5 KEY COMPONENTS FOR GREAT REPORTING IN A HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT (PART 1)

A Hospital Management Information System should give an overview of the all operations at the hospital under which it is being used. The benefits of this overview can be realised through accurate and consistent reporting. Most HMIS software allow for reporting or data analytics to be presented to the managerial or executive staff, however the depth of this data is usually sub-par. We’ve compiled some characteristics of reporting tools in the healthcare environment to consider when choosing a great reporting functionality for your organisation.

1. Evidence-Based Decision making

The reporting functionality of the HMIS should present the statistical or clinical data conveniently at the fingertips of managerial staff. Evidence-based Decision Making refers to the process of making knowledgeable and conscious decisions in policy, practice and programs throughout the hospital or healthcare network based on evidence or statistical data of a contextual nature. The information entered into the system must be processed and presented in such a way that facilitates the context or overall relevance to the report. For example, within the NHS, a report such as the “Physical Health Checks for people with Severe Mental Health” is gathered each quarter to reflect the data relating to patients entering primary care facilities throughout the Health Service. This data is particularly relevant as a means of analysis to contribute towards statistics or research needed for the NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan 2019/20-2023/2024.

2. MEASUREABLE EFFICIENCY GAINS

In order to ensure the productivity and success of the healthcare sector or network, there must be reporting facilitated towards measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, policies and in general the health network or organisation. In order to analyse this data however, there is a process that must be considered before.

Identify – Identifying the loopholes, issues or areas that require attention and improvements.

Develop – Set or develop indicators that can be used to measure the efficiency.

Collect Data – Collect and Collate Data

Process – Analyse the data collected using trends, identifying patterns etc.

Improve – By analysing the data, discussions and suggestions can be outlined to improve the areas outlined.