LYING-IN CLINIC INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BUHI MUNICIPALITY

Globally, healthcare systems are increasingly adopting Health Information Systems (HIS) to enhance data management and streamline processes. HIS ensures the availability of real-time patient data, facilitating better clinical decisions and improved healthcare delivery. It plays a critical role in addressing inefficiencies, such as disjointed patient flows and uncoordinated care (Epizitone et al., 2023). Furthermore, with advancements in information technology, clinics and hospitals worldwide have transitioned towards digital systems to promote better patient outcomes and support public health objectives (PLOS ONE, 2022).In the Philippines, healthcare systems face challenges in achieving full digitalization, yet initiatives are underway to promote the use of information technology in hospitals and primary care centers. The government, through the Department of Health (DOH), supports the integration of HIS to provide better management of records and access to services. National efforts, such as the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, emphasize the importance of data-driven strategies to improve care coordination, especially in underserved rural areas (Department of Health, 2023).