Information Management and the Application of Technology
Notes
Information Management 17% of assessment 10 questions
-The graduate analyzes the role of info management in the delivery of timely, high-quality, patient-centered care-
Informatics and Information Science 3 questions
- I.T.
Information Science --- Informatics
- Information systems
● Information Science are the roots to the tree of Informatics with Information Technologies and Information
Systems as branches.
Information Systems vs. Information Science
● Information Science: Primarily focused on input, processing, output, and feedback through technology integration
■ Incorporates features from communication science, computer science, social science, library
science, and cognitive science.
■ Applies technology to make information usable.
■ Supports the collection and management of info.
■ This is the focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also
incorporates features from these five other sciences: communication science, computer science,
social science, library science, and cognitive science.
● Information Systems: Computer systems that use hardware and software to process data into information in order
to solve a problem.
○ Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a femur fx is an example of using the EHR in which
way?—Information System
○ Information systems are used to collect, create, and distribute useful data.
○ The development, use, and management of an organization's I.T. infrastructure.
○ An umbrella term for sub-categories such as: clinical information systems, core business systems, case
management system, and communication systems.
● Life cycle of Information Systems
○ Needs Assessment Phase: *determine needs and wants in an information system*, gap analysis
○ System Selection Phase: The organization seeks out a vendor company that provides a system that best fits
the needs. There are three documents that are used:
■ 1) Request for information document: (RFI) Initial contact with the vendor. Get essential
information about the *company’s history* (How many other organizations have used them?)
■ 2) Request for Proposal document: (RFP) Organization prioritizes or rates their needs and wants.
Sends the outline to the vendor and asks if they can meet this need.
■ 3)Request for Quote document: (RFQ) Pricing, finances, and contract terms.
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● Informatics vs. Information Technology
○ Informatics: A combination of nursing science, computer science, and information science.
■ Specific information technologies that support nursing practice.
■ It is the science and art of turning data into information.
○ Information Technologies: A general term used to refer to the management and processing of information
with the assistance of computers, ex → EHR, barcode medication administration… (Uses computers to
transmit data.)
■ CPOE, barcode medication administration and clinical decision support are all examples of
Information Technologies.
○ Commonalities: Both aid in clinical decision making and are a major resource for many organizations.
● Discuss the relationship between the terms:
○ Data: A collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered according to some perceived need for
analysis and possibly action at a later point in time.
■ A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of data. Once data is
analyzed and interpreted, it then becomes information.
○ Information: Data that have been interpreted.
○ Knowledge: The synthesis of information derived from several sources to produce a single concept or idea
It is based on a logical process of analysis and provides order to thoughts and ideas and decreases
uncertainty.
■ The Foundation of Knowledge Model: This is the basis for which knowledge is used to meet the
needs of the healthcare delivery system. It is derived from its three key elements of
● 1) knowledge acquisition
● 2) knowledge processing
● 3) knowledge dissemination.
○ Wisdom: Occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage and solve problems.
● Relate the concept of information literacy to nursing informatics:
○ Information literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find,
evaluate, and use needed information effectively.
Nursing and Informatics 3 questions
● Nursing Informatics: The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice.
○ Includes direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research.
● Recognize the role of nurses as knowledge workers:
○ A knowledge worker is a: specialist in their field.
■ They have advanced formal education.
■ They can apply theoretical and analytical knowledge.
, .
■ continuous learner, use technology to support and inform nursing practice, and generate
knowledge as a product.
● Explain the relationship of information science, computer science, and nursing science within the context of
nursing practice:
○ These are the core sciences of nursing informatics/they are combined to make up nursing informatics.
● New technologies are continuously impacting the practice of nursing. Nursing informatics will continue to evolve
with changes in the profession, the healthcare delivery system, and informatics in general.
● Distinguish among the:
○ Novice/Beginning nurse: These Rns are more task based, but transition to knowledge based as they gain
experience.
■ They possess basic computer skills and can use information systems to manage pts.
■ They can access data and charts electronically and can support pt safety initiatives using I.T.
■ They recognize the role of informatics in nursing.
○ Experienced nurse: A nurse who is able to pull trends out of data.
■ They support specialty areas (including quality improvement and other activities) via Information
Technologies.
■ They use evidence-based databases, promote technology applications, use information systems, and
work with I.T. staff to enact system improvements.
○ Informatics nurse: A nurse with advanced preparation in information management who is capable of
transforming data into information and information into knowledge that is disseminated at appropriate
times, for appropriate uses.
■ They are proficient with informatics applications to support all areas of nursing practice and can
provide a valuable communication link between healthcare and technology professionals.
■ They demonstrate critical thinking, data management, decision making, and computer skills.
■ They identify/provide data for decision making.
○ Informatics nurse specialist (INS): A nurse who has educational preparation to conduct informatics researc
and generate informatics theory by using their critical thinking skills, data management skills, and
computer skills to contribute to the overall body of nursing knowledge.
■ An INS plays a role in the design and testing of information systems, help shape policy, and serve
as an advocate for the design and use of informatics.
■ An INS focuses on nursing’s information needs and evaluates the performance and impact of
information management technologies on clinical practice, education, administration, and/or
research.
○ Informatics innovator: Someone who conducts informatics research and generates informatics theory.
