This task requires you to reflect on the unit subject by writing 550 words
– Use academic writing style
– Paraphrase everything and don’t copy.
Task instructions : SUMMATION TUTORIAL
As this is the final on-line tutorial for this subject (Nursing informatics in health care), I would like you to reflect on what you have learnt during the semester. Stop and think about the topics we have covered in the subject such as the follow; please check the unit outcomes below which show the topics that were covered during the semester. Answer the questions below;
• What did you expect the subject might be like?
• What skills do you think you have acquired (if any)?
• How might you apply these skills in your workplace?
• Has doing this subject changed your mind about the role of information technology in healthcare?
Note : these are the information of the unit as below;
Week 8 these topics below were discussed;
• The Need for Data Standards
• Minimum Data Sets
• System (Semantic) Interoperability
• Selecting Hardware & Software
• Introduction on how to use EndNote referencing app
These are the unit outcomes as below :
Upon successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how specific software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and statistics) may be applied to nursing practice, education, administration and research;
2. describe the role of database, communication and network technology in the development, implementation and utilisation of information systems;
3. evaluate current trends in communication and network technology and their impact on health information systems;
4. analyse and evaluate a number of information sources such as CD-ROM databases and WWW sites related to nursing knowledge in general and specifically to nursing informatics;
5. demonstrate an ability to competently utilise communication applications such as email, newsgroups, intranet and Internet, audio/video technology and evaluate their benefits to health care;
outline the role of various computer architectures in the provision of information systems;
6. analyse a number of networking structures and topographies;
7. understand issues related to information ethics, privacy and confidentiality;
8. evaluate the role of network security in maintaining information systems security;
9. analyse and evaluate a number of information technology implementation strategies and outline their impact on nursing informatics;
10. discuss the role of data standards and case mix in health informatics;
11. demonstrate an understanding of current trends in health care and how they influence the development, implementation and utilisation of information systems;
12. discuss the role of organisational change management in an increasingly technological health care environment and
13. analyse a number of clinical information systems and determine their role in improving nursing care.