What Is a Hospital Information System?
A hospital information system (HIS) is software that manages a hospital’s clinical, administrative and financial information in one place. It typically covers patient registration and appointments, medical records, departmental workflows such as pharmacy and radiology, and reporting, giving leaders real-time indicators on patient flow, quality, safety and cost.
What does an HIS cover?
- Patient administration — registration, appointments, admissions and discharges.
- Clinical information — medical records and departmental services such as pharmacy and radiology.
- Hospital operations — beds, staffing, scheduling and resource allocation.
- Business functions — finance, HR, procurement and inventory.
- Reporting and KPIs — dashboards for management and quality teams.
Common hospital KPIs
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Patient flow | Total admissions, bed turnover, occupancy rate, average length of stay, discharge process time |
| Quality and safety | Readmission rate, infection rates, incidence of falls, harm events, failure to rescue, mortality rate |
| Access and experience | Emergency visits, patient wait time, patient satisfaction |
| Resources and cost | Patient-to-staff ratio, average cost per discharge |
Why hospitals need integrated information
When patient data, staffing, medical equipment and finance are in separate systems, leaders see problems late. An integrated HIS helps hospitals spot capacity pressure, follow patient-safety indicators and link clinical activity with cost.
Steady HIS
Steady HIS is Steady Solutions’ hospital information system. It provides inpatient flow dashboards and hospital KPIs, supports patient registration and appointment management, integrated pharmacy and radiology management, and medical records and reporting, and includes everything in Steady ERP. Hospitals can also use Steady OMS capabilities for medical equipment maintenance. See healthcare solutions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an HIS and an EMR?
An electronic medical record (EMR) focuses on patient clinical records. An HIS is broader and also covers administration, operations, finance and reporting across the hospital.
Does Steady HIS include ERP functions?
Yes. Steady HIS includes everything in Steady ERP, which in turn includes Steady OMS.
Talk to Steady Solutions
Tell us about your sites, assets and processes, and our team will show you how Steady OMS, ERP or HIS fits your organization. You can also contact us directly or call +966 55 337 0220.