NURSING DEPARTMENT
Date / Credits / 3 creditCourse Title / Nursing Informatics / Course Number / NUR 3530
Pre-requisite (s) / NUR 3000, NUR 3013, NUR 3031 / Co-requisite (s) / None
Hours / 45 Theory/45 clock / Total outside hours / 90 hours
Note: A minimum of 2 hours of outside work is assigned per clock hour.
Place and Time of Class Meeting
Institute of Healthcare Professions
2300 South Congress Avenue
Suite 105
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Hybrid
Name and Contact Information of Instructor
Instructor: Kali Vaccarella, MSN
Email address:
Office Hours: Monday and Thursday from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm and by appointment
Campus Telephone: 561-202-6333
Delivery Method: Hybrid
Book required
(The institution recognizes the use of the textbook in the classroom as part of the educational methodology and strategy applied in diverse materials. The textbook is part of the curriculum and is used to reach the student in an effective manner in the classroom. Every student is expected to acquire and use the textbook.)
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 5/e
©2012 | Prentice Hall | Published: 3/2012
ISBN-13:9780132574952
Classroom expectations for students
Attendance Policy
IHP has adopted an online attendance policy which requires students to be actively participating in their online course to be considered in attendance.
Students are expected to participate in all required instructional activities in their courses. Online courses are no different in this regard; however, participation must be defined in a different manner.
1.Student “attendance” in an online course is defined as active participation in the course as described in the course syllabus. Instructors in online courses are responsible for providing students with clear instructions for how they are required to participate in the course. Additionally, instructors are responsible for incorporating specific instructional activities within their course and will, at a minimum, have weekly mechanisms for documenting student participation. These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, participating in a weekly discussion board, submitting/completing assignments in the online platform, or communicating with the instructor.
2. Students aware of necessary absences must inform the professor with as much advance notice as possible in order to make appropriate arrangements.
3. Any student absent 20 percent or more of the online course, i.e., non-participatory during 3 or more weeks of an 11 week term, may receive an F for that course.
4. Any student who has not actively participated in an online class prior to the census date for any given term is considered a "no-show" and will be administratively withdrawn from the class without record. To be counted as actively participating, it is not sufficient to log in and view the course. The student must be submitting work as described in the course syllabus.
5. Additional attendance and participation policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the attendance policy
Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Director of Education.
NOTE: Plagiarism is defined as the use, without proper acknowledgment, of the ideas, phrases, sentences, or larger units of discourse from another writer or speaker. Plagiarism includes the unauthorized copying of software and the violation of copyright laws. Students who commit plagiarism will obtain a grade of “Failure” on their exam or assignment.
Course Description (must correspond exactly to Catalog description)
This course is an introduction to the practice of nursing informatics. The learner is introduced to the health sciences, research methods, and practices of information technology in the role of professional nurse. A range of practice models and patient care issues are explored from a nurse driven approach. The advantages and disadvantages of nursing informatics are discussed to include patient access & capacity, legal and ethical issues, trends and economics.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
· Analyze the role of informatics in health care
· Analyze the impact of informatics on nursing
· Analyze information systems used in health care delivery
· Describe the process for selecting information systems in health care
· Explain the implementation of health care information systems
· Analyze the use of electronic health records
· Analyze the use of personal health records
· Analyze the use of Telehealth
· Explain how the security of patient information can be enhanced
· Explain the impact of regulatory oversight in health care informatics
· Analyze continuity planning in relation to disasters
· Determine the relationship between informatics and patient outcomes
· Analyze the role of the Internet in health care informatics
Topical Outline and Schedule
DATE / WEEK 1SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES / Describe the course.
Discuss the library and library resources.
