CABUCOS, SHANIA LAINE BSN 2-E

Nursing Informatics helps in daily work in every healthcare

organization making it easier and faster because of technology
advances, healthcare organizations and providers are able to collect,
analyze and leverage data more effectively, influencing the way care is
delivered, resources are managed teams operate each day. This
nursing profession is rapidly changing to keep up with advancements
and new challenges in the healthcare field.

One specific area that health informatics is having a significant impact

on is the practice of nursing. Though the mission of nursing remains
unchanged, the daily work of these professionals is being strongly
influenced by informatics, with particular attention to the accuracy
and communication of patient data and care. In nursing, as with
healthcare in general, informatics is being used to address the
challenges of the day, significantly impacting the way nurses function
in patient care.

One of the primary ways that informatics has changed nursing practice
is through documentation. Today, nurses are more likely to input
notes into electronic health records and other systems that keep a
patient’s medical history up-to-date and easily accessible. Health
informatics is also an important part of care coordination in nursing.
The ability to track staffing, workflow and communication can help
nurses to identify areas where current processes can be improved.