Guiding Principles for Effective Health Information Systems

Keywords / Description:

The Public Health Informatics Institute (PHII) provides a 6-page strategic approach to health information systems using four guiding principles, each thoroughly described. They are:

· Engage stakeholders

· Think logically before physically

· Plan for interoperability

· Manage for accountability

Toolkit:

PH Informatics Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Health Information Technology (HIT)

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Public Health Informatics Institute

Submitted:

06/18/2007

Modified:

08/02/2007

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