C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology WGU

Information literacy Ans- Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information Ans- Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Information science Ans- 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 Information systems Ans- Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. Ans- Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker Ans- Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Expert/Experienced Nurse Ans- Expected to fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval. They also know how to pull trends out of data Nursing informatics Ans- Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice Clinical practice guidelines Ans- Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system Ans- CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Informatics affecting Nursing Practice Ans- Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support The foundation of knowledge model Ans- 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 Data (not information until it has been analyzed) Ans- A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Strategic planning, long-range Ans- The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization They will need to be trained on the system Ans- Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Strategic Planning Ans- Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL Needs assessment Ans- During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Information Life Cycle Phases Ans- 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Project scope Ans- Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Project Implementation Team Responsibilities Ans- Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows System Implementation Role Ans- Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Continuous Ans- Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system EHR Essential Components Ans- Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data EHR Function Ans- Bar-code medication administration EHR Benefits Ans- Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation EHR Main Goal Ans- Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system is promoting patient safety HIS (Health Information System) Ans- Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency Barrier to patient centered care Ans- Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient centered care...Yes, chart in real time. Computer position can be a barrier if it is placed between the provider and the patient...pay attention to your patient. Standardization of Data and Different data needs of each clinic Ans- What potential challenge can occur when implementing an EHR in a medical center with various outpatient clinics Local Area Network (LAN) access Ans- What is the type of connection is needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost EHR Ans- The EHR is a longitudinal electronic patient record of all health care encounters...carries with the patient (longitudinal) ADT System (Admission, discharge, transfer) Ans- A registration system is also commonly refereed to as HIS Implementation Nursing Ans- It is important to secure staff nurses active participation when implementing a health information system b/c the nurses knowledge of current patient care workflow may improve implementation decisions HIS Examples Ans- Laboratory system, pharmacy system, registration system Perioperative nursing data set (PNDS) Ans- Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience Standardized Terminologies in Nursing Informatics Development is Driven by what Principles Ans- Accessibility, ubiquity, longevity, reusability Administrative Information System Examples Ans- Scheduling system, financial system, admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system Clinical Information Systems Examples of Effectiveness Ans- The information retrieved can be used to foster research, improves nursing documentation compliance, It can improve clinician workflow HL7 (Health Level 7) Ans- Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and exchange of clinical data Clinical Decision Support Tool Characteristics Ans- Takes specific patient data, analyzes it and provides recommendations (next action) ex: Computer generated care plans, alerts, smart pumps, electronic drug references Culture of Safety Principles Ans- 1. Commitment of resources 2. Cross collaboration 3. Blame free environment Security Threats to data/information Ans- 1. Unauthorized personal accessing equipment 2. Use of removable storage devices Governing Authorities protecting Information Ans- 1. HIPPA 2. ANA code of ethics HIPPA Privacy Act Ans- 1. Patients have ownership rights to their records 2. Patients can amend own records if information is incorrect Physical/Logical Means of Protecting Information Ans- Physical - surveillance cameras, restricted areas, hard copy records being shredded Logical - firewall protection, biometrics, authentication, automatic sign off on computers Telehealth (Store and Forward Technology) Ans- Means of transferring data or images from one location to another, most often used for pathology reports and radiology images Telehealth Driving Factors Ans- Access to care (removing geographical barriers), continuity of care, mobile devices, follow up calls, more patients than providers, increase in chronic diseases Telehealth (Ethical and Legal Implications) Ans- Need for extensive documentation to avoid malpractice, providers need to be licensed in every state they practice Telehealth Telehealth (Clinical vs Non-Clinical Applications) Ans- Clinical - imaging that needs to be read, mobile device to monitor patient, live video conferencing Non-clinical - online database search, administrative team using video conferencing Nursing Informatics Concepts Ans- Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom Informatics System Considerations Ans- Technical Specifications - Downtime for Maintenance Response Time - Time it takes system to process request Architecture - Structure of system, open comm. each other Connectivity - Interface the system in multiple ways Testing - In different place than being used Compatibility - With other systems ARRA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Ans- Provides funds for adoption of technology and provides the right for every individual to receive electronic copy of EHR EDI Electronic Data Interchange Ans- Permits multiple systems to acquire and share data HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Ans- Strengthened HIPPA security and privacy protection, provides financial incentive for user of EHR Informatics Innovator Ans- Process of making enhancements or improvements..creative Informatics Nurse Ans- Advance knowledge and proficiency in the use of IT as it applies to nursing practice. Interfacing Types Ans- 1. Point to Point - Enables 2 systems to communicate, expensive, has to have customized program 2. Interface Engine - Interfacing across several different systems. Internet Security Measures Ans- 1. Firewall - Prevents unwanted access to the system and it's information 2. Limit web page access 3. Server Security - Information stored is not accessible to other systems if they are attacked 4. Update security software Intranet/Extranet Ans- Intranet - Private networks that cannot be accessed outside the organization Extranet - Network outside the organization that enables customers and suppliers access to the services. MIPPA (Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act) Ans- Financial Incentive for e-prescribing physicians Telehealth Issues Ans- Lack of reimbursement, infrastructure, plug-play standard, license and liability issues, concerns r/t privacy confident. Knowledge Ans- The synthesis of information from several sources to produce a single concept or idea Ex. journal about BP Novice Ans- Beginner w/ no experience with situations in which they are expected to perform a task...taught rules to guide actions Nursing Information System Ans- Standardized nursing language (SNL) 2 approaches 1. Nursing Process Approach & Critical Pathway - Multi Disciplinary teams throughout. Physician orders are present for the team to observe and follow, allows the team to update the POC when variances in the PT condition are noted. 2. Protocol Approach - Streamline documentation of assessment, med info, discharge info and education EMR Adoption Stages Ans- 0-Organization 1. All 3 key ancillary departments (lab, pharm, radiology) installed 2. CDR - Clinical Data Repository provides physician access for reviewing orders and results. Possibly HIE Capable. 3. Nursing/Clinical Documentation - EMAR, first level of clinical decision support is implemented. 4. CPOE implementation 5. Closed loop med administration w/ bar codes is implemented, 5 rights of med. administration 6. Full physician documentation, full radiology and PACS 7. No more paper charts Telehealth Options Ans- 1. Store & Forward- items are transferred to experts who read and interpret information and send back results 2. Real Time- interactive conferencing Web 2.0 Ans- Online tool that permits collaboration and sharing online, such as facebook, twitter; Provides education- wikis, web logs, virtual worlds, facebook TIGER Ans- Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Standardized Terminology Supports Ans- Data Mining (the practice of examining large databases in order to generate new information) Health information system Ans- Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow processes efficiency Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience Ans- Perioperative nursing data set (PNDS) The development of standardized terminologies in nursing informatics is driven by what principles Ans- Accessibility, ubiquity, longevity, reusability Examples of administrative information systems Ans- Scheduling system, financial system, admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system