Community Applications of Nursing Informatics

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focuses on utilizing information technology to improve health outcomes within a specific community.

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Community health informatics

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focuses on leveraging data to analyze health trends and disparities across larger populations.

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Population health informatics

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play a crucial role in achieving health equity

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Community and population health informatics

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Community and population health informatics AIMS TO:

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Improve access to preventive care, Enhance disease management and Promote healthy behaviors.

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Home health nurses utilize NI tools to:

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Manage patient care plans electronically.
Conduct remote patient monitoring.
Communicate with patients and other healthcare providers.
Document care electronically.

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13 Best Applications for Home Health and Home Care Agencies in 2024

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1. CARE ACADEMY
2. Spectrum TeleTrack
3. Tiger Connect

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provides high-quality, state-approved online caregiver training for home health and home care agencies. It’s designed specifically for mobile devices and approved in all 50 states.

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CareAcademy

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Because CareAcademy integrates seamlessly with other platforms like ________________________________, caregivers don’t have to log into multiple systems as they work. And they can access training via their mobile devices when it’s convenient, which makes it easier to complete classes.

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WellSky, AxisCare, and eRSP

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CareAcademy is best for:

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Home health care agency training and compliance.

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Key features of CareAcademy

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● Auto-assign classes based on state requirements and due date.
● View caregivers’ training progress in one place.
● Use automatic reminders so your caregivers remain compliant.
● Edit your curriculum as much as you want.
● Assign training for individuals and teams.
● Streamline communication.
● Assign client-specific training to caregivers instantly.
● Bulk assign groups of classes to caregivers who need to relearn a skill.
● Filter your dashboard to quickly see caregivers whose credentials are expiring.
● Grow talent from within, using CareAcademy’s specialized certifications.
● Fulfill your admin CEU requirements with 40+ classes and topics

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is a user-intuitive home health care app that includes several useful admin features.

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Spectrum TeleTrack

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It also has a mobile app with caregiver and family portals for managing visits and communication in the field.

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Spectrum TeleTrack

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Spectrum TeleTrack is best for

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Timetracking

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Key features of Spectrum TeleTrack :

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● Log into CareAcademy from TeleTrack with the CareAcademy integration.
● Manage payroll with QuickBooks and Paychex integrations.
● Use GPS tracking to see where caregivers are.
● Enable clock-ins and clock-outs via the mobile app.
● Let caregivers pick up shifts by using the “Available to work” feature.
● Create calendars and schedule caregivers.

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is a leading healthcare collaboration platform, delivering over 2 billion HIPAA-compliant messages a year across 7,000+ healthcare organizations of all sizes.

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TigerConnect

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TigerConnect is best for:

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HIPAA compliance

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Key features of HIPAA compliance

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● Keep messages private with end-to-end encryption, PIN locks, and full administrator controls.
● Send high-priority messages that remain at the top of the recipient’s inbox and offer a unique alert for immediate recognition.
● Broadcast messages to your entire organization or sub-groups using admin-configured distribution lists.
● Contact colleagues with a single tap from a message thread or user profile.
● Automatically forward messages to another colleague when you’re in “Do Not Disturb” mode.
● Save time with custom, pre-typed messages for specific but repetitive inquiries.
● Send and receive images, videos, and voice recordings from the phone or cloud storage apps

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NI facilitates the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data for:

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● Identifying disease outbreaks.
● Tracking the spread of infectious diseases.
● Evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions.
● Informing resource allocation.

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Informatics Tools for Promoting Community and Population Health

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1. Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3. Public Health Data Warehouses
4. Decision Support Systems (DSS)

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Provide a centralized view of patient data, enabling population health analysis.

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Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

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Allow for mapping of health data to identify geographic disparities.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Store large datasets for population health research.

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Public Health Data Warehouses

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Provide evidence-based recommendations to guide clinical decision-making.

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Decision Support Systems (DSS)

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provide a comprehensive view of patient data

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EHRs

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helps visualize health trends across geographic areas.

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GIS

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offer vast datasets for research, and decision support systems provide evidence-based guidance for nurses working in community settings.

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Public health data warehouses

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Community and population health informatics empower nurses to improve health outcomes for entire communities. By leveraging data and informatics tools, nurses can:

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Identify health disparities, Target interventions, Promote preventive care and Track progress towards population health goals