Antoine Mafwilla, MD, MPH, Chief of Monitoring and Evaluation, SANRU shares the challenges of performing evidence-based monitoring and evaluation on health programs in SANRU's program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Strengthening Country Routine Health Information Systems (RHIS): Strategic ap...MEASURE Evaluation
The document discusses strengthening routine health information systems (RHIS) through strategic approaches by the MEASURE Evaluation Project. It highlights the importance of RHIS in health system strengthening and integration. MEASURE Evaluation aims to improve RHIS performance by addressing technical, organizational, and behavioral factors using the PRISM framework. Key strategies include coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, strengthening governance and planning, regionalizing capacity building, and establishing advocacy and knowledge networks. The document proposes creating an RHIS subgroup under the Asia eHealth Information Network to further support RHIS strengthening efforts in Asia.
This document discusses Utah's strategies for improving population health through statewide clinical and public health data interoperability. It outlines Utah's shared vision for using data exchanges across EHRs, HIEs and public health to support population health goals. Key strategies discussed include developing a shared statewide health IT plan and governance model for a master person index to facilitate identity management and data sharing. The document also highlights challenges in making public health systems more interoperable and developing analytics to support diverse population health needs.
Building a Resilient Health System in Liberia: Health Information System (HIS...MEASURE Evaluation
The document summarizes Liberia's process of developing a strategic plan for its health information system (HIS) from 2015-2016. It involved four main stages: 1) consensus building among HIS stakeholders on the process; 2) conducting assessments of the existing HIS; 3) developing strategic and operational plans based on the assessments; 4) validating and finalizing the plans. The outcome was strategic and operational plans for 2016-2021 to create a more integrated and coordinated HIS to support a resilient health system. Challenges included the complexity of the process, but leadership and coordination mechanisms helped ensure stakeholder involvement and progress. Lessons learned will be used to improve strategic planning guidelines.
This document summarizes the challenges of managing data quality in an integrated public health surveillance system and proposes solutions. Historically, databases were siloed but integration provides benefits like reduced redundancy and standardized data collection. Electronic lab reporting increases standardization but also volume and velocity of data. Defining clear data quality roles, accountability, documentation, training, and standardized processes can help address current roadblocks. Metrics, flowcharts, and trainings on concepts like roles and responsibilities are proposed to improve data integrity and quality management going forward.
Improving Health Information Systems to Meet the Needs of the Health SectorMEASURE Evaluation
MEASURE Evaluation is a 5-year, $180 million project funded by USAID to strengthen health information systems in over 25 countries. The presentation discusses MEASURE Evaluation's approach to health information system strengthening, which includes developing a model and sharing experiences from Kenya. The model involves strengthening various components of health information systems, such as policies, infrastructure, data collection and analysis, to produce high-quality data that can inform decision-making at both national and global levels.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data to inform country health sector reviews and monitoring. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a country-focused web platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream will focus on providing easy access to country health statistics, estimation tools and results, communication tools, and international standards through an online platform maintained by WHO.
Kickoff webinar slides from the Spring 2016 RHINO forum on health worker information systems, presented by Carl Leitner and Amanda Puckett BenDor from Intrahealth
Strengthening Country Routine Health Information Systems (RHIS): Strategic ap...MEASURE Evaluation
The document discusses strengthening routine health information systems (RHIS) through strategic approaches by the MEASURE Evaluation Project. It highlights the importance of RHIS in health system strengthening and integration. MEASURE Evaluation aims to improve RHIS performance by addressing technical, organizational, and behavioral factors using the PRISM framework. Key strategies include coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, strengthening governance and planning, regionalizing capacity building, and establishing advocacy and knowledge networks. The document proposes creating an RHIS subgroup under the Asia eHealth Information Network to further support RHIS strengthening efforts in Asia.
This document discusses Utah's strategies for improving population health through statewide clinical and public health data interoperability. It outlines Utah's shared vision for using data exchanges across EHRs, HIEs and public health to support population health goals. Key strategies discussed include developing a shared statewide health IT plan and governance model for a master person index to facilitate identity management and data sharing. The document also highlights challenges in making public health systems more interoperable and developing analytics to support diverse population health needs.
