Informatics

Question 1

health informatics

Answer 1

• use of info technology in combination with info management concepts and methods to support delivery of health care

Question 2

nursing informatics

Answer 2

• practice and science of integrating nursing info and knowledge with technology to manage and integrate health info
• goal is to improve health of people and communities while reducing costs
• informs evidence based practice

Question 3

consumer informatics

Answer 3

• focus on info structures and processes that empower consumers to manage their own health
• health info literacy, consumer friendly language, personal health records, internet based strategies and resources

Question 4

digital health

Answer 4

• use of info technology/electronic communication tolls, services, and processes to deliver health care services or to facilitate better health

Question 5

advantages of computerization (6)

Answer 5

• security
• improved communication
• real time access to info
• legibility
• standardization of info collection
• data sets

Question 6

disadvantages of computerization (4)

Answer 6

• security
• cyberhacks
• employees create risk for breach
• labour intensive process for successful implementation

Question 7

nurses role in digital health (6)

Answer 7

• documentation
• communication
• utilize digital health info to inform decisions
• custodian of info
• collaborate with IT professional regarding nursing specific needs and implementation of digital health solutions
• utilize data for research to create nursing knowledge

Question 8

electronic medical record

Answer 8

• owned by one facility/organization
• only available in that location
• contain only info about services provided in this location

Question 9

electronic health record

Answer 9

• bigger picture (central database)
• may contain info from multiple sources (pharmacy, hospital public health)
• deemed more secure than paper but not perfect
• more people involved leaves more opportunity for breach
• bigger version of EMR

Question 10

Canada heath infoway

Answer 10

• nonprofit organization the provides digital health solutions for Canada
• goals to improve IT and connectivity across health care system

Question 11

nursing informatics entry-level competencies

Answer 11

• uses relevant info and knowledge to support delivery of evidence-informed patient care
• uses ICTs in accordance with profession and regulatory standards and workplace policies
• uses info and communication technologies in the delivery of patient/client care

Question 12

examples of nursing informatics entry-level competencies

Answer 12

• info about medication you’ve never given before
• collecting data on number of falls
• maintaining confidentiality

Question 13

information and communication technology skills

Answer 13

• foundational skills expected of students entering university (device use, application use)
• using personal computers, handheld devices, keyboarding, uploading and downloading, online tools, use internet/intranet