Information Systems Innovations for Nursing: New Visions and Ventures / Edition 1

by Sue A. Moorhead, Connie Delaney

Overview

Offering a broad range of discussions concerning health care information systems, the first part of this book explores the implications of working in a computer-based environment. Part two topics include: linkages for nurse administrators; computer-augmented performance evaluation; information access for research-based practice; and communication structure enhancement for nursing research. The final part suggests ways of changing health care settings through the use of information systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761916710
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/20/1998
Series:	Series on Nursing Administration , #10
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Moorhead, Sue A., PhD, RN (Univ of Iowa); Delaney, Connie , PhD, RN (Univ of Iowa)

Table of Contents

Introduction - Sue Moorhead
PART ONE: VISIONS FOR NURSING IN A NEW MILLENNIUM
Challenges and Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nurses in a Computer-Based Patient Record Environment - Judith J Warren and Marcelline R Harris
Nursing Management Data for Nursing Information Systems - Dianne Huber and Connie Delaney
A Vital Nursing Administration Collaboratory for Patient Outcomes Research - Linda Goodwin et al
PART TWO: STRATEGIES FOR AN INFORMATION REVOLUTION
Electronic Communication and Computer Linkages for Nurse Managers - Teresa Shellenbarger and Nashat Zuraikat
Computer Augmented Performance Evaluation - Cindy A Scherb
Nursing Information Systems - Sally Kellum and Mary Tatum
Administrative, Clinical and Education Applications
Accessibility to Knowledge for Research-Based Practice - Carol L Ireson and Cathie L Velotta
Expanding the Communication Structure in a Nursing Research Center - Eve Layman, Sandra G Funk and Brenda K Cobb
PART THREE: TIPS FROM THE INFORMATION INNOVATORS: CREATING CHANGE ACROSS HEALTH CARE SETTINGS
Organizing Project Implementation for Success - Julia G Behrenbeck et al
A Major Medical Center Case Study
Clinical and Nursing Information System Needs in a Rural Integrated Delivery Network - Jane Brokel et al
Nursing Software Development and Implementation - Bobbie Owens-Vance, Margaret Kraft and Barbara Lang
An Integral Aspect of the Veterans Health Administration Information System Infrastructure
A Case Study in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Computer Technology Used in Support of Caregivers with Alzheimer's Disease Patients - Russel C Mc Guire
Maximising Clinical Management Nationally through Automation of the Federal Minimum Data Set - Christine M Kowalski
Use of Nursing Information Systems in Community Settings - Gary Bargsteadt

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: David R. Langford, RN, DNSc (University of North Carolina-Charlotte)
Description: This is an edited volume on applications of information management technologies in a series written for nurse administrators.
Purpose: The series objective is to focus on current and emerging issues of interest in nursing administration. Chapters include the basics of e-mail and Internet browsers as well as applications of information technology in practice.
Audience: This volume is appropriate for anyone interested in applying information systems. It specifically targets nurse administrators and faculty teaching in nursing administration programs. It is particularly useful for nurse administrators interested in different ways of applying information systems to quality assurance and evaluation, communications, and performance evaluation.
Features: Readers do not need to be familiar with informatics or the Internet. This book focuses conceptually on the advantages and applications of information systems as an improvement tool. It is divided into three sections: visions; strategies; and innovations. The chapter order would be improved if chapters focusing on basic principles such as electronic communication or information systems were first. The range of topics is the book's strength. Each chapter speaks to specific applications of information technology. Web addresses of the projects, and tables of online discussion groups are included so the reader has immediate access. A weakness is the absence of a chapter on security of data and information systems. This is especially relevant since data transfer in integrated health systems and communication of patient and staff information over the Internet are ever-increasing.
Assessment: The explosion of information in information management systems and technology is greater than one volume can cover. The practices that are sampled in this text are helpful for innovative administrators who can learn from others and apply the technology to meet their own needs.

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4 Stars! from Doody

This is an edited volume on applications of information management technologies in a series written for nurse administrators. The series objective is to focus on current and emerging issues of interest in nursing administration. Chapters include the basics of e-mail and Internet browsers as well as applications of information technology in practice. This volume is appropriate for anyone interested in applying information systems. It specifically targets nurse administrators and faculty teaching in nursing administration programs. It is particularly useful for nurse administrators interested in different ways of applying information systems to quality assurance and evaluation, communications, and performance evaluation. Readers do not need to be familiar with informatics or the Internet. This book focuses conceptually on the advantages and applications of information systems as an improvement tool. It is divided into three sections: visions; strategies; and innovations. The chapter order would be improved if chapters focusing on basic principles such as electronic communication or information systems were first. The range of topics is the book's strength. Each chapter speaks to specific applications of information technology. Web addresses of the projects, and tables of online discussion groups are included so the reader has immediate access. A weakness is the absence of a chapter on security of data and information systems. This is especially relevant since data transfer in integrated health systems and communication of patient and staff information over the Internet are ever-increasing. The explosion of information in information management systems and technology is greater than onevolume can cover. The practices that are sampled in this text are helpful for innovative administrators who can learn from others and apply the technology to meet their own needs.

David R. Langford

Intended for nurse executives who must remain abreast of the many currents of change involving information infrastructures within organizations, as well as national infrastructures and national and international standardization imperatives. Among the topics addressed in 14 contributions: the computer-based patient record environment, a virtual nursing administration collaboratory for patient outcomes research, electronic communication and computer linkages, computer augmented performance evaluation, and organization of information systems in various settings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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