Explores health information and informatics concepts encountered in healthcare settings. Course content includes healthcare information technology, concepts, terminology, and key health information systems and technology. Students will evaluate health information systems and their roles in patient safety, safe medication administration, maintaining patient privacy, data security and efficacy of healthcare processes.
Acceptance to RN to BSN Program
Course Learning Outcomes
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Provide person-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.
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Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
Core Topics
- Use of patient care technology
- Information management
- Information literacy
- Standardized terminology
- Ethical and legal issues related to the use of information technology
- Role of nurse informaticist
- Information system implementation and pitfalls.