C468 Information Management Study Guide – Terms with * appear in more than one Competency
Competency 1 Vocabulary – Information Competency 1 Study Questions
Technology
Nursing Informatics-integrates nursing science, computer 1. Describe the role of nurses as knowledge workers.
science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom into Nurses detect patterns to create new knowledge
nursing practice. ...facilitates the integration of data, Data gatherer
information, knowledge and wisdom to support patients, -Collects clinical data
nurses, and other providers in their decision-making in all Information user
roles and settings. This support is accomplished through the -Interprets clinical data and uses it to monitor patients, aids with decisions
use of information structures, information processes, and Knowledge user
information technology" -Compares data to current knowledge
Data Characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and
possibly later action 2. Differentiate among information science, information processing, and
Information- Interpreted data, i.e., B/P reading information systems.
Knowledge –
Synthesis of information from several sources to produce a -Information Systems (Branch)- Collect, create, distribute useful data / develop, use, and
single concept manage organizations IT infrastructure / umbrella term
Wisdom Occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to
manage and solve problems -Information Science (Roots)- Focuses on input, processing, output, & feedback through
Data is the collection of numbers and characters. technology integration / incorporates communication science, computer science, social
Information is processed data. science, library science, and cognitive science / support collection and mgmt of information
Knowledge is the processing of information. 3. Describe the educational path and role of the Informatics nurse,
Wisdom is knowing what to do with processed knowledge. Informatics nurse specialist, and the Informatics innovator
Knowledge worker – are continuous learners. Use The beginning nurse is just working to process information appropriately. The
technology to support and inform nursing practice. Generate experienced nurse works to process the information appropriately and organize the
knowledge as a product. data for better pt care and future improvements. The specialist knows how to get to
The Data Gatherer: collects data & documents findings the organized data and use the system efficiently and to their advantage. The
informatics innovator works to improve the system.
The Information User : interpret the data that they have 4. Relate the concepts of information literacy and computer literacy to
collected and recorded. (pt's bp is high or pain)
evidence-based practice.
The Knowledge User: compares the data with nursing
knowledge Information literacy has a broader meaning. Information literacy is defined as the ability to
recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed
1
, The Knowledge Builder: start to examining clinical data information effectively.
that shows patterns across patients. And then that info EBP requires that decisions about healthcare be based on the best available, current, valid
starts to create new knowledge. and relevant evidence providing quality essential to transform healthcare.
-when nurses take their longitudinal data & offer pt care
suggestions
nurse can use research and apply/ consult resources, peers and internet
ARRA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act) *
Provides funds for adoption of technology and provides the 5. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a health
right for every individual to receive electronic copy of EHR information system?
TIGER Initiative (Technology Informatics Guiding
Education Reform) Initiative aims to enable practicing
nurses and nursing students to fully engage in the
unfolding digital electronic era in healthcare. The
purpose of the initiative is to identify
information/knowledge management best practices and
effective technology capabilities for nurses. TIGER's
goal is to create and disseminate action plans that can
be duplicated within nursing and other multidisciplinary
healthcare training and workplace settings.
Competency 2 Vocabulary – Leadership in IT Competency 2 Study Questions
Benchmarking 1. Recognize the various roles of nurses in selecting and implementing
patient information systems.
Strategic planning
is the development of a comprehensive long range plan
for guiding the activities and operations of an
organization 2. Describe in Information system life cycle and its 4 phases.
Meaningful Use* This is an initiative geared to spur the
adoption and use of electronic health records for the purpose 1) Needs Assessment : gap analysis (needs & wants)
of gathering and reporting data that can then be used to
improve population health. 2) System Selection Phase: seeks out a vender company that provides them a system
Three documents used:
HITECH Act* (Health Information Technology for 1. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Get info about the company history
Economic and Clinical Health) 2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): prioritize their needs. Do you have this?
2
Competency 1 Vocabulary – Information Competency 1 Study Questions
Technology
Nursing Informatics-integrates nursing science, computer 1. Describe the role of nurses as knowledge workers.
science, and information science to manage and
communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom into Nurses detect patterns to create new knowledge
nursing practice. ...facilitates the integration of data, Data gatherer
information, knowledge and wisdom to support patients, -Collects clinical data
nurses, and other providers in their decision-making in all Information user
roles and settings. This support is accomplished through the -Interprets clinical data and uses it to monitor patients, aids with decisions
use of information structures, information processes, and Knowledge user
information technology" -Compares data to current knowledge
Data Characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and
possibly later action 2. Differentiate among information science, information processing, and
Information- Interpreted data, i.e., B/P reading information systems.
Knowledge –
Synthesis of information from several sources to produce a -Information Systems (Branch)- Collect, create, distribute useful data / develop, use, and
single concept manage organizations IT infrastructure / umbrella term
Wisdom Occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to
manage and solve problems -Information Science (Roots)- Focuses on input, processing, output, & feedback through
Data is the collection of numbers and characters. technology integration / incorporates communication science, computer science, social
Information is processed data. science, library science, and cognitive science / support collection and mgmt of information
Knowledge is the processing of information. 3. Describe the educational path and role of the Informatics nurse,
Wisdom is knowing what to do with processed knowledge. Informatics nurse specialist, and the Informatics innovator
Knowledge worker – are continuous learners. Use The beginning nurse is just working to process information appropriately. The
technology to support and inform nursing practice. Generate experienced nurse works to process the information appropriately and organize the
knowledge as a product. data for better pt care and future improvements. The specialist knows how to get to
The Data Gatherer: collects data & documents findings the organized data and use the system efficiently and to their advantage. The
informatics innovator works to improve the system.
The Information User : interpret the data that they have 4. Relate the concepts of information literacy and computer literacy to
collected and recorded. (pt's bp is high or pain)
evidence-based practice.
The Knowledge User: compares the data with nursing
knowledge Information literacy has a broader meaning. Information literacy is defined as the ability to
recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed
1
, The Knowledge Builder: start to examining clinical data information effectively.
that shows patterns across patients. And then that info EBP requires that decisions about healthcare be based on the best available, current, valid
starts to create new knowledge. and relevant evidence providing quality essential to transform healthcare.
-when nurses take their longitudinal data & offer pt care
suggestions
nurse can use research and apply/ consult resources, peers and internet
ARRA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act) *
Provides funds for adoption of technology and provides the 5. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a health
right for every individual to receive electronic copy of EHR information system?
TIGER Initiative (Technology Informatics Guiding
Education Reform) Initiative aims to enable practicing
nurses and nursing students to fully engage in the
unfolding digital electronic era in healthcare. The
purpose of the initiative is to identify
information/knowledge management best practices and
effective technology capabilities for nurses. TIGER's
goal is to create and disseminate action plans that can
be duplicated within nursing and other multidisciplinary
healthcare training and workplace settings.
Competency 2 Vocabulary – Leadership in IT Competency 2 Study Questions
Benchmarking 1. Recognize the various roles of nurses in selecting and implementing
patient information systems.
Strategic planning
is the development of a comprehensive long range plan
for guiding the activities and operations of an
organization 2. Describe in Information system life cycle and its 4 phases.
Meaningful Use* This is an initiative geared to spur the
adoption and use of electronic health records for the purpose 1) Needs Assessment : gap analysis (needs & wants)
of gathering and reporting data that can then be used to
improve population health. 2) System Selection Phase: seeks out a vender company that provides them a system
Three documents used:
HITECH Act* (Health Information Technology for 1. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Get info about the company history
Economic and Clinical Health) 2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): prioritize their needs. Do you have this?
2
