C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology LATEST DOCUMENT

C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology LATEST DOCUMENT Course of Study This course supports the assessment for Information Management and the Application of Technology. This course covers 7 competencies and 3 competency units. Introduction Overview Managing information is an essential role of professional nurses in all settings. This course provides a basic overview of information management for the beginning baccalaureate-prepared nurse to start integrating informatics into practice. You will explore the history of informatics and the science behind this discipline, the role of information management in practice settings, and ways that nurses can utilize information management in clinical practice. Nurses must recognize that technology is changing the way information is collected, stored, shared, and secured. Increasingly, nurses are actively participating in the selection, design, and evaluation of information systems. In this course, you will learn how to identify the unique responsibilities of nurses related to the application of technology and the management of patient information, as well as understand the evolving role of nurse informaticists. Start the learning by reviewing all information under the “Announcements” section of the course community. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to do the following: demonstrate the skills needed to use electronic health records identify nurse-sensitive outcomes that lead to quality improvement measures and support the unique contributions of nurses to patient care look at workflow changes and process changes related to the implementation of computerized management systems offering electronic health records and online decision support develop awareness of emerging information technology and learn to analyze the implications of new technology on security, practice research Watch the following video for an introduction to this course: Information Management and the Application of Technology Outcomes and Evaluation This course provides guidance to help you demonstrate the following 7 competencies: Competency 744.1.1: Information Management The graduate analyzes the role of information management in the delivery of timely, high-quality, patient-centered care. Competency 744.1.2: Leadership in Information Technology The graduate analyzes the relationships among nursing initiatives, professional