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Informatics – Its Impact on Patient Care
Three Main areas of focus
Nursing Informatics
– The Science and Practice
Clinical Informatics
– the Study of IT and how it applies to healthcare
Health Informatics
– Brief discussion of storing and retrieving healthcare informationSlide2
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TODAY’S WEBINAR
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Overview
Almost everyone in the Healthcare industry has heard the term Informatics, but do they really know the impact it has on patient care? This unique area of expertise has been around for almost 40 years, and the results have been evident.
In this Webinar, we’ll learn basic knowledge of Informatics and its impact on patient care. Utilizing the skills learned and the technology available today will help give a more defined understanding of why this is so important in the healthcare industry today.Slide6
Three Main Areas of FocusNursing Informatics
– The Science and Practice
Clinical Informatics
– the Study of IT and how it applies to healthcareHealth Informatics – Brief discussion of storing and retrieving healthcare informationWe will also discuss its current impact and future role in the Healthcare industry.Slide7
DefinitionsWhat is Informatics?
Informatics is the collection, classification, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of recorded knowledge.
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The basic premise is collecting information for patient records such as Epic or Meditech.Slide8
Nursing InformaticsNursing Informatics
is the "science and practice (that) integrates
nursing
, its information and knowledge, with management of information and communication technologies to promote the health of people, families, and communities worldwide.“Most of this information if not all of it would be found in whatever clinical system in use. Slide9
How Does This Work?Four areas within Nursing Informatics:
Analyst
Lead Trainer/Educator
SuperUserProject AnalystSlide10
AnalystAnalyst
– Usually an entry-level role in the world of Nursing Informatics. It may or may not require previous experience in the clinical area. People from different backgrounds who have a desire and aptitude for working with clinical systems can work as Analysts for different types of healthcare projects.
An Analyst may have a year of experience, but with a basic knowledge of healthcare and nursing.Slide11
Lead Trainer/EducatorLead Trainer/Educator
- A Lead Trainer or Lead Educator’s role is very important to the success of an EHR implementation or any new informatics-related project.
The Lead Trainer or Educator is responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating lesson plans (also called “curriculum development”) to make sure these lesson plans accurately reflect not only the system functionality but also the clinical workflows specific to the organization.
The Lead Trainer or Educator is also responsible for collaborating with the programmers and clinical subject matter experts (SMEs) when there are items in the lesson plans that need clarification, coordinating the classroom schedule with the department/unit managers, and picking the right classroom trainers to make sure that they are adequately trained.Slide12
SuperUserNurse Superuser
- a clinical end-user who gets additional training on a specific technology that enables her or him to provide support and teaching to colleagues at the bedside.
The
SuperUser is a member of the clinical staff – she or he is expected to provide patient care as their primary role. The SuperUser is also expected to answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and even resolve issues regarding the new technology. When something is beyond her or his knowledge to answer or resolve, they are expected to escalate the issue to the appropriate people.Slide13
Project AnalystProject Analyst
(Consultant) - A Project Analyst may be assigned to one project, or to multiple projects at the same time.
They can be hired for a specific role (for example, as a Clinical Analyst to specifically help improve clinical documentation, or as a Tester or Trainer).
They can also be hired to take on a combination of roles, including Project Manager duties at times, if needed. In essence, a Project Analyst performs any task or role as agreed-upon during the hiring process, or as need arises.Slide14
Clinical InformaticsClinical informatics is the study of information technology and
how it can be applied
to the healthcare field.
It includes the study and practice of an information-based approach to healthcare delivery in which data must be structured in a certain way to be effectively retrieved and used in a report or evaluation.Slide15
A Day In The LifeClinical analysts are responsible for
closely evaluating data to help improve workflow and a healthcare facility’s overall clinical information systems
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As a clinical analyst, one of your main focuses will be on creating the database systems for a healthcare facility. Since health IT can require handling sensitive data, as a clinical information analyst, you will be responsible for striking a balance between efficiency and federal regulatory standards.To become a clinical analyst, you will need a bachelor’s degree in life science or social science, or a related discipline, and some higher-level positions may require a master’s degree. You will also want to ensure you have a solid background in technology, especially with database and general IT knowledge. Unlike the other jobs on this list, you don’t necessarily need a nursing degree, but experience working in the healthcare industry will certainly help your chances of employment.Slide16
Health InformaticsHealth Informatics is a term describing the acquiring, storing, retrieving and using of healthcare information
to foster better collaboration among a patient's various
healthcare
providers. Health Informatics plays a critical role in the push toward healthcare reform.Slide17
Utilizing KnowledgeHealth informatics professionals use their knowledge of healthcare, information systems, databases and information technology security to gather, store, interpret and manage the massive amount of data generated when care is provided to patients.
