https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq en-us 2022-07-10 23:55:35 UTC 2026-01-18 19:14:15 UTC hello@padlet.com hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2241320583 Healthcare informatics is all around us, but sometimes we don't realize it. 

Currently, working in home care, we use data points to create a plan of care for each patient with an end goal to decrease patient rehospitalizations. We look at our OASIS scores to look at patient outcomes, with goals of increasing patient independence and promoting safety.

I live in North Carolina, close to Charlotte, and we are currently having a major change to a local hospital systems EMR. One hospital system is converting to another hospital systems current EMR. This change will allow better access to data between systems. This will allow for better management of data and increased patient outcomes.]]> 2022-07-12 00:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2241320583 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2244628462 It was interesting to learn about the TIGER initiative, as I had never heard of it. End goals of the initiative were to engage nurses in digital records, identify best practices, and create plans that could be easily duplicated in all healthcare settings. I believe we still have a long way to go in healthcare to meet these goals.]]> 2022-07-17 00:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2244628462 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2244894005 Currently none of the local healthcare systems have charting systems that "talk" to each other. When a patient has multiple doctors it is hard for them to get their updated healthcare information to each of the doctors. This increases the risk of medication duplications, duplicate testing, and fragmented patient care. It would be of great benefit to healthcare for interoperability to occur nation wide.]]> 2022-07-17 23:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2244894005 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2250735565 I have never thought about how data, information, knowledge, and wisdom are interrelated. We use data points, information, knowledge, and wisdom in our daily care of patients. We use past history (data, knowledge, and information) to make future outcomes occur (wisdom).]]> 2022-07-27 18:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2250735565 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2255939122 Meaningful use goals: data capture and sharing; advanced clinical processes; and improved outcomes. ]]> 2022-08-06 18:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2255939122 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2256879804 Although I do like the ease of and effectiveness of EHR charting, I have heard patients state multiple times that we are on the computer more than taking care of the patient. I do feel like this is an accurate statement. In both my home health role, and my new transition to the ER, I feel like I am more worried about appropriate documentation than I am about actually caring for the patient. In home care I would say 80% of my job was paperwork. We need to find a more appropriate balance that enables us to put the patient at our focus, instead of documentation.]]> 2022-08-08 18:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2256879804 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2261019996 Currently I reside in North Carolina. North Carolina does have a health information exchange called NC HealthConnex. Information that is exchanged includes lab work, diagnostic history, allergies, and medications. Another feature allows providers to message within the system, using a secure messaging system. This system allows an individual to be able to see a patients medical records, across different systems, to provide a comprehensive view of the patient. This also allows for reduction of duplication of services. Additionally, the pubic health registry and the immunization registry can be seen. I do not have any personal nursing experience with the NC HealthConnex system.]]> 2022-08-15 07:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2261019996 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2274403593 Telehealth is changing the way healthcare is provided in our community. Although there are limitations to telehealth, the benefits are undeniable. Telehealth allows better access of healthcare to those who would otherwise be unable to attend appointments (either due to current infection or inability to leave the home). I look for the advances of telehealth to continue in the future.]]> 2022-08-29 06:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2274403593 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2276758396 The ability for patients to receive healthcare through technology allows for ease of access. This week we looked at different games that are used to portray actual health matters. Although I do see the benefit of producing games to teach the younger population about healthcare issues, I do not believe they are as effective as one would hope.]]> 2022-08-30 19:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2276758396 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2290991092 This week we discussed alarm fatigue and importance of quality measures. It is important for healthcare professionals to take the necessary steps to be able to quickly identify if alarm fatigue occurs and to take the appropriate action to reduce poor patient outcomes.]]> 2022-09-11 07:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2290991092 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2291035576 This week we discussed the HIPAA law. Five rules included in this law are: 1) Privacy Rule, 2)Transactions and Code Sets Rule, (3) Security Rule, (4) Unique Identifiers Rule, and (5) Enforcement Rule. Most people are familiar with rule 1 and 4, but not much is widely understood about the other rules.]]> 2022-09-11 09:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2291035576 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2291047733 This week we discussed data analytics and data storytelling. It was interesting to learn about data storytelling, as it is not something I have thought about in the past. Important things to consider when using data to tell a story include using relevant data, having a clear narrative, and being intentional with visuals.]]> 2022-09-11 09:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2291047733 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2291821866 This week we learned about the importance of using data visualization tools. Data visualization tools are a great asset to healthcare and help to tell the whole story. One benefit of data visualization tools is the ability to share data with those that are unable to read or are of younger age. Visualization tools can be easier to understand.]]> 2022-09-12 06:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2291821866 hugginsb1 https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2310788848 This week we discussed legal and ethical issues in nursing. When in practice it is important to not just think about legal implications, but also ethical implications. Both of the case studies had major legal and ethical issues throughout.]]> 2022-09-23 16:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hugginsb1/db2pnmlsckoz6icq/wish/2310788848