Nursing informatics EXAM 2

Nursing informatics

Is an established and growing area of specialization in nursing.

All nurses employ information technologies in their practice.

Why do we need to study nurse informatics?

In the 21^st century, information is doubling every 5 years, if not tripling in quantity and quality.

Information is POWER

Technology also facilitates the creative process in nurses, affording amazing vehicles for patient education, teaching and learning.

The High Tech and the High Touch

This can only become a common reality if nurses are comfortable working with computers and advanced technology while providing care for their clients.

Healthcare is dependent on information.

Every action taken depends on previous information and knowledge.

Nursing informatics Model

What is informatics?

Combined the terms “information” and “automation” which means automatic information processing.
A science that combined domain science, computer science, information science and cognitive science.

Nursing informatics

In 1980, Scholes and Barber applied this new term to the art and science of nursing:  “ the application of computer technology to all fields of nursing – nursing services, nurse education and nursing research.”

ANA 2001

Nursing informatics is a specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information and knowledge in nursing practice

Computers in nursing education

Computer assisted education

PDA

LCD

Desktops/laptops

Smartphones

Distance learning

Testing (NCLEX)

Student and course record management.

 

Computers in nursing practice

Functions:  record information, provide access to other departments, manageschedules

Documentation of client status and medical records keeping.

Telehealth

Telecommunications technology to assess, diagnose, and treat at a distance.

Devices: BP, glucometers, peak flow, pulse oximeters, scales, video monitors

Transcend state boundaries.

Biometric technology

Use human characteristics (e.g., fingerprints, retinas, irises, voices, facial patterns) to authenticate or grant access to data or information

Bedside Data entry

​Records clients assessments, medication administration, progress notes, care plan updating, client acuity and accrued changes.

Electronic Access to Clients

Assess and Monitor client’s conditions.

Data storage for research .

Can monitor client

Computerized diagnosis

Telemedicine

Practice Management

Order supplies from other depts.

Determine most costly items used by unit.

Modify budget, staffing, increase efficiency.

 

Computers in nursing practice

Human resources:  employee database, administration services.

Medical records management: Allow client records to be searched for trends, number of cases, client outcomes.

Nursing informaticist: design and implementation of systems that allow such searches to be generated.

 Facilities management

 heating, AC, ventilation, alarms.

Budget and finance

 claims are transmitted more quickly.  Can also affect cost-savings by reducing service times.