Asked by Korben Clawson on Sep 28, 2024
A nurse is discussing the advantages of a nursing clinical information system. Which advantage should the nurse describe?
A) Varied clinical databases
B) Reduced errors of omission
C) Increased hospital costs
D) More time to read charts
Nursing Clinical Information System
A specialized component of health informatics that aims to support nurses in the management of health care information.
Errors of Omission
Mistakes that occur due to not doing something that should have been done, often leading to inadequate or incomplete healthcare or service outcomes.
Clinical Databases
Specialized databases that store and manage patient and clinical trial data, supporting the healthcare industry's research and patient care efforts.
- Acquire knowledge on the use of informatics and technology in nursing documentation and their effects on patient care.
- Comprehend the importance of nursing documentation for patient safety, quality of care improvement, and compliance with healthcare policies.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the use of informatics and technology in nursing documentation and their effects on patient care.
- Comprehend the importance of nursing documentation for patient safety, quality of care improvement, and compliance with healthcare policies.