WGU Information Management - C468 questions and answers

Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively Information literacy Term used to describe data that has been interpreted Information 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 science Using the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Information systems Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Knowledge worker 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 Expert/Experienced Nurse Nursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam Nursing informatics Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research Clinical practice guidelines CPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system The name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the EHR Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) A radio frequency identifier (RFID) is a type of (information) technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment RFID Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support Informatics affecting Nursing Practice The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice Nursing informatics 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 The foundation of knowledge model A patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Data (not information until it has been analyzed) Not an emerging trend in healthcare Less consumer accountability The purpose or reason for an organizations existence Mission The development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization Strategic planning, long-range Why is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes They will need to be trained on the system Strategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL Strategic Planning Not a national trend related to nursing informatics Blogging During which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Needs assessment 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Information Life Cycle Phases Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Project scope To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Nurses active participation in Electronic Information Importance Execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows Project Implementation Team Responsibilities