Health Information Systems: Lesson 5
Health Information Systems: Lesson 5
Health Information Systems: Lesson 5
Health information systems cover different systems that capture, store, manage, and
transmit health-related information that can be sourced from individuals or activities of a
health institution.
Role and function of Health Information Systems
1. Easier access to files
2. Better control
3. Easier update
4. Improved communications
COMPONENTS OF HEALTH HealthDissemination
Information
Information Systems
and UseResources
Indicators
Products
DataData
Management
Sources
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DIFFERENT DATA SOURCES FOR HEALTH
INFORMATION SYSTEM
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
HIS improves the delivery of health services because it ensures easier file
access, better control, easier updated, and improved communications.