Description

NR361 Week 2 Discussion: Experiences with Healthcare Information Systems

Purpose

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (CO).

• CO3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO #3)
• CO4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO #4)

Discussion

Share your experiences with healthcare information systems, past or present. Has it been an easy transition or difficult? Why do you believe your experience has been positive or negative? If you are currently not working in a healthcare setting, how has the medical record exposure in nursing school impacted your current knowledge?

Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.

NR361 Week 2 Discussion: Experiences with Healthcare Information Systems

 

Solution

 

While I was in school, I was mostly exposed to paper charting and mimicking of computer charting.  After passing my boards, I started working in the operating room at my first facility. At the time they had two different programs that they used for charting. One for the hospital and one for the OR. They would also use a simple form that they would use to chart times and staff. It was a very basic computer program but efficient. I grew up using computers so, when they switched to a new program called EPIC, it was a very easy transition for me. It integrate………….Kindly click the purchase icon above to buy full solution at $5

 

Purpose

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (CO).

• CO3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO #3)
• CO4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO #4)

Discussion

Share your experiences with healthcare information systems, past or present. Has it been an easy transition or difficult? Why do you believe your experience has been positive or negative? If you are currently not working in a healthcare setting, how has the medical record exposure in nursing school impacted your current knowledge?

Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric.