The article presents some aspects on the relevance of the information systems as tool of support to the management of the work of the health professionals, a time that is a computational resource capable to potential the knowledge search. Know that the information systems available of fast form, easy and insurance the information, allowing that the professionals of the health search knowledge and if become able, creative and competent to inside act with the complexity of the work in health of the Brazilian system of health aiming at to consolidate the politics of the National Health System. It is reflected on what it is the management of the work in health and as the information systems they come contribute for the fortify of action and processes of health in this area.
Information Systems; Health management; Nursing informatics