16 The Practice Specialty of Nursing Informatics Carolyn Sipes / Carol J. Bickford • OBJECTIVES 1. Explore the nursing informatics definition and its characteristics as a distinct specialty. 2. Discuss…

13 System and Functional Testing Theresa (Tess) Settergren / Denise D. Tyler • OBJECTIVES 1. Differentiate testing and quality assurance. 2. Differentiate testing types related to the systems life cycle….

46 Initiation and Management of Accessible, Effective Online Learning Patricia E. Allen / Khadija Bakrim / Darlene Lacy • OBJECTIVES 1. Explore the past and present perspectives of distance education….

33 Informatics Solutions for Emergency Planning and Response Elizabeth (Betsy) Weiner / Lynn A. (Slepski) Nash • OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the updated contributions that informatics can provide to emergency planning…

2 Computer Systems Basics—Hardware Mary L. McHugh • OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the essential hardware components of a computer. 2. List key peripherals attached to most computers. 3. Describe the four…

20 Using Six Sigma and Lean for Measuring Quality Evelyn J. S. Hovenga / Lois M. Hazelton / Sally R. Britnell • OBJECTIVES 1. Explain the theoretical concepts of quality…

34 Health Information Technology: Striving to Improve Patient Safety Patricia P. Sengstack • OBJECTIVES 1. Update the current use of evidence in relation to health IT and patient safety. 2….

22 Communication Skills in Health IT, Building Strong Teams for Successful Health IT Outcomes Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson / Karen M. Marhefka • OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will…

24 Mastering Skills that Support Nursing Practice Melissa Barthold† • OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the student will be able to 1. Discuss the history of data in nursing practice….