Nursing informatics

Question 1

a specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate date, information and knowledge in nursing practice

Answer 1

nursing informatics

Question 2

Website evaluation 7 things and explain

Answer 2

1) accuracy: info accurate, reliable and free from error?
2) authority or source: look for credentials of the author make sure its peer review.
3) objectivity: what are the goals and objectives of the site. what biases are present?
4) Currency or timeliness: look for publication and updated dated to determine if the information is correct.
5) Coverage or quality: is the subject matter presents on the site of appropriate quality?
6) intended purpose: does the site have choices for users such as the public, healthcare providers, students or educators?
7) usability: is the site designed for easy navigation? are all the links current and do they load easily?

Question 3

Confidentially, security and privacy

Answer 3

HIPPA, encryption, electronic health records( can maximize the time nurses spend on direct patient care, improve the accuracy of documentation, decrease medication errors, ad promote patient safety), email, and social media.

Question 4

defined as using electronic communication for transmitting healthcare information.

Answer 4

telehealth

Question 5

PDA’s of telehealth

Answer 5

personal digital assistants are handheld devices that have wireless connectivity and can synchronize data and information between the PDA and a computer can be used for obtaining drug information, dosages calculations and diagnostic test results.

Question 6

telehealth consist of…

Answer 6

PDA's
biometric reciprocals
tele nursing 
skype/texting 
mobile devices that track, trend, and send data