Building a Resilient Health System in Liberia: Health Information System (HIS...MEASURE Evaluation
The document summarizes Liberia's process of developing a strategic plan for its health information system (HIS) from 2015-2016. It involved four main stages: 1) consensus building among HIS stakeholders on the process; 2) conducting assessments of the existing HIS; 3) developing strategic and operational plans based on the assessments; 4) validating and finalizing the plans. The outcome was strategic and operational plans for 2016-2021 to create a more integrated and coordinated HIS to support a resilient health system. Challenges included the complexity of the process, but leadership and coordination mechanisms helped ensure stakeholder involvement and progress. Lessons learned will be used to improve strategic planning guidelines.
This document summarizes the challenges of managing data quality in an integrated public health surveillance system and proposes solutions. Historically, databases were siloed but integration provides benefits like reduced redundancy and standardized data collection. Electronic lab reporting increases standardization but also volume and velocity of data. Defining clear data quality roles, accountability, documentation, training, and standardized processes can help address current roadblocks. Metrics, flowcharts, and trainings on concepts like roles and responsibilities are proposed to improve data integrity and quality management going forward.
Improving Health Information Systems to Meet the Needs of the Health SectorMEASURE Evaluation
MEASURE Evaluation is a 5-year, $180 million project funded by USAID to strengthen health information systems in over 25 countries. The presentation discusses MEASURE Evaluation's approach to health information system strengthening, which includes developing a model and sharing experiences from Kenya. The model involves strengthening various components of health information systems, such as policies, infrastructure, data collection and analysis, to produce high-quality data that can inform decision-making at both national and global levels.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data to inform country health sector reviews and monitoring. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a country-focused web platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream will focus on providing easy access to country health statistics, estimation tools and results, communication tools, and international standards through an online platform maintained by WHO.
Kickoff webinar slides from the Spring 2016 RHINO forum on health worker information systems, presented by Carl Leitner and Amanda Puckett BenDor from Intrahealth
RHINO Forum: How can RHIS improve the delivery of HIV/AIDS services?MEASURE Evaluation
This document discusses how routine health information systems (RHIS) can be improved to better monitor linkages between HIV/AIDS services and other health services. Integrating separate vertical program reporting systems into a single national RHIS could facilitate client referrals, continuity of care, and achievement of program goals. However, challenges include harmonizing different recording forms and integrating programs not designed to be combined. The discussion forum explores issues around monitoring individual clients versus aggregates, defining linkage indicators, and ensuring data quality when integrating systems.
The Health Metrics Network (HMN) was launched in 2005 with the goal of increasing the availability and use of timely and reliable health information. It aims to do this by coordinating investments in core country health information systems. The HMN has three main objectives: establish a common health information system framework, strengthen individual country health information systems, and improve access to and use of health data. It has provided tools like an assessment tool and strategic planning tool to help countries evaluate and improve their health information systems. To date, the HMN has facilitated health information system assessments and planning in over 66 countries.
Adapting and enhancing malaria information systems in countries entering pre-...MEASURE Evaluation
As countries reduce malaria transmission, strong health information systems are needed to monitor progress and tailor new approaches. A literature review identified key aspects of health information system functionality for countries at various stages of malaria control. Personnel, data quality, and system structure were the most influential aspects. Assessments are important to identify areas for improvement and allow comparison across countries and over time. The results will help develop country case studies and guidance to help strengthen routine data capture as countries adapt their health information systems for changing malaria epidemiology.
Collecting Health Data in Africa - Peter Hessels - KITopenforchange
This document discusses collecting health data in Africa and lessons that can be learned. It covers existing health datasets like the Demographic Health Survey and District Health Information System. The Health Metrics Network works with 83 countries to strengthen their national health information systems. Lessons include the importance of reliable data, addressing privacy and consent issues when collecting data, ensuring data quality and can be analyzed and visualized, and the value of standardizing data and indicators through collaboration.
