Informatics has been called the intersection where health and information technology meet. Informatics connects healthcare professionals with information they need to both promote and provide a higher quality of care, as well as patient safety. But what, exactly is nursing informatics?
This program provides an overview of the essential elements of nursing informatics, and how informatics can be used with a focus on patient care.
After viewing the program, the learner will be able to:
~ Define nursing informatics
~ Describe how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act spurred the growth of electronic medical records
~ Explain the difference between computer hardware and software
~ Describe five general types of informatics technology used for patient care
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