Assessment 01 – Nursing Informatics in Health Care
For this assessment, you will write a 4–5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first review the focus of the new nurse informaticist position you will propose by examining the description below. You will write your evidence-based proposal to support the need for a new nurse informaticist who would focus on achieving better patient outcomes through effective communication.
• Achieving Better Patient Outcomes Through Effective Communication: o Background: Effective communication between healthcare providers and
patients is crucial for patient safety, satisfaction, and overall health outcomes. o Benefits: Studies have shown that health informatics can help streamline and
improve communication channels that lead to better patient adherence to treatment plans, reduced hospital readmissions, and improved patient satisfaction that can be monitors via patient portals, mobile health apps, and other technologies in facilitating better communication.