Decision Support System Enabled Data Warehouses for Improving the Analytic Ca...MEASURE Evaluation
“Decision Support Systems for Improving the Analytic Capacity of HIS in Developing Countries”
Mike Edwards (MEASURE Evaluation), Presenter. Co-author: Theo Lippeveld (MEASURE Evaluation)
Presentation given
Building Resilient Health Information Systems in Ebola-Affected Countries: E...MEASURE Evaluation
MEASURE Evaluation worked in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone to build resilient health information systems following the Ebola outbreak. Advisors embedded in Ministries of Health helped develop strategic and operational plans for health information systems and build institutional capacity. This included implementing DHIS 2, developing master facility lists, and integrating various health information sub-systems. Challenges included poor infrastructure, interoperability issues, and lack of resources and leadership. Recommendations focused on assessments, interoperability, strengthening capacity and coordination.
Enterprise Architecture: Treating Health Information System as an EnterpriseMEASURE Evaluation
Sam Wambugu from MEASURE Evaluation gave a presentation on using an enterprise architecture approach to strengthen health information systems in low- and middle-income countries. He discussed challenges facing health systems like inefficiencies and fragmentation. An enterprise architecture treats the health system as a single entity to improve integration and interoperability. It involves standardizing business processes, data, applications, and technologies. This approach can increase efficiency, reduce duplication, and make critical information more accessible to support decision making and better health outcomes.
This document outlines the Philippines' national health research and development efforts and priorities for information and communications technology (ICT) in health. It identifies 6 priority research areas and discusses developing user-friendly ICT solutions to improve health data collection, analysis, and delivery of healthcare services. Specific initiatives and projects are described that demonstrate the use of ICT for public health surveillance, telehealth services, and interfaces for medical devices.
Geospatial Analysis: Innovation in GIS for Better Decision MakingMEASURE Evaluation
Discussion led by John Spencer and Mark Janko. This webinar shared new techniques in geospatial analysis and how they have the potential to transform data-informed decision making.
Integration of Malaria Routine and Surveillance Information Systems in Mali’s...MEASURE Evaluation
MEASURE Evaluation helped Mali transition its health management information system to the District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS 2) platform between 2015-2017. This involved training Ministry of Health staff on DHIS 2, developing data entry screens, and equipping and training health centers to use the new system. Within 12 months, 65 districts and nearly 90% of community health centers were trained. The new system allows integrated routine and malaria surveillance reporting, with over 80% completeness achieved within the first year of use. Effective coordination between partners and a participatory process were keys to successfully establishing an integrated HMIS in Mali using DHIS 2.
The document discusses methods for measuring vital events like births and deaths. It describes the SAVVY (Sample Vital Registration with Verbal Autopsy) approach used by MEASURE Evaluation to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems in countries. SAVVY involves a census, registration of vital events, and verbal autopsies to determine causes of death. The document discusses case studies of SAVVY implementation in Tanzania and Zambia, noting achievements like improved data quality and integration into national health information systems. It also covers maternal mortality estimation using surveys and census data, challenges in ascertaining causes of maternal death, and a study of indirect causes like HIV/malaria in Mozambique.
MEASURE Evaluation presented resources at a USAID meeting in Malawi. Their results framework focused on strengthening health data collection and use, improving health information system management, and increasing evaluation capacity. They highlighted several resources including skills for health information and systems, an indicator toolkit for child and household well-being, evaluation and learning capabilities, support for health information system strengthening to achieve PEPFAR results, a learning agenda for demonstrating health information system strengthening, and gender sensitive approaches including a youth assessment method. MEASURE Evaluation is funded by USAID to work with various partners to strengthen health information systems.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data to inform country health sector reviews and monitoring. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a country-focused web platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream will focus on providing easy access to country health statistics, estimation tools and results, communication tools, and international standards through an online platform maintained by WHO.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data needed to monitor health progress and system performance at the country level. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a country-focused web platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream focuses on making country health data, statistics, tools, and standards more accessible online to inform decision-making while minimizing reporting burdens.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data at the country level to inform health sector reviews and planning. It also seeks to strengthen global health monitoring while minimizing country reporting burdens. The workplan focuses on three main areas: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a web-based platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream specifically aims to provide easier access to country health statistics, tools, reports, and standards through an online portal maintained by WHO.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform, which aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data at the country level. The main goal is to strengthen countries' ability to monitor their health systems and inform planning processes. This will be achieved through three workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data; 2) Addressing gaps in health data; and 3) Building institutional capacity for health information systems. A rapid assessment of countries will evaluate demand and use of health information, data availability and quality, and institutional capacity. The first workstream focuses on increasing access to databases, communicating key health indicators, and making analytic reports more accessible
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data at the country level to inform health sector reviews and planning, as well as global monitoring efforts. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data, 2) Addressing data gaps, and 3) Building institutional capacity for health information systems. A rapid country assessment of current health information practices, demand, supply, and capacity will inform the CHeSS approach in each country.
