Western Governors University[C468 Informatics Study Guide]

Competency 1 Vocabulary – Information Technology Competency 1 Study Questions Nursing Informatics-integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, kn ...

Competency 1 Vocabulary – Information Technology Competency 1 Study Questions Nursing Informatics-integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom into nursing practice. ...facilitates the integration of data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support patients, nurses, and other providers in their decision-making in all roles and settings. This support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information processes, and information technology" Data Characters, numbers, or facts gathered for analysis and possibly later action Information- Interpreted data, i.e., B/P reading Knowledge – Synthesis of information from several sources to produce a single concept Wisdom Occurs when knowledge is used appropriately to manage and solve problems Data is the collection of numbers and characters. Information is processed data. Knowledge is the processing of information. Wisdom is knowing what to do with processed knowledge. Knowledge worker – are continuous learners. Use technology to support and inform nursing practice. Generate knowledge as a product. The Data Gatherer: collects data & documents findings The Information User : interpret the data that they have collected and recorded. (pt's bp is high or pain) The Knowledge User: compares the data with nursing knowledge 1. Describe the role of nurses as knowledge workers. Nurses detect patterns to create new knowledge Data gatherer -Collects clinical data Information user -Interprets clinical data and uses it to monitor patients, aids with decisions Knowledge user -Compares data to current knowledge 2. Differentiate among information science, information processing, and information systems. -Information Systems (Branch)- Collect, create, distribute useful data / develop, use, and manage organizations IT infrastructure / umbrella term -Information Science (Roots)- Focuses on input, processing, output, & feedback through technology integration / incorporates communication science, computer science, social science, library science, and cognitive science / support collection and mgmt of information 3. Describe the educational path and role of the Informatics nurse, Informatics nurse specialist, and the Informatics innovator The beginning nurse is just working to process information appropriately. The experienced nurse works to process the information appropriately and organize the data for better pt care and future improvements. The specialist knows how to get to the organized data and use the system efficiently and to their advantage. The informatics innovator works to improve the system. 4. Relate the concepts of information literacy and computer literacy to evidence-based practice. Information literacy has a broader meaning. Information literacy is defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed 1 This study source was downloaded by 100000845557557 from CourseHero.com on 05-26-2022 06:00:46 GMT -05:00 C468 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STUDY GUIDE The Knowledge Builder: start to examining clinical data that shows patterns across patients. And then that info starts to create new knowledge. -when nurses take their longitudinal data & offer pt care suggestions ARRA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act) * Provides funds for adoption of technology and provides the right for every individual to receive electronic copy of EHR TIGER Initiative (Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform) Initiative aims to enable practicing nurses and nursing students to fully engage in the unfolding digital electronic era in healthcare. The purpose of the initiative is to identify information/knowledge management best practices and effective technology capabilities for nurses. TIGER's goal is to create and disseminate action plans that can be duplicated within nursing and other multidisciplinary healthcare training and workplace settings. information effectively. EBP requires that decisions about healthcare be based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence providing quality essential to transform healthcare. nurse can use research and apply/ consul