Informatics Flashcards
Information Literacy
the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skill to find, evaluate and use needed information
Information
data that has been interpreted
Information science
focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences: communication, computer, social, library, and cognitive
Information system
using the EHR to document care of a patient with a femur fx is an example of using the EHR in which way?
How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes?
By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned.
Knowledge workers
Nurses in this type of role are continuous learners, use technology to support and inform nursing practice, and generate knowledge as a product.
Information Technologies
CPOE, barcode medication administration and clinical decision support are all examples of what?
CPOE
What is the name used to process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the system.
True
A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medication within a healthcare environment? Also used to track medical equipment and patient location.
True
Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how information can affect nursing practice.
Nursing Informatics
The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice.
The Foundation of Knowledge Model
The basis for which knowledge is used to meet the needs of the healthcare delivery system. It is derived from its 3 key elements of knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing and knowledge dissemination.
Data
A patient’s height, weight, code status and date of birth are all examples of what?
When does data become information?
Once the data is organized
Less consumer accountability
Not an emerging trend in healthcare
Mission
This is the purpose or reason for an organization’s existence.
Strategic Planning
This is the development of a comprehensive long-range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization.
What is not a reason why it’s important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes?
They will need to become trained on the system. They aren’t the end users who need to be trained in the system. They just have to have a general understanding of it.
Short term goals
Strategic planning is driven by all of the following except? (short term goals, organizations missions and values, services offered or long term goals)
What is not a national trend related to nursing informatics?
Blogging as a means to give report.
During which phase of the information system life cycle should the ‘musts’ and ‘wants’ be determined?
Needs assessment
Needs assessment phase
Gap analysis, determine needs and wants in an information system.
System selection phase
Organization seeks out vendor company that provides a system that best fits the needs. Has 3 documents that are used.
Request for information document
Initial contact that the organization has with the vendor. Get essential information about the company like history. How many other organizations have used them.
Request for proposal document
Organization prioritizes or rates their needs and wants. Sends the outline to the vendor and asks if they can meet this need.
Request for quote document
Pricing, finances, contract terms
System implementation phase
Go live planning. Training staff. Analyst starts building screens and templates according to organization and it’s policies. Makes any changes specific to that organization. Go live.
