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InformaticsDACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013Explain why informationand technology skills areessential for safe patientcareIdentify essentialinformation that must beavailable in a commondatabase to support patientcareDescribe examples of howtechnology andinformation managementare related to the qualityand safety of patient careProtect confidentiality ofprotected healthinformation in electronichealth recordsDemonstrate effective use ofstrategies to reduce risk of harm toself or othersSeek education about howinformation is managed in caresettings before providing careNavigate the electronic healthrecordRespond appropriately to clinicaldecision-making supports andalertsContrast benefits and limitationsof different communicationtechnologies and their impact onsafety and qualityUse information management toolsto monitor outcomes of careprocessesDocument and plan patient care inan electronic health recordUse high quality electronic sourcesof healthcare informationAppreciate the necessity for allhealth professionals to seeklifelong, continuous learning ofinformation technology skillsValue the contributions ofstandardization/reliability to safetyApply technology and informationmanagement tools to support safeprocesses of careValue nurses' involvement indesign, selection, implementation,and evaluation of informationtechnologies to support patient careEmploy communicationtechnologies to coordinate care forpatientsRecognize the time, effort, and skillrequired for computers, databasesand other technologies to becomereliable and effective tools forpatient careValue technologies that supportclinical decision-making, errorprevention, and care coordinationCronenwett, L., Sherwood, G., Barnsteiner J., Disch, J., Johnson, J., Mitchell, P., Sullivan, D., Warren, J. (2007). Quality and safety education fornurses. Nursing Outlook, 55(3)122-131.Institute of Medicine. Health professions education: A bridge to quality. Washington DC: National Academies Press; 2003.48 | P a g e