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Which of the following is NOT considered an important informatics concept?
Which of the following is NOT considered an important informatics concept?
An Informatics Nurse Specialist typically has what level of education?
An Informatics Nurse Specialist typically has what level of education?
What is the primary focus of telemedicine?
What is the primary focus of telemedicine?
What is the main characteristic that defines an Informatics Nurse?
What is the main characteristic that defines an Informatics Nurse?
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Which of the following best describes the scope of 'telehealth'?
Which of the following best describes the scope of 'telehealth'?
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According to the ANA, what does nursing informatics integrate to manage and communicate data in nursing?
According to the ANA, what does nursing informatics integrate to manage and communicate data in nursing?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical application of informatics in today’s nursing profession?
Which of the following is NOT a typical application of informatics in today’s nursing profession?
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What is a primary goal of 'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
What is a primary goal of 'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?
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Which of these is a listed benefit of compliance with the 'Meaningful Use' criteria of EHRs?
Which of these is a listed benefit of compliance with the 'Meaningful Use' criteria of EHRs?
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According to the material provided, in which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) would you establish the purpose of new technology?
According to the material provided, in which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) would you establish the purpose of new technology?
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Which question is part of the ‘Analyze and Plan’ phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
Which question is part of the ‘Analyze and Plan’ phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
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What is one of the first questions to answer, before implementing new technology?
What is one of the first questions to answer, before implementing new technology?
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According to the stated material, what is the first step in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
According to the stated material, what is the first step in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
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During the analysis and planning phase of the SDLC, which question is crucial to ask regarding nursing documentation?
During the analysis and planning phase of the SDLC, which question is crucial to ask regarding nursing documentation?
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What is one of the key considerations during the design phase of SDLC related to workflow?
What is one of the key considerations during the design phase of SDLC related to workflow?
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What should be considered alongside screen layout during the design phase?
What should be considered alongside screen layout during the design phase?
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Which activity is part of the ongoing maintenance phase of an EHR system?
Which activity is part of the ongoing maintenance phase of an EHR system?
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During the maintenance phase of an EHR, what is an important task related to pharmaceutical data?
During the maintenance phase of an EHR, what is an important task related to pharmaceutical data?
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What is a common task that occurs during the maintenance of an EHR system related to system issues?
What is a common task that occurs during the maintenance of an EHR system related to system issues?
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Which of these is the first step in the technology evaluation process?
Which of these is the first step in the technology evaluation process?
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What should be determined before data collection during technology evaluation?
What should be determined before data collection during technology evaluation?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a patient portal?
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a patient portal?
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What is a key benefit of patient portals in healthcare?
What is a key benefit of patient portals in healthcare?
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Which of the following is considered an 'emerging area' in the field of informatics?
Which of the following is considered an 'emerging area' in the field of informatics?
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How can patient portals assist in chronic condition management?
How can patient portals assist in chronic condition management?
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What is implied about the intersection of genomics and informatics in the context of healthcare?
What is implied about the intersection of genomics and informatics in the context of healthcare?
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Besides heart disease, cancer and stroke what is another leading cause of death that genomics plays a role in?
Besides heart disease, cancer and stroke what is another leading cause of death that genomics plays a role in?
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What is the purpose of sending reminders for appropriate screenings through a patient portal?
What is the purpose of sending reminders for appropriate screenings through a patient portal?
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How might predictive analytics be significant in healthcare today?
How might predictive analytics be significant in healthcare today?
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Flashcards
What is nursing informatics?
What is nursing informatics?
The specialty that combines nursing science with information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
What is an electronic health record (EHR)?
What is an electronic health record (EHR)?
A comprehensive digital record of a patient's health information that is used by healthcare providers to improve patient care.
What is telehealth?
What is telehealth?
The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, such as consultations and monitoring.
What is Meaningful Use of EHRs?
What is Meaningful Use of EHRs?
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What is the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
What is the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
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What are the questions to be answered during the Analyze and Plan Phase of SDLC?
What are the questions to be answered during the Analyze and Plan Phase of SDLC?
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What are the results of Meaningful Use compliance (EHR)?
What are the results of Meaningful Use compliance (EHR)?
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What is data analytics in healthcare?
What is data analytics in healthcare?
