PART A |
Section A1 |
A.1.1. Concepts and Goals of Information Systems in Healthcare Delivery Organizations A.1.2. The Process of Setting Up Information Systems A.1.2.1. The Process A.1.2.2. Standards – the Principal Strategic Issue A.1.2.3. Cost-Benefit Analysis A.1.2.4. Incremental Development A.1.2.5. Stakeholder Support A.1.2.6. Security and Confidentiality A.1.2.7. Education and Training A.1.2.8. Project Management A.1.2.9. Ongoing Evaluation and Development |
Section A2 |
A.2.1. Hardware and Software A.2.2. Systems Architecture A.2.2.1. Open Versus Proprietary Systems A.2.2.2. Network Computing A.2.3. Human Resource Infrastructure A.2.3.1. Data Management Activities A.2.3.2. User Education and Training A.2.4. Security and Confidentiality A.2.5. Legal Issues Related to Software A.2.5.1. Some Relevant Definitions A.2.5.2. Trends in Software Design and Developer’s Rights A.2.5.3. Ownership Rights A.2.5.4. Understanding Software Copyright Protection A.2.5.5. Copyright Issues in Contracted Software Development A.2.5.6. Developer’s Responsibilities |
Section A3 |
A.3.1. Information and Healthcare Services A.3.1.1. Health Services as Object of Investigation and Evaluation A.3.1.2. Healthcare and Health Promotion Productive Processes and Indicators A.3.1.3. Healthcare Networks A.3.2. Information Requirements and Levels of Management A.3.3. Operational and Management Support A.3.4. The Decision-Making Requirements A.3.4.1. Autonomy without Fragmentation A.3.4.2. Levels of Decision-Making and Information Systems A.3.4.3. Decision-Making Processes A.3.5. Content Requirements for Healthcare Information A.3.5.1. Patient-Based Data A.3.5.2. Aggregated Variables and Indicators |
Section A4 |
A.4.1. Evolution and Dissemination of Healthcare Information Systems and Technology A.4.2. Challenges in the Deployment of Healthcare Information Systems and Technology A.4.2.1. Dynamics of Technological Changes A.4.2.2. Complexity and Changes in Healthcare Organizations A.4.2.3. The Healthcare Delivery Process A.4.2.4. The Variety and Detail of Healthcare Information A.4.2.5. Different Perspectives in Provider-
and A.4.2.6. The Need for National Policies and Strategies |
References |
1. PAHO Core
Data Indicators |