This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- CO 3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO 3)
- CO 8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO 8)
Preparing the Discussion
- Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
- Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
- Best Practices include:
- Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
- Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
- Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Discussion Question
Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics is an important part of healthcare. Nurses and healthcare workers need to understand and be able to communicate clearly.
Please select one of the following options and discuss your understanding of the role in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice.
- Usability
- Integration
- Interface
- Interoperability
- Meaningful Use (Meaningful Use terminology has largely been replaced by the phrase ‘Promoting Interoperability’ or ‘PI’)
- Reimbursement from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) payment
- NANDA
- NIC/NOC
