Health Management Information Systems Quiz

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According to WHO (2004), what is the purpose of a Health Management Information System (HMIS)?

  • To deliver healthcare services
  • To assist in the management and planning of health programs (correct)
  • To understand medical terminologies
  • To administer the health care enterprise

What does the term 'Health' refer to in the context of a HMIS?

  • Database processes
  • Medical terminologies
  • Clinical studies (correct)
  • Clinical procedures

What does the term 'Management' refer to in the context of a HMIS?

  • Medical terminologies
  • Principles that help administer the health care enterprise (correct)
  • Database processes
  • Clinical studies

What does the term 'Information System' refer to in the context of a HMIS?

<p>Ability to analyze and implement applications for efficient and effective transfer of patient information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a HMIS specifically designed to support?

<p>Management and decision-making in health facilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Health Management Information System (HMIS)

  • Purpose of HMIS: to coordinate and manage health care services
  • 'Health' in HMIS: refers to the well-being of individuals and populations, encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects
  • 'Management' in HMIS: refers to the process of planning, organizing, and supervising healthcare activities
  • 'Information System' in HMIS: refers to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health-related data to support decision-making
  • HMIS specifically designed to support: healthcare policymakers, managers, and healthcare providers in making informed decisions, improving healthcare services, and enhancing health outcomes

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