Title: Health Informatics and Nurse Practitioners | Bradley University Online
Headings: How Does Health Informatics Impact Nurse Practitioners?
How Does Health Informatics Impact Nurse Practitioners?
What defines health informatics?
How is health informatics helping FNPs?
Why does it matter for family nurse practitioners?
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Content: According to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, health informatics is defined as the design, development, adoption and application of medical services, management and planning through technology. Health informatics affects everyone from the doctors and nurses providing care to the patients receiving the assistance. How is health informatics helping FNPs? The rise of health informatics has an impact on all parties involved. Ultimately, it will ensure better outcomes for patients, but it will affect both doctors and nurse practitioners, changing the way they gather and use information in their practice. Here are some of the ways health informatics is changing the way nurse practitioners deliver care: Improved expertise
When health informatics is involved, NP’s have better access to evidence-based information and educational tools, according to Jenna Quinn, RN, writing for EBSCO Health. With new technological features at their disposal, patient portals and artificial intelligence software, nurse practitioners are exposed to surrounding care providers and information that can help them hone their craft and improve areas of expertise. Enhanced communications
Think about all of the information nurse practitioners are expected to relay on daily basis. With health informatics, NP’s and other medical professionals have easier access to enhanced communication.