RHINO Forum: How can RHIS improve the delivery of HIV/AIDS services?MEASURE Evaluation
This document discusses how routine health information systems (RHIS) can be improved to better monitor linkages between HIV/AIDS services and other health services. Integrating separate vertical program reporting systems into a single national RHIS could facilitate client referrals, continuity of care, and achievement of program goals. However, challenges include harmonizing different recording forms and integrating programs not designed to be combined. The discussion forum explores issues around monitoring individual clients versus aggregates, defining linkage indicators, and ensuring data quality when integrating systems.
The Health Metrics Network (HMN) was launched in 2005 with the goal of increasing the availability and use of timely and reliable health information. It aims to do this by coordinating investments in core country health information systems. The HMN has three main objectives: establish a common health information system framework, strengthen individual country health information systems, and improve access to and use of health data. It has provided tools like an assessment tool and strategic planning tool to help countries evaluate and improve their health information systems. To date, the HMN has facilitated health information system assessments and planning in over 66 countries.
Adapting and enhancing malaria information systems in countries entering pre-...MEASURE Evaluation
As countries reduce malaria transmission, strong health information systems are needed to monitor progress and tailor new approaches. A literature review identified key aspects of health information system functionality for countries at various stages of malaria control. Personnel, data quality, and system structure were the most influential aspects. Assessments are important to identify areas for improvement and allow comparison across countries and over time. The results will help develop country case studies and guidance to help strengthen routine data capture as countries adapt their health information systems for changing malaria epidemiology.
Collecting Health Data in Africa - Peter Hessels - KITopenforchange
This document discusses collecting health data in Africa and lessons that can be learned. It covers existing health datasets like the Demographic Health Survey and District Health Information System. The Health Metrics Network works with 83 countries to strengthen their national health information systems. Lessons include the importance of reliable data, addressing privacy and consent issues when collecting data, ensuring data quality and can be analyzed and visualized, and the value of standardizing data and indicators through collaboration.
Decision Support System Enabled Data Warehouses for Improving the Analytic Ca...MEASURE Evaluation
“Decision Support Systems for Improving the Analytic Capacity of HIS in Developing Countries”
Mike Edwards (MEASURE Evaluation), Presenter. Co-author: Theo Lippeveld (MEASURE Evaluation)
Presentation given
Building Resilient Health Information Systems in Ebola-Affected Countries: E...MEASURE Evaluation
MEASURE Evaluation worked in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone to build resilient health information systems following the Ebola outbreak. Advisors embedded in Ministries of Health helped develop strategic and operational plans for health information systems and build institutional capacity. This included implementing DHIS 2, developing master facility lists, and integrating various health information sub-systems. Challenges included poor infrastructure, interoperability issues, and lack of resources and leadership. Recommendations focused on assessments, interoperability, strengthening capacity and coordination.
Enterprise Architecture: Treating Health Information System as an EnterpriseMEASURE Evaluation
Sam Wambugu from MEASURE Evaluation gave a presentation on using an enterprise architecture approach to strengthen health information systems in low- and middle-income countries. He discussed challenges facing health systems like inefficiencies and fragmentation. An enterprise architecture treats the health system as a single entity to improve integration and interoperability. It involves standardizing business processes, data, applications, and technologies. This approach can increase efficiency, reduce duplication, and make critical information more accessible to support decision making and better health outcomes.
