WGU 468 - OA Information Management and the Application of Technology questions and answers

information literacy the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively information used to describe data that has been interpreted information science 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 allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based research CPOE the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the HER Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Nursing informatics uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making Foundation of Knowledge model 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 the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization Project Scope the size and details of a collaborative effort Local area network (LAN) access the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost order entry systems this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician orders Health information systems A group of systems used within the hospital to support and enhance healthcare Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Which nursing terminology contains a nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes specific to the perioperative experience HL7 (Health Level 7) 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? Information system How can using simulation technology with your patients improve overall outcomes? By allowing them hands on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker - nurses in this type of role: Are continuous learners Use technology to support and inform nursing practice Generate knowledge as a product Characteristics of an experience nurse: 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: Uses information systems to manage patients CPOE, Barcode Medication Administration, and Clinical Decision Support are all examples of: Information Technologies (functions within the information systems) Clinical pathways and computer-generated care plans (examples of clinical decision support) are examples of how informatics can affect nursing A patient's height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of: Data Emerging trends in healthcare Error reduction A push for patient safety Additional regulatory requirements This is the purpose or reason for an organization's existence The mission Reasons why it's important that selection committee Board Members understand software and electronic processes: It can affect success or failure of the project It can impact business goals They often determine budget allocations Strategic planning is driven by: Organization's mission and values Services offered Long-term goals National trends related to nursing informatics: Barcode medication administration CPOE Clinical decision support tools 4 Phases of the Information system life cycle Needs assessment phase - organization performs a gap analysis determining the "needs" and "wants" in an information system System selection phase - Organization seeks out a vendor company that offers them a system that best fits their needs; RFI (request for information document), RFP (request for proposal), RFQ (request for quote) System Implementation Phase - go-live