Midterms Flashcards
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is a combination of the
different established sciences which involve and affect the holistic care of the nurses
towards the patient
Nursing Science
the aim is to provide the best intervention or action that has been proven to be elective.
Evidence Based Practice
(ADCs) introduced, reducing medication errors
Automated Dispensing Cabinets
Evolution of large, integrated healthcare delivery systems that required standardization across facilities for cost control and quality care
Large Healthcare Systems
Relational databases, client-server architectures, and new programming methods enhance application development
Database and Technology Advances
(BCMA) system implemented in hospitals to reduce medication errors
Barcode Medication Administration
Raw, unprocessed facts Can take various forms: alphabetic, numeric, audio, image, video, or combinations
Data
Data processed into a meaningful context
Information
Understanding how to use processed information to make decisions or perform tasks
Knowledge
Types of Data in Healthcare
-Alphabetic
-Letters
-Numeric
-Audio
-Image
-Pictures/graphics
-Video
-Moving visuals
Characteristics of Quality Information
list them
-Accessibility
-Security
-Accuracy
-Relevancy
-Completeness
-Flexibility
-Reliability
-Objectivity
-Utility
-Transparency
-Verifiability
-Reproducibility
Available to authorized users at the right time.
Accessibility
Protection from unauthorized access
Security
Relevant when needed
Timeliness
Free from errors
Accuracy
Appropriate for the purpose
Relevancy
Includes all necessary details
Completeness
Useful for multiple purposes
Flexibility
Based on credible data sources
Reliability
Unbiased and factual
Objectivity
Useful for decision-making
Utility
Easy to use without distraction
Transparency
Can be proven correct
Verifiability
Produces the same result consistently
Reproducibility