Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively
Information
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Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
Information
Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences
-communication science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science
Information science
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Information systems
How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Knowledge worker
The beginner nurse is expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data
False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse
Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam
False, does have a national certification
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies
True, rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
True, type of information technology
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice
True, examples of clinical decision support
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice
Nursing informatics
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system
It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination
The foundation of knowledge model
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Data, not information until it has been analyzed
Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Less consumer accountability
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
The mission
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
Strategic planning, long-range
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes
They will need to be trained on the system
Strategic planning is not driven by
Short term goals, strategic planning is a long term goal
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Blogging
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined
Needs assessment
Phases of the information life cycle
1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Project scope
Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important
To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the project implementation team
execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what
Company history
System implementation role
Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training
Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system
Continuous
Examples of an essential components of the EHR
Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data
What is a function of the EHR
Bar-code medication administration
Benefits to using the EHR
Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation
Example of patient support
Providing education material
One primary benefit of the EHR is a decreased wait time for diagnostic testing
False
Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system
EHR is all about promoting patient safety
Health information system
Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency
Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care
True, try to chart in real time
Can computer position be considered a barrier is placed between the provider and patient
True, pay attention to the patient
What potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various outpatient clinics
Standardization of data and different data needs of each clinic
What is the type of connection is needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost
The Local Area Network (LAN) access
Patient information included in the EHR
Immunization history, CT scan results, date of birth
How does the EHR help patients receive quality care when going from one facility to another
By providing continuity of care, interoperability
The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care encounters
True, carries with the patient (longitudinal)
What two items could an RN use to access a patients medication from a medication administration system (Pyxis)
Barcode ID badge, fingerprint
Type of health information system that ensures the accuracy of physician orders
Order entry system
A registration system is also commonly refereed to as
Admission, discharge, transfer (ADT) system
A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare
Health information systems
Why is it important to secure staff nurses active participation when implementing a health information system
The nurses knowledge of current patient care workflow may improve implementation decisions
Why are standardized terminologies important to nursing
They improve communication within the interdisciplinary team
Examples of a health information system
Laboratory system, pharmacy system, registration system
Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
Perioperative nursing data set (PNDS)
The development of standardized terminologies in nursing informatics is driven by what principles
Accessibility, ubiquity, longevity, reusability
Why is it important that departments collaborate with each other when selecting a health care system
Collaboration leads to knowledge sharing
Examples of administrative information systems
Scheduling system, financial system, admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system [Show Less]