system specially
designed to assist in the management and planning of health programs, as opposed to delivery of care.
Health Information Management System (HMIS) - correct answer ✔✔one of the six building blocks
essential for health system strengthening
, Health Information Management System (HMIS) - correct answer ✔✔data collection system specifically
designed to support planning, management, and decision making in health facilities and organizations.
set of integrated components and procedures organized with the objective of generating information
which will improve health care management decisions at all levels of the health system.
Health Information Management System (HMIS) - correct answer ✔✔routine monitoring system that
monitors and evaluates the process with the intention of providing warning signals through the use of
indicators.
At the Health Unit level - correct answer ✔✔used by the health unit in-charge and the Health Unit
Management Committee to plan and coordinate health care services in their catchment area
Relevant - correct answer ✔✔a concepts of HMIS development; The information collected is _ to the
policies and goals of the healthcare institution, and to the responsibilities of the health professionals at
the level of collection.
Functional - correct answer ✔✔a concepts of HMIS development; The information collected is _; it is to
be used immediately for management and should not wait for feedback from higher levels.
Integrated - correct answer ✔✔a concepts of HMIS development; Information collection is _; there is
one set of forms and no duplication of reporting.
Collected - correct answer ✔✔a concepts of HMIS development; The information is _ on a routine basis
from every health unit.
Roles of HMIS - correct answer ✔✔major role of HMIS is to provide quality information to support
decision-making at all levels of the health care system in any medical institution
Roles of HMIS - correct answer ✔✔encouraging the use of Health Information in the hospitals
Roles of HMIS - correct answer ✔✔aid in the setting of performance targets at all levels of health service
delivery and to assist in assessing performance at all levels of the Health Sector
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