Nursing Informatics by Christi Thompson

What does Nursing Informatics Mean???

christithompson123 — 2023-05-24 17:48:11 UTC

According to the ANA, nursing informatics "is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice" (ANA, 2014).

Why do Nurses Need to be Involved in Informatics?

christithompson123 — 2023-05-24 19:56:11 UTC

What is Interoperability?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-01 00:55:39 UTC

According to HIMSS, interoperability is defined as “the ability of different information systems, devices and applications (systems) to access, exchange, integrate and cooperatively use data in a coordinated manner, within and across organizational, regional and national boundaries, to provide timely and seamless portability of information and optimize the health of individuals and populations globally" (HIMSS, 2021).

Modern Medicine Depends on Interoperability

christithompson123 — 2023-06-01 01:01:18 UTC

Digital medicine, including E-health, relies on interoperability within the healthcare system to work efficiently.

How does Big Data Impact Nursing?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-01 01:05:50 UTC

The way nurses learn, practice, conduct research, and develop policy is affected by big data. Nursing needs to utilize the benefits of big data to provide improved patient care.

How can Nurses get Involved in informatics?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-07 15:18:19 UTC

Organizations that help involve nurses in informatics:
QSEN
AACN
TIGER initiatives

What is Informatics in Healthcare?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-07 15:21:34 UTC

Health informatics uses data, information, and knowledge for problem-solving and decision making to improve human health.

TIGER Initiative

christithompson123 — 2023-06-07 15:22:44 UTC

According to the AACN, the TIGER initiative is focused on helping the nurses adopt informatics tools and practices that make healthcare safer and more effective for patients and all teams involved.

DIKW

christithompson123 — 2023-06-07 15:33:35 UTC

DIKW stands for data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. DIKW involves taking a data point with no objective meaning and turning it into knowledge. This is done through personal experience and context clues.

SCLD and Nursing

christithompson123 — 2023-06-07 15:43:17 UTC

Why are nurses an essential component for creating SDLC? Since we get the most face to face time with the patient, we often know their needs and wants more than other disciplines. We can have an input on how software can be best used to meet the patient's needs and wants. However, this article shows that there is a lack of nursing in SDLC. How can we, as nurses, become better involved in SDC?

How to Implement EHR

christithompson123 — 2023-06-07 15:55:11 UTC

Implementing EHRs is a long, difficult task, but one essential for nurses to know. Typically the implementation of EHRs involves SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). SDLC typically has 7 steps: requirements and analysis, project planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Why should nurses know about SDLC? Because we are involved at every step of the process.

The Four Buckets of Meaningful Use

christithompson123 — 2023-06-23 19:40:20 UTC

Meaningful use measures can be categorized into four distinct buckets. This video defines the four different marks of Meaningful Use and the EHR goals.

What is Meaningful Use?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-23 19:42:00 UTC

Meaningful Use is used by healthcare to outline the minimum requirements for using EHRs.

A Patient's Journey: Meaningful Use

christithompson123 — 2023-06-23 19:43:24 UTC

This video shows how patients are effected by Meaningful Use.

Ethical Issues in EHRs

christithompson123 — 2023-06-23 19:52:55 UTC

Despite EHRs numerous benefits, not much attention is being paid to the ethical issues that could possibly arise. These ethical issues include lack of privacy and confidentiality from health institutions and insurance companies and security breaches. Patient's may be victim to data inaccuracies due to improper use of options such as cut and paste.

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)

christithompson123 — 2023-06-23 19:55:46 UTC

CDSS is designed to provide providers with assistance with making decisions when it comes to their patients. This can reduce errors and increase efficiency.

What Benefits does CDSS Have?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-23 20:00:49 UTC

CDSS allows providers to deliver patients increased quality care that they deserve. Other advantages of CDSS are interoperability, speed of data, and affordability. However it is important to consider the potential downsides of CDSS, such as wasting resources and burning out providers, when implementing.

Health Information Exchange in Massachusetts

christithompson123 — 2023-06-28 19:32:58 UTC

The Mass HiWay supports the electronic exchange of patient information across many healthcare communities. This allows for continuation and coordination of those who live in Massachusetts. The Mass HiWay allows providers to share, reconcile, and analyze patient information.

What are the Benefits of Health Information Exchange?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-28 19:51:19 UTC

The benefits include fewer duplicated procedures, reduced imaging, lower costs, and improved patient safety.

What is Health Information Exchange?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-28 19:53:51 UTC

Health information exchange connects the electronic health record systems of providers, this allows them to securely share patient information and better coordinate care.

