https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer Key Concepts and Ideas en-us 2022-02-03 14:08:36 UTC 2025-05-19 08:12:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33c.png dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2027705653 I found this video to be really helpful and thorough in better understanding the transformation from meaningless data to wisdom that can be applied. Going into this semester, one of the things I most wanted to get out of this course was to better understand how the data that I am so used to inputting into the EHR can be further applied on a larger scale to change patient outcomes. I will continue to think back on the DIKW pyramid and hope that in my future career as an FNP, I can find ways to utilize the data gathered in my own practice to gain wisdom. Through this, I hope to improve my own patient outcomes through application of informatics.]]> 2022-02-03 15:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2027705653 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2027988356 A previous course I have taken at Simmons discussed ICD-10 codes and one assignment we had was to look up ICD-10 codes for particular disease states to get practice finding codes and applying them. This week, my eyes were opened to just how important these codes are and will be to my future career as a nurse practitioner. I was shocked to learn that ICD-10 has over 69,000 codes and how specific these codes are to any condition I may encounter. It does seem overwhelming to be able to determine which specific code is the right code to select but I am sure this is a skill that will only come with practice. ]]> 2022-02-03 17:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2027988356 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2028001648 Personally, I do not have a lot of experience with implementation in my current RN role. When I first became a nurse, EPIC was already implemented and everyone at my current facility was already comfortable with the software and how to utilize the EHR. One aspect of implementation that I have seem in practice is the use of "champions" who become professionals in a sense for a new process or procedure and serve as a point of contact for staff members to ask questions to or to help troubleshoot any issues. This practice was used when my unit was implementing a new model of out ZOLL machine. Two nurses on the floor attended three training sessions to master the new tool and were able to help train others on the floor to make sure everyone felt comfortable with the change.]]> 2022-02-03 17:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2028001648 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2028006146 2022-02-03 17:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2028006146 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029409211 Going into this course, I have very limited experience with the field of informatics. My experience centers mainly around utilizing EPIC at my current RN job and utilizing the EHR to chart patient data. One of the main goals that I hope to get out of this course is to learn about how the data that I am so used to inputting into the EHR can be utilized on a larger scale to improve patient outcomes. I also hope to be able to learn ways that, as a nurse practitioner, I can apply informatics in my own future practice and make meaning out of the data that I am so used to obtaining.]]> 2022-02-04 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029409211 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029444794 Beginning on April 5, 2021, the 21st Century Cures Act was enacted that required eight types of clinical notes to not be blocked from patients and made available "without delay." When this act was passed, I know that at my job, it was met with a lot of skepticism. Fellow nurses were concerned that patient's would be able to read their objective notes and interpret them incorrectly. I was able to witness several instances in which a patient would have access to their lab and test results before the provider could get to their room to explain what they meant, ultimately causing panic and alarm. Although I think it is a great idea for patients to be able to have access to their records, it is important to always explain results as soon as possible in the same manner as before to avoid unnecessary panic.]]> 2022-02-04 13:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029444794 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029786007 Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) is an initiative involving six competencies:
1. Patient-Centered Care
2. Teamwork and Collaboration
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Quality Improvement 
5. Safety
6. Informatics
These six competencies are then broken into three groups: knowledge, skills and attitudes. The informatics competency in particular focuses on the ability of nurses to utilize both information and technology to "communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making." QSEN supports the idea that nurses should be educated and empowered to utilize technology to not only gather information but also to "support clinical decision-making, error prevention, and care coordination."]]> 2022-02-04 16:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029786007 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029821461 When completing the asynchronous work for this week, one muddy point for me was the TIGER initiative. When watching the video, I was a little unsure of what exactly the initiative was aiming to accomplish and how it relates to informatics. With more research, I was able to gain a better understanding of the initiative.

