5. SYSTEM :
A combination of interdependent components
Here system means using technology (computers,
data networks and satellites) for sending and
collecting data
9. Management Information System is defined as a
mechanism for collection, processing, analysing, &
transmission of information required for organizing &
operating services and also for research & training.
13. OBJECTIVES
- To provide reliable, up-to-date, adequate, complete, useful
health information to all level of health managers.
- Action on the basis of feedback of health information
system.
- To achieve aims of health policies & programs.
- To increase efficiency in health management.
30. - To measure the health status of the people.
- To identify health problems, medical & health care needs.
- For comparison of local, intermediate & national level
health status.
- For planning, effective management of health services &
programs.
31. - To assess the achievement of the objectives
of health services.
- For research in particular problems of health
& diseases.
42. National Health information collections :
-National Health information Management group & work
program
-National Health Data Dictionary
Disease related collections :
- Cancer registries
- Various birth registries
- Births & Birth defects