Using Organizational Development Approaches to Strengthen Health Information Systems
This concept paper summarizes an approach based on the principles of organizational development that is aimed at complementing health information systems (HIS) strengthening efforts to make them more effective. The approach is squarely aimed at effectively moving from the development of a strategic HIS plan by technical experts to effective implementation of the plan. The concept paper outlines a specific approach to strengthen the organizational capacity of the interagency coordinating committee that is usually formed to guide implementation of a strategic plan. While the approach is aimed at the national level entity, it is likely to be applicable to state or provincial level coordinating bodies. The paper concludes with a suggested set of next steps to implement the approach.
