Table 1 Core components of a health information system during an emergency
Core HIS component | Description |
|---|---|
Data collection tools | Paper and/or electronic forms that constitute the information (e.g. demographic, epidemiological, medical) collected on individual patients. |
Communication of data | Methods and channels for communicating patient information as securely as possible to relevant parties within the care facility, and externally as necessary. |
Coordination amongst relevant parties | Channels for up-to-date communication with the individuals and departments that play a role in using and/or maintaining the HIS. |
Staff training | Development and use of standardized training tools, schedules, and sessions related to HIS, including medical ethics. |
Data management | All aspects of managing data, including data digitization, entry, storage, security, and archiving. |
Data analysis and reporting | Processing and analyzing data for monitoring care, internal/external reporting, and research. |