At the end of this week , the student will be able to:
· Explain how informatics in health care has evolved
· Analyze the role of health care informatics in patient safety
· Describe computer and information systems in health care
· Explain how informatics affects the nursing profession and nursing care
· Explain the role of the nurse with respect to informatics
· Analyze how informatics supports nursing education and professional development
TOPIC (S) / Syllabus
Discuss Library Orientation Course, Instructor to verify completion
Informatics in Healthcare
The Impact of Healthcare Informatics on Nursing
LEARNING ACTIVITIES / READ
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 5
Chapter 1, "Informatics in the Healthcare Professions" (pp. 2–23, 27–29)
Chapter 2, "Hardware, Software, and the Roles of Support Personnel" (pp. 41–57)
Chapter 3, "Ensuring the Quality and Best Use of Information" (pp. 61–69)
Chapter 5, "Professional Use of Electronic Resources" (pp. 100–112)
Chapter 6, "Healthcare information Systems" (pp. 113–137)
Chapter 7, "Strategic Planning for Information Technology Projects" (pp. 150)
Chapter 10, "System Implementation and Maintenance" (pp. 206–207)
Chapter 15, "The Role of Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics" (pp. 297–323)
Chapter 24, "Consumer Education and Informatics" (pp. 483)
Chapter 23, "Integrating Technology, Informatics, and the Internet Into Nursing Education" (pp. 455–481)
OUTSIDE WORK & ASSIGNED READINGS / DISCUSS
· Based on your experience as a registered nurse,
o Describe two examples of patient safety improvement through the use of health care informatics.
o Specifically, how did health care informatics improve patient safety in each example?
· Based on your experience as a registered nurse:
o Provide at least two examples of how nursing informatics has affected the nursing profession.
o Provide at least two examples of how nursing informatics affects your nursing care.
o Explain how these examples affect the care provided to patients.
ASSIGNMENT
Discussion post by Wednesday at 11:55 pm EST
Respond to two classmates by Friday at 11:55 pm EST
Computer and Information Systems paper
· Write a one to two page (500 word) paper in which you answer the following questions:
o What does you unit use health care informatics for?
o Specifically, what type of data, information, and knowledge does your unit obtain through the use of the health care informatics?
o What type of hardware does your unit use?
o What types of software does your unit use?
o Does the facility have an intranet? If so, what is it used for?
o In what ways does you unit use electronic documentation? If you currently do not use electronic documentation, describe your units future plans for implementing electronic documentation.
o What type of standardized terminology do you use in your practice?
ASSESSMENT
Discussion post and response
Computer and Information Systems paper
DATE / Week 2
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES / At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Describe safety concerns related to the public independently seeking health-related information on the Internet
· Explain how the quality of health-related information on the Internet can be evaluated
· Explain how the use of the Internet has evolved in health care
· Describe privacy concerns pertaining to the use of the Internet in health care
· Describe the purpose of clinical information systems
· Describe the purpose of administrative systems
· Explain the use of smart technology
· Analyze the importance of user-friendly informatics systems
TOPIC (S) / The Role of the Internet in Healthcare Informatics
Information Systems
LEARNING ACTIVITIES / READ
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 5
· Chapter 24, "Consumer Education and Informatics" (pp. 485–488)
· Chapter 4, "The Internet and the World Wide Web: An Overview" (pp. 74–97)
· Chapter 9, "Improving the Usability of Health Informatics Applications" (pp. 170–193)
OUTSIDE
WORK & ASSIGNED READINGS / DISCUSSION
Discuss (choose 1)
· Based on your work experience, provide at least two examples of how institutions protect internet-based patient information and promote patient privacy.
· Describe the purpose of clinical information systems.
ASSIGNMENT
Discussion post by Wednesday at 11:55 pm EST
Respond to two classmates by Friday at 11:55 pm EST
· The Internet and Health Care paper
o In a two-page APA format paper, describe safety concerns related to people who seek health-related information on the Internet and explain how to evaluate the quality of health-related information on the internet. Use the following questions as guidelines for your paper:
§ Pick a health problem and research this problem?
§ How did you find your information?
§ What information did you find?
§ Was the information accurate?
§ How can you evaluate the quality of health related information on the Internet?
