Select two nursing informatics pioneers and conduct further research on their contributions.
In order to develop an information system that can facilitate the ability to track share and analyze patient data an organization has to take into account the differing needs or views of various departments.
In this Discussion you consider the differing viewpoints of the professionals within your organization. Imagine what your colleagues needs might be and how they might use a HIT system to access and share information to promote evidence-based care. What are the similarities and differences in how this technology would be used by physicians lab techs administrators nurses informaticians and others?
To prepare:
. Review this weeks media presentation focusing on how the VAs VistA system demonstrates data flow across an organization.
Reflect on your organizations information architecture and the various information needs of different groups within your work setting. What constraints has your organization faced with implementing health information technology systems that meet everyones needs? Consider speaking with your colleagues from different areas about this topic.
Ask yourself: How does the flow of data across my organization support or inhibit evidence-based practice?
Title: Information Architecture one page 6th edition APA 2 references
1. Differentiate the information needs within your organization. For example how might the needs of an administrator differ from the needs of a physician or lab tech?
2. Explain the impact of these different needs on the implementation of HIT in your present organization.
3. Evaluate how the flow of information across HIT systems within your organization supports or inhibits evidence-based practice.
Assignment # 2
To prepare:
Visit the AMIA Video Library 1: Nursing Informatics Pioneers webpage listed in the Learning Resources.
Review the biographies and video presentations of pioneers who are of interest to you or may hold a position that you aspire to achieve.
Select two nursing informatics pioneers and conduct further research on their contributions.
Consider how their contributions have influenced health information technology and nursing practice today.
To complete:
Title: Nursing Informatics Pioneers
Write a scholarly 3 page paper comparing two nursing informatics pioneers. Synthesize your thoughts using the bullets below as a guide: 4 references apa 6th edition
1. What are the professional accomplishments of each individual?
2. How have their contributions influenced nursing practice?
3. How have their contributions shaped the field of nursing informatics?
4. What lessons can you take away from their experiences?
5. What skills or ideas demonstrated by these leaders might you apply to your professional practice?
