knowledge
The awareness and understanding of a set of information and the ways that information can be made useful to support a specific task or reach a
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widsom
knowledge applied in a practical way or translated into actions: the use of knowledge and experience to heighten common sense and insight so as to exercise sound judgement in practical matters. Sometimes thought of as the highest form of common sense.
Wisdom is the ability to apply valuable and viable knowledge, experience, understanding , and insight while being prudent and sensible.
It is the appropriate use of knowledge to solve human problems. It is knowing HOW and WHEN to apply knowledge
general principles of informatics (NI)
1. specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
2. NI supports nurses, consumers, patients, the interprofessional healthcare team, and all other stakeholders
3. support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information processes, and information technology
scientific underpinning
the scientific underpinnings of practice provide the basis of knowledge for advanced practice nursing.
These scientific underpinnings includes sciences such as biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
Nursing science, information science, and computer science.
The Foundation of Knowledge Model definition
Conceptual Framework or the basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
4 key Elements of The Foundation of Knowledge Model
knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing, knowledge generation and knowledge dissemination
computer science
Branch of engineering (application of science) that studies the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. The study of storage/memory, conversion and transformation, and transfer or transmission of information in machines— that is, computers—through both algorithms and practical implementation problems. Algorithms are detailed, unambiguous action sequences in the design, efficiency, and application of computer systems, whereas practical implementation problems deal with the software and hardware.
cognitive science
the interdisciplinary study of the mind, intelligence, and behavior that focuses on how people process information
information science
information science enables the processing of information. KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
This processing links people and technology.
Humans are organic ISs, constantly acquiring, processing, and generating information or knowledge in their professional or personal lives.
standardized terminology (STs)
standardized terminology (STs) contribute to the development of knowledge because they ensure that all professionals share the same understanding or meaning of a given concept, to clarify communication, facilitate research, and provide structure for decision support tools and EHRs.
STs are structured, controlled languages developed to represent concepts in a given domain in a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact same meaning for data, information, and even different countries.
STs are key to the development of an EHR in order to represent, communicate, exchange, reuse, and report data, information, and knowledge, including Meaning Use criteria
Informatics Competencies
New nurses should have the following skills: use e-mail, operate windows applications, search databases, and know how to work with institution specific nursing software used for charting, and med. administration
1980s core groups were: 1. user, 2. developer., or expert
2001 groups: 1. entry level, 2. experienced nurse, 3. informatics nurse, 4. informatics nurse specialist
information literacy
-ability to identify when information is needed
-the skills to find, evaluate, and effective use it
-evaluation of online resources for quality
-ability to search literature databases
health literacy
the acquisition of knowledge that promotes the ability to understand and to manage one's health
Meaningful Use (MU)
The set of standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Incentive Programs that governs the use of EHRs and allows eligible providers and hospitals to earn incentive payments by meeting specific criteria
Part of the requirements of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which is meant to increase the use of an electronic health record through monetary incentives provided the EHR is used in a meaningful way to improve patient care.
At the time of publication, the Meaningful Use regulations are undergoing revision.
patient-centered information systems
patient-centered information systems focused on collecting data and disseminating information related to direct care.
The FOUR types :
1. clinical documentation systems
2. pharmacy information systems
3. laboratory information systems
4. radiology information systems
clinical decision support systems (CDSS)
computerized programs used within the health care setting to support decision making
Clinical decision support (CDS) electronic tools that can provide the information and knowledge to assist the nurse in clinical decision making (alerts, reminders, guideline protocols, condition specific oder sets, diagnostic tools)
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