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Overview: Informatics and Communication Technologies
It is important for nurses to recognize the goal of nursing informatics and how technology affects the channels of communication, patient safety, and privacy.
Refer to your course readings and lectures as you complete the assignment.
Objective:
• Explore current evidence related to technology and how it relates to communication, patient safety, and privacy.
Rubric
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There are three questions listed below regarding the importance and impact of healthcare informatics. Each response needs to include at least 5-8 well written sentences for full credit and at least one scholarly article (dated within the past 5 years) to support your thoughts listed in correct APA format. Please see the APA tips page linked in the assignment details and/or APA journal article examples.

Question 1: How does information technology improve the flow of communication between members of the healthcare team? The patient?

Question 2: How can healthcare providers/organizations balance the need for patient data accessibility with the stringent requirements of HIPAA privacy and security regulations?

Question 3: What is the role of technology in improving patient safety and promoting a safe environment? How can decision support tools help improve patient safety?

Reference(s): Three different, peer-reviewed, professional journal articles (one per question minimum) are required.

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