Assignment: Discussion EHR Systems
Assignment: Discussion EHR Systems
Assignment: Discussion EHR Systems
Week 1 discussion DQ 1 Compare and contrast the structure of the first EHR versus the current EHR system. DQ 2 Describe two benefits and two challenges of the EHR. Name two strategies to address the challenges of the EHR. Week 2 discussion DQ 1 Explain what NIC, NOC, and NANDA are and how you currently utilize them in your nursing practice. If you do not utilize them, explain why and what you use in replacement. DQ2 After reviewing the nursing informatics scope and standards, which two standards are you strongest in and why? Which two standards could you improve and how will you accomplish this? Week 3 discussion DQ 1 Take a position on whether the ANCC or the AMIA certification is better in healthcare informatics. What led you to that determination? DQ 2 Choose a change management theory and describe how you would apply it to the implementation of a new healthcare technology in your area/speciality of nursing. Week 4 discussion DQ 1 What are two strategies you could employ to engage patients with the use of healthcare technologies? How would you assess the effectiveness of these strategies? DQ 2 Describe how you can utilize healthcare informatics in the generation and discovery of new knowledge. Week 5 discussion DQ 1 Describe how you would utilize health informatics to enhance a specific area of public health. How would you assess outcomes related to the utilization of health informatics in public health. DQ 2 Describe an innovative technology in the healthcare setting in which you are currently practicing. Name two benefits and two limitations of this technology. Week 6 discussion DQ 1 Describe the relationship between meaningful use and health information exchange. DQ 2 Name five of the top challenges in healthcare informatics and discuss at least two strategies to address these challenges Week 7 discussion DQ 1 What is the relationship between nursing informatics and interdisciplinary departments in utilizing healthcare informatics and technology? DQ 2 Name two obstacles in implementing healthcare informatics in non-acute healthcare settings. What are four strategies that may help to overcome these obstacles? Week 8 discussion DQ 1 Compare and contrast two different roles in nursing informatics. DQ 2 Discuss two trends in healthcare informatics and what competencies nursing informaticists will need to successfully support these trends