TIGER refers to Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform. The goal of the TIGER initiative is very similar to that of the informatics competency for QSEN which aims to define action steps that can assist nurses to utilize technology and informatics to ultimately improve the quality of patient care. Similar to the six competencies of QSEN, the TIGER Initiative developed nine goals:

1. Standards and Interoperability
2. Healthcare Information Technology National Agenda/Policy
3. Informatics Competencies
4. Education and Faculty Development
5. Staff Development/Continuing Education
6. Usability/Clinical Application Design
7. Virtual Demonstration Center
8. Leadership Development
9. Consumer Empowerment/Personal Health Record

]]> 2022-02-04 17:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029821461 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029822662 2022-02-04 17:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029822662 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029864809 This article focuses on the importance of interoperability and standardized data. When patient information is stored across a variety of incompatible data systems, there is a limitation placed on healthcare providers to gain a full picture of their patients. If there was a single, homogenous health information system that could be accessed by any given provider that a patient elects to see, then both time and money can be saved in avoiding duplicate labs/tests. It can also assist in instances where patients may be "poor historians" if a provider is able to have access to all of their records on a single platform. I think that interoperability through a universal health record would greatly improve patient outcomes while reducing costs all around.]]> 2022-02-04 17:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029864809 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029882808 I found this video to be a really great and concise explanation of big data and how big data differs from regular data collection as well as how the five V's apply to big data.

1. Volume: How much data is being collected
2. Variety: Different types of data being collected
3. Velocity: The speed at which data is being collected
4. Veracity: Accuracy and trustworthiness of the data
5. Value: Outcomes and benefits of data.

Big data is a concept I had never before considered and the necessity of higher level storage systems to store such a large amount of data such as patient data in a hospital. The thought of having to analyze so much data is overwhelming to me but I am looking forward to learning more about how it can be utilized for the improvement of patient outcomes.]]> 2022-02-04 17:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029882808 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029912569 2022-02-04 18:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2029912569 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2030159069 Meaningful use refers to using certified EHR technology to "improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health
disparities." While learning about the different objectives of meaningful use, I was able to connect the objectives to what I have experienced so far with EPIC as a nurse. I was interested to learn that all of these features that I am so used to having in an EHR were actually part of a mandate that hospitals needed to utilize in order to obtain incentives. An example that I am really familiar with is the clinical alerts that populate and flag in a patient's chart to alert the patient care team of best practices and potential medication interactions. I know personally, these alerts always make me slow down at work to ensure I am not making any mistakes and providing safe patient care. I am also thankful that electronic orders and e-prescribing are part of the mandate to ensure I never have to try and interpret a doctor's handwriting.]]> 2022-02-04 21:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2030159069 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2030161095 2022-02-04 21:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2030161095 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2036016465 2022-02-08 17:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2036016465 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2057485965 Going into this week, I had been utilizing the terms EMR and EHR interchangeably without considering that they may refer to two entirely different concepts. I found this short video to be really helpful in further explaining the difference between the two terms. 

Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Institution- specific record that does not interact with other institutions.

