Phcg 514:Health Management Information Systems Question Paper
Phcg 514:Health Management Information Systems
Course:Masters Of Public Health
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT CODE : PHCG 514
UNIT TITLE : HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Question One
Explain any four pre-requisites for HIS to work effectively.
(4 marks)
Explain any four demand dimensions that HIS should address.
(4 marks)
Enumerate the components of HIS.
(2 marks)
Question Two
Classify HIMS
(8 marks)
Explain the measures of effectiveness of HMIS.
(2 marks)
Question Three
Explain the importance of linkages between health institutions.
(4 marks)
Explain how you would apply six principles of networking in Kwenu County.
(6 marks)
Question Four
Using data for action cycle explain how you would deal with suspected rising cases of malnutrition in Kwenu County. (10 marks)
Question Five
Explain how you would apply any five principles of patient documentation in Kiambu District Hospital
(5 marks)
Explain any five measures you would put in place to ensure security of patient data.
(5 marks)
SECTION II
Question Six
Describe any four non-clinical functions you would carry out using
e-health. (8 marks)
You have been charged with the responsibility of educating the staff of Makueni District Hospital on the e-health code of ethics. Outline the issues you would cover in your education seminar.
(17 marks)
Question Seven
Describe three perspectives of investment in ICT in health care.
(9 marks)
Describe the process you would consider in analyzing the practical aspects of HIS in western province.
(16 marks)
Question Eight
Describe the relationship between information quality management and patient’s outcome in health care.
(20 marks)
How does technology affect this relationship?
(5 marks)
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