Course Overview
Nursing Informatics integrates technology and information science into clinical practice. This course prepares nurses to effectively use Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, implement clinical decision support tools, and leverage telehealth platforms. Students explore major EHR vendors (Epic, Cerner, Meditech), barcode medication administration systems (BCMA), computerized physician order entry (CPOE), and health information standards. The course emphasizes data security, privacy compliance (HIPAA), and the role of informatics in improving patient safety, quality, and efficiency in healthcare delivery.
Learning Objectives
- Navigate Electronic Health Record systems effectively to document and retrieve patient information
- Understand clinical decision support systems and their role in preventing errors
- Implement barcode medication administration and computerized order entry safely
- Use telehealth and remote monitoring technologies appropriately
- Maintain data security and HIPAA compliance in digital healthcare environments
- Leverage health informatics standards (HL7, SNOMED CT) for interoperability
Lecture Topics
- Week 1: Introduction to Nursing Informatics and Health IT
- Week 1: Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems Overview
- Week 2: EHR Navigation - Epic System Walkthrough
- Week 2: Alternative EHR Systems - Cerner, Meditech, NextGen
- Week 3: Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and E-Prescribing
- Week 3: Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) and Safety
- Week 4: Clinical Decision Support Systems and Alerts
- Week 4: Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, and Virtual Care
- Week 5: Health Information Interoperability and Standards (HL7, FHIR)
- Week 5: Data Security, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance
- Week 6: Cybersecurity Threats and Nursing Responsibility
- Week 8: Emerging Technologies - AI, Big Data, and Precision Health
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Resources
Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge (Staggers & Thompson)
Comprehensive textbook on informatics theory, systems, and applications in modern healthcare.
RequiredEpic EHR Training Modules and Sandbox
Interactive training with hands-on practice in Epic system simulation environment.
RequiredHIPAA Compliance Training and Privacy Resources
Official guidance on HIPAA regulations, privacy, security, and breach notification requirements.
FreeHealth IT Safety Center Resources
Guidelines and best practices for safe use of health IT systems to prevent technology-related errors.
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