This document outlines the Philippines' national health research and development efforts and priorities for information and communications technology (ICT) in health. It identifies 6 priority research areas and discusses developing user-friendly ICT solutions to improve health data collection, analysis, and delivery of healthcare services. Specific initiatives and projects are described that demonstrate the use of ICT for public health surveillance, telehealth services, and interfaces for medical devices.
Geospatial Analysis: Innovation in GIS for Better Decision MakingMEASURE Evaluation
Discussion led by John Spencer and Mark Janko. This webinar shared new techniques in geospatial analysis and how they have the potential to transform data-informed decision making.
Integration of Malaria Routine and Surveillance Information Systems in Mali’s...MEASURE Evaluation
MEASURE Evaluation helped Mali transition its health management information system to the District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS 2) platform between 2015-2017. This involved training Ministry of Health staff on DHIS 2, developing data entry screens, and equipping and training health centers to use the new system. Within 12 months, 65 districts and nearly 90% of community health centers were trained. The new system allows integrated routine and malaria surveillance reporting, with over 80% completeness achieved within the first year of use. Effective coordination between partners and a participatory process were keys to successfully establishing an integrated HMIS in Mali using DHIS 2.
The document discusses methods for measuring vital events like births and deaths. It describes the SAVVY (Sample Vital Registration with Verbal Autopsy) approach used by MEASURE Evaluation to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems in countries. SAVVY involves a census, registration of vital events, and verbal autopsies to determine causes of death. The document discusses case studies of SAVVY implementation in Tanzania and Zambia, noting achievements like improved data quality and integration into national health information systems. It also covers maternal mortality estimation using surveys and census data, challenges in ascertaining causes of maternal death, and a study of indirect causes like HIV/malaria in Mozambique.
MEASURE Evaluation presented resources at a USAID meeting in Malawi. Their results framework focused on strengthening health data collection and use, improving health information system management, and increasing evaluation capacity. They highlighted several resources including skills for health information and systems, an indicator toolkit for child and household well-being, evaluation and learning capabilities, support for health information system strengthening to achieve PEPFAR results, a learning agenda for demonstrating health information system strengthening, and gender sensitive approaches including a youth assessment method. MEASURE Evaluation is funded by USAID to work with various partners to strengthen health information systems.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data to inform country health sector reviews and monitoring. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a country-focused web platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream will focus on providing easy access to country health statistics, estimation tools and results, communication tools, and international standards through an online platform maintained by WHO.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data needed to monitor health progress and system performance at the country level. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a country-focused web platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream focuses on making country health data, statistics, tools, and standards more accessible online to inform decision-making while minimizing reporting burdens.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data at the country level to inform health sector reviews and planning. It also seeks to strengthen global health monitoring while minimizing country reporting burdens. The workplan focuses on three main areas: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data through a web-based platform; 2) Addressing data gaps; and 3) Building institutional capacity in countries. The first workstream specifically aims to provide easier access to country health statistics, tools, reports, and standards through an online portal maintained by WHO.
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform, which aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data at the country level. The main goal is to strengthen countries' ability to monitor their health systems and inform planning processes. This will be achieved through three workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data; 2) Addressing gaps in health data; and 3) Building institutional capacity for health information systems. A rapid assessment of countries will evaluate demand and use of health information, data availability and quality, and institutional capacity. The first workstream focuses on increasing access to databases, communicating key health indicators, and making analytic reports more accessible
This document outlines the strategic workplan for the Country Health Systems Surveillance (CHeSS) platform. CHeSS aims to improve the availability, quality, and use of health data at the country level to inform health sector reviews and planning, as well as global monitoring efforts. It will pursue this goal through three main workstreams: 1) Improving access to and analysis of health data, 2) Addressing data gaps, and 3) Building institutional capacity for health information systems. A rapid country assessment of current health information practices, demand, supply, and capacity will inform the CHeSS approach in each country.
