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Which of the following is NOT considered an important informatics concept?

  • System usability
  • Budget allocation (correct)
  • Interoperability
  • Standard terminologies
  • An Informatics Nurse Specialist typically has what level of education?

  • An associate's degree in a health-related field
  • Formal graduate-level education in informatics (correct)
  • A diploma in nursing
  • A bachelor's degree in nursing
  • What is the primary focus of telemedicine?

  • Facilitating administrative health tasks
  • Promoting public health initiatives.
  • Delivering medical, diagnostic, and treatment-related services (correct)
  • Supporting patient and professional health education
  • What is the main characteristic that defines an Informatics Nurse?

    <p>A registered nurse with an interest or experience in informatics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the scope of 'telehealth'?

    <p>A broad range of long-distance health care, education, and public health support. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ANA, what does nursing informatics integrate to manage and communicate data in nursing?

    <p>Nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical application of informatics in today’s nursing profession?

    <p>Physical therapy techniques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of 'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?

    <p>To improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a listed benefit of compliance with the 'Meaningful Use' criteria of EHRs?

    <p>More robust research data on health systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the material provided, in which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) would you establish the purpose of new technology?

    <p>The analysis and planning phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question is part of the ‘Analyze and Plan’ phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

    <p>What data do we have to indicate the current state of the issue? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the first questions to answer, before implementing new technology?

    <p>How will the technology be incorporated into the current workflow? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Will it streamline nursing documentation, or will it increase the burden of documentation? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key considerations during the design phase of SDLC related to workflow?

    <p>Can the design support or improve the nurse’s workflow as mapped out during the analysis and planning phase? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered alongside screen layout during the design phase?

    <p>How to make it consistent with other screen layouts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is part of the ongoing maintenance phase of an EHR system?

    <p>Ongoing updates to hospital and ambulatory orders preference lists. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the maintenance phase of an EHR, what is an important task related to pharmaceutical data?

    <p>Monthly first data bank loads (new medications, medication pricing, and clinical alerts). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common task that occurs during the maintenance of an EHR system related to system issues?

    <p>Error work queue maintenance (example billing errors, sure script errors, many types of interface errors). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is the first step in the technology evaluation process?

    <p>Determine what will be evaluated. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be determined before data collection during technology evaluation?

    <p>The data collection method and sample size. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a patient portal?

    <p>Ordering medical devices directly through the portal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of patient portals in healthcare?

    <p>Improved patient retention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered an 'emerging area' in the field of informatics?

    <p>Data visualization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can patient portals assist in chronic condition management?

    <p>By enabling patients to enter clinical data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about the intersection of genomics and informatics in the context of healthcare?

    <p>Informatics is well-suited to support the evolving work of genomics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides heart disease, cancer and stroke what is another leading cause of death that genomics plays a role in?

    <p>Diabetes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sending reminders for appropriate screenings through a patient portal?

    <p>To promote preventative health care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might predictive analytics be significant in healthcare today?

    <p>By predicting future health trends. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    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)?

    A comprehensive digital record of a patient's health information that is used by healthcare providers to improve patient care.

    What is telehealth?

    The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, such as consultations and monitoring.

    What is Meaningful Use of EHRs?

    A set of guidelines for using EHRs to improve healthcare quality, safety, and efficiency.

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    What is the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

    A process for developing and implementing new information systems that includes analyzing needs, designing, building, testing, training, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating the system.

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    What are the questions to be answered during the Analyze and Plan Phase of SDLC?

    The initial stage of the SDLC where you define the purpose, problem, data needs, and how the new technology will fit into the existing workflow.

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    What are the results of Meaningful Use compliance (EHR)?

    Improved clinical outcomes, better population health, increased transparency and efficiency, empowered patients, and a more robust data source for research.

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    What is data analytics in healthcare?

    The use of data and analytics to gain insights into healthcare trends, patterns, and patient outcomes.

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    System Usability

    The ease with which users can understand and utilize a system.

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    System Optimization

    The process of improving system performance and efficiency by optimizing hardware, software, and processes.

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    Standard Terminologies

    Standardized sets of terms used in healthcare to ensure consistent communication and data exchange.

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    Interoperability

    The ability of different healthcare systems to communicate and exchange data seamlessly.

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    Telehealth

    The use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance healthcare services.

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    Analyze and Plan Phase

    This phase of the SDLC looks at the proposed system's impact on the usability and experience of the EHR.

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    Design Phase

    The design stage of an SDLC focuses on the system's visual elements, workflow compatibility, effectiveness, and terminology.

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    Maintenance Phase

    This phase involves ongoing maintenance of the EHR system, including updates to preference lists, provider lists, and scheduling blocks.

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    Monthly First Data Bank Loads

    These updates ensure data accuracy and keep the EHR system up to date.

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    Error Work Queue Maintenance

    The maintenance phase also addresses errors and inconsistencies in the EHR system.

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    Maintenance Phase Updates

    This stage involves updating pricing information, quality measures, clinical decision support tools, and incorporating updates from the vendor.

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    Technology Evaluation Steps: 1 & 2

    This steps determine what will be evaluated and the research question to be addressed.

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    Technology Evaluation Steps: 3-5

    These steps involve researching existing knowledge, determining the required data, and selecting an appropriate study type.

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    What are patient portals?

    An online platform that allows patients to access their medical records, communicate with providers, and manage their healthcare.

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    What is data visualization?

    Data visualization is a technique that uses visual representations like charts and graphs to present data in a way that is easy to understand and interpret.

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    What is predictive analytics?

    Predictive analytics involves using data and algorithms to predict future trends, events, and outcomes in healthcare.

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    What is big data in healthcare?

    Big data refers to massive amounts of data that are too large and complex to be analyzed using traditional methods.

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    What is precision medicine?

    Personalized medicine aims to tailor healthcare treatments to individual patients based on their genetic makeup and other unique characteristics.

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    What does genomics cover?

    The field of genomics studies the entire genome, which is the complete set of genetic instructions in an organism.

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    How does genomics impact healthcare?

    Genomics plays a crucial role in understanding and addressing major health issues, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.

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    What is the importance of informatics in genomics?

    Informatics plays a critical role in supporting genomics-based healthcare by managing and interpreting the vast amount of genetic data.

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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!

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