They are typically well-versed in the language of medical coding, a classification system used throughout the U.S. to identify medical procedures.Slide18
Other Areas of Responsibility
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, health informatics professionals are typically responsible for:
Analyzing Data to help facilitate decisions and actions.
Developing data-driven solutions to improve patient health.Collaborate with other departments in the healthcare system to reduce expenses through strategic data analysis.Designing and implementing tools to measure data, patient care effectiveness and processes.Facilitating the communication and translation of regulatory and IT requirements between departments.Health informatics professionals are also tasked with ensuring that patient health information, such as medical history, treatments and test results, are integrated, accessible, accurate and secure.Slide19
How Did We Get This Information?Where did all of this information come from???
I’m glad you asked! Let’s go over a few important aspects:
HistoryCurrent ImpactFuture RoleSlide20
A History LessonFrom the beginning of modern nursing, data from standardized patient records were seen as a powerful resource for assessing and improving the quality of care.
Nurses developed standardized languages, collaboration across disciplines and national boundaries has led to the development of standards that meet these requirements.
Nurses are developing and applying informatics methods and tools to discover knowledge and improve health in virtually every area where EHR’s and EMR’s are concerned.
NOTE: Although this article focuses on nursing informatics in the United States, nurses around the world have made substantial contributions to the field. This article alludes to a few of those advances, but a comprehensive description is beyond the scope of the present work.Slide21
Technology Driven The healthcare industry is truly experiencing a revolution.
Today’s patient care is being driven by technology and the advantages are huge.
Records are easier to read, quicker to access, and can be sent electronically to virtually any hospital within minutes after requesting it.Slide22
AdvantagesImproved Outcomes
One of the main objectives for implementing information technology is to improve the quality and safety of care.
According to studies reported on HealthIT.gov, the majority of physicians believe that electronic medical records provide a better view of their patients’ total health – allowing for better diagnoses while reducing the chance of medical errors.
Physicians also cite improved efficiencies within their practices, which in turn translates to an enhanced patient experience. The automation of previously manual tasks saves time and money for physicians, insurers and patients alike.Slide23
AdvantagesPatient Participation
There are several benefits of patient participation in healthcare management.
First and foremost, patients are empowered to play an active role in their health, this is especially important for people who suffer from chronic illnesses like diabetes, asthma, obesity and cardiac conditions.
Having access to a patient portal means that individuals can have provider recommendations at the ready. Patients can monitor their medication usage and engage in dialogue with their doctors for help in making the right healthcare choices. Patients whose healthcare providers do not offer a portal for retrieving health records can instead use any of a number of web sites or apps to track their own information. Knowledge is power - There is nothing more powerful than good health.Slide24
AdvantagesPublic Health
Greater access to data can be used to improve healthcare on a larger scale.
Providers can look for trends in disease management, drug efficacy, and other factors within their own patient population.
Researchers can use the data for broader application. Public health informatics can help control the spread of disease and improve preparedness during an outbreak, such as with the flu or a food-borne illness. Data can also help public health organizations put preventive plans in place, watch for changes in a certain geography or demographic, or otherwise report information of interest or concern to the overall populace.Slide25
Conclusion
Three Main areas of focus:
Nursing Informatics
Clinical Informatics Health InformaticsSlide26
A Day In The LifeWe also discussed the following positions:
Analyst
Lead Trainer/Educator
SuperUser Project AnalystSlide27
The FutureInformatics & the
Future of Nursing
Practice Technology is being integrated into every area of healthcare today.
From meaningful use to accountable care, healthcare trends are transforming nurses' roles, responsibilities and career trajectories. The key to being part of this change is nursing informatics.Slide28
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Referenceshttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informatics
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