Electronic Health Record (EHR): Lifetime patient record. Data from all specialties. Includes components such as CPOE, EMAR and clinical documentation.]]> 2022-02-20 17:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2057485965 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067657980 This week, I really enjoyed learning about the use of Health Information Exchanges. Working on a medical-surgical floor, we are constantly admitting new patients to the floor and having to fill out their admission documentation. Part of the admission involves reconciling the patient's home medications and confirming allergies. I think that if this information was not readily available across healthcare facilities, it would ultimately result in a lot of extra time needed to go over this information. Especially with the aging population and those patients with progressing dementia, having information all in one place that can be accessed across providers and facilities ensures appropriate continuity of care while promoting safe and effective patient outcomes.]]> 2022-02-26 17:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067657980 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067658913 2022-02-26 17:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067658913 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067660627 2022-02-26 17:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067660627 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067661230 I found this short video to be a really concise and helpful summary of the HITECH act and the concept of meaningful use. I was really interested to learn about meaningful use this week and think that in the absence of a universal EHR, this act can assist in making patient care more universal and easily accessible across healthcare facilities. Now that I have learned about meaningful use, I have been able to realize how it has been applied in my current setting as a nurse such as with computerized provider order entry and best practice advisories. I have been able to see first hand how the terms of meaningful use can be applied in a hospital setting to promote improved patient outcomes and patient safety. ]]> 2022-02-26 17:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067661230 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067683017 I found this Tik Tok video to be a good summary of the problems that are presented with the immediate access of patient health data from a physician's perspective. From a nurse's perspective, I have seen a lot of negative aspects of patient's having immediate access to their medical records. I have seen patient's who have gotten results from tests/scans before the doctor has had an opportunity to come and explain them to the patient. This gap in time can lead to unnecessary anxiety and misunderstanding for the patient given that they do not understand the results that they have access to but know that it may sound bad. As a nurse, I have had to provide emotional support to these patients and communicate to the providers to come and explain the results as soon as they can. However, after watching the video from this week, I do think there are benefits in giving patients more power over their health records and in the absence of a universal health record that they can still have continuity of care.]]> 2022-02-26 18:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067683017 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067690508 Prior to the content this week, I had never heard of Clinical Decision Support and having only worked with electronic health records from a nurse's perspective, I had never considered the benefit on the provider's side. One example that I have seen in practice is the use of order sets from clinical decision support. For example, on the floor I work on, we get a lot of patients with pneumonia. Within our EPIC system, we have a pneumonia pathway that includes an order set specific for patients with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Within the order set there are tasks such as to utilize incentive spirometer and acapella, obtain a sputum sample and urine sample as well as to have the patient ambulate at least three times daily. The use of these order sets saves providers time in placing orders while also ensuring all patients with the same diagnosis follow the same evidence-based treatment plan.]]> 2022-02-26 18:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2067690508 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2068419418 This video summarizes Maryland's health information exchange system known as CRISP. CRISP functions similarly to the Mass HIway in allowing sharing of health information across entities. This concept made me consider potential negative aspects of having singular health information exchanges across states. I wonder if it would ever be possible to have a health information exchange system for all of the United States to allow for even greater sharing of patient information and to allow for continuity of care in the instance of patient's moving across state lines.]]> 2022-02-27 19:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2068419418 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2069716511 I found this website to be really helpful in finding examples of datasets. This website was incredibly easy to navigate and had many informative datasets. I like how on this particular website, there were detailed explanations of data meaning as well as information on how to contact the dataset creator. Datasets such as this one can be helpful in providing increased access to such data that can help improve patient care, patient safety and overall health outcomes.]]> 2022-02-28 15:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2069716511 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2089033554 I found this TikTok to offer a comical but accurate representation of some of the limitations posed by telehealth and telemedicine visits. In the asynchronous material this week, we spent a lot of time discussing the benefits of telemedicine and how, especially during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has allowed for a more continuous access to care. However, one of the limitations, as depicted by the above TikTok is that providers are unable to complete an in-person assessment. This requires providers to be skilled in directing patients on how to adjust their cameras to show specific areas of concern. In addition, camera quality can serve to pose as an additional limitation when providers are unable to gain a high-quality view of the patient through the computer screen. Telehealth and telemedicine still have a long way to go if there is hope for them to be able to entirely replace in-person provider visits for some patients.]]