| Summary |
In order to improve the quality of information it is critical that there are sufficiently well-trained staff members at provincial and district level that are able to process data that are collected and who are able to ensure that the quality is reliable. They need to have sufficient skills to do the work that is expected of them. They also need the appropriate IT equipment, hardware and software, as well as access to information to do their jobs effectively. |
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From July 2006 to January 2007 audits in the different provinces of South
Africa were carried out, to assess the staffing of the health information system
sector and the availability and access to appropriate equipment. The following
areas were included in the audit:
- human resource issues,
- human resources skills,
- IT equipment and access to information.
This was a comprehensive audit and all available Health Information System
(HIS) staff members throughout the country were interviewed. In total 677
HIS staff members were interviewed. The results highlighted several main
areas |
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Keywords: Health Management Information Systems. |
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