An automated management system for the community health service in China

• Main Authors: Hongpu Hu, Yue Zhang, Hongyan Liu, Bingqian Wang, Yanli Wan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2017-12-01
• Series: Family Medicine and Community Health
• Subjects: Community health service; health laws and regulations; automated management system; China
• Online Access: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/fmch/2017/00000005/00000004/art00010

Objective: To explore a useful tool for health administrative departments to manage the community health service (CHS). Methods: On the basis of existing health laws and regulations in China, we describe the design of an automated management system for the CHS with a supervision system and an evaluation system using computer technology and corresponding design software. Results: Four changes to the management of the CHS were made: repetitive work became automated, complicated work became simplified, nonregular services decreased, and obscure instructions became clear and specific. Conclusion: The automated management system will promote the development of CHS management.