Humanity, as it exists, comes up with various possibilities to facilitate its existence and simplify life. One such tool that exempts from routine is the medical information system (MIS), which helps coordinate the work of the health system.
Information system
What do they mean by them? An information system is defined as an information processing system that works together with the people,
technical means and financial resources on which the provision and distribution of information depends.
Automated system
Under an automated system is called a complex, which consists of automation of human labor and the personnel who serve it. The speaker performs the functions pre-programmed for it. If there are several automated systems (from two pieces), provided that the functioning of one directly depends on the other (others), then they are called integrated.
Medical Information Systems
Different definitions of MIS are given by the luminaries of science. But the most popular option is: a combination of software, information, technical and organizational tools that aim to automate medical processes / organizations. But for completeness, you should familiarize yourself with another. It sounds like this: IIA is a form of organization of medical processes that enable medical personnel, if they have the necessary technical support, to use a set of tools to collect, process, analyze, store and display medical information that relates to health and its condition for specific person. In addition to conventional MISs, additional diagnostic and related ICs are isolated. It was not possible to designate them in clear-cut specific groups due to the fact that there is no clear state standard that would be qualitatively processed; therefore, there is no generally accepted division into various medical information systems. Classification, however, is carried out by individual specialists or groups of specialists.
Classification of Information Medical Systems
Due to the novelty of the technology, there are no state approved standards, so I bring to your attention the following classification:
- Information banks of medical services. Information service for patients. It aims to provide the broadest coverage of the work and services of the maximum number of people for the minimum time intervals.
- Information technology medical systems. The object of work is the patient, the user is a medical worker.
- Information and statistical medical systems. It creates informational support for the population of the served region. The division is carried out according to the facilities and according to the territorial principle.
- Scientific research medical information systems. The main subjects of work are documents and objects of science. Additionally, they are divided into subsystems depending on the differences in the description objects.
- Information and educational and educational medical systems. Educators provide support to those who undergo the training and learning process. Educational systems are used to assess the level of knowledge.
But besides this, IIAs are also divided into subsystems and have a number of additions. So, medical information systems, the classification and purpose of which is difficult, were placed in diagnostic and related types. Additionally, a determination is made on whether the system is complex or not.
Integrated Systems
The medical information system (MIS), which deals with both administrative and clinical functions, and for which an electronic medical record is chosen as the core, is called a comprehensive automated medical information system. It includes:
- Caring for the automation of accounting, human resources and economic services, paperwork, engineering support, logistics - all that allows you to automate administrative and business activities.
- The system of personal accounting of medical care. Maintenance of electronic medical records, support of subsystems of treatment and diagnostic departments with a hospital pharmacy.
- Reference information. This can be a comprehensive description of various problems, their treatment, symptoms, and the schedule of doctors, laboratories, their level of employment and a short dossier.
Diagnostic Information Medical Systems
The objective of this type is to obtain, transmit and analyze data that were obtained as a result of certain diagnostic or laboratory tests using special external devices. In view of the frequency of cases when DIMS or MIS is installed and the differences in their functionality, they are considered as separate systems. But if there are medical information systems, then DIMS is considered its subsystem. Its purpose is to complement the core.
Related Information Medical Systems
Modules for the purpose of special use (as a rule, medical or economic). SIMS may include personnel or accounting systems, full-fledged pharmacy systems (which can provide planning, procurement, and distribution of medicines and medical supplies), systems for automating processes in specific departments. Despite the introduction of this topic in the article, in practice it is considered solely as an addition, the purpose of which is to increase the functionality.
Modern systems and their use
And finally, about some of Russia's medical information systems that are used (albeit not very common) in medical institutions.
LEOPARD
A medical information system built on a modular basis. It is designed to automate the processes of hospitals and clinics. The number of modules for them is 11 for each institution. Allows data exchange and centralized collection of necessary indicators. It supports interaction between personnel, collects data to inform the management of the institution in which the BARS is installed. The medical information system allows you to work not only with staff, but also with patients and facilitate their interaction with the medical institution in matters of appointments, prescriptions, sick leave, emergency call. Based on the data received, it can generate reports on the status of individual patients, doctors and medical institutions.
Interin
It is an integrated information and functional environment that combines various classes of medical information systems (MIS). Support for medical facility services, from financial reports and documentation to individual patient records. Important is the integration with medical equipment and the support of decision-making systems.
Emsimed
The information system of a medical institution that automates activities, planning and optimizes patient treatment processes. It allows you to reduce the time spent on documentation, coordinates the work of medical rooms and laboratories, optimizes the use of labor resources, organizes an operational exchange of information.