Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Health Care Professionals [Paperback]

Toni Lee Hebda (Author), Patricia Czar (Author), Cynthia Mascara (Author), Toni Hebda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1997 | ISBN-10: 0805373268 | ISBN-13: 978-0805373264

More than just a reference book, Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Health Care Professionals is an accessible guide to the cutting-edge computer technology that will help you to make an effective member of the health care team. *Provides a comprehensive text for all nursing and health care professionals of all levels *The authors provide the most up-to-date information available *Includes important topics, such as, electronic communication and the Internet, quality of information, information security and confidentiality, networks, computer-based patient records, and telemedicine *Includes real-life exercises from all areas of health care to help readers understand complex ideas and issues in informatics *Useful appendices introduce the versatility of the Internet, provide the best nursing and health care links, and help you look for a job on-line! *An accessible text which assumes no prior knowledge of compueters and their applications

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Preface

The original idea for this book came from the realization that there were few comprehensive sources available with practical information about computer applications and information systems in health care. From its inception this book was envisioned as a guide for nurses and other health care professionals who needed to learn how to adapt and use computer applications in the workplace. As the outline developed it became apparent that this book could also serve as an informatics text for students in the health care professions. This second edition contains updates and revisions to reflect changes that have occurred in the rapidly evolving technology and health care field since the book was first written.

Each of the authors has a long-standing interest and involvement in nursing informatics. In fact, the same idea that inspired this book also led a group of nurses that included the authors to form the Tri-State Nursing Computer Network user group in 1988. This organization remains active, and has recently changed its name to Tri-State Healthcare Informatics Professionals, with an expanded focus to include other informatics professionals in addition to nurses.

This book is divided into three sections. The first section, General Computer Information, reviews information common to all information systems. It assumes no prior knowledge of or experience with computers. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the role of informatics in contemporary health care. Chapter 2 reviews basic information and terminology related to computer hardware and software. The section on the roles of various support personnel has been expanded. Chapter 3 emphasizes the importance of maintaining data integrity and suggests some practical steps to ensure current, accurate data in health care information systems. The fourth chapter addresses basic Internet use to support health care. The discussion on search tools and intranets has been expanded and content has been added on portals, e-health, and e-care. Additional information on Internet use and resources are found in the appendices at the end of the book.

The second section, Health Care Information Systems, covers information and issues related to the use of computers and information systems in health care. This section bridges the gap between the theory and practice of nursing informatics. Chapter 5 covers basic information on health care information systems, including decision support and expert systems. Chapters 6 through 15 discuss all aspects of selecting, implementing, and operating these systems. Chapters 6 through 9 discuss the processes of overall and system strategic planning, system selection, implementation, and training. Chapter 8 now contains additional information on testing, system evaluation, and strategies to implement system changes after system installation. Other pertinent topics are addressed in the remaining chapters. Chapter 10 discusses information security and confidentiality; Chapter 11, system integration; and Chapter 12, the computerized patient record. Chapter 13, Regulatory and Accreditation Issues, has been updated to include a review of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implications for nursing informatics and health care professionals. Chapter 14 covers community health information networks and Chapter 15 covers disaster planning and recovery.

Section III covers three specialty applications of computers in health care. Chapter 16 discusses ways that computers can support health care education. It now contains content on Web-based education. The title of Chapter 17 has been changed since the first edition from Telemedicine to Telehealth to reflect the growing acceptance of telehealth as a broader term. This chapter explores the growing field of telehealth, which uses computer and teleconferencing technology to provide top-quality health care to clients all over the world. Chapter 18 looks at ways that computers are increasingly being used in nursing and other health care research.

Four appendices are included at the end of the book. The first three provide detailed information on getting up and running on the Internet, using the Internet to perform a job search, and Internet resources of special interest to health care professionals. The fourth appendix provides suggested answers to the case studies that are found at the end of every chapter.

Each chapter contains pedagogical aids that help the readers learn and apply the information discussed. Learning objectives let the readers know what they can expect to learn from the chapter. Case studies at the end of each chapter discuss common, real-life applications, which review and reinforce the concepts presented in the chapter. Each chapter also includes a summary and list of references. The Glossary at the back of the book serves to familiarize readers with the vocabulary used in this book and in health care informatics.

We recognize that health care professionals have varying degrees of computer and informatics knowledge. One of the features of this book is that it does not assume that the reader has prior knowledge of computers. All computer terms are defined in the text and in the Glossary. This book may be used the following different ways:

It may be read from cover to cover for a comprehensive view of nursing informatics. Specific chapters may be read according to reader interest or need. It may serve as a reference for nurses and other clinicians involved in system design, selection, and implementation. It may be useful for the educator or researcher who wants to make better use of information technology. It can serve as a review for the American Nurses Association's Informatics Credentialing examination.

Toni Hebda
Patricia Czar
Cynthia Mascara --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

• Toni Lee Hebda, Duquesne University School of Nursing, Allegheny General Hospital
• Patricia Czar, St. Francis Medical Center
• Cynthia M. Mascara, Shared Medical Systems Corp. (SMS)

The perfect resource for practical information on computer literacy basics and applications.

Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Health Care Professionals is an accessible guide to the computer technology used by healthcare professionals. Written for nursing and healthcare professionals, this reference provides the most up-to-date information available.

FEATURES:

• Contains expanded coverage of Intranets, search tools, outsourcing, strategies, planning, security, and patient information, providing the most up-to-date coverage of trends, technology, roles, regulations, and legislation.
• Updated discussion of client and web-based technology describes client and health information systems as well as education offerings and research.
• Section on HIPAA regulations and legislation familiarizes readers with factors that impact data quality.
• Chapters contain examples, and case studies that illustrate informatics in practice.
• Discussion of electronic communication teaches how use the Internet more effectively.
• Strategic planning for information management encourages appreciation for the intricacies of automated healthcare systems.
• Introduces characteristics, benefits, and issues surrounding the development and use of Computerized Patient Records (CPR).
• Disaster planning and recovery provides specific measures for back-up restoration of PCs.
• Telehealth familiarizes readers with legal and technical issues.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub (Sd) (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805373268
• ISBN-13: 978-0805373264
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,296,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and other Healthcare Prof, July 18, 2000

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Lisa Parrinella (Galt, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Health Care Professionals (Paperback)

I am currently studying Nursing Informatics in a Master's Certification Course. I loved this book! It was user friendly and covered a variety of topics. It was very easy to read and understand. Since this is a new specialty in Nursing, most of us are starting at ground zero. This is a great place to start!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For non-Informatics Professionals, August 8, 2005

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This review is from: Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Health Care Professionals (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This is a very good book for an introductory course in Nursing Informatics. If you are already a nurse informaticist, you will find little new here, however.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It is a required text., December 23, 2009

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This review is from: Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I bought the book because it is required for a class I am taking. It goes over basic computer information and goes into how to decide what system will work for your situation and how to train folks etc.
It is not leisure reading, but a good resource book. I;m only half way through it and I have not started the class yet. (I read ahead).