1. Introduction to EMR Systems I-TECH Kenya, University of Washington 23 RD APRIL 2015

2. Learning Objectives Describe the purpose of Kenya’s health information system Define information technology terms associated with EMR systems Correctly identify the hardware and software components of an EMR system Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of applying new technologies to managing data Start up and log on to a KenyaEMR workstation

3. What Is Meant By “Health Information System”? 1.A schema describing the relationships and information flow between component systems, whether paper-based or with electronic elements 2.Is the design and functional structure of an information system 3.Can include software components

4. Purpose of the Kenya Health Information System To support informed strategic decision making by providing quality data which help managers and health workers at all levels of the health system in: –Planning and managing the health services; –Monitoring disease trends and control epidemics; –Providing periodic progress evaluation towards agreed targets.

5. What is an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)? A computerized medical record created in an organization that delivers care, such as a clinic site or a hospital. Electronic medical records are a part of health information system that allows data entry, manipulation, storage, and retrieval of records. Can be a point of care model or a data entry model.

6. What is an EMR System? Multiple EMR systems used in Kenya Four EMR systems now recommended for use at facilities in Kenya: –KenyaEMR –IQCare –C-PAD –Funsoft

7. Advantages of an EMR Simultaneous access to records from multiple locations Legibility Variety of views on data Support for structured data entry Fast retrieval of data for research Decision support Support for other data analysis Electronic data exchange and sharing care support Confidentiality Security

8. Logging onto KenyaEMR

9. Navigating KenyaEMR

10. Reporting using KenyaEMR

11. Questions