This nursing informatics course introduces students to using information technology and data standards in nursing. The course covers topics such as the history of computers in nursing, computer hardware and software, clinical information systems, issues in informatics including health policies and data standards, informatics theories and frameworks, and practice applications in different healthcare settings. Students learn about informatics solutions for emergency preparedness and consumer health informatics. The course also examines international perspectives on nursing informatics and future directions for the field.
This nursing informatics course introduces students to using information technology and data standards in nursing. The course covers topics such as the history of computers in nursing, computer hardware and software, clinical information systems, issues in informatics including health policies and data standards, informatics theories and frameworks, and practice applications in different healthcare settings. Students learn about informatics solutions for emergency preparedness and consumer health informatics. The course also examines international perspectives on nursing informatics and future directions for the field.
This nursing informatics course introduces students to using information technology and data standards in nursing. The course covers topics such as the history of computers in nursing, computer hardware and software, clinical information systems, issues in informatics including health policies and data standards, informatics theories and frameworks, and practice applications in different healthcare settings. Students learn about informatics solutions for emergency preparedness and consumer health informatics. The course also examines international perspectives on nursing informatics and future directions for the field.
Course : This course deals with the use of information technology system Description and data standards based on nursing informatics principles/theories. It further deals with the utilization of clinical information systems in the management and decision-making of patient care. A laboratory session shall be provided for practice application. Course Credit : 2units lecture, 1unit laboratory Contact Hrs/ Sem : 36 lecture hours, 54 RLE hours Pre-requisite : College Algebra Placement : 1st Year, 2nd Semester Course : At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated Objectives situations/conditions, the student will be able to: 1. apply concept, theories and principles of informatics in nursing and health care. 2. discuss issues and trends in informatics relevant to nursing and health. Course Outline : A. Computers and Nursing 1. Computers and Nursing 2. Historical Perspectives of Nursing and the Computer 3. Electronic Health Record from a Historical Perspective B. Computer System 1. Computer Hardware 2. Computer Software and Systems 3. Open Source and Free Software 4. Data Processing 5. The Internet: A Nursing Resource 6. PDA and Wireless Devices 7. Incorporating Evidence: Use of Computer-Based Clinical Decision Support System for Health Professionals C. Issues in Informatics 1. Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Policy 2. The Role of Technology in the Medication-Use Process 3. Healthcare Data Standards 4. Electronic Health Record Systems: U.S. Federal Initiatives and Public/Private Partnerships 5. Dependable Systems for Quality Care 6. Nursing Minimum Data Set Systems D. Informatics Theory 1. Theories, Models and Frameworks 2. Advanced Terminology Systems 3. Implementing and Upgrading Clinical Information Systems E. Practice Application 1. Practice Application 2. Critical Care Applications 3. Community Health Applications 4. Ambulatory Care Systems 5. Internet Tools for Advanced Nursing Practice 6. Informatics Solutions for Emergency Preparedness and Response 7. Vendor Applications F. Consumer’s Use of Informatics 1. Consumer and Patient Use of Computers for Health 2. Decision Support for Consumers G. International Perspectives 1. Nursing Informatics in Canada 2. Nursing Informatics in Europe 3. Pacific Rim 4. Nursing Informatics in Asia 5. Nursing Informatics in South America H. The Future of Informatics 1. Future Directions