Vanessa Lalaine Fuentes, BSN, RN

The development and evaluation of applications, tools, processes and structures which assist nurses with the management of data in taking care of patients or supporting the practice of nursing. (ANA, 1994) NURSING INFORMATICS

Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. Nursing informatics facilitates the integration of data, information and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision ‐ making in all roles and settings. (ANA, 2001)

ANA DEFINITION 1994 Nursing informatics is the development and evaluation of applications, tools, processes and structures which assist nurses with the management of data in taking care of patients or supporting the practice of nursing. Nursing informatics facilitates the integration of data, information and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision ‐ making in all roles and settings management of datadecision - making

ANA DEFINITION 1994 Nursing informatics is the development and evaluation of applications, tools, processes and structures which assist nurses with the management of data in taking care of patients or supporting the practice of nursing. Nursing informatics facilitates the integration of data, information and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision ‐ making in all roles and settings decision - making

ANA DEFINITION 1994 Nursing informatics is the development and evaluation of applications, tools, processes and structures which assist nurses with the management of data in taking care of patients or supporting the practice of nursing. Nursing informatics facilitates the integration of data, information and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision ‐ making in all roles and settings. 2001

Issues in Nursing Informatics

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR)

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR) o The use of electronic information systems

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR) o The use of electronic information systems o The use of standard terminologies

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR) o The use of electronic information systems o The use of standard terminologies

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR) o The use of electronic information systems

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR) o The use of electronic information systems o The capacity to operate an electronic information system

PROPER DOCUMENTATION Issues in Nursing Informatics of Electronic Health Records (EHR) o The use of electronic information systems o The capacity to operate an electronic information system o The use of standard terminologies

“A computer is only as smart as its user.”

Issues in Nursing Informatics

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment Electronic health records

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment Electronic health records health care

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment Electronic health records health care patient’s privacy

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility o Insurance policies

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility o Insurance policies o Research

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility o Insurance policies o Research proscons EHR

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility o Insurance policies o Research proscons EHR Facilitates in research

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility o Insurance policies o Research proscons EHR Facilitates in research Lack of need for informed consent

PATIENT PRIVACY Issues in Nursing Informatics in a paperless environment o Easy accessibility o Insurance policies o Research

o The right to accurate, easy to understand information. o The right to choose health providers. o The right to emergency services. o The right to be informed about your treatment and take part in decisions about your care. o The right to considerate, respectful care and non-discrimination. o The right to confidentiality and privacy of health information. o The right to fair, fast and objective review of any complaint. (American Cancer Society. 2014) Patient’s Bill of Rights o The right to confidentiality and privacy of health information.

o The right to accurate, easy to understand information. o The right to choose health providers. o The right to emergency services. o The right to be informed about your treatment and take part in decisions about your care. o The right to considerate, respectful care and non-discrimination. o The right to confidentiality and privacy of health information. o The right to fair, fast and objective review of any complaint. (American Cancer Society. 2014) Patient’s Bill of Rights

Issues in Nursing Informatics

NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Issues in Nursing Informatics basic computer skills

NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Issues in Nursing Informatics basic computer skills o Proficiency in using healthcare related software applications

NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Issues in Nursing Informatics basic computer skills The Bar-coded System of Medication Administration

NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Issues in Nursing Informatics basic computer skills Computerized Staff Scheduling Systems

NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Issues in Nursing Informatics basic computer skills Computerized Doctor’s Orders

NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES Issues in Nursing Informatics basic computer skills Student Preparation for IT Tools

RECOMMENDATIONS o Informatics courses in the nursing school curriculum o Basic nursing informatics courses at the hospital as continuing education o Institutionalized policies on patient confidentiality and information handling o Patient empowerment through health and informatics awareness o Form standard terminologies as one nation

CONCLUSION There may never be an end to our technological journey as nurses, as individuals and as a nation for there will always be new scientific breakthroughs and discoveries and technological advancements but no challenge is too big to overcome for we have seen the improvements in our health care and education system due to informatics. The nursing profession, is in itself so dynamic. But one thing’s for certain, nursing science and information technology work better hand in hand. Nursing informatics is the future of nursing and health care.

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Vanessa Lalaine Fuentes, BSN, RN