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What is the course title for SCPH 324?

  • Information Technology in Healthcare
  • Public Health Systems Design
  • Health Management Information Systems (correct)
  • Health Information Management

Who is the course leader for SCPH 324?

  • Lisa Roberts
  • Prof. Martin Adjuik
  • Martin Alhassan Adjuik (correct)
  • Dr. John Smith

Which school is SCPH 324 offered under?

  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Public Health (correct)
  • School of Health Sciences

On which day does the lecture occur at 10:10am for SCPH 324?

<p>Wednesday (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the time slots for Thursday lectures?

<p>12:20pm - 3:20pm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact number provided for the course leader?

<p>0243 714441 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What academic level is SCPH 324 categorized under?

<p>Level 300 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which session does not occur for SCPH 324 on Thursday?

<p>10:30am - 12:00pm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of indicators in health management information systems?

<p>To measure health outcomes and performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the teaching strategy is correct?

<p>Active learning is encouraged through problem-based strategies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in summative assessment for this course?

<p>Coursework and final examination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In health management information systems, which skill involves using software for data processing?

<p>Data entry and analysis skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a hospital information system design is a fundamental skill?

<p>Creating user-friendly data entry screens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is included in the associated lab or field-based practicals?

<p>Using laptops for course work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of problem-based learning in this course?

<p>Finding necessary information to solve specific problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage does coursework contribute to the overall summative assessment?

<p>40% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following books focuses on informatics applications in health care and biomedicine?

<p>Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of publication is 'Developing health management information systems: a practical guide for developing countries'?

<p>Guideline document (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization published 'Developing health management information systems: a practical guide for developing countries'?

<p>World Health Organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was 'Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management' published?

<p>2013 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ISBN corresponds to 'Public Health Informatics and Information Systems'?

<p>978-1447144731 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the publication 'National Health Systems of the World' focus on?

<p>Global health systems structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of 'Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine'?

<p>Shortliffe and Cimino (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which publisher is associated with the book that covers practical approaches for health care management systems?

<p>Jossey-Bass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the course on health management information systems?

<p>To introduce general concepts and workings of health management information systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the health management information systems course?

<p>Design advanced medical equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of health management information systems does the course include?

<p>Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which levels are health management information systems described in the course?

<p>District, regional, and national levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is health management information systems important?

<p>To improve quality service delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What basic concept can students expect to understand from this course?

<p>Health management information systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the focus of the course?

<p>Basic principles of health information systems and their management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the educational outcomes is false?

<p>Students will learn about graphical design in healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the course SCPH 324?

<p>Basic concepts of health management information systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which date is associated with the topic of describing health management information systems in SCPH 324?

<p>20/07/2023 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lecturer for the course SCPH 324?

<p>Martin Adjuik (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is covered in week 3 of SCPH 324?

<p>Explaining the steps in developing health management information systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic in week 4 of the course?

<p>Various health management information systems at different organizational levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what date is the topic of understanding basic concepts scheduled?

<p>10/07/2023 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which week provides an explanation of the steps in developing health management information systems?

<p>Week 3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the course SCPH 324?

<p>To understand information management in healthcare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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