NR599 Nursing Informatics Final Study Guide

Ethical Decision Making - -when making choices about ethical issues based on the standards of right vs wrong -It requires a systematic framework for addressing the complex and often controversial moral questions Bioethical Standards - -The study of healthcare ethics Telehealth - -Wide range of health services that are delivered by telecommunications that are delivered by telecommunications -Is needed to help fill the nursing shortage allowing nursing to see more patients quicker -used to deliver health-related services or to connect patients and healthcare providers to maximize patients health status -a newer term referring to a wide range of health services delivered through telecommunications Medical Applications - -Software developed for medical purposes, including home medical monitoring system, medical databases, etc. Medical Devices - any device inteded to be used for medical purposes Privacy - -an important issue related to personal information -restricted access of patient information or data Confidentiality - -to ensure all personal information is protected by ensuring that limited access is only given to those who are authorized to view that information Cybersecurity - - the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data -growth of importance of cybersecurity as technology continues to grow Computer aided translators - -a form of language translation in which a human translator uses computer hardware to support and facilitate the translation process HIPPA - -established in US in 1996 to protect individual health information -all healthcare institutions are required to follow standards and comply with security measures to safeguard information 4 Parts of HIPPA - 1. Electronic transactions and code sets standard requirements 2. Privacy requirements 3. Security requirements 4. National identifier requirements ICD-10 Coding