The American Nurses Credentialing Center Test Content Outline includes four phases in the systems life cycle:
Planning and analysis
Designing and building
Implementing and testing
Monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and evaluating
How does an informatics nurse contribute to the success of each phase of the systems life cycle? For each phase, breakdown the role and responsibilities of the informatics nurse.
Under the planning and analysis phase section of your paper, present what the informatics nurse needs to develop for a project plan incorporating each phase of the systems life cycle. Remember to include a timeline and resources.
Under the designing and building phase section of your paper, construct examples of how an informatics nurse can utilize workflow analysis in assessing the current and future state.
For the implementation and testing phase section of your paper, defend the importance of each phase of testing (functional, integrated, and usability/validation testing) for a system implementation and for upgrades and enhancements. Include the role of the informatics nurse in developing testing scripts, checklists, and evaluating outputs, such as reports and dashboards.
Also included in the implementation and testing phase is education.
What is the importance of planning, scheduling, and delivering education?
Differentiate between the training for “super users” and end users. What kinds of support do end users need during a system go-live?
In the monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and evaluating phase section of your paper, end users will need to stay engaged to provide input into system optimization; justify the importance of this continued support. What kind of monitoring and Assessment can an informatics nurse plan for? For example, how can an informatics nurse monitor and report on the accuracy and completeness of charting?
Your paper should be 1000 to 1250 words, (6 to 7 pages), not including the title page or references list. The paper should contain a minimum of six scholarly references, with a minimum of three references from scholarly sources that are outside of the required course readings. The paper must be written following APA Style guidelines.The American Nurses Credentialing Center Test Content Outline includes four phases in the systems life cycle:
Planning and analysis
Designing and building
Implementing and testing
Monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and evaluating
How does an informatics nurse contribute to the success of each phase of the systems life cycle? For each phase, breakdown the role and responsibilities of the informatics nurse.
Under the planning and analysis phase section of your paper, present what the informatics nurse needs to develop for a project plan incorporating each phase of the systems life cycle. Remember to include a timeline and resources.
Under the designing and building phase section of your paper, construct examples of how an informatics nurse can utilize workflow analysis in assessing the current and future state.
For the implementation and testing phase section of your paper, defend the importance of each phase of testing (functional, integrated, and usability/validation testing) for a system implementation and for upgrades and enhancements. Include the role of the informatics nurse in developing testing scripts, checklists, and evaluating outputs, such as reports and dashboards.
Also included in the implementation and testing phase is education.
What is the importance of planning, scheduling, and delivering education?
Differentiate between the training for “super users” and end users. What kinds of support do end users need during a system go-live?
In the monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and evaluating phase section of your paper, end users will need to stay engaged to provide input into system optimization; justify the importance of this continued support. What kind of monitoring and Assessment can an informatics nurse plan for? For example, how can an informatics nurse monitor and report on the accuracy and completeness of charting?
Your paper should be 1000 to 1250 words, (6 to 7 pages), not including the title page or references list. The paper should contain a minimum of six scholarly references, with a minimum of three references from scholarly sources that are outside of the required course readings. The paper must be written following APA Style guidelines.
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Introduction
In the modern healthcare setting, technology has played a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes and reducing errors. As a result, it has become essential for informatics nurses to understand the different phases of the system life cycle and their roles and responsibilities in each phase. The American Nurses Credentialing Center Test Content Outline identifies four phases in the system life cycle, namely planning and analysis, designing and building, implementing and testing, and monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and evaluating. This paper will discuss how informatics nurses contribute to the success of each phase and what their roles and responsibilities are in each phase.
Planning and Analysis Phase
The planning and analysis phase involves identifying a problem, gathering requirements, and determining the feasibility of the project. During this phase, the informatics nurse’s role is to work with stakeholders to gather data, perform a needs assessment, and identify potential solutions to the problem. The nurse will also develop a project plan that outlines the goals, objectives, deliverables, timeline, and resources needed for each phase of the system life cycle.
To develop a project plan, the informatics nurse needs to identify the stakeholders and their roles in the project, define the scope of the project, and establish the project’s timeline and budget. The nurse should also conduct a risk analysis to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Finally, the nurse needs to develop a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project’s life cycle.
Designing and Building Phase
The designing and building phase involves creating a blueprint for the system and developing the software. During this phase, the informatics nurse’s role is to work with software developers and designers to ensure that the system meets the requirements identified during the planning and analysis phase. One way an informatics nurse can achieve this is by conducting a workflow analysis to assess the current and future state of the system. This analysis will help identify any inefficiencies or redundancies in the workflow and ensure that the new system meets the needs of end-users.
To conduct a workflow analysis, the informatics nurse needs to observe the current workflow, interview end-users, and identify potential areas for improvement. The nurse should then use this data to develop a workflow diagram that outlines the current and future state of the system. Finally, the nurse needs to work with software developers and designers to ensure that the new system meets the needs of end-users and improves workflow efficiency.
Implementation and Testing Phase
The implementation and testing phase involve deploying the system and ensuring that it works as intended. During this phase, the informatics nurse’s role is to work with end-users and software developers to develop testing scripts and checklists to ensure that the system meets the requirements identified during the planning and analysis phase. The nurse will also be responsible for evaluating the system’s outputs, such as reports and dashboards, to ensure that they are accurate and meet the needs of end-users.
To develop testing scripts and checklists, the informatics nurse needs to work with end-users to identify scenarios that will test the system’s functionality, performance, and usability. The nurse should also develop a plan for testing each phase of the system life cycle, including functional, integrated, and usability/validation testing. Finally, the nurse needs to work with software developers and designers to ensure that the system meets the requirements identified during the planning and analysis phase and that the outputs are accurate and meet the needs of end-users.
Education is also a critical component of the implementation and testing phase. It is essential to plan, schedule, and deliver education to ensure that end-users are comfortable using the new system. The informatics nurse needs to work with stakeholders to develop an education plan that includes training for “super users” and end-users. Super users are typically individuals who have a higher level of technical expertise and can provide support to end-users. End-users, o
