Question

Information Management Systems are not just used for patient care. Discus how the use of information systems can make administrative and human resources more efficient. Identify the advantages and barriers of evolving and emerging healthcare information system.

Answer 1

Ans) HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions.

- Information systems have increased the efficiency of HRM through more effective recruitment methods, organizational communication, employee involvement, and increased skills of HR managers.

- Besides hardware and software, it also includes people, forms, policies, procedures and data. Modern HRIS can help organisations by automating most HR planning functions. HRIS becomes an important strategic tool since it collects, manages and reports information for decision-making.

- Advantage related to the implementation of RFID in healthcare were patient safety, patient and asset tracking, efficiencies in patient care, and provider satisfaction.

- Common barriers included economic, technical, organizational, privacy, and security challenges.