https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq en-us 2023-09-07 14:33:08 UTC 2023-10-20 02:03:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30a.png calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2689509403 This week was a great introduction to informatics. Prior to this week, I never had really heard of informatics but after completing week one, I find myself having a slightly better understanding of what I will be learning!

Healthcare Informatics
 "the interprofessional field that studies and pursues the effective uses of biomedical data, information, and knowledge for scientific injury, problem-solving, decision making, motivated by efforts to improve human health." - National Library of Medicine

While watching the required videos, I learned that healthcare informatics is all around us and seen much more often than we think as nursing students. As we go through the semester, I am excited to dive deeper into the world of healthcare informatics and begin to apply it more in my clinical setting and in my future career as an RN and NP!]]> 2023-09-07 21:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2689509403 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2689511615 Here is a great article published in 2023 that really breaks down healthcare informatics and how it is used!]]> 2023-09-07 21:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2689511615 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2689513018 Here is a great video that explains health informatics through drawings!]]> 2023-09-07 21:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2689513018 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701070461 Going into week 2, I enjoyed learning about the TIGER initiative and the 7 steps. One takeaway from this was the realization of how relatable these 7 steps already are. I was able to connect to personal experiences in my practice to mostly all of them! Another takeaway I had was how easy lots of the steps are to implement and furthermore, how changing they can be to the way we practice when implemented. When reading through my peers' posts, I noticed that many of us made the connection of quality care and enhancing patient care. It is clear that we have had a positive experience with the use of the 7 steps without even realizing we were implementing them! ]]> 2023-09-13 02:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701070461 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701072003 2023-09-13 02:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701072003 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701074658 2023-09-13 03:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701074658 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701078173 https://nursekey.com/the-evolution-of-the-tiger-initiative/]]> 2023-09-13 03:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2701078173 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2704270001 In my discussion post, I talked about MyChart, a patient portal that is accessible to patients at any point in time. As a patient who uses MyChart, I have found it extremely helpful for making appointments, viewing test results and obtaining vaccine information, especially for school! MyChart is a great system that using interoperability in healthcare.]]> 2023-09-14 14:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2704270001 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2709374289 This week, we learned about big data! One takeaway I had was that big data can make positive and negative impacts. I focused my discussion around the use of MyChart and while it is a positive that we have access to our medical records at the tips of our fingers, the negative impact is that we receive information before our doctor does and tend to begin to interpret the information before the doctor even sees it leading to frustrations and confusion. Another takeaway I had is how innovative big data is. It was interesting to see how big data was already implemented in my life prior to really knowing about it. As we continue on in the course, I am realizing more that the world of informatics is everywhere and we are slowly learning of all the places it has existed this entire time!]]> 2023-09-18 18:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2709374289 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2709377104 2023-09-18 18:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2709377104 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2715292946 This week, we learned about the DIKW hierarchy. These are my takeaways.

1. The DIKW hierarchy is the basis of healthcare. Without the collection of data, we dont have the information we need to move forward with patient treatment. Without the knowledge and wisdom, integration of what we know, we dont know the treatments needed for the given data. It all connects.

2. The implementation of many systems in healthcare settings, follow the DIKW hierarchy as it is a clear guide that leads to confidence of use from staff and increased integration on new models and systems.  ]]> 2023-09-21 21:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2715292946 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2715293568 2023-09-21 21:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2715293568 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2725191417 This week we learned about meaningful use. Here are my takeaways.

1. Meaningful use has made great strides in the world of healthcare, however does not always equate to the millions of dollars thrown into quality improvement.

2. If the money spent and the strides made do not continue to match up, I can see meaningful use slipping away. However, if we can find a way to be financially efficient while also implementing meaningful use, we can continue to make bigger and better strides while also being financially efficient. ]]> 2023-09-28 19:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2725191417 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2725193005 2023-09-28 19:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2725193005 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2730905174 This week we learned about electronic health records and their importance. Here are my takeaways.

1. Electronic health records are vital in healthcare settings to allow for efficiency and easy access to a patients record. Having health records electronically rather than on paper also allow for easier access and communication between nurses, providers and across hospital groups if needed.

2. Electronic health records plays a big role in minimizing the amount of mistakes such as documenting on the wrong patient or giving the wrong medication. With the help of technology, making an error can be difficult with tons of flags or pop-ups stopping someone from making a mistake that could turn bad!]]> 2023-10-03 20:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2730905174 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2730906810 2023-10-03 20:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2730906810 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2734337306 This week we learned about the exchange of health information and data sets. Here are my takeaways.

1. The MassHIway is the Massachusetts health information exchange for patient information across the entire healthcare community in Massachusetts. The statewide ENS framework can alert providers of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to other hospitals, ERs and post-acute care facilities. Through this framework and services, the Mass HIway allows for seamless health information exchange in Massachusetts in order to delay care and treatment as little as possible.

