Nursing informatics Flashcards
What is nursing informatics?
the application of computer science and information science to nursing.
Nursing informatics promotes the generation, management and processing of relevant data in order to use information and develop knowledge that supports nursing in all practice domains
What are the challenges of utilizing NI and technology (4)?
technologic demands may short-shift patient care
risk of decrease focus on the care in nursing
as more patients become comfortable with computers, they expect nurses to have similar skills
patient encounters may become distant encounters
What are the 4 areas where NI is applied in practice?
- Clinical practice
- Education
- Administration
- Research
what is etiquette mean in NI
it is the code of behaviour:
Nurses using on-line communication tools have a responsibility to incorporate netiquette principals.
Professional image now crosses over to online activities
Why do we communicate online?
effective, efficient tool
evidence of the communication is always there
social interaction
relationship/community building
What do we want to achieve using NI?
collaboration share information connect professionally connect socially create a community of learning offer feedback express appreciation
What are the principles of e-mail etiquette in professional settings?
- ask self: what do I want to achieve with this e-mail?
- always use clear subject headings
- state the type of response you need and deadline
- use attachments effectively
- avoid emailing confidential information
- use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
What are some of the advantages of e-mail use?
fast and efficient
allows consistency across the organization
allows individual to send out info en masse
what are the disadvantages to using e-mail?
Equal access for all Ethical decision-making on-line Spamming E-mail is not your property Flaming Copying Cannot read nonverbal communication
What is important to consider when using social media?
the line between private and public has become blurred.
can be held accountable for things said on social media and it is easy to prove because there is a record
What needs to be considered about the information shared with social media?
Patient confidentiality
Distribution of unreliable information
What etiquette guides social media?
posts should be RESPECTFUL and PROFESSIONAL
consider social media may not be the best method to share a message
Think about HOW and WHEN you use these tools
Social media CANNOT replace in-person professional interactions
Maintain PRIVACY (adjust who has access to your network)
What is the etiquette for personal use of informatics?
Restrict personal use at work as you would phone calls
Never access games during work time
What should you think about when using social media?
- patient privacy and confidentiality
- professional boundaries
- leadership and management of social media
- students and social media
- social justice
