LESSON 7

HMIS MONITORING AND EVALUATION

 LEARNING GUIDE TIME LEARNING
Lesson 7 : HMIS Monitoring and Evaluation ALLOTMENT RESOURCES

Intended Learning Outcomes 1.5 hours Lesson Content:

7.1. explain the purpose, framework, and plan of an HMIS Lesson 7
monitoring and evaluation system;
7.2. describe the relationship of monitoring and evaluation with
HMIS indicators; and
7.3. establish the relationship of HMIS indicators with health
programs.

Self-Directed Activity 2.0 hours

Visit a rural health center and check its immunization program for in
its community. Submit a narrative report.

Baseline Concept Understanding 30 minutes

Learning Outcomes Assessment 30 minutes

HMIS MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Monitoring refers to the collection, analysis and use of information from programs for the
purpose of learning from the acquired experiences, accounting the resources used both
internal and external, and obtaining results and making decisions.
Evaluation is the systematic assessment of completed programs or policies.
M&E PURPOSE
The robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system is required to assess the effect of
an integrated service delivery.
M&E FRAMEWORK
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is a core component of current efforts to
scale up for better health. Global partners and countries have developed a
general framework for M&E of health system strengthening (HSS).
M&E PLAN
An M&E plan addresses the components of the framework and establishes
the foundation for regular reviews during the implementation of the plan for the
national level.
 M&E AND HMIS INDICATORS

Table 7.1 Categories of HMIS Key Indicators

Source: HMIS Information Use Training Manual (USAID, 2013)
Table 7.2 Quantitative indicators for monitoring family planning/immunization integration
Source: Key Considerations for Monitoring and Evaluating Family Planning and Immunization
Integration Activities (FP/Immunization Integration Working Group, n.d.)
HMIS INDICATORS AND HEALTH PROGRAMS

The HMIS indicators should be carefully selected to meet the essential

information necessary for monitoring the performance of various health programs
and services and to present an overview of available health resources.
 Maternal Survival Intervention
 Child Mortality and Child Survival Interventions
 STOP TB Program
 KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is a core component of current efforts to scale
up for better health. Global partners and countries have developed a general
framework for M&E of health system strengthening (HSS).
 The primary aim of HMIS is to have a strong M&E and review system in place for
the national health strategic plan that comprises all major disease programs and
health systems.
 The different HMIS indicators which can be used in monitoring the key aspects
of the health system performance. These are from among the five broad
categories, namely, reproductive health, immunization, disease prevention and
control, resources utilization, and data quality.
 HMIS is a source of routine data that is necessary for monitoring different
aspects of various health programs implemented in the country. The HMIS
indicators have been carefully selected to meet the essential information
necessary for monitoring the performance of various health programs and
services and to present an overview of the available health resources.