Chapter 11. Health Information System Module
11.3.2.2 Component 2 Component 2 provides a list of indicators that can be used to assess the structure and performance of an HIS. Indicators in Component 2 are grouped into the following four topical areas. D. Resources, Policies, and Regulation E. Data Collection and Quality F. Data Analysis G. Use of Information for Management, Policy Making, Governance, and Accountability Sources and availability of data for these indicators may be collected through a desk-based review of reports, documents, and forms, as well as through interviews with key informants and stakeholders. Note that data sources for these indicators may not be readily available. Therefore, you will be responsible for organizing and developing a process for the review of records, documents, informants’ and stakeholders’ interviews to obtain information necessary to make judgments with respect to the indicators listed. D. Resources, Policies, and Regulation
This topic is concerned with assessing the HIS design and function by looking at the country resources available to the HIS in terms of personnel, funding, and infrastructure, and the laws, regulations, or policies in place for the functioning, sustainability, and political support to the HIS. This topic has five indicators. 8. Availability of financial and/or physical resources to support HIS-related items within MOH/central budget (or other central sources), regional, and/or district budgets Definition, rationale, and interpretation
The level of support the government provides to the HIS functioning is a contributing determinant to its quality and sustainability. Assess this indicator by determining which specific HIS-related items, among the items listed below, are funded by the government and which are not. Assess this indicator separately for the central and local levels. Make notes about amounts (absolute numbers and proportionate to the total budget) for subsequent discussion. If the breakdown suggested below is not available, collect any budget information about personnel involved in HIS activities and allocation of resources. •
Data processing and reporting equipment and software (e.g., computers, printers, telephones)
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Meetings of interagency committees
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Record books, forms, stationery, instruments for data collection, storage, and reporting
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HIS-related training
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Operational costs related to data collection/transmission (e.g., fuel, per diem, phone bills)
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