Management Information System (MIS) In Rural Health Unit Sipocot

Abstract

This study explored the utilization experiences of personnel in the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Sipocot, Camarines Sur regarding their paper-based data management system and the emerging Management Information System (MIS). Using a Narrative Inquiry design, data were collected from sixteen purposively selected RHU personnel through open-ended questionnaires and follow-up interviews. Findings revealed persistent challenges in record management, inventory tracking, and health program reporting under the manual system, including duplicate patient records, delays in reporting, and stock-out incidents. The emerging MIS was perceived as a promising tool for improving efficiency and accuracy, although concerns regarding training, infrastructure, and transition readiness remained. The study concluded that successful digital transformation in RHUs requires adequate technical support, structured training, organizational readiness, and sustained institutional commitment.