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R L Simpson

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PubMed1998

Making the move from nurse to nursing informatics consultant.

Health care is unique among industries because of the human component involved. That fact, coupled with the unique nursing qualities--critical thinking, caring, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to direct others--makes nurses highly suited o be information system consultants. This article will discuss the health care trends driving the demand for nurse consultants, where and when their skills can be applied, the pros and cons of the entrepreneurial life and What's required to entry consulting.

Career Mobility↗
PubMed1998

In search of the CPR.

In 1991, the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine defined, endorsed, and called for the implementation of the computerized patient record (CPR) by 2001. Seven years later, in 1998, health care is still arguing about what a CPR is, how it's to be implemented, and when. This article discusses the origins of the CPR and its initial development efforts. It explores the roadblocks that stalled its development and how managed care may have jump-started the process. Finally, it explains current CPR development efforts and what's on the horizon.

Health Care Reform↗
PubMed1998

Why managed care demands information technology.

In health care, the only constant is change. Increasingly, information technology (IT) is becoming the primary means by which health care organizations manage the constant volatility they face. This article delineates several managed care trends driving the move to open systems and increased technologic flexibility. Changing models of care are creating a new breed of interdisciplinary, interoperable, and outcomes-focused clinical information systems.

Humans↗
PubMed1998

The technologic imperative: a new agenda for nursing education and practice, Part 1.

Here's an explanation of what the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice is and a description of the environment and issues that compelled its recent effort, a report on the state of nursing informatics. The report set forth specific goals for expanding the use of informatics in nursing education and practice.

Computer User Training↗
PubMed1998

The technologic imperative: a new agenda for nursing education and practice, Part 2.

The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), which advises the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, recently published a report on the state of nursing informatics. Part 2 of this two-part series offers a definition of nursing informatics and nursing's role in furthering it, details the current state of nursing informatics education/training, and delineates key goals.

Computer User Training↗
PubMed1998

A few points about point-of-care technology.

Managed care's focus on patient-centered care has made the need for point-of-care (POC) clinical systems more critical than ever. This article examines some of the more common POC options available, explains what nurses need to know to choose among them, and suggests ways to ensure that nursing's needs are addressed in the selection process.

Choice Behavior↗
PubMed1998

Long-distance nursing kindles multistate licensure debate.

Telehealth enables nurses to practice across state lines, but it also raises the critical issue of multistate licensure. This article explores nurses involvement in telehealth and the multistate licensure discussion--key issues, developments, players, and models currently being considered by states.

Humans↗
PubMed1997

Point-of-care technology: a new perspective.

Technology advances transform the staff nurses' work processes. Most importantly, however, they provide the potential to help nurses do what they've always wanted to do--spend more time with the patient, delivering nursing care. The nurse who has the tablet personal computer or "cart" computer right at hand can capture all the information that needs to be captured. Thus, the nurse executive has a greater body of automated information and data upon which to make managerial decisions.

Computers↗
PubMed1997

To your computer, the world really will end soon....

As the year 2000 approaches, we see it as a time filled with great promise. Our computer sees it as the year 1900. Systems will begin to fail as date-sensitive materials start to clog the works. Are existing lines of code being rewritten or is a new calculator-application being plugged into your computer system to handle the situation?

Computer Systems↗
PubMed1997

Take advantage of managed care opportunities.

Looking at the positive outcomes of managed care emphasizes the opportunities specific to nursing: continuum of care, critical pathways and patient education. With advanced information systems and managed care, nurses can demonstrate how models of preventive care, patient education and self-care should be set up and managed.

Continuity of Patient Care↗
PubMed1997

Including nursing in medical outcomes research.

Standardization efforts are going a long way to improve the quality of medical outcomes research, yet is nursing represented? Nursing's contributions to patient outcomes must be assessed properly and included in medical outcomes research.

Databases, Factual↗
PubMed1997

Technology vendors: how to get what you really want.

Influencing vendors to satisfy the institution's needs is paramount to success. When defining your system's vision, work with the vendor; share the larger picture. Guidelines to influence a vendor or consultant are provided.

Decision Making, Organizational↗
PubMed1997

The Nursing Management Minimum Data Set initiative needs you!

The Nursing Management Minimum Data Set, as established by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) in partnership with researchers from the University of Iowa, focuses its data management efforts in three primary areas: nursing environment, nurse resources and financial resources. These categories are organized into identifiable key data elements that can then be accessed easily by computer for quick analysis.

Hospital Information Systems↗
PubMed1997

Finally, a central place to evaluate nursing systems.

Nurses now have a central place to check standards and evaluate systems. The Nursing Information and Data Set Evaluation Center develops, disseminates and evaluates nursing practice sets used by vendors. This center, established by the American Nurses Association, ensures that interventions and outcomes related to nursing diagnosis are appropriate and accurate.

American Nurses' Association↗