Informatics and Health Care Technologies

What is an Information Nurse (IN)?

A nurse who uses clinical experience to identify, collect, and manage data in health-care settings; focuses on using systems, not building them.

What is an Information Nurse Specialist (INS)?

A registered nurse with advanced education in informatics who designs, develops, and evaluates information systems and trains others to use them.

Which phase surveys need for an update?

Analyze & Plan

When are nurses/providers involved?

Design & Develop

Which phase checks if system works correctly

Test

Which phase needs classroom teaching?

Train

Which phase activates new tech?

Implement

Which phase involves ongoing updates?

Maintain

Which phase asks if goals are met?

Evaluate

What is System Usability?

How easy and efficient the system is to use.

What is System Optimization?

Ongoing improvement to make the system faster and safer.

What is Standard Terminology?

Drop-down lists or checkboxes that represent assessments, interventions, or outcomes.

What is Interoperability?

Different systems sharing and using information together.

What is Security and Privacy?

Protecting patient information (HIPAA).

ACO diabetics missing labs is what Analytic Type

Descriptive

CHF discharge patterns is what Analytic Type

Diagnostic

Revenue increase after new system is what Analytic Type

Financial Analytics

Nurse staffing by acuity is what Analytic Type

Operational

Stats on current + historic facts is what Analytic Type

Predictive

What do patient portals do?

Give patients access to test results, appointments, messages, education materials.

What are the benefits?

Improves communication, increases adherence, empowers self-care, reduces phone calls.

What is Telehealth?

Broad term for health-related services delivered via electronic means (education, monitoring, and care).

What is Telemedicine?

Provider-to-patient medical care at a distance—diagnosing, treating, prescribing.

What is Telecare?

Remote monitoring for safety (like sensors or alerts for elderly patients).

What is Care Coordination?

Organizing patient care activities to ensure continuity and quality.

What is Care Transition?

Safe movement of patients between care settings

What is Continuity of Care?

Uninterrupted care that allows smooth transition between settings.

What is Discharge Planning?

Preparing a patient to leave the hospital safely.

What is Collaborative Practice?

Different disciplines working together with the patient and family.

What is Telehealth in coordination?

Tool to maintain follow-up care and communication.

Qualities of Community-Based Nurse

Knowledgeable & Skilled, Independent, Accountable.

Roles

Advocate, Coordinator of Services, Educator/Counselor.

What does ISBARQ stand for

Introduction – Situation – Background – Assessment – Recommendation – Questions.

Difference between Adherence and Compliance?

Adherence = patient actively participates; Compliance = follows orders.

What is Health Literacy?

Ability to understand health information to make decisions.

What is Patient Education?

Process to influence knowledge, attitudes, and skills to promote health.

Aims of Teaching & Counseling?

Maintain & promote health, prevent illness, restore health, facilitate coping.

TEACH Acronym:**

T = Tune in
E = Edit information
A = Act on each moment
C = Clarify often
H = Honor the client.

Learning Domains?

Cognitive (knowledge), Psychomotor (skill), Affective (attitude).

Factors Affecting Learning?

Age, culture, literacy, support, finances, language.