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System Usability
System Usability
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System Optimization
System Optimization
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Standard Terminologies
Standard Terminologies
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Interoperability
Interoperability
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Telehealth
Telehealth
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Analyze and Plan Phase
Analyze and Plan Phase
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Design Phase
Design Phase
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Maintenance Phase
Maintenance Phase
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Monthly First Data Bank Loads
Monthly First Data Bank Loads
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Error Work Queue Maintenance
Error Work Queue Maintenance
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Maintenance Phase Updates
Maintenance Phase Updates
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Technology Evaluation Steps: 1 & 2
Technology Evaluation Steps: 1 & 2
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Technology Evaluation Steps: 3-5
Technology Evaluation Steps: 3-5
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What are patient portals?
What are patient portals?
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What is data visualization?
What is data visualization?
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What is predictive analytics?
What is predictive analytics?
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What is big data in healthcare?
What is big data in healthcare?
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What is precision medicine?
What is precision medicine?
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What does genomics cover?
What does genomics cover?
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How does genomics impact healthcare?
How does genomics impact healthcare?
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What is the importance of informatics in genomics?
What is the importance of informatics in genomics?
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Study Notes
Nursing Informatics Definition
- The specialty integrates nursing science with information management and analytical sciences.
- This is done to identify, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
Examples of Informatics Use
- Electronic health records
- Telehealth
- Mobile devices
- Patient portals
- Data analytics
- Technologies for educating nurses
- Technologies for research
Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records
- Improves quality, safety, efficiency, and reduces health disparities.
- Enhances care coordination for population and public health.
- Maintains patient privacy and security.
- Results in better clinical and population health outcomes, along with more efficient and transparent care.
- Provides more data on health systems and enhances research opportunities.
System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Components
- Analyze and plan
- Design and build
- Test
- Train
- Implement
- Maintain
- Evaluate
Questions for Analyze and Plan Phase of SDLC #1
- Purpose of new technology/change
- Problem to be solved
- Data on current issue severity
- Integration into nurse workflow
- Impact on documentation tasks
Questions for Analyze and Plan Phase of SDLC #2
- Improvement in overall EHR usability
- Available technological options
Questions for Design Phase of SDLC
- Screen layout and consistency
- Support for nurse workflow from analysis phase
- Evidence of technology effectiveness
- Utilization of standard nursing terminology.
Maintenance Phase Tasks (EHR) #1
- Ongoing updates to hospital and ambulatory orders and medication preferences.
- Maintaining provider patient lists and scheduling blocks.
- Monthly data bank loads (medications, pricing, and clinical alerts).
- Error queue maintenance (billing, scripting, interface errors)
Maintenance Phase Tasks (EHR) #2
- Quality measure updates,
- Updates from EHR vendor,
- Clinical decision support tools/rules.
Technology Evaluation Steps
- Define what will be evaluated
- State the question
- Conduct a literature search
- Define needed data
- Determine study type
- Determine data collection method and sample size
- Collect, analyze and display data
- Document outcomes
Important Informatics Concepts
- System usability
- System optimization
- Standard terminology
- Interoperability
- Security and privacy
Types of Nurse Informaticists
- Informatics Nurse: RN with interest/experience in an informatics field.
- Superuser: RN with formal graduate level education in nursing informatics.
- Often responsible for strategy, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation
Telehealth/Mobile Technologies
- Telehealth uses electronic information/telecommunications to support long-distance clinical health care.
- Telemedicine supports delivery of various medical and treatment services, often performed by physicians or nurse practitioners.
Emerging Areas in Informatics
- Patient portals
- Healthcare analytics
- Data visualization
- Predictive analytics
- Big data
Uses of Patient Portals #1
- Access medical history and health information
- Complete forms and questionnaires online
- Secure communication with providers
- Request prescriptions
- Pay bills
- Review lab results
- Schedule appointments
- Receive reminders for screenings
Uses of Patient Portals #2
- Enter clinical data (blood pressure, glucose, weight, etc.)
- Review progress notes
- Access educational materials based on diagnosis or procedure
Benefits of Patient Portals
- Improved health outcomes
- Chronic disease management
- Timely access to care
- Patient retention
- Patient-centered medical home recognition
Genetics and Genomics: Precision Medicine
- Genomics significantly impacts the delivery of health care.
- Genomics is central to many of the top 10 causes of death (e.g., heart disease, cancer).
- Informatics is crucial for supporting genomics in healthcare data management and interpretation.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of nursing informatics, telemedicine, and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This quiz will cover important topics such as the education level of Informatics Nurse Specialists, the primary goals of Electronic Health Records, and typical applications of informatics in nursing. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand this essential field of healthcare!