The audit of the Client’s Health Information System (HIS) was initiated to assess its performance, security, and overall capabilities, aiming to determine whether continued investment in the current system was justified or if a more sophisticated solution was necessary. The audit encompassed a comprehensive review of the system’s architecture, deployment model, in-patient capabilities, shared services, application and database virtual machine performance, security measures, and technical roadmap. This multifaceted approach provided a clear understanding of the system’s strengths and weaknesses.
The scope of the audit included a high-level logical architecture overview, a detailed deployment model, and insights into the HIS’s in-patient and shared services capabilities. It also addressed service level agreement severities, application and database performance metrics, and a thorough security overview. The report emphasised the importance of understanding decision dynamics and abstraction layers, which play critical roles in shaping the future direction of the HIS.
Outcome: The audit revealed critical gaps between current implementations of the Client’s Health Information System (HIS) and industry best practices. It assessed whether the HIS aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives, ensuring future decisions would support broader goals while identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities for proactive mitigation.
Furthermore, the audit provided insights into system performance and highlighted areas for improvement. It also evaluated compliance with security standards and regulations, ensuring that any future changes would maintain security integrity and adhere to regulatory requirements.
