| Business process |
A set of related activities or tasks performed together to achieve the objectives of the health programme area, such as registration, counselling and referrals. |
| Data dictionary |
A centralized repository of information about the data elements that contains their definition, relationships, origin, use and type of data. For this DAK, the data dictionary is provided as a spreadsheet. |
| Data element |
A unit of data that has specific and precise meaning. |
| Decision-support logic |
A set of decision rules for standard and exceptional cases that is separate from the business process. |
| Decision-support (for health workers) |
Digitized job aids that combine an individual’s health information with the health worker’s knowledge and clinical protocols to assist in diagnosis and treatment decisions. |
| Decision-support table |
Semi-structured way to depict each discrete decision to be embedded in the system. |
| Digital health |
The systematic application of ICT, computer science, and data to support informed decision-making and improve health and wellness. |
| Digital tracking |
Use of a digitized record to capture and store clients’ health information for follow-up and service tracking. |
| Functional requirement |
Capabilities the system must have to meet user needs and achieve tasks in the business process. |
| Health information system |
A system for collecting, processing, reporting, and using health information to improve service effectiveness and efficiency. |
| Health management information system (HMIS) |
An information system designed to assist in the management and planning of health programmes. |
| Interoperability |
The ability of different applications to access, exchange, and use data in a coordinated and timely way across boundaries. |
| Non-functional requirement |
General attributes and features ensuring usability and addressing technical constraints, e.g., offline support or password protection. |
| Persona |
A generic description of a person involved in or benefitting from a health programme. |
| Person-centred point of service system (PCPOSS) |
Digital systems that support health service delivery at the point of care, including features like EMRs and decision-support tools. |
| Standard |
A published specification used to ensure consistent, uniform information sharing in digital applications. |
| Task |
A specific action in a business process. |
| Terminologies |
Structured vocabularies used in clinical care to consistently represent health-related concepts. |
| Workflow |
A visual representation of the logical flow of tasks, events, and decision points in a business process. |