ASSESSMENTS
Discussion post and response
The Internet and Health care paper
WEEK 3
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES / At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Explain the strategy for initiating information technology projects
· Explain the selection process for new informatics systems
· Explain the implications of multiple system interfacing and interoperability
· Explain the implementation of an informatics system
· Describe staff education strategies for the successful implementation of informatics systems
TOPIC (S) / Implementing Information Systems
LEARNING ACTIVITIES / READ
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 5
Chapter 7, "Strategic Planning for Information Technology Projects" (pp. 139–149)
Chapter 8, "Selecting a Healthcare Information System" (pp. 153–169)
Chapter 10, "System Implementation and Maintenance" (pp. 194–206, 208–209)
Chapter 11, "Information Systems Training" (pp. 210–231)
Chapter 13, "System Integration and Interoperability" (pp. 260–274)
OUTSIDE WORK & ASSIGNED READINGS / DISCUSSION
Discuss
· Knowing that we are creatures of habit, discuss how you would implement a new Informatics System for older staff members.
ASSIGNMENT
Discussion post by Wednesday at 11:55 pm EST
Respond to two classmates by Friday at 11:55 pm EST
Quiz – chapters 7, 8, 10, 11, &13
ASSESSMENT
Discussion post and response
Quiz – Chapters 7, 8, 10, 11 & 13.
DATE / WEEK 4
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES / At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Describe the development of electronic health records
· Analyze the implications for electronic health records on nursing care quality
· Explain the implementation of electronic health records
TOPIC (S) / Electronic Health Records
LEARNING ACTIVITIES / READ
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 5
· Chapter 14, "The Electronic Health Record" (pp. 277–291)
OUTSIDE WORK & ASSIGNED READINGS / DISCUSS
· Respond to the following questions and, if relevant, include your own personal experience.
o How can an EHR positively impact the quality of nursing care?
o What are potential concerns that EHRs bring to nursing care quality?
o How can these concerns be addressed?
ASSIGNMENT
Discussion post by Wednesday at 11:55 pm EST
Respond to two classmates by Friday at 11:55 pm EST
Implementing Electronic Health Records paper
· Write a two page (500 word) APA format paper addressing the following topics:
o Explain at least three functional considerations to take into account when implementing an EHR
o Explain regulatory considerations for implementing EHRs
o Explain interoperability. Why is interoperability important?
o Explain data integrity. Why is data integrity important?
o Explain why the security of data is important when implementing an EHR
o Explain the legal concerns surrounding the implementation of EHRs.
Quiz – Chapter 14
ASSESSMENTS
Discussion post and response
Implementing Electronic Health Records paper
Quiz – Chapter 14
HOMEWORK
Study for midterm in week 5 – all chapters found in weeks 1 – 4
DATE / WEEK 5
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES / At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Describe the development of a patient's personal health record
· Explain how personal health records impact individual health
· Describe concerns in managing a personal health record
· Describe liability concerns pertaining to personal health records
TOPIC (S) / Personal Health Records
LEARNING ACTIVITIES / READ
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals, 5
· Chapter 16, "Personal Health Records" (pp. 325–347)
OUTSIDE
WORK & ASSIGNED READINGS / DISCUSS
· Cindy is a 57-year-old single female who works as a graphic designer. She describes herself as shy and reserved. She weighs 358 lb and is 5’8” tall. She has recently lost her mother and is greatly concerned about improving her own health. She has been diagnosed with the following conditions: type II diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
For each condition, she sees a different provider in a different health care institution. However, all of the institutions are affiliated with a large regional health care system. Cindy takes fie prescription medications for her conditions and fills them at three different pharmacies, each located near one of her providers. In the past, she has kept her medical records in a box in her closet. She has become frustrated with the lack of communication among her providers and her relationship with them.
· Respond to the following questions in your discussion:
o What types of individuals typically have a personal health record (PHR)?
o How does Cindy fit this profile?
o How could a PHR help Cindy better manage her diagnoses?
o Why do people choose to have PHRs? Do you feel Cindy would be one of those individuals and why?
o How do you feel that Cindy’s patient satisfaction could be improved through the use of a PHR? As a provider, how do you feel that the use of a PHR would improve your satisfaction when providing care to Cindy and other patients in similar situations?