C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology WGU

Information literacy Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information Term 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 Information systems 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. 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 Expert/Experienced Nurse 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 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 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 CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Informatics affecting Nursing Practice 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 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) A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Strategic planning, long-range 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 Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Strategic Planning Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL Needs assessment During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Information Life Cycle Phases 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Project scope Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Project Implementation Team Responsibilities Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows System Implementation Role Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Continuous Term that best describes the life cycle of an information system