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What is the course title for SCPH 324?
Who is the course leader for SCPH 324?
Which school is SCPH 324 offered under?
On which day does the lecture occur at 10:10am for SCPH 324?
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What is one of the time slots for Thursday lectures?
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What is the contact number provided for the course leader?
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What academic level is SCPH 324 categorized under?
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Which session does not occur for SCPH 324 on Thursday?
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What is a primary purpose of indicators in health management information systems?
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Which statement about the teaching strategy is correct?
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What is included in summative assessment for this course?
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In health management information systems, which skill involves using software for data processing?
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Which aspect of a hospital information system design is a fundamental skill?
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Which activity is included in the associated lab or field-based practicals?
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What is the focus of problem-based learning in this course?
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What percentage does coursework contribute to the overall summative assessment?
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Which of the following books focuses on informatics applications in health care and biomedicine?
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What type of publication is 'Developing health management information systems: a practical guide for developing countries'?
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Which organization published 'Developing health management information systems: a practical guide for developing countries'?
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In what year was 'Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management' published?
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Which ISBN corresponds to 'Public Health Informatics and Information Systems'?
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What does the publication 'National Health Systems of the World' focus on?
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Who are the authors of 'Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine'?
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Which publisher is associated with the book that covers practical approaches for health care management systems?
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What is the primary aim of the course on health management information systems?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the health management information systems course?
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What aspect of health management information systems does the course include?
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At which levels are health management information systems described in the course?
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Why is health management information systems important?
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What basic concept can students expect to understand from this course?
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Which of the following best describes the focus of the course?
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Which statement about the educational outcomes is false?
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What is the main focus of the course SCPH 324?
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Which date is associated with the topic of describing health management information systems in SCPH 324?
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Who is the lecturer for the course SCPH 324?
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What is covered in week 3 of SCPH 324?
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What is the main topic in week 4 of the course?
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On what date is the topic of understanding basic concepts scheduled?
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Which week provides an explanation of the steps in developing health management information systems?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course Title: Health Management Information Systems (SCPH 324)
- Level: 300, Semester: 2
- Core Programme under the School of Public Health (SPH)
Course Coordinator
- Name: Martin Alhassan Adjuik
- Contact: 0243 714441
- Email: Contact through UHAS platform
Course Aim
- Introduces fundamental concepts of health management information systems (HMIS) across all health system levels.
- Links HMIS with geographic information systems (GIS).
Course Objectives
- Understand basic concepts of HMIS.
- Describe various HMIS functionalities.
- Explain HMIS development steps.
- Analyze HMIS operating at district, regional, and national levels.
- Recognize the importance of HMIS for quality service delivery.
- Understand indicators, their concepts, and applications.
Learning Outcomes
- Educational: Grasp fundamental HMIS concepts, systems, and development processes.
- Skills-based: Design a hospital information system, perform basic indicator calculations, and identify epidemiological trends.
- Competencies: Utilize computer software for data entry and analysis.
Key Content Areas
- Basic principles of health information systems.
- Steps in the development of HMIS.
- Concepts and applications of health indicators.
Teaching and Learning Approach
- Learner-centered approach with formal lectures conducted via UHAS Online Learning Management System.
- Incorporates tutorials, webinars, and independent study.
- Problem-based learning enhances active student engagement.
Practical Elements
- Utilization of laptops by all students for coursework completion.
Course Assessment
- Combination of formative (non-scoring) and summative assessments.
- Summative assessments include coursework contributing 40% and exams contributing 60%.
- Designed to evaluate the attainment of course learning outcomes.
Useful Texts and Resources
- Various key publications on health informatics, public health systems, and healthcare management.
Lecture Schedule (Sample)
- Week 1: Basic concepts of HMIS by Martin Adjuik.
- Week 2: Description of HMIS by Martin Adjuik.
- Week 3: Steps for developing HMIS by Martin Adjuik.
- Week 4: Overview of HMIS at various operational levels.
Conclusion
- The course emphasizes the vital role of information systems in enhancing health management to support quality service delivery and informed decision-making.
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Description
This quiz covers core concepts in Health Management Information Systems as part of the SCPH 324 course. Test your knowledge about the key topics and principles related to health information systems at a level 300 course. Prepare to evaluate your understanding and apply learned concepts.
