Portfolio Assignment: The Role of the Nurse Informaticist in Systems Development and Implementation
Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team.
To Prepare:
Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented.
Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology.
The Assignment: (2-3 pages)
In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:
Planning and requirements definition
Analysis
Design of the new system
Implementation
Post-implementation support
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making” (pp. 175–187)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 229–242)
Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use” (pp. 245–261)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT Assessment toolkit and Assessment measures quick reference guide. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/Assessment-resources/health-it-Assessment-toolkit-and-Assessment-measures-quick-reference
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/Assessment-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit
Required Media
Louis, I. (2011, August 17). Systems development life cycle (SDLC) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtpyjPrpyX8
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Interoperability, Standards, and Security [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Portfolio Assignment: The Role of the Nurse Informaticist in Systems Development and Implementation
Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team.
To Prepare:
Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented.
Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology.
The Assignment: (2-3 pages)
In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:
Planning and requirements definition
Analysis
Design of the new system
Implementation
Post-implementation support
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making” (pp. 175–187)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 229–242)
Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use” (pp. 245–261)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT Assessment toolkit and Assessment measures quick reference guide. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/Assessment-resources/health-it-Assessment-toolkit-and-Assessment-measures-quick-reference
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/Assessment-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit
Required Media
Louis, I. (2011, August 17). Systems development life cycle (SDLC) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtpyjPrpyX8
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Interoperability, Standards, and Security [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Portfolio Assignment: The Role of the Nurse Informaticist in Systems Development and Implementation
Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team.
To Prepare:
Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented.
Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology.
The Assignment: (2-3 pages)
In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:
Planning and requirements definition
Analysis
Design of the new system
Implementation
Post-implementation support
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making” (pp. 175–187)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 229–242)
Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful Use” (pp. 245–261)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT Assessment toolkit and Assessment measures quick reference guide. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/Assessment-resources/health-it-Assessment-toolkit-and-Assessment-measures-quick-reference
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/Assessment-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit
Required Media
Louis, I. (2011, August 17). Systems development life cycle (SDLC) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtpyjPrpyX8
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Interoperability, Standards, and Security [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
References
McBride, S., & Tietze, M. (2016). Nursing informatics for the advanced practice Nurse. Patient Safety, Quality, Outcomes, and Inter professionalism. Chapter 8: Systems Development Life Cycle for Achieving Meaningful Use. DOI: 10.1891/9780826140555
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Verma, M. P., & Gupta, S. (2017). Software Development for Nursing: Role of Nursing Informatics. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 5(2), 203-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2454-2660.2017.00044.8
Warren, J. I., McLaughlin, M., Bardsley, J., Eich, J., Esche, C. A., Kropkowski, L., & Risch, S. (2016). The strengths and challenges of implementing EBP in healthcare systems. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 13(1), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12149
In the analysis phase, the nurse informaticist will play a key role in evaluating the current system and identifying areas that need improvement. This includes conducting a thorough analysis of the current system, identifying any issues or problems, and determining the best course of action for addressing them. The nurse informaticist will also work closely with other members of the implementation team, including IT professionals and other healthcare providers, to gather feedback and input on the proposed system. This will involve conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather information on the needs and preferences of users. The nurse informaticist will also use this information to develop a detailed plan for the implementation of the new system, including timelines, milestones, and resources required.
Design of the New System
In the design phase, the nurse informaticist will play a vital role in developing the new system, including designing the user interface, selecting the appropriate software and hardware, and testing the system to ensure that it meets the needs of users. This will involve working closely with IT professionals and other members of the implementation team to ensure that the system is easy to use, efficient, and effective. The nurse informaticist will also be responsible for developing any necessary training materials, such as user manuals and tutorials, to ensure that users are able to effectively use the new system.
Implementation
During the implementation phase, the nurse informaticist will play a key role in ensuring that the new system is successfully implemented. This includes working closely with IT professionals and other members of the implementation team to ensure that the system is configured and set up correctly, and that any necessary training is provided to users. The nurse informaticist will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of the implementation, identifying any issues or problems, and taking corrective action as needed.
Post-Implementation Support
After the new system is implemented, the nurse informaticist will play a vital role in providing ongoing support and maintenance to ensure that the system continues to meet the needs of users. This includes monitoring the system to ensure that it is functioning correctly, identifying and resolving any issues or problems that arise, and providing training and support as needed. The nurse informaticist will also be responsible for evaluating the system and making recommendations for any necessary improvements.
The role of the nurse informaticist in systems development and implementation is critical in ensuring that the new system is usable, acceptable and meets the needs of nurses impacted. The nurse informaticist should be involved throughout the entire process from planning, analysis, design, implementation and post-implementation support to ensure the success of the new system.
References
McBride, S., & Tietze, M. (2016). Nursing informatics for the advanced practice Nurse. Patient Safety, Quality, Outcomes, and Inter professionalism. Chapter 8: Systems Development Life Cycle for Achieving Meaningful Use. DOI: 10.1891/9780826140555
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Verma, M. P., & Gupta, S. (2017). Software Development for Nursing: Role of Nursing Informatics. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 5(2), 203-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2454-2660.2017.00044.8
Warren, J. I., McLaughlin, M., Bardsley, J., Eich, J., Esche, C. A., Kropkowski, L., & Risch, S. (2016). The strengths and challenges of implementing EBP in healthcare systems. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 13(1), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12149
In the analysis phase, the nurse informaticist will play a key role in evaluating the current system and identifying areas that need improvement. This includes conducting a thorough analysis of the current system, identifying any issues or problems, and determining the best course of action for addressing them. The nurse informaticist will also work closely with other members of the implementation team, including IT professionals and other healthcare providers, to gather feedback and input on the proposed system. This will involve conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather information on the needs and preferences of users. The nurse informaticist will also use this information to develop a detailed plan for the implementation of the new system, including timelines, milestones, and resources required.
Design of the New System
In the design phase, the nurse informaticist will play a vital role in developing the new system, including designing the user interface, selecting the appropriate software and hardware, and testing the system to ensure that it meets the needs of users. This will involve working closely with IT professionals and other members of the implementation team to ensure that the system is easy to use, efficient, and effective. The nurse informaticist will also be responsible for developing any necessary training materials, such as user manuals and tutorials, to ensure that users are able to effectively use the new system.
Implementation
During the implementation phase, the nurse informaticist will play a key role in ensuring that the new system is successfully implemented. This includes working closely with IT professionals and other members of the implementation team to ensure that the system is configured and set up correctly, and that any necessary training is provided to users. The nurse informaticist will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of the implementation, identifying any issues or problems, and taking corrective action as needed.
Post-Implementation Support
After the new system is implemented, the nurse informaticist will play a vital role in providing ongoing support and maintenance to ensure that the system continues to meet the needs of users. This includes monitoring the system to ensure that it is functioning correctly, identifying and resolving any issues or problems that arise, and providing training and support as needed. The nurse informaticist will also be responsible for evaluating the system and making recommendations for any necessary improvements.
The role of the nurse informaticist in systems development and implementation is critical in ensuring that the new system is usable, acceptable and meets the needs of nurses impacted. The nurse informaticist should be involved throughout the entire process from planning, analysis, design, implementation and post-implementation support to ensure the success of the new system.
References
McBride, S., & Tietze, M. (2016). Nursing informatics for the advanced practice Nurse. Patient Safety, Quality, Outcomes, and Inter professionalism. Chapter 8: Systems Development Life Cycle for Achieving Meaningful Use. DOI: 10.1891/9780826140555
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Verma, M. P., & Gupta, S. (2017). Software Development for Nursing: Role of Nursing Informatics. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 5(2), 203-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2454-2660.2017.00044.8
Warren, J. I., McLaughlin, M., Bardsley, J., Eich, J., Esche, C. A., Kropkowski, L., & Risch, S. (2016). The strengths and challenges of implementing EBP in healthcare systems. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 13(1), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12149
