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Health Information Technology Scholars Program: From Implementation to Outcomes
Helen B Connors1, Diane J Skiba, Pamela R Jeffries
1About the Authors Helen B. Connors, PhD, RN, DrPS (Hon), FAAN, ANEF, is a professor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City. Diane J. Skiba, PhD, FACMI, ANEF, FAAN is a professor, University of Colorado College of Nursing, Denver, and Emerging Technologies Center editor, Nursing Education Perspectives. Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is dean and professor, George Washington University School of Nursing, Washington, DC. Mary Anne Rizzolo, EdD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is consultant, professional development, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC. Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis. This project was supported in part by the HRSA training grant for Faculty Development: Integrated Technologies in Nursing Education and Practice (ITNEP) at the University of Kansas School of Nursing (U1KHP08380). For more information, contact Dr. Connors at hconnors@kumc.edu.
Aim:
This article reports the development, implementation, and outcomes of the Health Information Technology Scholars (HITS) program.
Background:
HITS is one of nine faculty development collaborative projects funded by the Health Resource Service Administration to integrate information and other technologies in nursing education and practice.
Method:
In addition to evaluating the content and context of the program, the evaluation includes descriptive statistics, goal attainment scaling, diffusion of innovation index, utilization of knowledge survey, and exemplars from scholars.
Results:
The HITS program developed 265 faculty across 132 nursing programs in 43 states over 5 years. HITS scholars impacted more than 59,000 students and 9,000 other faculty. These technology leaders have numerous presentations, publications, and awards.
Conclusion:
Success of the HITS program is attributed to the strength of the faculty development collaborative partnership, the applicant selection process, and the program design.
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