This tool helps health information system (HIS) managers and evaluators to address gaps and weaknesses in the RHIS by comparing a country’s RHIS to global standards and identifying where resources should be invested to improve the system.

A rapid assessment can be conducted by bringing together representatives from different levels of the health system and different programme areas into a workshop setting to determine the extent to which the RHIS adheres to standards, or by emailing the assessment to RHIS stakeholders and compiling their responses. A more in-depth assessment of adherence to health information standards can be made through site visits and sample interviews with staff in RHIS sub-national management units and health facilities.  

The tool includes an implementation guide, data entry module and an analysis and dashboard module.