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Mary J. Nielubowicz Award. Bringing nurses on-line: implementing nursing informatics
1Naval Hospital Pensacola, Nursing Service Department, Pensacola, FL 32512-0003, USA.
Military Medicine
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Implementing a Nursing Informatics Coordinator is essential for integrating technology in healthcare. This role helps nursing staff effectively use data and information for quality patient care.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Nursing Technology Integration
- Healthcare Information Management
Background:
- The increasing volume of health information necessitates advanced data processing for quality nursing and healthcare.
- Navy Medicine is challenged to lead in technology integration within a managed-care environment.
- Integrating data, information, and systems is crucial for healthcare organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of a Nursing Informatics Coordinator role in a Naval hospital.
- To address the reasons for developing this role and its impact.
- To explore opportunities and the future of nursing informatics positions.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a full-time Nursing Informatics Coordinator.
- Focus on assisting nursing users with technology integration.
- Analysis of factors influencing role development and impact.
Main Results:
- The implementation of a dedicated coordinator proved essential for technology adoption.
- Nursing staff benefit from support in utilizing data and information.
- The role facilitates better integration of technology in nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- A Nursing Informatics Coordinator is vital for effective technology integration in nursing.
- This role supports the use of data and information, enhancing patient care quality.
- The position offers opportunities for future advancements in healthcare informatics.
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