Health Information Management Unit

Health Information Management Unit (HIMU)

In an era where evidence-based decision-making is paramount and manual processes are rapidly being digitized, the Health Information Management Unit (HIMU) of the Regional Director of Health Services Office, Gampaha, plays a pivotal role in spearheading Digital Health activities across the district. Managing a vast network that includes one District General Hospital, four Base Hospitals, ten District Hospitals, 45 PMCUs, and 16 MOH offices, the HIMU serves as the backbone for technological integration in healthcare.

The unit is currently committed to the following core mandates:

• Facilitate and coordinate the deployment of the Hospital Health Information Management System (HHIMS). To date, systems are successfully operational at DGH Gampaha, BH Wathupitiwala, BH Mirigama, DH Dompe, and DH Ja-Ela.
• Provide continuous oversight, troubleshooting, and technical support for all active HHIMS installations to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted service delivery.
• Analyze existing clinical and administrative workflows to identify and implement digital re-engineering needs tailored to the specific requirements of each health institution.
• Suggest, design, and deploy software solutions and data systems to address the unique ICT requirements of various health departments, improving data collection efficiency.
• Conduct comprehensive health information training and education programs for healthcare workers, empowering staff to utilize digital tools effectively for better patient care.
• Plan, monitor, and regulate computer networks across the district. This includes identifying expansion needs and designing new network infrastructures to support growing digital demands.
• Provide expert technical assistance in the procurement of ICT equipment, including the preparation of technical specifications and conducting formal evaluations to ensure cost-effective resource management.