Information System Design of HIV Infection Treatment at VCT (Voluntary Counselling and Testing )Clinic of Jember Regency

Abstract

As technology has performed more advanced nowadays, the need for rapid and accurate information is growing for basic decision making for institutions, organizations, and companies. Yet, as a matter of fact, most clinics, health centers, and hospitals in Jember regency are facing similar handicaps especially for registration form of HIV / AIDS patients. This particularly occurs at VCT service as it does not yet have an electronic-based information system. Most services are conducted manually especially for patients to use HIV testing. The aims to create and provide VCT patient information service system at VCT Clinic of Jember Regency. This is a qualitative research using the waterfall method. Waterfall model covers need analysis, system design, coding and testing. Data collection was conducted through interviews and observations. The study resulted in VCT Patient Service Information System. With the development of information systems for VCT patient data, laboratory check-ups, the working performance becomes more effective and efficient so that it can accelerate data distribution and provide accurate information and maintain data security. The information system can be further developed by adding pitc patient data and vct service data specifically for groups of infants or toddlers.