2. Information Management
Introduction
Information management (IM) is the binding of the information resources
and information capabilities of the organization in order to add and create
value both for itself and for its clients or customers.
3. Health Management Information System
(HMIS)
Definition of (HMIS)
“A health management information system can be defined as an integrated
effort to collect, process, report and use health information and knowledge
to influence policy- making , programme action , and research”WHO (2003).
4. Objectives
To provide reliable, latest useful health information to all level of health
officers and administrators.
To contribute towards achievement of objectives of health policies and
programmes.
To increase efficiency and quality in health management.
To manage and collect the health service delivery statistics form grassroots
health service delivery points to the center.
5. Cont…
To publish a comprehensive annual report.
To support PME ( planning, monitoring and evaluation ) of al health
programs.
6. Characteristics of HMIS
• According toWHO
a) The information should be problem oriented.
b) Information should be population based.
c) Functional and directional wording should be used.
d) Latest technology should be used in health information system.
7. Cont…
• The major functions of the HMIS are;
a) To verify, process , analyse the collect data and operate data bank.
b) To disseminate health information through efficient methods and technologies.
c) To publish a comprehensive Annual Report of Department of Health Services.
d) To develop competent human resource for Health Information Management
System.
8. Sources of HMIS
Census
Registration of vital events (birth, death, marriage etc )
Notification of disease and disease registers.
Records and reports of hospitals.
Statistics regarding environmental health.
Statistics regarding health resources and services.
Ample survey (national sample survey organization)
10. IMPORTANCE OF HMIS
1. For the periodic revision of objectives
2. Identification and allocation of manpower and other resources
3. Effective and efficient use of resource
4. Process implementation
5. Performance evaluation of a programme
11. Financial Information System
A financial information system is a type of business software used to input,
accumulate and analyse financial and accounting data which is used for
optimal financial planning and forecasting decisions and outcomes.
The basic objective of the financial information system is to meet the firm’s
financial obligations as they come due, using the minimal amount of
financial resources consistent with an established margin of safety.
12. CONT…
• Financial management system is:
Information system that trades financial events and summarize
information.
Supports adequate management reporting, policy decisions fiduciary
responsibility, and preparation of auditable financial statements.
13. CONT…
Should be designed with good relationships between software, hardware,
personnel, procedures, controls and data.
Generally, financial management information system refers to automating
financial operations.
15. Advantages of FMIS
Integrated financial information
Less administration required within the business
It provides financial information to all financial managers within an
organization.
It supports financial managers in decisions concerning.
16. Major Categories Of Financial Management
1. Cash management:
Cash management system collects information on all cash receipt and
payments of a company on a real time or periodic basis. Such as daily,
weekly or monthly.
17. CONT…
2. Investing management:
Many business invest their excess cash in short-term low-risk marketable
securities in higher return alternatives, so that investment income may earn
until the funds are required.
18. CONT…
3.Capital budgeting
The capital budgeting process involves evaluating the profitability and
financial impact of proposed capital expenditures. Long term expenditure
proposals for plants and equipment.
19. CONT…
4.Financial forecasting and planning:
Financial forecasted concerning the economic situation, business
operations, type of financing available, interest rates, and stoke and bond
prices to develop an optimal financial performance of a business(University
Of Education, Lahore,2014).