Orientation to PRISM Framework Session 1.5

1. 4 th International RHINO Workshop Guanajuato, Mexico March 8, 2010 Measuring and Improving Routine Health Information System Performance Session 1.5: The PRISM Framework: a paradigm shift for RHIS design, strengthening and evaluation

2. So, the main question that we want to answer during this workshop is: How can we measure and improve RHIS performance in support of planning and management of quality district health systems?

5. Behavioral Determinants Knowledge/ skills, attitudes , values, motivation PRISM Framework for Understanding Routine Health Information System (RHIS) Performance Improved Health System Performance Improved Health Outcomes Technical Determinants Data generation architecture Information/communication technology Desired Outputs = RHIS performance • good quality information • appropriate use of information Inputs RHIS assessment, RHIS strategies RHIS interventions Organizational Determinants Information culture, health system structure, roles & responsibilities, resources

9. PRISM Tools A) RHIS Performance Diagnostic Tool B) RHIS Overview Facility/ Office Checklist Quality of data Use of information C) Organizational & Behavioral Questionnaire D) RHIS Management Assessment Tool (MAT)

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