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An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation, 2nd Edition An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation, 2nd Edition Edited by Susan M. Houston Tina Dieckhaus Bob Kirchner Michelle Chu Lardner CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742 © 2019 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business No claim to original U.S. Government works Printed on acid-free paper International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-138-48658-4 (Paperback) International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-138-38791-1 (Hardback) International Standard Book Number-13: 978-0-429-42597-4 (e-Book) This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the valid- ity of all materials or the consequences of their use. 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Other titles: Introduction to nursing informatics (Houston) Description: 2nd edition. | Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, [2019] | “A CRC title, part of the Taylor & Francis imprint, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, the academic division of T&F Informa plc.” Identifiers: LCCN 2018031532 (print) | LCCN 2018032524 (ebook) | ISBN 9780429425974 (e-Book) | ISBN 9781138486584 (pbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781138387911 (hardback : alk. paper) Subjects: LCSH: Nursing informatics. Classification: LCC RT50.5 (ebook) | LCC RT50.5 .I587 2019 (print) | DDC 610.730285--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018031532 Visit the Taylor & Francis Web site at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com and the CRC Press Web site at http://www.crcpress.com Contents Contents Dedication I would like to dedicate this book to my family who continue to provide unwavering support for all my endeavors. To my husband, and partner in everything, you have always been by my side and keep me laughing. To my children, even though you are so far away, you are always there with a supportive call, text, or graphics design assistance. Love you all. —Susan M. Houston I dedicate this book to my family, peers, and friends who have helped by providing the time and support feedback to bring this publication to print. I hope that the history, stories, and vision will inspire a new generation of informatics professionals. —Tina Dieckhaus This book is dedicated to my family. Without their support and encouragement I would not be where I am today. Thank you all for standing behind me as I worked developing my nursing career. —Bob Kirchner This book is dedicated to my family. My family is the driver for everything I have accomplished, and they have supported me every step of the way. I am forever grateful for their love and motivation. More specifically, I thank my husband for being my rock, my parents for their inspiration, and my children for their patience. —Michelle Chu Lardner Contents Foreword ....................................................................................................ix Acknowledgments ....................................................................................xi About the Editors ....................................................................................xiii About the Contributors ...........................................................................xv Introduction ..........................................................................................xxiii 1 A Discipline Defined ....................................................................1 SUSAN K. NEWBOLD AND CAROL A. ROMANO 2 The Origins and Evolution of Nursing Informatics ...................13 SEJAL PATEL, GRISCHA METLAY, KATHY LESH, AND LINDA FISCHETTI 3 Nursing, Informatics, and Technology Today ............................39 KIMBERLY ELLIS KRAKOWSKI AND PATRICIA MOOK 4 Nursing, Informatics, and Technology: A Look Forward ..........57 MARY BETH MITCHELL 5 Advanced Analytics....................................................................75 CHARLES M. BOICEY 6 Nursing Informatics—A Day in the Life ....................................91 EDITED BY TINA DIECKHAUS 7 Tips and Advice for Obtaining Your First Nursing Informatics Job ........................................................................133 PATRICIA P. SENGSTACK Afterword .......................................................................................147 Appendix: Case Studies ..................................................................151 Acronyms ........................................................................................169 Index ..............................................................................................175 vii Foreword By Joyce Sensmeier The second edition of this book represents an excellent summation of the current state of nursing informatics, while demonstrating the rapid trajec- tory of this specialty. Nursing informatics (NI) has evolved from a grass-roots activity supported primarily by nurses with on-the-job training to become a formalized and highly differentiated nursing practice built on a foundation of care coordination, effective communication, and strategic leadership. What we once thought of as the future has now represented itself in the present wherein technology and innovation are pervasive. Today, informatics nurses are leveraging data analytics, predictive modeling, telehealth, and even arti- ficial intelligence to transform the healthcare environment into a value-based care model. Nursing informatics roles are also evolving to accommodate these advancements and these new roles will help to relieve nurses’ documentation burden by leveraging technologies such as mobile solutions, device interop- erability, and secure texting. More than 300 job postings currently seek NI candidates, and the job responsibilities extend well beyond the traditional NI roles. One thing that remains constant, however, is the patient’s place at the center of nursing’s focus. Consumer engagement is gaining traction, and the authors describe how informatics nurses continue at the forefront of ensuring that systems and portals can support safe, patient-centric care. The demand on nurses to understand the technological advances and tools that are being introduced into practice is constantly growing. The authors emphasize how informatics nurses are critical to supporting nurses’ understanding and use of data. NI can reinforce the need for change and help nurses embrace emerging technologies while still maintaining the art ix
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