PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN DENGAN DUKUNGAN SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS DI PUSKESMAS NGADIROJO WONOGIRI

Abstract

The use of science and technology in the healthcare field continues to grow dynamically in accordance to the development, one of them is the utilization of health information systems development. The aim of this study was to develop environmental health information system with the support of geographic information systems in Health Centers Ngadirojo Wonogiri. This study was a qualitative descriptive study with action research approach, This was in accordance with the opinion that action research is one qualititative research methods commonly used in the development-oriented information system due to the change. This study took place in Ngadirojo health centers, and the objects were taken from the overall results of the identification information processes either in the form or information structure and procedures of information on environmental health monitoring activities, including management of the parties, executing the program and clinic personnel associated with the environmental health activities. Application of environmental health information system with support of geographic information developed by web-based and can be utilized easily by users. This information system produced an output of thematic maps, graphs, and tables that can be used as guidance in the preparation of reports as well as supporting information in the planning of environmental health programs.This study conclude that computerized data of environmental health by environmental health information system with support of geographic information can be utilized by users to support planning of environmental health efforts in Ngadirojo health center.