Health Informatics

Health Informatics

Health Informatics

Using information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.

Information technology

any technology that processes and communicates- computer, data programs, etc.

Electronic Medical Record

Health related to an individual within one organization

Electronic Health Reecord

information that can be passed between multiple organizations

personal health record

information that can be used and accessed by the patient

processing knowledge

gathering knowledge and analyzing it

Feedback

taking input from others that helps modify and make improvements

Inormation

Data that has been interpreted for meaning

Health informatics is based on 4 things...which are?

1. Informational science 2. Computer Science 3. Cognitive science 4. Discipline-specific science

Foundation of Knowledge model

Model that proposes that humans are organic information systems constantly acquiring, processing, and generating information or knowledge in both their professional and personal lives. The organizing framework of this text.- the point is to obtain wisdom- ability to problem solve

What are the health information competencies related to using EHR?

- Identify informatics competencies we possess
- Assess strengths and weaknesses
-Identify education and skill development needs

disseminating knowledge

Distribution and sharing knowledge

Aquiring knowledge

getting knowledge

Generating Knowledge

the creation of new knowledge by changing and evolving knowledge

Wisdom

knowing how to practically apply knowledge to solve problems

What are the skills needed for health information literacy?

- Evaluate data from all relevant sources
-Uphold ethical standards related to data security (HIPAA)
-Demonstrate skills in using patient care technology

Health informatics can provide nurses with skills such as?

- Computer skills
-Help them gain skills to manage health information systems
Helps them understand how knowledge is generated

What are the goals of health informatics?

-Speed up healthcare
-Manage info
-Decrease med errors

What is the function of an EHR and how does a nurse use it while working?

-Includes all of patient's info in one place
- All data can be added so there are no communication errors

What is the information age?

Information age began in the 1970s and is characterized by the abundance of information and publication, and lots of technology

What is data integrity and how can it be compromised?

-Data integrity refers to the whole, complete, and correct data
- Data can be compromised through human error, viruses, bugs, etc.

How can information be valuable and meaningful?

-Accessible
-Accurate
-Timely
-Complete

What is reliable information?

-Up to date
- Trustworthy source
-Objective
-Non-biased