The goal of this assignment is to investigate the assigned topic of information systems in healthcare, conduct research and analysis on the topic, and describe how you will apply your newfound knowledge in your nursing practice.

Course Results

Depending on the topic chosen, this assignment allows the student to meet one or more of the following Course Outcomes.

CO1: Explain how patient-care technologies can be used to meet the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO1)

CO2: Analyze data from all relevant sources, including technology, in order to improve care delivery. (PO2)

CO3: Establish standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s distinct contribution to patient outcomes. (PO3)

CO4: Look into safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to promote a safe practice environment for patients and healthcare workers. (PO4)

CO5: Recognize patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that aid in safe nursing practice. (PO5)

CO 6: Discuss data integrity principles, professional ethics, and legal requirements pertaining to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and the client’s right to privacy. (PO6)

CO7: Investigate the use of information systems to record interventions aimed at achieving nurse-sensitive outcomes. (PO7)

CO8: Discuss the importance of best evidence as a motivator for change in nursing care delivery. (PO8)

Topic

Topic for your paper’s main point.

Directions for computerized provider order entry (CO5, CO8)

You must conduct research, analyze data, and write a scholarly paper on computerized provider order entry in APA format.
Create an introductory paragraph that defines and describes the topic. Discuss the topic’s purpose and how it affects healthcare delivery in general, and nursing care in particular.
Look for scholarly sources and websites that are relevant to your topic. Include at least two scholarly sources. The course textbook does not meet the definition of a scholarly source. Cite all sources in the body of the paper and include them in the References list in accordance with APA guidelines.
Give an example of this topic. Using your sources, describe the main features or aspects of the example. Consider how this could benefit clinical practice if you haven’t used it before.
Describe a time when the topic had a personal impact on you, whether you were receiving healthcare or providing nursing care. Describe one positive or one negative aspect of your experience and how it could have been improved. Consider how this could benefit clinical practice if you haven’t used it before.
Write a conclusion that summarizes the topic, the purpose, and how your newfound knowledge will be applied in your nursing care.
The paper should be no more than 4-5 pages long, excluding the title page and the reference page. There should be no more than one small quote in the paper. Citations should primarily consist of summarization and restatement.