Information literacy
Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information
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Information
Term used to describe data that has been interpreted
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Information science
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 systems
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way
Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes.
Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned
Knowledge worker
Nurses in this type of role
-are continuous learners
-use technology to support and inform nursing practice
-generate knowledge as a product
Expert/Experienced Nurse
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
Nursing informatics
Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam
Clinical practice guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research
Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system
CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR
RFID
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment
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Informatics affecting Nursing Practice
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support
Nursing informatics
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice
The foundation of knowledge model
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
Data (not information until it has been analyzed)
A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what
Less consumer accountability
Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission
The purpose or reason for an organizations existence
Strategic planning, long-range
The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization
They will need to be trained on the system
Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL
Blogging
Not a national trend related to nursing informatics
Needs assessment
During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined
Information Life Cycle Phases
1. Needs assessment phase
2. System selection phase
3. System implementation phase
4. Maintenance phase
Project scope
Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort
Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance
To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team
Project Implementation Team Responsibilities
Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows
Company history
A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what
System Implementation Role
Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training
Continuous
Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system
EHR Essential Components
Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data
EHR Function
Bar-code medication administration
EHR Benefits
Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation
Patient Support Example
Providing education material
EHR Primary Benefit
One primary benefit of the EHR is a decreased wait time for diagnostic testing...FALSE
EHR Main Goal
Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system is promoting patient safety
HIS Health Information System
Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency
Barrier to patient centered care
Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care...Yes, chart in real time.
Computer position can be a barrier if it is placed between the provider and the patient...pay attention to your patient.
Standardization of Data and Different data needs of each clinic
What potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various outpatient clinics
Local Area Network (LAN) access
What is the type of connection is needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost
EHR Information Includes
Immunization history, CT scan results, date of birth
EHR Quality Care Between Facilities
By providing continuity of care, interoperability
EHR
The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care encounters...carries with the patient (longitudinal)
Medication Administration System (Pyxis) Access
Barcode ID badge, fingerprint
Order entry system
Type of health information system that ensures the accuracy of physician orders
ADT System (Admission, discharge, transfer)
A registration system is also commonly refereed to as
Health information systems
A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare
HIS Implementation Nursing
It is important to secure staff nurses active participation when implementing a health information system b/c the nurses knowledge of current patient care workflow may improve implementation decisions
Standardized Terminologies important to nursing
They improve communication within the interdisciplinary team
HIS Examples
Laboratory system, pharmacy system, registration system
Perioperative nursing data set (PNDS)
Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience
Standardized Terminologies in Nursing Informatics Development is Driven by what Principles
Accessibility, ubiquity, longevity, reusability
Collaboration when selecting a Health Care System
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