Nursing 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." (IMIA Special Interest Group on Nursing Informatics 2009). Using informatics, such as the electronic health record maintain people's health records in the computer instead of paper. Nursing informatics supplies information technologies specifically to enhance nursing efficiency and practice. Informatics in the health care system is used to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support clinical decision making in practice.
Communication of patient information influences clinical decision making and positive outcomes in providing safe patient care. Through training and experience, nurses are taught to …show more content…
A qualified EHR not only keeps a record of a patient's medications or allergies, it also automatically checks for problems whenever a new medication is prescribed and alerts the clinician to potential conflicts (Health It, 2016). During my clinical experience, I had the chance to document patient care and assessments. Documenting these notes are important communication tools utilized by nurses. Health care professionals rely on each others electronic documentation to improve a patient's plan of care. Using the bar code to scan the patient's hospital identification bracelet and medications help prevent medication errors. As each medication is scanned, the system tells when everything is correct or brings up a warning that something is wrong .The computer and the pyxis reminds me when I'm giving a medication that will put the patient at risk for falls. The electronic health record made it easier for me to view my assigned patients' radiology reports, labs, orders, and medication
Communication of patient information influences clinical decision making and positive outcomes in providing safe patient care. Through training and experience, nurses are taught to …show more content…
A qualified EHR not only keeps a record of a patient's medications or allergies, it also automatically checks for problems whenever a new medication is prescribed and alerts the clinician to potential conflicts (Health It, 2016). During my clinical experience, I had the chance to document patient care and assessments. Documenting these notes are important communication tools utilized by nurses. Health care professionals rely on each others electronic documentation to improve a patient's plan of care. Using the bar code to scan the patient's hospital identification bracelet and medications help prevent medication errors. As each medication is scanned, the system tells when everything is correct or brings up a warning that something is wrong .The computer and the pyxis reminds me when I'm giving a medication that will put the patient at risk for falls. The electronic health record made it easier for me to view my assigned patients' radiology reports, labs, orders, and medication