C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology WGU

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C468 Information Management and the Application of Technology WGU Information literacy - ANSWERDefined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evalua... te and use needed information effectively Information - ANSWERTerm used to describe data that has been interpreted Information science - ANSWERFocus 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 systems - ANSWERUsing the EHR to document care of a patient with a fractured femur is an example of using the EHR in which way Simulation Technology Improving patient outcomes. - ANSWERAllowing them hands-on practice and immediate feedback of the skill being learned Knowledge worker - ANSWERNurses in this type of role -are continuous learners -use technology to support and inform nursing practice -generate knowledge as a product Expert/Experienced Nurse - ANSWERExpected 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 Nursing informatics - ANSWERNursing informatics as a specialty does have its own National certification exam The use of technology and information to help support all aspects of nursing practice Clinical practice guidelines - ANSWERClinical practice guidelines can allow for the creation of nursing policies. True rooted in evidenced based research Information technologies, not systems but functions within a system - ANSWERCPOE, bar code medication administration, and clinical decision support are all examples of what Informatics affecting Nursing Practice - ANSWERClinical pathways and computer generated care plans are examples of how informatics can affect nursing practice True, examples of clinical decision support The foundation of knowledge model - ANSWERThe 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 Data (not information until it has been analyzed) - ANSWERA patients height, weight, code status, and date of birth are all examples of what Strategic planning, long-range - ANSWERThe development of a comprehensive long range plan for guiding the activities and operations of an organization They will need to be trained on the system - ANSWERWhy is it not important that selection committee board members understand software and electronic processes Strategic Planning - ANSWERStrategic planning is not driven by short term goals as Strategic Planning is a LONG TERM GOAL Needs assessment - ANSWERDuring which phase of the information life cycle should the "musts" and "wants" be determined Information Life Cycle Phases - ANSWER1. Needs assessment phase 2. System selection phase 3. System implementation phase 4. Maintenance phase Project scope - ANSWERTerm that defines the size and details of a collaborative effort Project Implementation Team Responsibilities - ANSWERExecution of system changes, active involvement in user participation, knowledge of current workflows System Implementation Role - ANSWERGo-live planning, applying system changes as needed, end-user training Continuous - ANSWERTerm that best describes the life cycle of an information system EHR Essential Components - ANSWEREvidence-based decision support, assessment findings, vital signs, demographic data [Show More]

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