WGU 468 - OA Information Management and the Application of Technology

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information literacy Ans- the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively information Ans- used to describe data t... hat has been interpreted information science Ans- 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 clinical practice guidelines Ans- allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based research CPOE Ans- the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the HER Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) Ans- a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Nursing informatics Ans- uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making Foundation of Knowledge model Ans- 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 Strategic Planning Ans- the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization Project Scope Ans- the size and details of a collaborative effort Local area network (LAN) access Ans- the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost order entry systems Ans- this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician orders Health information systems Ans- A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Ans- Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience HL7 (Health Level 7) Ans- Acronym used to refer a standard of interoperability and exchange of clinical data Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way? Ans- Information system How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? Ans- By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: Ans- Are continuous learners Use technology to support and inform nursing practice Generate knowledge as a product Characteristics of an experience nurse: Ans- Fully integrate informatics throughout the course of his/her practice, not just for basic data entry and retrieval Know how to pull trends out of data Characteristics of a beginner nurse: Ans- Uses information systems to manage patients CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all examples of: Ans- Information Technologies (functions within the information systems) Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision support) are examples of Ans- how informatics can affect nursing A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of: Ans- Data Emerging trends in healthcare Ans- Error reduction A push for patient safety Additional regulatory requirements This is the purpose or reason for an organization's existence Ans- The mission Reasons why it's important that selection committee Board Members understand software and electronic processes: Ans- It can affect success or failure of the project It can impact business goals They often determine budget allocations Strategic planning is driven by: Ans- Organization's mission and values Services offered Long-term goals National trends related to nursing informatics: Ans- Barcode medication administration [Show More]

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