WGU 468 OA Information Management and the Application of Technology
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WGU 468 OA Information Management and the Application of Technology
information literacy
the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively
information
used to describe data that has been interpreted
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WGU 468 OA Information Management and the
Application of Technology
information literacy
the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate,
and use needed information effectively
information
used to describe 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 science
-computer science
-social science
-library science
-cognitive science
clinical practice guidelines
allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based research
CPOE
the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders
electronically into the HER
Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID)
a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a
healthcare environment
Nursing informatics
uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error,
and support decision making
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
Strategic Planning
the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the activities and
operations of an organization
Project Scope
the size and details of a collaborative effort
Local area network (LAN) access
the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost
order entry systems
this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician orders
Health information systems
A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)
, Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes
specific to the perioperative experience
HL7 (Health Level 7)
Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and exchange of clinical data
Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example
of using the EHR in which way?
Information system
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 worker - nurses in this type of role:
Are continuous learners
Use technology to support and inform nursing practice
Generate knowledge as a product
Characteristics of an experience nurse:
Fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic
data entry and retrieval
Know how to pull trends out of data
Characteristics of a beginner nurse:
Uses information systems to manage patients
CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all
examples of:
Information Technologies (functions within the information systems)
Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical
decision support) are examples of
how informatics can affect nursing
A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of:
Data
Emerging trends in healthcare
Error reduction
A push for patient safety
Additional regulatory requirements
This is the purpose or reason for an organization's existence
The mission
Reasons why it's important that selection committee Board Members understand
software and electronic processes:
It can affect success or failure of the project
It can impact business goals
They often determine budget allocations
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