This document discusses health information systems (HISs). It defines health as the well-being of a person's physical, mental, and social condition. HISs gather, store, and transmit individuals' and organizations' health-related data, including hospitals, laboratories, and disease surveillance systems. This is done to increase the efficiency of health services and improve personal health. When establishing a HIS, many rules and regulations must be followed to protect individuals' privacy and ensure the accuracy of protected health information. Resources, indicators, data sources, data management, and dissemination and use are all important aspects of developing and maintaining an effective HIS.
Portfolio Summary: JSI's Work in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & HISJSI
Learn about JSI's work in M&E, health information systems strengthening, and innovations in data and analytics from the past two years. We highlight examples from our global and US portfolios, including work on Innovations for MNCH, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, SPRING, our bilateral projects in Ethiopia and Nigeria, and more.
This study assessed the accuracy and completeness of data related to early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV in Kisumu County, Kenya. The study reviewed data from 23 health facilities and analyzed records for 130 patients. Several key data elements were found to have incomplete or inaccurate recording, including infant age, date of sample collection, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission prophylaxis. However, infant sex, infant prophylaxis, breastfeeding information, and test results were more completely recorded. While staff appeared dedicated, the findings suggest the data is not fully utilized locally and presents opportunities for improved data management to strengthen the EID program.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used to enhance healthcare delivery in Nigeria. It provides background on e-Health and describes Nigeria's Health Management Information System (HMIS), which collects routine health data from over 5,400 facilities. The document proposes strengthening e-Health through coordinated investment in application software to improve availability and use of timely health information. It describes the key components of an electronic health record system and how physicians, nurses, and other staff would benefit from improved access to patient information and order entry/results.
This document provides an overview of electronic health record systems (EHRs). It discusses how EHRs are used by various healthcare professionals and departments to longitudinally collect and share patient health information. Key features of EHRs discussed include providing access to patient data, clinical decision support, supporting efficient healthcare processes, and enabling remote access to patient records. Several examples of early EHR systems developed by the VA, DoD, and IHS in the 1970s are provided. The role of government agencies and standards organizations in facilitating EHR adoption is also summarized.
FEDERAL HEALTH IT STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 -2020David Sweigert
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WSIS Action Line C7 eHealth lead facilitator: WHODr Lendy Spires
1. The document discusses the WHO's role in facilitating the WSIS Action Line on e-health. It outlines key areas like improving health information systems and facilitating access to health knowledge.
2. It describes achievements in building e-health foundations over the past decade, but also challenges like ensuring accurate health information and addressing barriers to scaling up e-health. Public-private partnerships have helped expand access to health resources.
3. The facilitator recognizes the growing role of ICT in health and calls for continued strategic investment to meet WSIS commitments on e-health, through research, assessment, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration.
1) The Salud Mesoamérica 2015 Initiative (SM2015) is a public-private partnership aimed at reducing maternal and child health inequalities in Central America and Chiapas, Mexico through a results-based financing model.
2) The results-based financing model provides initial funding to implement evidence-based maternal and child health interventions for the poorest 20% of populations, and provides additional incentive funds if countries meet at least 80% of agreed-upon targets.
3) Surveys found that coverage of important interventions and health outcomes remained low for the poorest populations, revealing inequalities hidden by national averages. However, countries made advances in increasing availability of supplies and equipment, and coverage of certain
This document summarizes presentations from a MEASURE Evaluation event on making health information available to improve health. It discusses MEASURE Evaluation's work strengthening health information systems and monitoring and evaluation systems in various countries. A key presentation summarized MEASURE Evaluation's guide for monitoring and evaluating health systems strengthening initiatives. Another presentation discussed MEASURE Evaluation's initiative to strengthen health information systems in Latin America and the Caribbean through regional coordination, country-led processes, and knowledge sharing between countries.
The document summarizes Sierra Leone's national health information systems. It discusses four main information systems - the Health Management Information System (HMIS), Logistics Management Information System (LMIS), Human Resource Information System (IHRIS), and Integrated Financial Information System (IFMIS). It notes weaknesses in the systems like incomplete and untimely data, and a lack of integration. Plans are described to address these, such as customizing DHIS software, strengthening ICT infrastructure, building capacity, and developing an electronic LMIS. The goal is to establish an integrated national health information system that provides accurate monitoring data for decision making.