2. Datasets can be important in identifying disparities in a disease such as abnormalities in ovarian cancer. Without the collection of data, discovering what connections there may be between a contributing factor and disease would seize to exist. ]]> 2023-10-05 17:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2734337306 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743946327 This week we learned about Telehealth! Here are my takeaways!

1. Telehealth has been an amazing addition to the world of healthcare that makes patient care more accessible and at the touch of a button.
2. Telehealth has tons of programs that can help patients stay out of the hospital as well as help them know when emergency services are necessary. Medtronic is the implementation of having a blood pressure machine available in a patient's home so patients can take their blood pressure and report it to the provider without having to come into the office to have it checked. Telestroke is a program where a neurologist can provide services through a video to assess for stroke symptoms and help manage stroke symptoms to minimize the risk of symptoms worsening before getting to the hospital. 

]]> 2023-10-12 16:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743946327 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743947624 2023-10-12 16:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743947624 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743948588 2023-10-12 16:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743948588 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743949788 This week we learned about mobile and consumer informatics and discussed gamification. Here are my takeaways from our discussions.

1. Having the proper tools for a target audience is necessary for engagement  and data collection. 
2. Collecting massive amounts of data can have its pros and cons. Pros include, data being collected at a faster rate, in turn, resulting faster. Cons include, more room for error and bias.

]]> 2023-10-12 16:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743949788 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743951419 2023-10-12 16:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743951419 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743952221 This week we learned about alert fatigue. One of the takeaways I got from learning about alert fatigue was the importance of not overworking yourself to a point where you reach alert fatigue. 

Another important takeaway I learned was how we can move away from alert fatigue by coming up with solutions. One student provided a great solution by having sounds indicate priority whether it’s low priority or an emergency. I think this would be extremely helpful in prioritizing tasks and ultimately help move healthcare workers away from alert fatigue.]]> 2023-10-12 16:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743952221 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743953856 2023-10-12 16:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743953856 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743957698 2023-10-12 16:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743957698 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743958382 This week, we discussed meeting HIPAA requirement and being compliant in the workspace. Here are my takeaways.

1. Sometimes we may forget the importance of HIPAA, especially when the workplace gets so busy. It can be easy to lose compliance accidentally. However, it is important to always keep HIPAA in mind and think of how to be HIPAA compliant the second patient information comes in to play. 
2. Some of the ways we can be HIPAA compliant include, logging off of computers when stepping away to avoid anyone not authorized from looking at patient information, speaking to patients while being cautious of others around that are not authorized to hear that patients information and making the effort to not discuss patients or pertinent patient information outside the care team. 

]]> 2023-10-12 16:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743958382 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743959269 2023-10-12 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743959269 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743959922 2023-10-12 16:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743959922 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743960426 This week we learned about storytelling as a way of showcasing data. Here are my takeaways.

1. Data can often be intimidating to most people. By breaking down the numbers into a simple and concise way, can help people feel less intimidated and understand the information given to them.
2. Storytelling is an important aspect of captivating our audience in connection to the presenting data. My giving your audience a story and giving meaning to the data, your audience is able to stay more engaged as they form a connection to the story and thus, the data. 

]]> 2023-10-12 16:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743960426 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743961032 2023-10-12 16:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743961032 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743962112 2023-10-12 16:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743962112 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743963001 This week we learned about data visualization and how this can enhance the healthcare experience for a patient. Here are my takeaways.

1. People learn in different ways. While some may be able to interpret data as is, others are more visual learners. Adopting visual data into healthcare can help improve patient engagement by helping patients feel less intimidated and instead, offer them a better understanding.
2. Data visualization can dramatically enhance patient engagement by closing the gap between healthcare professionals and patients who may not know how to interpret data being able to fully immerse themselves in their care by having a better understanding through a visual interpretation. 

]]> 2023-10-12 16:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743963001 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743964534 2023-10-12 16:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743964534 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743966171 2023-10-12 16:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2743966171 calbo https://padlet.com/calbo/sfcjglw1urwqfqq/wish/2755489689 This week we completed two case studies and answered questions regarding each case study. Here are my takeaways.

1. I was quite blown away reading this case studies knowing that these are actual events that very likely do happen. For the first case study I felt that the patient was continuously ignored despite her symptoms worsening. With her pmhx including cancer, I would have been sure to take her symptoms seriously rather than trying to undermine it and misdiagnose her. From this study, I learned to never undermine a patients pain and aim to find the root of the cause rather than brushing it off with medication.
2. The second case study really was shocking to me. Again, I am sure an event like this is likely to happen but I was really taken back by both the PCP and oncologist ignoring the results thinking the other would review it. With this lack of communication, they failed their patient. Their failure to act resulted in her death. In addition, the PCP continued to fail her multiple times but not ordered appropriate testing and then not reviewing the results of her MRI. From this case study, I learned to always review patients results and if in any case where I am unable to review it, I will ensure that someone does so if the result is abnormal, it can be acted on immediately. 

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