Table 1 Minimum attributes within a health facility database (HFDB). Numbers 1 to 7 and 8 to 12 show attributes that should be prioritized in the first and second stages of developing a HFDB, respectively
ID | Attribute | Description and/or examples |
|---|---|---|
1 | Name | Full name of the facility |
2 | Code | A unique code to identify a facility over time and ensure linkage to other lists |
3 | Subnational administrative region | The subnational administrative unit or a health district where a facility is located |
4 | Geographic coordinates | Geographic coordinates showing the precise location of a facility which can be used to update subnational administrative unit |
5 | Type | The type of a facility (primary to tertiary level) |
6 | Ownership | Public, private, faith-based organization, non-governmental organizations |
7 | Operational status | Operational or closed |
8 | Services | Type of services (e.g., emergency obstetric or cancer care) |
9 | Capacity | For example, number of beds, staffing and operating theaters |
10 | Infrastructure | For example, availability of water and electricity at the facility |
11 | Contact information | Physical address, and email address to reach the facility |
12 | Temporal data | Date opened and closed (if applicable), date of last update |