Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Health Care Professionals
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This useful handbook introduces nurses and other health care professionals to the most current application of computer-related technology in the health care environment. Included are the various forms of electronic communication and ways to use it more effectively. New coverage of web-based technology, search tools, and evaluation criteria for online material are presented along with regulatory and accreditation requirements, such as HIPAA. Completely updated, the fourth edition offers a clearly written overview of informatics, as well as practical applications of computer-based education for day-to-day use.
Sect. 1 General computer information 1Ch. 1 Informatics in the healthcare professions 3Ch. 2 Hardware, software, and the roles of support personnel 49Ch. 3 Ensuring the quality of information 78Ch. 4 Electronic communication and the Internet 95Sect. 2 Healthcare information systems 133Ch. 5 Healthcare information systems 135Ch. 6 Strategic planning 165Ch. 7 Selecting a healthcare information system 182Ch. 8 System implementation and maintenance 201Ch. 9 Information systems training 218Ch. 10 Information security and confidentiality 245Ch. 11 System integration and interoperability 273Ch. 12 The electronic health record 292Ch. 13 Regional health information organizations (RHIOs) 316Ch. 14 Regulatory and accreditation issues 328Ch. 15 Continuity planning and disaster recovery 355Ch. 16 Using the computer to support healthcare and patient education 391Ch. 17 Telehealth 429Ch. 18 Evidence-based practice and research 459App. A Internet primer 489App. B Career resources on the Internet 497App. C Case study exercises - suggested responses 501Glossary 521Index 540
