The field of nursing informatics aims to make sure nurses have access to the appropriate date to solve healthcare problems, make decisions in the interest of patients, and add to knowledge.
In this Discussion, you will consider a scenario that would benefit from access to data and how such access could facilitate both problem-solving and knowledge formation.
Reflect on the concepts of informatics and knowledge work as presented in the Resources.
Consider a hypothetical scenario based on your own healthcare practice or organization that would require or benefit from the access/collection and application of data. Your scenario may involve a patient, staff, or management problem or gap.
Use: Patient portals
Is there something you would change if you could? Is there something that would make it easier for the patients or staff to use? If so, what data/information would you need to collect to make a convincing argument to your leadership that if you made the change, it would benefit patients/staff or both. Remember, this can be a scenario involving a patient, staff or management problem or gap.
