Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of information systems used in patient care
Participate in the selection, design, implementation, and evaluation of information systems
Communicate the integral role of information technology in nurses’ work
Model behaviors that support implementation and appropriate use of electronic health records
Assist team members to adopt information technology by piloting and evaluating proposed technologies
Value the use of information and communication technologies in patient care
Formulate essential information that must be available in a common database to support patient care in the practice specialty
Evaluate benefits and limitations of different communication technologies and their impact on safety and quality
Promote access to patient care information for all professionals who provide care to patients
Serve as a resource for how to document nursing care at basic and advanced levels
Develop safeguards for protected health information
Champion communication technologies that support clinical decision making, error prevention, care coordination, and protection of patient privacy
Appreciate the need for consensus and collaboration in developing systems to manage information for patient care
Value the confidentiality and security of all patient records
Describe and critique taxonomic and terminology systems used in national efforts to enhance interoperability of information systems and knowledge management systems
Access and evaluate high quality electronic sources of healthcare information
Participate in the design of clinical decision-making supports and alerts
Search, retrieve, and manage data to make decisions using information and knowledge management systems
Anticipate unintended consequences of new technology
Value the importance of standardized terminologies in conducting searches for patient information
Appreciate the contribution of technological alert systems
Appreciate the time, effort, and skill required for computers, databases, and other technologies to become reliable and effective tools for patient care
Definition: Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.
Reproduced from Cronenwett, L., Sherwood, G., Pohl, J., Barnsteiner J., Moore, D., Sullivan, D., . . . Warren, J. (2009). Quality and safety education for nurses. Nursing Outlook, 57(6), 338–348. Copyright 2009, with permission from Elsevier.