What are the Different Types of Telehealth?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-29 17:03:11 UTC

While most of us think of Telehealth as video-chatting with a provider, there are actually four distinct types of Telehealth. Telehealth include live video-conferencing, asynchronous video (AKA forward and store), remote patient monitoring, and mobile health. These each of their own use and purpose. https://isalushealthcare.com/blog/the-different-types-of-telehealth/

What is Telehealth?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-29 17:05:45 UTC

Telehealth is the delivery of health-related information and services via the internet. This can include medical care, patient education, prescribing, and continuation of acre.

Can Telehealth Influence Policy Making?

christithompson123 — 2023-06-29 17:11:05 UTC

Telehealth can impact on healthcare costs, quality, access and patient experience in a positive way. Telehealth exploded with popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will continue to flourish.

What is Gamification?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-19 17:57:40 UTC

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, gamification is "the process of adding games or game-like elements to something (such as a task) so as to encourage participation."

Does Gamification Improve Health Outcomes?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-19 18:00:06 UTC

Yes, this article supports that gamification can have a positive impact in health and wellbeing, particularly for health behaviors. In fact, 59% of those within this study reported a positive impact.

How to Make a Hospital Future Ready?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-19 18:07:28 UTC

Penn State's new hospital building called the Pavaloin is the future for new hospitals. Each of the 504 inpatient rooms are designed to be able to convert to an ICU room if needed. There are hybrid ORs equipped with MRIs and modular ORs for surgery practice.

Patient Care can be Improved with Informatics

christithompson123 — 2023-07-19 18:09:50 UTC

By updating charts in real time, providers are less prone to mistakes. They are able to better follow protocol, read patients’ medical notes and provide them with treatment. This efficiency is key to better time management.

Are EHRs Reliable?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-19 18:13:15 UTC

Many institutions use EHR for collect large amounts of data on patients. However, there are many challenges to using EHR data for quality improvement. This includes the validity, reliability, and completeness of the data. It is also important to consider the difference between care documented and care delivered.

What are the Key Elements to Determine Quality Data

christithompson123 — 2023-07-19 18:17:19 UTC

1) Completeness
2) Concordance
3) Plausibility
4) Currency

What is Two Step Authentication?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 02:14:55 UTC

2-step verification adds another layer of security to your account. In addition a password, you'll enter a code that will send you via text message, voice message, or email when signing in.

Does Two Step Authentication Actually Work?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 02:18:14 UTC

Yes, it is more effective than having only a password protecting your account. This is because hackers can use phishing attacks and buy credentials stolen in data breaches. Hackers might find the password to one of your accounts and try it on another. Also, software allows hackers to guess your password. Two step authentication can help protect against hacker’s tricks.

What are EHR Privacy Concerns?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 02:33:32 UTC

An essential component of EHRs is protecting patient data. This includes storing and transmitting patient data to other agencies. While this is increases continuity of care, it can put patient's health information at risk of being hacked.

Exploratory Analysis

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:12:32 UTC

Exploratory data analysis is used by to analyze data and summarize their characteristics. This is often done with data visualization methods, such as graphs, maps, and charts.

Explanatory Analysis

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:15:52 UTC

Explanatory analysis is one step beyond exploratory. Explanatory involves explaining what happened. The scientist is more focused on how and why the data happened. During this stage, the data is communicated the stakeholders.

Fundamentals of Data Analysis

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:18:52 UTC

The four characteristics of data analysis are descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive.

Examples of Data Visualization

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:21:09 UTC

E.g graphs, charts, maps

Advantages and Disadvantages of Data Visualization

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:25:44 UTC

Advantages: easily sharing information, and visualize patterns and relationships
Disadvantages: biased or inaccurate information, and correlation doesn’t mean causation

Infographic Elements

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:27:20 UTC

1) Information flow
2) Color
3) Font
4) Shapes

What Factors Influence Informatics?

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:43:27 UTC

Perceived usefulness and ease of use has increased informatics use in healthcare. While usefulness and ease of use may take time, it will be worth it in the long-term. More recently, the public has an increased trust and reduced risk when considering technology.

The Future of Nursing and Informatics

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:49:00 UTC

To remain relevant, nurses must create a relationship with technologies and patients. This will allow nurses to deliver compassionate care in the technology driven society. Without self-reflection, planning, and actin, nursing will be replaced by advanced healthcare informatics

The 7 Biggest Future Trends In Healthcare

christithompson123 — 2023-07-26 03:57:52 UTC

1) Preventative Medicine
2) Democratized Healthcare
3) Personalized and Precise Healthcare
4) Digitalized Healthcare
5) Body and Bio-hacking
6) Robotics and Nano-bots
7) Datafication