Notes
Information Management 17% of assessment 10 questions
-The graduate analyzes the role of info management in the delivery of timely, high-quality, patient-centered care-
Informatics and Information Science 3 questions
- I.T.
Information Science --- Informatics
- Information systems
● Information Science are the roots to the tree of Informatics with Information Technologies and Information
Systems as branches.
Information Systems vs. Information Science
● Information Science: Primarily focused on input, processing, output, and feedback through technology integration
■ Incorporates features from communication science, computer science, social science, library
science, and cognitive science.
■ Applies technology to make information usable.
■ Supports the collection and management of info.
■ This is the focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also
incorporates features from these five other sciences: communication science, computer science,
social science, library science, and cognitive science.
● Information Systems: Computer systems that use hardware and software to process data into information in order
to solve a problem.
○ Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a femur fx is an example of using the EHR in which
way?—Information System
○ Information systems are used to collect, create, and distribute useful data.
○ The development, use, and management of an organization's I.T. infrastructure.
○ An umbrella term for sub-categories such as: clinical information systems, core business systems, case
management system, and communication systems.
● Life cycle of Information Systems
○ Needs Assessment Phase: *determine needs and wants in an information system*, gap analysis
○ System Selection Phase: The organization seeks out a vendor company that provides a system that best fits
the needs. There are three documents that are used:
■ 1) Request for information document: (RFI) Initial contact with the vendor. Get essential
information about the *company’s history* (How many other organizations have used them?)
■ 2) Request for Proposal document: (RFP) Organization prioritizes or rates their needs and wants.
Sends the outline to the vendor and asks if they can meet this need.
■ 3)Request for Quote document: (RFQ) Pricing, finances, and contract terms.
,● `
●
● Informatics vs. Information Technology
○ Informatics: A combination of nursing science, computer science, and information science.
■ Specific information technologies that support nursing practice.
■ It is the science and art of turning data into information.
○ Information Technologies: A general term used to refer to the management and processing of information
with the assistance of computers, ex → EHR, barcode medication administration… (Uses computers to
transmit data.)
■ CPOE, barcode medication administration and clinical decision support are all examples of
Information Technologies.
○ Commonalities: Both aid in clinical decision making and are a major resource for many organizations.
● Discuss the relationship between the terms:
○ Data: A collection of numbers, characters, or facts that are gathered according to some perceived need for
analysis and possibly action at a later point in time.
■ A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of data. Once data is
analyzed and interpreted, it then becomes information.
○ Information: Data that have been interpreted.
○ Knowledge: The synthesis of information derived from several sources to produce a single concept or idea
It is based on a logical process of analysis and provides order to thoughts and ideas and decreases
uncertainty.
■ The Foundation of Knowledge Model: This is the basis for which knowledge is used to meet the
needs of the healthcare delivery system. It is derived from its three key elements of
● 1) knowledge acquisition
● 2) knowledge processing
● 3) knowledge dissemination.
○ Wisdom: Occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage and solve problems.
● Relate the concept of information literacy to nursing informatics:
○ Information literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find,
evaluate, and use needed information effectively.
Nursing and Informatics 3 questions
● Nursing Informatics: The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice.
○ Includes direct delivery of care, administration, education, and research.
● Recognize the role of nurses as knowledge workers:
○ A knowledge worker is a: specialist in their field.
■ They have advanced formal education.
■ They can apply theoretical and analytical knowledge.
, .
■ continuous learner, use technology to support and inform nursing practice, and generate
knowledge as a product.
● Explain the relationship of information science, computer science, and nursing science within the context of
nursing practice:
○ These are the core sciences of nursing informatics/they are combined to make up nursing informatics.
● New technologies are continuously impacting the practice of nursing. Nursing informatics will continue to evolve
with changes in the profession, the healthcare delivery system, and informatics in general.
● Distinguish among the:
○ Novice/Beginning nurse: These Rns are more task based, but transition to knowledge based as they gain
experience.
■ They possess basic computer skills and can use information systems to manage pts.
■ They can access data and charts electronically and can support pt safety initiatives using I.T.
■ They recognize the role of informatics in nursing.
○ Experienced nurse: A nurse who is able to pull trends out of data.
■ They support specialty areas (including quality improvement and other activities) via Information
Technologies.
■ They use evidence-based databases, promote technology applications, use information systems, and
work with I.T. staff to enact system improvements.
○ Informatics nurse: A nurse with advanced preparation in information management who is capable of
transforming data into information and information into knowledge that is disseminated at appropriate
times, for appropriate uses.
■ They are proficient with informatics applications to support all areas of nursing practice and can
provide a valuable communication link between healthcare and technology professionals.
■ They demonstrate critical thinking, data management, decision making, and computer skills.
■ They identify/provide data for decision making.
○ Informatics nurse specialist (INS): A nurse who has educational preparation to conduct informatics researc
and generate informatics theory by using their critical thinking skills, data management skills, and
computer skills to contribute to the overall body of nursing knowledge.
■ An INS plays a role in the design and testing of information systems, help shape policy, and serve
as an advocate for the design and use of informatics.
■ An INS focuses on nursing’s information needs and evaluates the performance and impact of
information management technologies on clinical practice, education, administration, and/or
research.
○ Informatics innovator: Someone who conducts informatics research and generates informatics theory.
