NURS 736 - Informatics

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the role of information systems and technology in supporting improvement of patient care and health care systems through the management of data and knowledge. Specific strategies related to improving patient care management include decision support systems, intervention tools, the evaluation of the efficacy of patient care technology, and program of care and outcomes assessment. Technology focused on improving systems include budget and productivity tools, quality improvement tools, support for regulatory and legal compliance, and systems that support administrative decision making are analyzed. The role of the DNP in the selection, implementation, and assessment of these technologies is a primary focus of the course.