Healthcare Informatics: An Introduction

Healthcare Informatics: An Introduction Module 1 Chapters
The Basis of Informatics and System Analysis

Nursing Informatics combines nursing, information, and computer sciences to manage information required for use in the nursing practice. In module one, we will look at the role of the nursing informatics specialist and how they apply the functions of clinical systems to arrange patients’ medical information. Also included in module one is an overview of database applications such as user interface, data management systems, and databases. 

• Clinical Informatics Applications
• Inside a Computer
• A Clinical System
• Object-Oriented Design
• Clinical Database Analysis

Healthcare Informatics: An Introduction Module 2
Clinical Reporting Data and Management

In module two, we will examine clinical data reporting and how to specify criteria and translate physical data into a working database. Also included in module two is an overview of project management and the tools needed to apply a methodology that turns into reality.  The project manager uses open problem-solving techniques to address challenges that may arise during a project.  We will look at how to incorporate all team members in creating collective goals and meeting expectations as a whole.

• Reporting Language
• Insert and Retrieve Information
• Introduction to Project Management
• Agile Project Management
• Management Techniques

Healthcare Informatics:  An Introduction Module 3
Clinical Networks and Vendor Negotiations

It is important for the nurse informatics specialist to have a working understanding of how a computer network functions and how information is transmitted over the network.  Module three will look at the physical and wireless connections and examine how the roadways connect houses and communities together. Also included in module three, is a closer examination of the tasks performed by employees and vendors and the role of each as it applies to daily informatics management.

• Encoding Data
• Network Packets
• IP Addresses
• Conflict Resolution
• Working the Contract

Healthcare Informatics:  An Introduction Module 4
Disaster Recovery and Security

Module four will focus on disaster and systems recovery. Catastrophic events may occur. The informatics specialist should understand how to handle records during disaster mode.  We will look at concerns and risks involved during this instance and how to handle not being able to process patient information and medical orders during this time. Since today’s medical records are electronic, and stored in a central location, it is imperative that security is set into place to protect this information.  Module four will examine key vocabulary used for storing and accessing records in these electronic formats. .

• Clinical Disaster Recovery
• Disaster Recovery Operations
• Security Audit
• Security on a Wireless Network
• Computer Viruses