> 2022-03-10 19:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2089033554 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2094721550 This TED Talk was a really interesting explanation of how the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic impacted the rapid growth of telehealth and telemedicine. I will always remember the first telehealth appointment I had. I had been exposed to COVID-19 by a friend and had to get a COVID test. At the time, COVID tests were less available, so I had to schedule a virtual appointment with a provider to have them order a test for me. I remember not knowing what to expect from this visit and being nervous to have to explain my situation to a provider that I was unfamiliar with. However, the process went smoothly and I remember leaving thinking about how easy it was to meet with the provider through the computer and be able to get a drive through test within the next hour. Since then, I have had several virtual appointments and have gotten really comfortable in getting medical care through telehealth visits.]]> 2022-03-14 22:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2094721550 dietzman1 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2094729548 This video offers a really concise yet thorough summary of the various advantages and limitations of telehealth. Telehealth is able to expand access to care, such as in rural areas and in communities that lack providers. Telehealth is also more convenient for some patients given the fact that it reduces the need to leave work and cuts down on transportation time where patients can have their doctors visits from the comfort of their own home or office. Telehealth can also reduce stress that can accompany in-person visits and even alleviate phenomena such as white coat syndrome that results from nerves when patients are in the presence of medical professionals. However, with the vast amount of benefits, there are also potential limitations as well. This video brought up on limitation that I had never considered before which was that telehealth can contribute to over-utilization of care given that patients are able to get immediate access whenever they need it, even if a condition can resolve on its own. ]]> 2022-03-14 22:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2094729548 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103960240 Prior to the asynchronous work this week, I had never heard of the term "gamification." However, I was really intrigued to learn about how gamification can be utilized in the healthcare setting to allow for an increased collection of data and better understanding of various health conditions. I also enjoyed learning about tools such as Jerry the Bear that can be utilized in the pediatric population to help kids better understand their diagnoses and to better learn how to manage their conditions.]]> 2022-03-20 18:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103960240 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103964018 When researching other similar apps to those discussed this week, I came across an app called Empower by the company "Ayogo." The Empower app helps patients develop new behavioral habits specific to their condition. Patients using this app are required to check in daily and are assigned small tasks that over time are expected to result in better habits and improved health outcomes.]]> 2022-03-20 19:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103964018 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103965805 Mango Health was another app that I came across that functions to issue reminder alerts to patients to take their medications throughout the day. In addition to the set reminders, patients using the app have the ability to earn points and redeem the points for gift cards to a variety of stores and businesses. It is thought that through adding a reward component to the app, patients will be more likely to adhere to their medication regimens and have enhanced health outcomes.]]> 2022-03-20 19:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103965805 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103970246 This news story centers around Boston Medical Center's 2014 efforts to reduce alarm fatigue in their staff. Working on a medical-surgical unit, I have had first hand experience with alarm fatigue be it the call lights, bed alarms, IV pumps and telemetry monitors. It is so hard to differentiate false alarms from those that need immediate action. I was interested to learn that in 2014, The Joint Commission even made reducing alarm fatigue a national safety goal. I think there is still work to be done but even something as simple as taking the time to adjust manufacturer settings on machines to only alert to critical events can be a useful first step to promoting patient safety by reducing alarm fatigue.]]> 2022-03-20 19:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103970246 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103973844 This video is a recording of a virtual meeting regarding challenges to implementation of patient access to health records. Although the video itself is rather long and drawn out, there are a variety of interesting points made regarding all of the different factors and considerations that go into creating a way for patient's to have this increased access. For instance, it is important to consider what information they have access to and how quickly they have access to that information. As we discussed in previous weeks, the immediate access that patients have to portals such as MyChart can create unnecessary stress and anxiety when patients have access to test results and notes before providers can review and explain them to the patient. This presentation really made me consider how much work goes into ensuring that health records are compliant with new laws and regulations requiring that patient's have immediate access to their health records.]]> 2022-03-20 19:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2103973844 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2107401021 This video gave explanation into new apps that all aim to expand access to medical care through patient's cell phones. Uber Health was developed to help patients get rides when necessary to get to appointments if they are unable to find transportation. Medici functions to quickly connect patients to a variety of providers through video chat or even text to help accelerate care and promote quick outcomes. Ada functions as an improved Google/WedMD where patients can input their symptoms and Ada asks appropriate follow up questions to determine what may be causing symptoms and guide patients in an appropriate direction. Lastly, Ginger IO serves to quickly connect patients to licensed therapists or mental health coaches even on nights, weekends and holidays.

