C468 Information Management and the Application of
Technology WGU with complete solution
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
EHR Essential Components
Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data
EHR Function
Bar-code medication administration
EHR Benefits
Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation
EHR Main Goal
Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system is
promoting patient safety
HIS (Health Information System)
Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow
processes efficiency
Barrier to patient centered care
Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient
centered care...Yes, chart in real time.
Technology WGU with complete solution
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
EHR Essential Components
Evidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data
EHR Function
Bar-code medication administration
EHR Benefits
Reduces medication errors, improves provider documentation
EHR Main Goal
Primary goal of EHR functionality in contrast to that of a health information system is
promoting patient safety
HIS (Health Information System)
Broad term used to describe administrative and clinical systems to streamline work flow
processes efficiency
Barrier to patient centered care
Is waiting until the end of the shift to chart patient assessments a barrier to patient
centered care...Yes, chart in real time.
