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WGU 468 - OA Information Management and the Application of Technology

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information literacy the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate, and use needed information effectively information used to describe data that h ... as been interpreted 00:05 01:21 information science 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 clinical practice guidelines allow for the creation of nursing policies; rooted in evidenced based research CPOE the name used to describe the process by which the physician or provider enters orders electronically into the HER Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) a type of technology that is used to identify and track supplies and medications within a healthcare environment Nursing informatics uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making Foundation of Knowledge model 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 Strategic Planning the development of a comprehensive, long-range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization Project Scope the size and details of a collaborative effort Local area network (LAN) access the type of connection needed to access the EHR when an internet connection is lost order entry systems this type of health information system ensures the accuracy of physician orders [Show More]

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