Nursing Informatics

• Nursing informatics is:

  the study and application of technology, information, and computer science to the practice of nursing
• The Foundation of Knowledge Model illustrates:

  the dynamic, evolving nature of knowledge. We learn by continually acquiring, processing, generating, and disseminating knowledge. As we share our knowledge, we also receive feedback, leading us to rethink and reshape our own knowledge base in a continual cycle., core level of knowledge
• The Foundation of Knowledge Model provides a framework for the four building blocks of Nursing Informatics; the four building blocks are:

  Nursing Science, information science, computer science and cognitive science
• Knowledge is:

  the awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways that information can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision.
• Nursing science is:

  the ethical application of knowledge acquired through education, research and practice to provide services and interventions to patients in order to maintain, enhance or restore their health.
• What concepts form the basis of the nursing informatics framework?

  Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom are all concepts that form the basis of the conceptual framework for nursing informatics.
• In regards to Demands of Health-Related Information, what are some demands or requirements for standardized technologies?

  The demands on standardized nursing terminologies include accessibility, ubiquity, longevity, and reusability
• The Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) focuses on:

  research-to-practice initiatives related to early intervention, early childhood education, parent and family support, and family-centered practices.
• True or False Nurses use all of the aspects of the Foundation of Knowledge Model, regardless of their area of practice.

  True
• The agency for healthcare research and quality (AHRQ)


  supports health services research initiatives. Their website has a wealth of information regarding health care quality.
• The American Nationals Standards institute (ANSI)


  aims to reduce patient risk from harm, decrease healthcare costs, and improve patient outcomes through promoting research and technology applications focused on evidence-based practice (EBP).
• The ISO (International Standard for Organization) created the standard ISO 18104:2003 "Health informatics—Integration of a reference terminology model for nursing." At the heart of this ISO standard are two models, what are they:


  one model for assessing nursing diagnoses, and another for assessing nursing actions.
• Information is:

  data that has been processed and has meaning because it is organized in a way that people find meaningful and useful
• Data, such as keyboard input data, is known as

  alpha data, which includes all text and numeric outputs of digital monitors
• Input such as using the keyboard to place information in the search engine describes the term

  Data
• Knowledge


  refers to the synthesis of information and data that is always evolving. A paper is an example of sharing __________________.
• Viability of Knowledge, for knowledge to be viable it must be:

  Easily accessed, Accurate, Timely, Presented in a way that is understandable and organized so that new knowledge can be generated.
• Nurses interact with technology in all aspects of their practice. When using any technology, the goal of the interaction should be:

  improved patient outcomes.
• Raw facts are often called:

  Data
• Processed data that that has meaning is

  Information
• Types of data include:

  alpha, numeric, audio, image, and video data. Alphanumeric data that nurses encounter might be patients' names and identification numbers. Audio data might be monitor alerts, alarms, or dictated notes.
• Data integrity refers to


  how complete and correct data is
• Information science is

  the science of information studying the application and usage of information and knowledge in organizations and the interfacing or interaction between people organizations and information systems. Integrates features from cognitive science, communication science, computer science, library science and social sciences
• Why do we need information systems in health care?


  Information systems shape healthcare organizations as they affect communication, speed, and storage and access of information and data.
• Information systems are also used to manage the following:

  personnel data, monitor paid hours, and how/when staff is paid for work; types of equipment, availability, clinical materials, and financing of both.
• True or False Healthcare information systems are Computer based information systems, or CBIS

  True
• Computer based information systems, or CBIS must have two key elements to function well:

  decision making/problem-solving ability AND the quality of data/information inputted.
• True or False Computer based information systems includes patient care equipment.

  True
• These systems contain equipment, hardware, software, storage, and networks that work together for a specific purpose like healthcare information management

  Computer based information systems
• Name some Information systems that might be found in a healthcare setting:

  Clinical information system (CIS), Decision support system (DSS),

  Executive support system, Geographic information system (GIS)

  Management information system (MIS), Office system, Transaction processing system (TPS), Hospital information system (HIS)
• Name an Information systems that is used to document patient care.

  Clinical information system (CIS)
• Name 3 things crucial things required when more than one information system is used within a healthcare setting:


  interaction, security, and functionality of systems are crucial.
• This health professional is a knowledge worker who gathers and inputs correct data and uses the CBIS to find pertinent information to assist in the care of patients

  A Nurse
• A person involved with the information technology infrastructure of an organization. This role is sometimes called chief knowledge officer.


  Chief information officer (CIO)
• Person focused on organizational-based scientific and technical issues; responsible for technological research and development as part of the organization's products and services.

  Chief technology/Technical officer (CTO)
• A nurse who specializes in nursing informatics and who works with the CIO, CTO, nurses, and other staff to integrate, improve, and use the CBIS.

  Nurse informaticist
• This system uses data acquisition, processing, dissemination, and feedback of information and assists nurses in the continuous cycle of knowledge generation and transmission

  CBIS or Computer based information system
• any information entered into a computer system is called

  Data input
• Using fingerprints for administration of medications, and kicking a form back because a mandatory area wasn't completed are both types of:

  Verification of data by the IS
• The retrieval, analysis, or synthesis of data is called

  Processing