WGU C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology

WGU C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology 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 How can using simulation technology with your patient improve overall outcomes Allowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Nurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Knowledge worker The beginner nurse is 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 False, these are qualities of the experienced nurse Nursing informatics as a specialty does not have its own certification exam False, does have a national certification Clinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies True, rooted in evidenced based research 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 technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment True, type of information technology Clinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice