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 |