All of these apps aim to function on the existing technology that patients have and are comfortable with on their cell phones to improve access to care. I was surprised to learn that most of these apps are free of cost and that with Ginger IO for example, can be covered through company insurance benefits. These apps are all a step in the right direction for improving access to care through telehealth and telemedicine.]]> 2022-03-22 12:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2107401021 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2107411673 In my current RN role, my facility has implemented MyChart through Epic to give patients immediate access to their medical records. Among such records are lab values, provider and nurse notes and other documentation of care. When patients are discharged from our floor, their discharge paperwork automatically prints out with an access code and detailed instructions on how to access MyChart if Epic recognizes that the patient was not already registered. Although I think that this is an excellent concept and resource for patients to be able to gain control and access over their care and medical records, I have also seen first hand the downfalls of this software in which patients can be prone to unnecessary anxiety and stress when test and lab results are posted to their portal before a provider has had a chance to come review and explain the meaning to them. I think that more tweaking is definitely necessary to allow patients access to their records while also giving providers and nurses some breathing room when test and lab results are posted.]]> 2022-03-22 12:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2107411673 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2107423766 The American Red Cross has developed the Monster Guard App as a free way to help kids ages 7-11 prepare for real-life emergencies such as home fires, tornadoes and floods. In the app, kids can accomplish a variety of tasks including: 

- Play through 14 fun training sessions
- Role-play as 5 different characters in simulated training environments
- Beat high scores and earn badges
- Learn about preventing home fires and wildfires
- Prepare for emergencies like tornadoes, earthquakes,
hurricanes, and floods
- Gather supplies for a family emergency supplies kit
- Learn how to cope with stressful situations
- Watch fun animations packed with important information

I found this to be a really unique but important concept. Especially now with the COVID-19 pandemic and with kids home more than they are at school or in the real world, it is important to continue to promote safety in the case of an emergency. Monster Guard serves to empower these kids to have control over the unexpected and to know what to expect if the unexpected were to happen.

]]> 2022-03-22 12:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2107423766 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2114954641 HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996) and aims to limit access to protected health information (PHI) from misuse. This video surprised me when it listed off all 18 categories of protected health information ranging from names and email addresses to phone numbers and health records. Having worked as both a nursing assistant and a nurse, I have become very familiar with the requirements of HIPAA in the hospital setting. I know that on my unit in particular, we have special bins (we call them "HIPAA Hoppers") where we can safely dispose of documents with patient identifying information on it. Also, with recent restrictions placed on patient visitors, we have had to become more cautious of who we given information to regarding patient care. On admission, we alway make sure to ask patients who we can give updates and information to if someone were to call for an update. We also give patient's the opportunity to have "confidential encounters" where no information at all can be shared with anyone. I was really surprised and shocked to learned that HIPAA violations can result in fines of up to $250,000. As a patient, this gives me piece of mind in knowing my information is protected, but as a nurse and future provider, makes me nervous of ever coming into violation of HIPAA rules and regulations.]]> 2022-03-26 16:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2114954641 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2114956543 2022-03-26 16:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2114956543 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2114961441 When watching the asynchronous lectures this week, in a discussion about HIPAA, FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1974)) was also mentioned as a similar concept, but one that can be applied to schools. The HIPAA Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic PHI while FERPA is in place to protect the privacy of student education records and designates rights for students and their parents. I distinctly remember in high school, when I was applying to colleges and requesting letters of recommendation from my teachers, I had to sign a FERPA waiver to waive my right to read what my teachers had written about me. I was really interested to learn about how the concepts of HIPAA and protection of information can apply to other fields outside of healthcare.]]> 2022-03-26 16:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2114961441 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2115028649 When going over the asynchronous material from this week, considering the concept of data analysis was really overwhelming to me. This was something I spent a lot of time in during my undergraduate degree when I was studying biology, so I also found it interesting to see how data analysis can be applied to the field of informatics and nursing in particular. I am very used to being able to plot data on charts and try and visualize data and trends but I still find it overwhelming to apply such large data sets, as is the case with those in healthcare and apply it to patient care. I found this video to be really interesting to hear about the role of a healthcare data analyst and how this particular analyst utilizes data to draw larger conclusions to guide interventions in healthcare.]]> 2022-03-26 18:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2115028649 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2115034197 From my undergraduate biology studies, I remember how difficult it was to take all the gathered data from labs and experiments and determining what the best way to visually organize and present it was to uncover trends. I found this video to be a really concise, yet helpful, explanation of some tips and tricks for how to better visualize data. I think it is important to note that without proper ordering and structure, data is just a bunch of meaningless numbers. Knowing how to assign meaning to these numbers is what allows for the those in the field of informatics to draw conclusions and initiate interventions based on the gathered data.]]> 2022-03-26 18:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2115034197 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2115038569 Prior to going over the material from this week, data storytelling was something entirely foreign to me. After watching the TED Talk that was posted in the asynchronous work, I wanted to do some more research on the use of data storytelling in informatics. I found this article posted through Harvard that was a really well-written explanation of the field. I think that being able to see data and then organize it into a way that can be visualized and assigned a narrative is what makes data so powerful. This field is incredibly important to being able to utilize data to initiate change through putting it into comprehensive forms such as in images, charts and narrative.  I know that personally, if I am given a lot of charts and graphs to look at that are just numbers and plotted points, it is sometimes difficult to understand what they are trying to convey. I think it is so important to give meaning to the data through data storytelling to better get points across and convince others to take actions.]]> 2022-03-26 18:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2115038569 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144955541 When creating my infographic for the fourth assignment of the semester, I actually watched this video and found it really helpful with 7 tips on how to design infographics so that they are the most effective. After creating my infographic, I realized how much work goes into trying to convey points and statistics most effectively to the audience. Personally, I found the Canva app to be very useful in simplifying the process of creating an infographic and made it very easy to incorporate charts and images to better visualize the data. I will definitely be sure to utilize Canva in the future if I ever have to create an infographic in my future practice.]]> 2022-04-15 14:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144955541 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144961260 This video presented and interesting perspective on the potential downfalls when it comes to visualizing data. I found it interesting that both pharmaceutical and veterinary studies were more likely to show positive data and leave out data that does not support their point or product. It is important to be transparent to the audience when generating data visualizations. Although leaving out negative data can make the visualization more appealing, it is important to ensure the audience is being accurately informed with all the data available.]]> 2022-04-15 14:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144961260 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144975686 I found this video to provide a concise and simplified understanding of the basic concepts of ethics. Autonomy refers to the right of all persons to have a fundamental right to self-determination. Essentially, key decisions about a person's life should, if possible, be made by that person. Equality and Justice refers to the idea that all persons are equal and have the right to be treated equally. Beneficence refers to the idea that all persons have a duty to advance the good of others. Physicians should strive to do what is best for the patient, even if patents cannot afford their services. Non-malfeasance refers to the idea that all persons have a duty to prevent harm to others. This refers to the commons idea of "do no harm." Two concepts that I was unfamiliar with prior to going over the work for this week were the principles of impossibility and integrity. Impossibility refers to the concept that providers provider care under circumstances that it is possible to meet the goals of care. Lastly, integrity refers to the duty to fulfill their obligations to the best of his or her abilities, even when no one is looking.]]> 2022-04-15 15:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144975686 https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144981101 Prior to this week, I had only been familiar with the basic concepts of ethics. I had never heard of the concept of ethics specifically designed for the field of informatics and found it to be an interesting, yet necessary concept. With the field of informatics growing so rapidly, it is important to consider how data can be utilized and shared in the most ethical way possible to avoid any conflicts. After learning about concepts such as the principles of information-privacy, disposition, openness and security, I was able to better understand how data can be protected in the field of informatics. The Principle of Access really made me consider patient's access to their medical records and how hospitals are required to give patient's immediate access to their charts "without delay." This concept aligns with informatic ethics in that the subject of an electronic record should have access to that record and should be able to correct that record if needed. I will always think back to these concepts as I enter into my future practice as an FNP and will have to consider how the data I collect for patients will be utilized and applied.]]> 2022-04-15 15:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dietzman1/okbz5u9t90hbfeer/wish/2144981101