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Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources.
Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.
The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar?Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be acquired. The volume of data that can now be generated and the tools used to access this data have evolved significantly in recent years and helped healthcare professionals (among many others) to assume the role of knowledge worker in new and powerful ways.In this Assignment, you will consider the evolving role of the nurse leader and how this evolution has led nurse leaders to assume the role of knowledge worker. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with an infographic (graphic that visually represents information, data, or knowledge. Infographics are intended to present information quickly and clearly.) to educate others on the role of nurse as knowledge worker.Reference: Drucker, P. (1959). The landmarks of tomorrow. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
The Assignment:
Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
Include one slide that visually represents the role of a nurse leader as knowledge worker.
Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ responses.
Resources
· McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. o Chapter 1, “Nursing Science and the Foundation of Knowledge” (pp. 7–17) o Chapter 2, “Introduction to Information, Information Science, and Information Systems” (pp. 21–32) o Chapter 3, “Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model” (pp. 35–64)
· Nagle, L., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017). Evolving Role of the Nursing Informatics SpecialistLinks to an external site.. In J. Murphy, W. Goosen, & P. Weber (Eds.), Forecasting Competencies for Nurses in the Future of Connected Health (212-221). Clifton, VA: IMIA and IOS Press. Retrieved from https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_4A0FEA5…
· Sweeney, J. (2017). Healthcare informaticsLinks to an external site.. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 21(1).
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Having access to data can significantly improve the process of problem-solving and
knowledge-building, which in turn would result in better patient outcomes within a
hospital setting. This scenario would pinpoint the factors that contribute to Nosocomial
infections also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and devise strategies to
prevent them.
To tackle this issue, various methods would be used to collect data which include
gathering data on patients who have contracted an infection while in the hospital,
including their medical history and clinical information. This information can be obtained
from electronic health records. It is also important to go to the infection control
departments to get all the laboratory reports, types of infections and the locations of the
infection, the organisms responsible for causing infection.
Another area to focus on would be the compliance rates of hand hygiene and adherence to
infection prevention guidelines. This data can be obtained through random observation of
staff before and after entering a patient room to see if hand hygiene was performed or not
as this initiative would improve awareness.
Through the analysis and interpretation of data collected, various outcomes can be
obtained which would lead to Identifying the risk factors, risk factors related to patient
comorbidities, type of procedure done. All this information gathered would aid in coming
up with preventive strategies to prevent reoccurrence. Also, understanding the
transmission routes will unveil transmission patterns, which could be equipment-related,
through individual or environmental. The information gathered can help implement
suitable infection control measures.
Working with multidisciplinary teams such as leaders can collaborate with infection
control experts, to create evidence-based approaches for preventing infection during
hospital stay.
After gathering this important information, the nurse leader would be in a better position
to help execute these process prevention strategies, monitor their effectiveness, and
adapt interventions based on continuous data analysis.
In summary, having access to data in the context of preventing HAIs in a hospital
environment supports problem-solving and knowledge development. Through the
collection and analysis of patients, infection, and process data, healthcare providers can
pinpoint risk factors, comprehend transmission pathways, and assess process deficiencies.
Nurse leaders are instrumental in utilizing clinical reasoning and judgment to extract
knowledge from this data and implement evidence-based interventions and outcomes.
References
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of
knowledge (5th ed.).
Sweeney, J. (2017). Healthcare informatics
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