N101 Nursing Informatics AY 2024-2025

Your entry made me view eHealth application in a much broader perspective, so as to see how my view on governance has its interrelatedness with infrastructure and vice versa. Indeed, an effective eHealth system must be accessible and easily understood by the citizens for it to work and yield high utilization. With that, I also see where governance can play its pivotal role of ensuring that it is indeed accessible and easily understood by all and not simply just the majority. Great insights, Erika! I really commend your take on this one as it gave me a new angle of interpretation as to how eHealth can be achieved to its maximum purpose and potential. 

I'm with you on this, kuya Drix! The crucial role of politics and governance in eHealth applications is especially true, given that this component is in coherence with the social determinants of health. These legislators and policy makers affect the implementation of eHealth in the country, as they direct and coordinate all activities regarding it. With this, it is important for these government officials to always think of the greater good, that of which will benefit the greatest number of people in the country. Unfortunately, budget cuts for the healthcare sector has been happening, as politics have come into play. 

I really hope to experience the time when the Philippines has transparent and reliable leaders who truly think of the welfare of its people.

Hello, Ky! This is a very comprehensive review of a component that needs to be enhanced to ensure the achievement of the eHealth vision. I very much agree with you that this would be enhanced not only by mandates but also through proper orientation and training in the implementation of eHealth throughout the country. You also mentioned the importance of a strong coordination between implementers, LGUs, healthcare team, and other key stakeholders. I believe that this is a vital aspect of eHealth success because this is not a one-man job, and people of different expertise should be able to work hand-in-hand to achieve the eHealth vision, further, ensuring its success. 

I agree with you, Therese, that centralization of communication medium is also a vital aspect of improving and enhancing eHealth outcomes. This will be possible, as you mentioned, through infrastructure building in order to make eHealth accessible and available on citizens especially those who have no means to do it. This factor, along with other improvements, all boils down to the power of the government to change or improve a system towards a healthy nation, where people have the power to their health on their own very hands.

I really appreciate how you highlighted the need to expand network access, especially in rural areas, which is crucial for equitable healthcare delivery. I also agree with your point on the importance of investing in data security—it's a critical aspect of eHealth infrastructure that often gets overlooked.

I wanted to highlight your third point, Collaboration! Indeed that enhancing the achievement of vision should be collaborative work with different sectors to make it feasible!

Great point, Ashanti! I really appreciate how you highlighted the importance of Human Resource development, especially in relation to Nursing Informatics. Your suggestion to provide more up-to-date seminars and training is spot on, as empowering health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge will definitely enhance the effective use of eHealth systems. 

I truly agree with you, Vi! Not all part of our country has an accessible internet connectivity, with this, achieving eHealth vision will be difficult. I believe that the leaders should first look with the underlying cause before jumping into the main goal of enhancing the eHealth systems in our country. 

Hi Vi, I also think that public and private partnerships are important to successfully implement the framework. The tricky part in any systems, such as the eHealth initiative, is ensuring that existing resources are maximized and that we're able to make the most of the processes currently in place, before making decisions to change the system for the better.

Right Jess! what are infrastructures, resources, training, etc. without proper implementation and support from those who govern, it is not achievable without it. Nice thoughts Jess!

You're absolutely right, Nathalie! Good governance, especially in our country, is fundamental for a successful eHealth program. Strong leadership with a focus on public service and the ability to manage the multifaceted aspects of eHealth implementation is crucial for achieving the desired outcomes.

I totally agree with your points, Draven. We really need to improve our digital infrastructure especially in rural or remote areas, given the vision and one of the goals of the eHealth framework is to make healthcare accessible to everyone. There’s no point having advanced eHealth tools if those people can’t even access the internet for instance, and therefore can’t access the health services they may need.