Synopsis of implementation of the health information system (HIS) in ...
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Conclusion<br />
The <strong>in</strong>-depth adapted <strong>HIS</strong> tool implemented<br />
at all PHC facilities (July-September 2006)<br />
was <strong>the</strong> first comprehensive audit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
status <strong>of</strong> <strong>health</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>formation</strong> <strong>system</strong>s <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
prov<strong>in</strong>ce.<br />
It was reported to be concise, user friendly<br />
and quick to apply.<br />
The f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs and corrective action plans<br />
have raised awareness about <strong>the</strong> culture <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong><strong>in</strong>formation</strong> at a facility level as well as<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g a basel<strong>in</strong>e for <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce and<br />
districts to <strong>in</strong>form <strong>the</strong> programme (<strong>HIS</strong>)<br />
operational and districts plan.<br />
The f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs support <strong>the</strong> allocation <strong>of</strong><br />
resources for <strong>the</strong> improvement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
programme <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>cial<br />
strategic objectives.