NR599 Nursing Informatics Final Exam Study Terms
Computer Science
Study of storage, conversion, and transformation transfer or transmission of
information in computers through algorithms and practical implementation
problems.
Taxonomy
Uses classification according to a predetermined system, with the resulting
catalog used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or
information retrieval.
American Nurses Association- Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
provides specific guidance for ethical decision making and provides a valuable
framework that can be used when working with HIT
Telemedicine
Remote clinical health services
Clinical Support Tools
-Found in EHR software that when applied effectively, can enhance patient care
quality and outcomes, improve efficiency, and help to ensure regulatory
compliance.
-Process designed to aid directly in clinical decision making, in which
characteristics of individual patients are used to generate patient specific
interventions, assessments, recommendations, or other forms of guidance for
clinicians, patients, and others involved in care delivery.
Wisdom
the ability to apply valuable and viable knowledge, experience, understanding
and insight while being prudent and sensible. Sometimes considered the highest
form of "Common Sense"
Scientific Underpinning
Provide the basis of knowledge to advance nursing practice; include sciences
such as biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
-DIKW Paradigm (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom)
Standard Terminologies
Structured, controlled languages developed to represent concepts in a given
domain in a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact same meaning
for data, information, and knowledge across settings, regions, and even different
countries.
Nomenclature
Refers to a system of rules and procedures for adding names used in an art or
science, such as nursing.
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Classification
Systems that capture categories, which are then used to determine costs or
outcomes but are insufficient in detail for clinical documentation purposes
Data Set
Refers to a named collection of data consisting of individual information
organized in a prescribed fashion
ICD
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems;
Maintained by the WHO and provides a description and classification of known
diseases and injuries.
TIGER Initiative
-The work of the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Team. This
team of nursing leaders developed a vision for utilizing information technology to
transform nursing practice.
-Key purpose was to create a vision of nursing that bridges the quality chasm w/
information technology, enabling nurses to use informatics in practice and
education to provide safer, higher quality of care.
Information literacy
Ability to identify when information is needed as well as the skills to find,
evaluate, and effectively use the same
Health Literacy
a person's capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information
and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
HITECH Act
-Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act was
enacted to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information
technology.
-Monetarily Incentivize health organizations and providers to become meaningful
users of EHR.
-Introduced in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA)
Digital Natives
a generation of people born after 1980 who have been raised in a digital age
Human Technology Interface (HTI)
The portion of the assistive technology system with which the user interacts; The
hardware and software through which the user interacts with any technology.
Computer Science
Study of storage, conversion, and transformation transfer or transmission of
information in computers through algorithms and practical implementation
problems.
Taxonomy
Uses classification according to a predetermined system, with the resulting
catalog used to provide a conceptual framework for discussion, analysis, or
information retrieval.
American Nurses Association- Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
provides specific guidance for ethical decision making and provides a valuable
framework that can be used when working with HIT
Telemedicine
Remote clinical health services
Clinical Support Tools
-Found in EHR software that when applied effectively, can enhance patient care
quality and outcomes, improve efficiency, and help to ensure regulatory
compliance.
-Process designed to aid directly in clinical decision making, in which
characteristics of individual patients are used to generate patient specific
interventions, assessments, recommendations, or other forms of guidance for
clinicians, patients, and others involved in care delivery.
Wisdom
the ability to apply valuable and viable knowledge, experience, understanding
and insight while being prudent and sensible. Sometimes considered the highest
form of "Common Sense"
Scientific Underpinning
Provide the basis of knowledge to advance nursing practice; include sciences
such as biology, physiology, psychology, ethics, and nursing.
-DIKW Paradigm (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom)
Standard Terminologies
Structured, controlled languages developed to represent concepts in a given
domain in a clear, unambiguous fashion that conveys the exact same meaning
for data, information, and knowledge across settings, regions, and even different
countries.
Nomenclature
Refers to a system of rules and procedures for adding names used in an art or
science, such as nursing.
, NR599 Nursing Informatics Final Exam Study Terms
Classification
Systems that capture categories, which are then used to determine costs or
outcomes but are insufficient in detail for clinical documentation purposes
Data Set
Refers to a named collection of data consisting of individual information
organized in a prescribed fashion
ICD
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems;
Maintained by the WHO and provides a description and classification of known
diseases and injuries.
TIGER Initiative
-The work of the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Team. This
team of nursing leaders developed a vision for utilizing information technology to
transform nursing practice.
-Key purpose was to create a vision of nursing that bridges the quality chasm w/
information technology, enabling nurses to use informatics in practice and
education to provide safer, higher quality of care.
Information literacy
Ability to identify when information is needed as well as the skills to find,
evaluate, and effectively use the same
Health Literacy
a person's capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information
and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and wellness
HITECH Act
-Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act was
enacted to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information
technology.
-Monetarily Incentivize health organizations and providers to become meaningful
users of EHR.
-Introduced in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA)
Digital Natives
a generation of people born after 1980 who have been raised in a digital age
Human Technology Interface (HTI)
The portion of the assistive technology system with which the user interacts; The
hardware and software through which the user interacts with any technology.
