Health Technology
STONE-HMIS®: Comprehensive health management and information system transforming healthcare delivery
Overview
Healthcare management is already undergoing substantial change with constant needs pointing to the development of a Health Information system that integrates all hospital management modules under a singular system. This has excluded the majority of patients and providers in Kenya from accessing the benefits of health technologies and prevented the comprehensive collection of national health data to aid in decision-making.
STONE-HMIS® addresses this critical gap by providing an accessible, comprehensive solution that brings the benefits of health technologies to providers delivering the majority of healthcare in Kenya.
Our Approach
We designed and deployed STONE-HMIS®, a health management and information system to track patient care and improve all management functions within our network of Ubuntu-Afya Kiosk medical centers. STONE-HMIS® which can be adopted by healthcare organizations both in the public and private realm, operates across disease verticals and at all levels of care.
Under a unified system, the health management information system offers specialized clinical modules that work seamlessly together to provide comprehensive healthcare management.
STONE-HMIS® has also been designed to seamlessly integrate with existing clinical workflows of healthcare providers. We believe that by bringing the benefits of health technologies to providers delivering the majority of healthcare in Kenya, we can improve quality of care for patients and existing health databases and reporting systems.
STONE-HMIS® is a free-ware, supporting its potential for growth and impact in the coming years. Sustained impact will also leverage health data generated by the system while costs of development stand to decrease over time.
Specialized Clinical Modules
STONE-HMIS® offers a comprehensive suite of integrated modules designed to streamline every aspect of healthcare management.
Registration Module
Streamlined patient registration and demographic data management
Clinical Module
Comprehensive clinical documentation and patient care tracking
Laboratory Module
Integrated lab test ordering, results management, and reporting
Pharmacy Module
Medication dispensing, inventory management, and drug tracking
Finance and Administration Module
Billing, payments, and administrative operations management
Community Module
Community health worker tools and outreach program management
Impact
Operational Efficiency
Reduced paperwork and administrative burdens
Data Management
Streamlined the collection, storage, and analysis of health data.
Public Health Response
STONE-HMIS ability to fast track disease patterns and treatment outcomes has improved how we respond to public health emergencies.
Key Benefits of STONE-HMIS®
Seamless integration with existing clinical workflows
Free and open-source for maximum accessibility
Operates across all disease verticals and care levels
Comprehensive data collection for better decision-making
Suitable for both public and private healthcare organizations
Decreasing development costs over time