MANUSCRIPTS (3) Nursing Informatics in Philippine Healthcare

Question 1

Integrates nursing science, computer science, and information technology to enhance healthcare (American Nurses Association, 2015).

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Nursing Informatics

Question 2

Involves Electronic Health Records (EHRs), decision-support tools, and hospital information systems to improve patient care.

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Nursing Informatics

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Importance of Nursing Informatics in Healthcare

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1. Enhances Patient Safety
2. Advantages in Philippine Settings

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Pillars of Nursing Informatics in the Philippines

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A. Education and Training
B. Clinical Practice Integration
C. Research and Innovation
D. Policy and Governance

Question 5

CHED Memorandum Order No. 15 (2017) mandates Nursing Informatics in the BSN curriculum.

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Curriculum Integration

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Hospitals provide Health IT training to improve informatics literacy

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Continuing Education

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Curriculum Integration and Continuing Education is under by what pillars of Nursing Informatics

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A. Education and Training

Question 8

EHR Implementation and Role of Nurses is under by what pillars of Nursing Informatics

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B. Clinical Practice Integration

Question 9

Trends and Initiatives is under by what pillars of Nursing Informatics

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C. Research and Innovation

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Regulatory Framework and Strategic Plans is under by what pillars of Nursing Informatics

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D. Policy and Governance

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Uses scientific knowledge and evidence-based strategies

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE APPLICATION

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Aims to improve community health

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PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE APPLICATION

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Public Health Practice Application focuses on

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1. Preventing diseases
2. Promoting health
3. Addressing health disparities

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Core Principles and Goals of Public Health Practice Application

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A. Focus on Populations
B. Prevention and Promotion
C. Evidence-Based Practice
D. Community Engagement

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Tracks health trends and measures intervention success

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Surveillance

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Prepares for and manages public health crises (e.g., outbreaks, disasters)

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Emergency Response

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Reviews public health programs to ensure effectiveness and goal achievement

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Program Evaluation

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Creates and supports policies that promote and protect public health

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Policy and Advocacy

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Engages and empowers communities to take action on health issues

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Community Mobilization

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Shares health information and resources to inform and educate the public

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Education and Communication

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EXAMPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS:

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1. National Immunization Program
2. Women, Men, and Children’s Health Development Programs
3. HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention
4. Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease Prevention
5. Food and Waterborne Diseases Prevention and Control
6. National Dengue Prevention and Control

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LEVELS OF SCOPE:

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• Global: Tackles health issues across countries and regions worldwide
• National: Designs and applies health policies and programs at the national level
• State: Manages public health efforts within a specific state or region
• Local: Carries out health programs directly in communities

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Addresses social determinants and supports prevention

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Complementing Clinical Care

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Identifies patient needs and connects them with public health services

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Clinician Involvement

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Joint efforts between public health and clinical care improve overall health outcomes

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Collaboration

Question 26

▪ Oversee daily nursing unit operations ▪ Manage staffing, budgeting, and personnel ▪ Ensure efficient, effective patient care

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Nurse Managers

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▪ Lead strategic planning and policy development ▪ Allocate resources within healthcare organizations ▪ Focus on improving patient outcomes and efficiency

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Nurse Administrator

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▪ Provide top-level leadership and overall nursing management ▪ Align nursing services with strategic goals and regulations

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Nurse Executives

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▪ Enhance healthcare technology and electronic records ▪ Improve data management systems in clinical settings

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Nurse Informatics

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✓ Home Healthcare Agencies: Offer personalized, in-home patient care ✓ Wellness Consultancies: Provide health coaching, nutrition counseling, and stress management ✓ Telehealth Services: Enable remote healthcare consultations and monitoring ✓ Medical Spas and Aesthetic Clinics: Deliver services like IV hydration and aesthetic procedures

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Nurse Entrepeneurs

Question 31

Nurses in administrative and managerial roles need to understand healthcare finance, including:

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a. Budgeting and cost control b. Revenue cycle management c. Resource allocation d. Understanding the impacts of insurance and billing

Question 31

Nurses must stay informed about policies and regulations affecting their practice, including:

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a. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) b. Medicare and Medicaid regulations c. State and federal healthcare laws

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Essential Skills for Business-Minded Nurses:

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* Leadership and management skills * Financial literacy * Communication and interpersonal skills * Problem-solving and critical thinking skills * Technological proficiency