Nursing Informatics Flashcards
What is nursing informatics?
managing and processing of information necessary to make decisions
What are the four elements of informatics?
Data- unprocessed numbers
Information- processed data
Knowledge- meaningful info
Wisdom- appropriate use of info
What are the four main functions of computers?
Input, Processing, Output, Storage
What are some types of electronic communication?
telephone, videoconference, fax, email, listserv, social networking, telehealth
What are some of the benefits of computer based tools for care?
track patients, manage staffing and workflow, reducing errors, aid patients with self-care, educate nurses
What is interoperability?
ability of computers to exchange information without losing the meaning of the information
What is an audit trail?
software that tracks each person who accesses information
In what ways does informatics enhance the nursing profession?
improves evidence-based practice, facilitates literature searches, nursing research, provides literature databases
