Computer and Information Systems in Health Care

Computer and Information Systems in Health Care

This assignment meets the following program outcomes, course outcomes, and standards
This assignment supports the following lesson objective:
Describe computer and information systems in health care

Assignment Overview
In this writing assignment, you will describe computer and information systems in health care. You can access the grading rubric for this assignment here: Writing Rubric

Deliverables
A three- to four-page (750-1000-word) paper
Assignment Details
Perform the following tasks:
Step 1: Reflect upon computer experience.
Think about your own experience with computer and information systems in health care. This may be a current employer, past employer, or clinical site.

Step 2: Analyze information systems in your workplace.
Write a one- to two-page (500-word) paper in which you answer the following questions:
What does your unit use health care informatics for?
Specifically, what type of data, information, and knowledge does you unit obtain through the use of health care informatics?
What type of hardware does your unit use?
What types of software does your unit use?
Does the facility have an intranet? If so, what is it used for?
In what ways does your unit use electronic documentation? If you currently do not use electronic documentation, describe your units future plans for implementing electronic documentation.
What type of standardized terminology do you use in your practice?
Step 3: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox.

COURSE OUTCOMES
CURRICULUM THREADS
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
AACN ESSENTIALS
QSEN
IOM
1. Analyze the role of informatics in health care

2.  Analyze the impact of informatic on nursing.

3. Analyze information systems used in health care delivery.

6. Analyze the use of electronic health records.

12.  Determine the relationship between informatics and patient outcomes.
Communications, EBP, Critical Decision-making

Communications, EBP, Critical Decision-making

Communications, EBP, Critical Decision-making

Communications, EBP, Critical Decision-making

Nursing profession, Communication
3.  Integrate information technology, communication, and patient education into practice with clients, families, groups, and populations and the interdisciplinary team.

IV. Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology

III. Scholarship for EB Practice

VIII.  Professionalism and Professional Values

IX.  Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice

3.  EBP
6.  Informatics

6.  Informatics

3. Employ evidenced-based practice.

1.  Provide patient-centered care.

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