TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Dr. Salim Omambia*

Objective: The project aimed to call to mind the technological factors associated with the implementation of a Health Management Information System at Kenyatta National Hospital. Design setting: The investigation deployed a cross-sectional study. Subjects or participants: A sample total of 169 respondents was calculated using the Krecie and Morgan formula for the quantitative study. A strict inclusion criterion was followed to select the respondents from all trained health personnel in Kenyatta National Hospital. The study utilized an interview schedule. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 while qualitative data was analyzed on themes developed. Data presentation was in the form of quantitative statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages and tables. Qualitative results were presented in verbatim form. Results: 137 (51.5%) agreed that the ICT infrastructure is conducive to the growth and expansion of HMIS in KNH, while 47 (17.7%) strongly agreed. Additionally, 9 (3.4%) and 25 (9.4%) strongly disagreed and disagreed, respectively, that the ICT infrastructure is conducive to the growth and expansion of HMIS in KNH. A significant association was observed between the variable "HMIS has been fully implemented by the hospital" and the variable "With HMIS healthcare service delivery is faster, better and easier to deliver," χ² (8) = 20.759, p = 0.008. Conclusion: Digital transformation enhances self-care, promotes health, improves collaboration, and addresses healthcare access inequities. A comprehensive digital transformation has the potential to improve health outcomes for all, allowing for a healthier population and a more sustainable future.