WEEK 3 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE

Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics

Discussion

Purpose

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

 Discussion Question

Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics is an important part of healthcare. Nurses and healthcare workers need to understand and be able to communicate clearly.

Please select  one  of the following options and discuss your understanding of the role in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice.

· Usability

· Integration

· Interface

· Interoperability

· Meaningful Use (Meaningful Use terminology has largely been replaced by the phrase ‘Promoting Interoperability’ or ‘PI’)

· Reimbursement from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) payment

· NANDA

· NIC/NOC