Ateneo, Smart partner to boost Region VII health programs

The Department of Health Region VII is integrating the SHINE OS+ electronic medical record system of Smart Communications and Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center (AJWCC) with its existing reporting tool to enhance the region's health programs.

 
SHINE OS+, or the Secured Health Information Network Exchange open-source system, enables health units to submit aggregated medical data directly to the region’s Health Console for faster retrieval of information.
 
An efficient electronic medical record system redounds to better health care by ensuring that patient information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The system also guards against loss of or damage to patient files.
 
Signing the memorandum of agreement are Smart Visayas-Mindanao public affairs head Attorney Maria Jane Paredes, Regional Health Director Dr. Jaime Bernadas, and AJWCC Executive Director Ma. Regina Estuar.