About this course
Overview
Health services run on instinct wherever the data cannot be trusted. This covers electronic records, indicator design, and the data discipline that has to exist before information can carry a decision.
Healthcare
Health Information Systems
Electronic records, indicator design, and the data discipline it takes to run health services on evidence rather than on instinct.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Describe how a health information system fits together
- Define indicators that measure what matters
- Identify and correct data quality problems
- Turn routine data into management information
- Support electronic record adoption
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Explain the components of a health information system
- Design meaningful health indicators
- Assess and improve data quality
- Use data for management decisions
- Understand electronic health record fundamentals
Course content
Modules
01
Health information systems overview
The components and flow of health data.
02
Electronic health records
EHR fundamentals and their operational implications.
03
Indicator design
Teaches how to define indicators that are clear and actionable.
04
Data quality
Completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of health data.
05
Data for decision-making
Turning routine data into management information.
06
Governance and use
Data governance, confidentiality, and building a data culture.
Who it is for
Target audience
Health information officers, monitoring and evaluation staff, and managers responsible for health data and reporting.
Before you start
Prerequisites
A health information, management or clinical role.
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