Healthcare Information Systems

Course Information

N395S: Healthcare Information Systems

• Spring Semester 2020
• Faculty: Dr. Kavita Radhakrishnan

Work Produced

• Health website comparison & evaluation
• Usability report of health-related app
• Informatics solution development and report

Course Description and Objectives

Course Description

This course uses multidisciplinary approaches to informatics by incorporating nursing, computer, and information science. The course examines resources and methods required to apply informatics and technology to implement clinical guidelines, support communication systems and enhance health care delivery. This course integrates opportunities to analyze information requirements, design system alternatives, and consider the management of resources.

DNP Essentials: IV

Course Objectives

1. Apply evidence-based methods to the selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of information technology for patient care and communication networks
2. Analyze legal, ethical, and regulatory issues of information technology related to the use, protection, and storage of patient information and communication network data
3. Develop an evaluation plan for data extraction from practice information systems and databases
4. Develop a plan to evaluate consumer health information for accuracy, timeliness, and appropriateness