Nursing Informatics Flashcards

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analytics

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discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data

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big data

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accumulation of data from various sources, combined with new technologies that allow for the transformation of data to information

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clinical information system (CIS)

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computer-based system designed for collecting, storing, manipulating, and making available clinical information important to the health care delivery process

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data visualization

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presentation of data in a pictorial or graphical format

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electronic health record (EHR)

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digital version of a patient’s chart

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genomics

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genomic information about a person is used in their clinical care

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health information technology (IT)

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standard and agreed upon terms used in an electronic health record to improve data trending and sharing

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Informatics

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the science of how to use data, information and knowledge to improve human health and the delivery of health care services

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interoperability

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ability of a system to exchange electronic health information with and use electronic health information from other systems without special effort on the part of the user

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meaningful use

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the use of certified electronic health record technology to achieve health and efficiency goals

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nurse informaticist

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specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data in nursing practice

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optimization

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strategies to improve processes, maximize effective use, reduce errors, and improve end-user skills and satisfaction with the system

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patient portal

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web-based tool with secure access that allows patients to communicate with and receive information from their health care providers

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pharmacogenomics

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use of information about a person’s genetic makeup, or genome, to choose the drugs and drug doses that are likely to work best for that person

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predictive analytics

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variety of statistical techniques that analyze current and historical facts to make predictions about future or otherwise unknown events

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system development lifecycle (SDLC)

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development cycle for an information technology system that includes phases

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phases of SDLC

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analyze and plan, design, test, train, implement, maintain, and evaluate

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telecare

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technologies that provide for patient safety and independence at home

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telehealth

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use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care

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telemedicine

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use of telecommunications technologies to support the delivery of all types of medical, diagnostic, and treatment-related services

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usability

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extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction