Week 12

Question 1

Informatics:

Answer 1

Use of computerized systems to process
data for storage and retrieval

Question 2

Nursing Informatics

Answer 2

Integration of nursing science & practice with teach & management of information & communication technologies
(ICTs)

Question 3

Informatics Nurse Specialist:

Answer 3

A nurse specialist has expertise in informatics & teaches others

Question 4

BENEFITS OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Answer 4

• Easy access to client information
• Avoid duplication
• Reduced risk
• Time saving
• Improves Education

Question 5

DOWN SIDES to technology in Nursing

Answer 5

*Job Security Concerns – AI may impact employment stability.

*Privacy Risks – Increased data collection= confidentiality concerns.

*Time-Intensive Learning – Time to learn tech.

*Technology Malfunctions.

*Access Barriers – PT lack cell phone.

Question 6

Ethical Privacy & confidentiality BCCNM: COMPETENCIES informatics

Answer 6

Overall= collect info on need to know baisis.

• Do not access info that is inconsistent with ur professional responsibilities.
• Do not disclose info without client consent.

Question 7

Six core components make up the pan-Canadian EHR exam

Answer 7

*the pan-Canadian EHR

• Diagnostic images
• Laboratory results
• Drugs dispensed, and
• Clinical

reports/immunization.

Question 8

Key Health Informatics Organizations in Canada & tools

Answer 8

• CIHI: Collects and analyzes health data, including nursing data.
• Canada Health Infoway: Promotes digital tools like EHRs across the country.

Telehelth

Apps

Mobile devices

Digital thermometers
- Apnea monitoring
- Blood glucose analyzers
- IV Pumps

Question 9

TECHNOLOGY & CLINICAL
JUDGEMENT- Health information & communication
technologies should:

Answer 9

• Be a tool that
  supports nurses’
  clinical judgement
• Not a replacement
  for it