HSN/376: Health Information Technology For Nursing
HSN/376: Health Information Technology for Nursing
Course Information
Description
This course examines electronic modalities that assist in patient-centered health care management. Topics include informatics, automation of data management, and evaluation of information systems. A key focus is the relationship between technology in health care delivery and patient safety.
Credits
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Learning Outcomes
In this course you will learn to:
Where you will demonstrate your learning:
Explain the role of information and data management in improving patient care.
Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: Information Technology, Safety, and Patient Outcomes
Describe how clinical decision support systems are used to improve patient safety and care.
Wk 3 – Summative Assessment: Solution Proposal: General Solution
Analyze how consumer health information and informatics changes can redefine health advice and care.
Wk 5 – Summative Assessment: Informatics Solution Proposal: Specific Solution Presentation HSN/376: Health Information Technology For Nursing
Materials
Textbook
Hebda, T., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of informatics for nurses and healthcare professionals (6th ed.). Prentice-Hall/Pearson.
Schedule Overview
Note: Assignments are due Monday unless indicated otherwise. Initial discussion posts are due Thursday and the 2 required responses are due Monday.
Wk and Topic
Activities
Assignments and Points
Wk 1 – Role of Technology and Informatics in Nursing
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Ch. 1 and 7
Advancements in Nursing Informatics
P.A.T.C.H. Test (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare)
Nursing Informatics: Beyond the Electronic Health Record
HSN/376: Health Information Technology For Nursing
University Library Resources
Discussion – 40 points
Summative Assessment: Information Technology, Safety, and Patient Outcomes – 150 points
Wk 2 – Health Information System Overview
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Ch. 3, 4, and 8
Health Information System Components
What is a Health Information System (HIS)?
University Library Resources
Discussion – 40 points
Informatics Solution Proposal: Issue Identification – 150 points
Wk 3 – Clinical Decision Support Systems
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Ch. 10
Clinical Decision Support
University Library Resources
Discussion – 40 points
Summative Assessment: Informatics Solution Proposal: General Solution – 150 points
Wk 4 – Consumer Education and Informatics
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Ch. 18
Consumer Health Informatics (CHI)
Self-Paced Patient Education
Consumer Health
University Library Resources
Discussion – 40 points
Informatics Solution Proposal: Areas of Evaluation – 150 points
Wk 5 – Future Trends in Health Care Technology
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Ch. 19
AI Technology in Healthcare
The Future of Healthcare
The Future of Nursing Technology
Nursing Informatics: A Day in the Life
University Library Resources
Discussion – 40 points
Summative Assessment: Informatics Solution Proposal: Specific Solution Presentation – 200 points
HSN/376: Health Information Technology For Nursing
