THE NURSING INFORMATICS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE (HEALTH INFORMATICS)
ISBN: 0387408371
ISBN 13: 9780387408378
Author: ELEANOR CALLAHAN HUNT
Edition: 1 st
Publisher: SPRINGER
Publication Date: Apr 02, 2004
Pages: 320
Book Summary
This book will be an indispensable tool and a practical guide for nurses and healthcare professionals as it details the implementation processes of both small and large clinical computer systems used in various healthcare settings. Combining theory and research, this book will explain system implementation, with material drawn from multiple specialties, such as nursing informatics, information technology, and project management. User-friendly and written in a conversational style, this book will feature practical analogies and case studies to illustrate concepts as it guides the user in the successful execution and management of system implementation, thereby improving the delivery of health care. Designed for use by nurses and healthcare professionals, the book's chapter highlights include: system selection, the role of the informatics nurse in computer system implementation, project scope, implementation timeline, risk and barrier identification, project management, customization of product, plan for roll-out of product, evaluation of product and implementation process, data protection and legal considerations, and more.