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 True, examples of clinical decision support 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 The 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, strategic planning is a long term goal 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 Phases of the information life cycle 1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Term that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Project scope Why is the nurses active participation in electronic information important To ensure the information is current and accessible to the healthcare team Responsibilities of the project implementation team execution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows A common request contained in a request for information (RFI) document includes what Company history System implementation role Go-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training