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general principles of nursing informatics - essential skills related to informatics deemed
appropriate
nursing informatics - integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical
sciences to identify define manage and communicate data information knowledge and wisdom
and nursing practice
nomenclature - naming system
classification system - assistant that captures categories that are used for cost or clinical
documentation
international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems ( ICD ) - ICD
is used as a standard terminology (ST) parentheses not always accepted
Standard Terminology - structured controlled languages developed to represent concepts
in a given domain in a clear fashion
Taxonomy - uses classification according to a predetermined system to provide a
framework for discussion
Data Set - a named collection of data consisting of individual information organized in a
prescribed fashion
benefits of using a data set - efficiency accuracy and effectiveness resulting in improved
patient care and outcomes has an effect on cost information visibility and transformation /
health care reform
knowledge - The awareness and understanding of a set of information and ways that
information can be made useful to support a specific task or arrive at a decision
wisdom - -knowledge applied in a practical way
-the highest form of common sense
-entails knowing when and how to apply knowledge