BRIEF COMMENTARY: USING A LOGIC MODEL TO INTEGRATE PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS ...hiij
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a watershed moment in public health surveillance, highlighting the
crucial role of data-driven insights in informing health actions and policies. Revisiting key concepts—
public health, epidemiology in public health practice, public health surveillance, and public health
informatics—lays the foundation for understanding how these elements converge to create a robust public
health surveillance system framework. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, this integration was
exemplified by the WHO efforts in data dissemination and the subsequent global response. The role of
public health informatics emerged as instrumental in this context, enhancing data collection, management,
analysis, interpretation, and dissemination processes. A logic model for public health surveillance systems
encapsulates the integration of these concepts. It outlines the inputs and outcomes and emphasizes the
crucial actions and resources for effective system operation, including the imperative of training and
capacity development.
BRIEF COMMENTARY: USING A LOGIC MODEL TO INTEGRATE PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS ...hiij
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a watershed moment in public health surveillance, highlighting the
crucial role of data-driven insights in informing health actions and policies. Revisiting key concepts—
public health, epidemiology in public health practice, public health surveillance, and public health
informatics—lays the foundation for understanding how these elements converge to create a robust public
health surveillance system framework. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, this integration was
exemplified by the WHO efforts in data dissemination and the subsequent global response. The role of
public health informatics emerged as instrumental in this context, enhancing data collection, management,
analysis, interpretation, and dissemination processes. A logic model for public health surveillance systems
encapsulates the integration of these concepts. It outlines the inputs and outcomes and emphasizes the
crucial actions and resources for effective system operation, including the imperative of training and
capacity development.
Accenture-Singapore-Journey-to-Build-National-Electronic-Health-Record-SystemDr.Nilesh Sudam B
Singapore has embarked on a journey to build a National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system to provide common access to medical information for its population. The NEHR project focused initially on "Continuity of Care" by developing a view-only system with clinical events, reports, alerts and records. The project addressed challenges like managing data from diverse sources and engaging clinicians. It took a disciplined approach to governance, operations, and a simple initial phase to lay the groundwork for more advanced capabilities in the future.
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The document provides an overview of various organizational development concepts such as strategic planning, operational planning, governance, mission and vision statements, resource development, and human resources management. It discusses the purpose and components of strategic and operational planning, the importance of governance structures, how to develop mission and vision statements, and considerations for resource development and human resources management. The overall document serves as a useful reference for understanding different aspects of organizational capacity assessment and development.
This tool guides organizations through a capacity assessment, which will help local organizations assess and strengthen their institutional capacity and be able to compete for and secure international funding. Areas of assessment include governance, administration, human resource management, financial management, organizational management, and program management.
This presentation explores USAID's efforts to accelerate progress to end Tuberculosis (TB), the Global Accelerator to End TB, and how the agency is working with local organizations to fight TB.
The New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) aims to diversify USAID's partner base by engaging new and underutilized local partners, especially locally established organizations, through various partnership approaches. NPI prioritizes programs that show measurable impact and incentivize reform. It allows bureaus and missions to choose partnering approaches and target multiple types of organizations. NPI will provide direct awards and sub-awards to new/underutilized local partners, including locally established partners, and direct awards to partners who can leverage private/non-USG funding. It innovates in assistance approaches and award types to lower barriers and promote co-design with partners. NPI is currently finalizing demonstration projects in various countries and regions including
Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Global Health, USAID covers the agency's mission and how they address treatment and prevention of disease, with a focus on strengthening partnerships with faith-based organizations.
This presentation covers the USAID Office of Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition; the Office of Health Systems; Office of Population and Reproductive Health; and the Center for Innovation and Impact.
USAID's Dianna Lightfoot explores examples of successful faith-based organization partnerships with USAID and shares resources to help organizations partner with USAID.
This document provides information about various initiatives at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It discusses USAID's Journey to Self-Reliance, Transformation, and New Partnerships Initiative. It also summarizes USAID's policy on working with religious organizations, stating that religious groups are eligible for funding, selection cannot be based on religious affiliation, and funds cannot support explicitly religious activities like worship. The document directs the reader to USAID's website for more information on these topics.
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Chief Monitoring and Evaluation
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1CCIH 31stAnnual Conference, July 15th 2017
2. In the context of evidence based management, basic knowledges becomes more
important for Managers, mainly on how to measure progress and change after
corrective strategies has been implemented.
Evidence based Management and evidence based policy making put policy makers
or program managers in a role of evidence users and researcher, monitoring and
evaluation people in a role of evidence provider.
Providing evidence becomes the main challenge of Monitoring and evaluation
everywhere and particularly in developing countries where limitation of resources
is a common characteristic of the global economy including health economy
2
3. SANRU asbl, a DR Congo a faith-based and non-governmental organization is working
in supporting health sector in DR Congo for more than 30 years and,
particularly now, we are involved in implementing health support in 422 health zones
among them 314 for Malaria, 145 for HIV (141 with Global Fund and 4 for PEPFAR),
144 for immunization (With GAVI), 28 for integrated health package, and 20 for family
planning (AQUAL,Tulane University project).
3
4. In this context a big amount of data is produced and proceeded by the different projects.
For example in 2015 and only for Malaria program, even aggregated, 35 features were informed by
325 records by the sub recipients each month and sent to SANRU team for analysis.
In this presentation, we will see how SANRU is facing this challenging context aiming to
provide high quality data for evidence-based management
enhancing a unique national health management information system
dealing with data quality using data comparison or triangulation between different data
sources
Using information for improving health program performance considering differently
the clusters 4
6. Defined as an organized set of structures, institutions, staff, methods, tools
and equipment allowing providing necessary information for decision
making, for action and for health system management at all levels, the DRC
HMIS is the key national element for evidence based health management in
the country
The National HMIS exists since colonial period, it evolved as a project in
1990s and gets its first regulation in 18th March 2005 through a ministry
order.
The last assessment conducted on the HMIS in 2015 revealed some issues:
The weakness in diffusing high quality information due to the weak accuracy,
completeness and timeline of the data
6
Building a unique health Management Information
System with the MOH
7. This situation does not allow providing quality data in real time and brought MOH
specialized program and implementing partners for many funds to implement parallels
information systems and electronic platform for satisfying their need of data.
SANRU began in 2015 with MOH a project called “Renforcement du Système National
d’information Sanitaire” funded by global funds (~14 M$) and theWord Bank (~2M$)
aiming to reinforce the National HMIS and improving the quality of data produced.
A real opportunity for the country to get a strong health information system, its activities
cover topics
(1) support to the National office of HIS with equipment, training of staff and implementation of
electronic DHIS2
(2) support technical assistance of the National office of HIS by consultants
(3) Support the National population register on population registration and statistic report
production
(4) support use of health information and,
(5) begin implementation of electronic health record (EHR) in facility level.
7
Building a unique health Management Information
System with the MOH
8. Today, after a disbursement of 8M $ and 800K $ on the provision respectively
from GF andWB, DHIS 2 is fully implemented in the country.
The completeness and the timeline are increasing over time and have reached
a mean of 71% for the completeness and 33.5% for timeliness.
8
Building a unique health Management Information
System with the MOH
10. Insuring data quality when receiving a huge number of data, request some
quality control practices involving data check, triangulation when data are
reaching the different levels of data aggregation.
At the highest level of aggregation in SANRU offices, different source are
examined in purpose to get an idea of the quality of the data collected and
aggregated.
The most common method is the comparison of programmatic data with
supply chain management data.
10
Getting higher data quality by comparing data from
different sources
11. For instance, controlling the quality of data on People tested with Rapid DiagnosisTest, data are compared with
the RDT distribution report from SCM
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Getting higher data quality by comparing data from
different sources
Table1:persons testedVs RDT used during 6 month
12. Managing a project with multiple actors as sub recipient and with a
strong commitment of success to donors requests a regular analysis of
sub recipients performances and assistance to those who do not meet
the requirement in achieving the program targets.This print show an
overview of a print taken from Malaria GF Program
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Rationalizing follow-up using periodic performance rating