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Health Information Management System (HIMS) Objectives

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What is the ultimate objective of a health information system (HIMS)?

To produce information for taking action in the health sector (correct)

To plan and provide health care and services

To store and process health data

To collect and present health information

Which of the following best defines a health information system?

A system for maintaining a data warehouse

A system for storing and retrieving health data (correct)

A system for planning government health policies

A system for providing community healthcare services

What is the main purpose of collecting health information?

To plan and provide community healthcare services

To improve decision-making in the health sector (correct)

To monitor the performance of healthcare providers

To create and maintain a data base

What does the term 'Health Information' refer to?

Information about people’s health and its use in healthcare planning Signup and view all the answers

What are the sub-systems of a Health Information Management System (HIMS) responsible for?

Storing and processing health data for decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Health Information Management System (HIMS) according to the text?

To create and maintain a health information data base at the district level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of a functional Health Information Management System (HIMS) in the text?

Ad-hoc surveys and consultancies are avoided Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of health and disease-based data mentioned in the text?

Disease registers and routine data collection Signup and view all the answers

What are the levels of Health Information Management System (HIMS) mentioned in the text?

District, regional, and international Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Notification subsystem mentioned in the text?

Notification of disease outbreaks and surveillance Signup and view all the answers