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Keeping up: the nurse executive's present and future role in information technology
Christine H Mays1, Wanda Kelley, Kathleen Sanford
1Patient Care Services, Catholic Health Initiatives/Saint Joseph Healthcare, Lexington, KY 40504, USA. maysch@sjhlex.org
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|June 27, 2008
Summary
Nurse executives need strong information management skills. This article details their role in information technology, how to maintain competency, and a practical tool for better data usability.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Information Science
Background:
- Information management is crucial for nurse executives.
- Current and future healthcare practice demands IT competency.
- Effective data utilization is vital for nursing leadership.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the chief nursing executive's role in information technology.
- To offer strategies for maintaining information technology competency.
- To present a tool for enhancing information usability for nursing leaders.
Main Methods:
- Review of the chief nursing executive's responsibilities in IT.
- Discussion of methods for continuous IT competency development.
- Description of a practical information management tool implementation.
Main Results:
- The chief nursing executive plays a key role in healthcare IT.
- Proactive strategies are essential for sustained IT competency.
- A simple tool can significantly improve information accessibility for leadership.
Conclusions:
- Nurse executives must prioritize information management and IT skills.
- Ongoing education and practical tools are necessary for effective leadership.
- Improving information usability empowers nursing leadership decision-making.
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