Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Health Care Professionals

• Author(s): Toni Hebda, Patricia Czar, Cynthia Mascara,
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
• Pages: 464
• ISBN_10: 0131512625
  ISBN_13: 9780131512627
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / General , Medical / Nursing / General , Medical / Nursing / Fundamentals & Skills , Medical / Nursing / Medical & Surgical , Medical / Reference , Medical / Informatics ,

Description:...

"Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Health Care Professionals" is an introduction to the computer technology used by nurses & other health care professionals. Offering an overview of informatics, as well as practical information for day-to day use, this book includes:

• Expanded coverage of mobile computing and PDAs.
• Web-based technology, search tools, and evaluation criteria for online material.
• Various forms of electronic communication and ways to use it more effectively.
• The role of strategic planning in information management and system design and implementation.
• The development and use of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Regulatory and accreditation requirements, such as HIPAA.
• Disaster planning and recovery chapter with specific measures for the protection and back-up of information.
• A definition of telehealth as well as some of its applications and related issues.
• Applications of computer-based education for professionals and consumers.