10 Questions
What is the ultimate objective of a health information system (HIMS)?
To produce information for taking action in the health sector
Which of the following best defines a health information system?
A system for storing and retrieving health data
What is the main purpose of collecting health information?
To improve decision-making in the health sector
What does the term 'Health Information' refer to?
Information about people’s health and its use in healthcare planning
What are the sub-systems of a Health Information Management System (HIMS) responsible for?
Storing and processing health data for decision-making
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
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
What are the sources of health and disease-based data mentioned in the text?
Disease registers and routine data collection
What are the levels of Health Information Management System (HIMS) mentioned in the text?
District, regional, and international
What is the main function of the Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Notification subsystem mentioned in the text?
Notification of disease outbreaks and surveillance
Test your knowledge about the objectives of a Health Information Management System (HIMS), including the generation of quantitative and qualitative data for identifying health problems, evaluating health policies, and facilitating communication between data collectors and users.
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