Nursing informatics can increase accurate communication, help create an environment of greater efficiency, and help reduce errors resulting in improved patient safety. In many ways, the backbone for these improvements is the electronic health record (EHR).
This program provides an overview of the essential elements of nursing informatics, and describes how EHR works with informatics to improve patient care.
After viewing the program, the learner will be able to:
~ List and explain the positive impacts of informatics in healthcare for the patient, facility, and personnel
~ Describe different examples of quality initiatives to better improve the function of the healthcare system
~ Discuss how technology has advanced the field of healthcare to make it more efficient
~ Explain how to use different forms of technology for better quality service in healthcare
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