Ninfo lec preim retrieving, and classifying recorded
knowledge, not just statistical data.
> Computer Science in Healthcare: Focuses ›Florence Nightingale: Pioneered statistical
on solving computational problems through analysis to improve healthcare delivery.
algorithms ›Harriet Werley: Promoted the use of
computers in healthcare.
› Role of Data: Data is processed to create Nursing Informatics Impact: Led to the
meaningful information. integration of informatics research into
nursing curricula.
› Health Information Systems (HIS): Primary
functions include managing hospital Key Focus of Nursing Informatics •
data transmitting electronic medical records. • Ensures the accuracy and accessibility of
(EMR), not designing algorithms. patient information through-techhology.
› Informatics in Healthcare: Refers to using IT • Schwirian's Model: Focuses on identifying
to manage healthcare information. research gaps in nursing informatics.
• Information in Healthcare: Data that is › Benner's Level of Expertise Model:
processed and organized using knowledge. Describes stages of nursing expertise, e.g.,
"Advanced Beginner" for nurses just starting
Information Science in Healthcare: to improve with experience.
Concerned with managing and moving
healthcare information. Turley's Model: Connects nursing with
cognitive science, information science, and
› Knowledge vs. Information: computer science.
Knowledge synthesized information showing
relationships, while information is organized Key Concepts and Models in Nursing
data. Informatics
› Nursing Informatics: Integrates nursing Graves and Corcoran's Model
science with computer and information > Focuses on organizing large volumes of
sciences to improve - nursing practice. patient data for better decision-making.
› Emphasizes the role of informatics in
›Nursing Science in Healthcare: Focuses on healthcare decision support.
developing theories to improve patient care
and condition management. Cognitive Learning Theory
Wisdom vs. Knowledge: Wisdom is the
ethical application of knowledge for problem • Describes how individuals acquire, process,
management. and apply knowledge.
›Nursing Informatics Goals (IMIA 2009): • Relevant when applying insights gained
Managing information technologies for global from patient
health promotion, not just automating clinical interactions to improve care.
processes.
Information Science: Focuses on storing,
DIKW Framework/Model (Data, Information, Practice Evaluation, Resource Utilization,
Knowledge, Wisdom) Environmental Health
› A framework used to process raw data into
meaningfull information for decision-making. Competencies and Initiatives
• In emergency settings, this helps process
patient data for quick. decisions. Technology Informatics Guiding Education
Reform (TIGER)
General System Theory
› Focuses on understanding the > Aims to improve nursing education through
interdependence and organization within the use of HI.
systems, like healthcare settings.
Highlights relationships and system dynamics Nursing Informatics Competency
for effective data management.
• Includes essential skills like basic computer
Foundation of Knowledge Model skills to operate health IT systems effectively.
• Views humans as organic information Standardization in Clinical Informatics
systems constantly acquiring and processing
knowledge. • Promotes uniformity across healthcare
Emphasizes continuous leaming and systems to improve efficiency and compliance
knowledge integration into professional with technical and dinical standards.
practice.
Clinical Informatics Role
Theory of Technological Competency as
Caring in Nursing • Clinical informaticists lead the change in
adapting new systems and encourage
› Balances the use of technology and the collaboration across departments for optimal
human element in patient care. outcomes.
Nurses should use technology to enhance
relationships, not replace personal care. * Clinical informaticists analyze data to
optimize systems and improve patient
Informatics Standards in Nursing Practice outcomes.
6 Standards of Practice for Nurse They provide thought leadership and
Informaticist collaborate with hospital leaders on clinical
> ADPIE system strategies.
10 Standard of Prefessional Performance for Types of Health Information Systems (HIS)
Nurse Informaticist
• Subject-based HIS: Manages patient records
• Ethics, Education, Evidenced Based Practice, (e.g., EHR).
Quality of Practice, Communication, • Strategic or Operational HIS: Assesses
Leadership, Collaboration, Professional healthcare organization's digitization.
> Decision Support HIS (DSS): Assists in integration protocols across departments.
decision-making by presenting clinically • Data Analysis: Optimize systems based on
relevant data. data to improve patient outcomes.
> Task-based HIS: Focuses on specific tasks Security and Policy
like admissions and operating theatre Ensure a balance between strong security and
management. user access to patient data.
> Financial and Clinical HIS: Manages patient Supporting Clinical Transformation
costs and invoicing. Offer additional training, address concerns,
Clinical HIS: Provides clinical data like and involve staff. in decision-making.
diagnoses and patient Examples of HIS
treatment info. › Strategic HIS: Evaluates digitization and
forecasts future needs.
Benefits of HIS: >Financial and Clinical HIS: Links clinical
records with information for better financial
• Patient Data Aggregation: Improves insights.
population health management and trend
identification.
Cost Control: Achieved through digital
exchange of healthcare
data, creating efficiencies.
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Refers to hardware and software managing
patient data electronically (eg., EHR)
HITECH Act (2009)
Aimed to develop a nationwide HIT
infrastructure.
Nursing Informatics
Competencies indude information literacy
and basic computer
Health Information Management (HIM)
Excludes financial planning; focuses on
coding, data analysis, and information
governance.
Patient Safety and IT
> IT improves safety by displaying integrated
patient data for easy reference.
Implementing Systems
> Resistance: Listen to concerns, address
them, and provide training
• Integration: Standardize data formats and
