Question

The purpose of this assignment is to brainstorm a new type of health care technology that might contribute to the HMIS evolution.

The Internet is completely revolutionizing the way technology can be used in health care. Health care information is becoming more widely accessible through a range of telehealth options, and consumers are now far more computer savvy than at any time in the past. Individuals can use the Internet to research symptoms or diseases, as well as possible treatment plans, and seek out medical professionals or advice.

Technological advancements are also helping individuals to be more tuned in to their own bodies and aware of their individual health patterns and activities. Smartwatches and other wearable fitness trackers can track heart rate, movement and activity, and sleep cycles, while smartphones enable users to manage caloric intake, monitor diabetes, and even perform health services remotely, such as measuring blood pressure or conducting ultrasounds.

For this assignment, brainstorm a new type of health care technology that you believe would contribute to the health management information systems (HMIS) evolution. This technological advancement should either not yet exist or should serve to enhance an existing technology to achieve an entirely new objective. What health care problems or challenges have you noticed for which there is not yet a solution?

It is essential for health care administrators to be aware of the rapidly evolving and ever-changing field of health technology, both in terms of current as well as upcoming informational and system advancements. Assume that you are a health care administrator for an organization and you have been tasked with presenting this new technology to your organization's key stakeholders. After selecting your topic for this assignment, compose a 750-1,000-word proposal that addresses the following:

1. Describe your new HMIS technology and what purpose it will serve. Who will most benefit from it? What gap will it fill in the health care technology field? How will this technology improve the quality of health care that clinicians can offer?
2. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of this HMIS technology for the consumer? In this case, the consumer is both the health care organization and the individual user or patient.
3. How will the use and integration of this technology impact digital equity in the HMIS field?
4. How will this technology collect, read, and interpret health data? Why and how will this data be useful to the health care organization?
5. From an administrative perspective, describe when, how, and where you propose this technology first be introduced, and discuss how you foresee it impacting the organization.

Answer 1

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS)

          Healthcare Management Information System(HMIS) is that system in which collection, utilization, analysis and transmission of information is done for conducting health services, training and research.

PURPOSE OF HMIS TECHNOLOGY

• To provide reliable, latest and useful health information to all level of health officers and administrators.
• To amend health policies and working system on the basis of feedback received from health information system.
• To provide information about periodically and time bound programmes and mid term evaluation.
• To contribute towards achievement of objectives of health policies and programmes.
• To increase efficiency and quality in health management.

BENEFITS OF HMIS TECHNOLOGY

1. Improved clinical care
2. Patient safety
3. Quick and coordinated care
4. Reduced re-admissions
5. Monitoring progress towards health goals
6. Promote equity
7. Improving governance
8. Improving quality of services

                  The health management information system (HMIS) is an instrument which could be used to improve patient satisfaction with health services by tracking certain dimensions of service quality. Quality can be checked by comparing perceptions of services delivered with the expected standards. The importance of patient assessment is a part of the concept of giving importance to patient's views in improving the quality of health services. Expected benefits include enhancing patient satisfaction through improved communication; greater provider sensitivity towards patients; enhanced community awareness about the quality of services; and overall better use of services in the health system.

ADVANTAGES OF HMIS:

• Improve cost control
• Increase the timeliness and accuracy of patient care and administration information
• Increase service capacity, reduce personnel costs and inventory levels
• Improve the quality of patient care.

DISADVANTAGES OF HMIS:

• Financial issues
• Changes in workflow
• Temporary loss of productivity
• Privacy and security concerns
• Several unintended consequences

SOURCES OF HMIS

1. Census
2. Registration of vital events
3. Records and reports of hospitals
4. Sample survey
5. Population survey
6. School record
7. Economic planning

HMIS is a comprehensive application that integrates various functions to enhance the operational efficiency, making it one of the most effective healthcare software developments.

Master Patient Index / Registration Patient Registration unique registration number and captures the following: Name Address Contact Date Blood Passport No. or ID No. Appointment Scheduling Setting up schedule for consultants by days of weeks and time slots Booking OP Appointment Modify Appointment Consultation OP Module includes following functions for the consulting doctor Access to patient medical record including previous visit records Order Entry Laboratory/ Radiology investigations Prescription Access results from radiology and Lab Treatment analysis Diagnosis, ICD code, Case Sheet Vital signs