STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Use information and communication technologies to document clinical information. (I, II)

 II.     Use available technology to monitor care and report alterations in patient care status, including deviations from normal.(I, II)

 III.    Protect the safety and privacy of the patient¿s computerized health care records and information. (II)

 IV.     Teach patients and their support systems about health care technologies as a resource for gaining information regarding health care issues. (II)

 V.      Use information technology as a communication tool in providing nursing care and education to patients.  (II)

 VI.     Access and evaluate data and information acquired from on-line sources. (III)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Basic desktop functioning, computer components and related terminology

 II.     Use of computers and online/internet resources in health care settings.

         A.      Locate and protect automated client information

         B.      Document client information with hospital information systems

         C.      Online searches, electronic library access and evaluation of web sites

         D.      Use of technology to enhance client teaching and nursing plans of care

 III.    Computer uses in educational settings

         A.      Communication by email

         B.      Creating word processing documents related to health care.

         C.      Group/class presentations using technology