The University of Jordan. Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center. COURSE Syllabus

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1 The University of Jordan Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center COURSE Syllabus

2 1 Course title Nursing Informatics 2 Course number Credit hours (theory, practical) 3 credit hours (Theory) 3 Contact hours (theory, practical) 3 contact hours (Theory) 4 Prerequisites/corequisites Department Permission 5 Program title B.Sc. in Nursing 6 Program code - 7 Awarding institution The University of Jordan 8 Faculty Faculty of Nursing 9 Department Clinical Nursing 10 Level of course Fourth Year 11 Year of study and semester (s) 2015/ st Semester 12 Final Qualification B.Sc. Other department (s) involved in - 13 teaching the course 14 Language of Instruction English 15 Date of production/revision 9/ Course Coordinator: Faculty Member: Ali, PhD, RN Office Hours: 12-1 Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or by appointment Office Location and Tel: Faculty of Nursing, 2 nd Floor / and Website: [email protected] Academic website: E-Learning website: Other instructors: NA 18. Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide nursing students with understanding of the technical, user, and environmental factors that need to be considered in building computerized clinical nursing information systems to provide quality information that supports nursing care and resource decisions. This course will focus on methods of identifying necessary changes to improve cost, quality, and access to care 1

3 through automated system Course aims and outcomes: 2. A- Aims: The course aims to introduce students' to the basic concepts and principles of computer technology in nursing and utilize the knowledge in clinical, administrative, research, and educational decision making. B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to 1. Knowledge and Understanding 1.1. Identify the role of the nurse in handling health care data 1.2. Recognize what networks are and the major types of network configurations 1.3. Identify the various types of information systems used within health care institutions 1.4. List and describe the different components of a basic database system 1.5. Describe threats to information quality, availability, and confidentiality Describe the factors that contribute to effective staff training 2. Intellectual Analytical and Cognitive Skills 2.1. Describe the impact of computer technology on professional nursing practice Discuss the new emerging computer technologies in nursing and how they impact patient Differentiate between the nursing process and critical pathways/protocol approaches to the design of nursing systems 2.4. Explain the importance of using strategic planning in determining the organization's information needs 2.5. Discuss the importance of network integration for health care delivery 2.6. Describe ways that computers can support all steps of the research process 3. Subject/ Specific/ Practical Skills 3.1. Demonstrate ability to understand concepts, principles regarding information technology in nursing Apply skills and knowledge related to using computer technology in supporting nursing education. 4. Creativity /Transferable Key Skills/Evaluation 4.1. Evaluate how Nursing Informatics affects clinical practice, administration, education, and research Evaluate competence in information system use. 20. Topic Outline and Schedule: Topic Course introduction and overview Informatics in healthcare professions Week Week 1 28/9-1/10 Instructo r Achieved ILOs 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 Evaluation Methods Reference Chapter 1 2

4 Ensuring quality of information Week 2 4/10-8/ Midterm Final Chapter 3 Electronic communications and the internet Week 3 11/10-15/10 1.2, 2.5 Student Midterm Final Case Study Chapter 4 Healthcare information systems Week 4 18/10-22/10 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1 Student Midterm Final Case Study Chapter 5 Selecting a healthcare information system Week 5 25/10-29/10 2.4, 4.1 Student Midterm Final Case Study Chapter 7 Information security and confidentiality Week 6 1/11-5/ Student Midterm Final Case Study Chapter 10 Information security and confidentiality Week 7 8/11-12/ Student Midterm Final Case Study Chapter 10 Midterm exam 16/11/2015 The Electronic health record Week 8 15/11-19/11 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 Student Midterm Final Chapter 12 3

5 Case Study The Electronic health record Week 9 22/11-26/11 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 Chapter 12 Using the Computer to Support Healthcare and Patient Education Week 10 29/11-3/12 1.6, 3.2, 4.1 Student Midterm Final Chapter 16 Telehealth Week 11 6/12-10/ Student Midterm Final Chapter 17 Evidence-Based Practice and Research Week 12 13/12-17/12 2.6, 4.1 Student Midterm Final Chapter 18 Student presentations Week 13 20/12-24/ Student Midterm Final Student presentations Week 14 27/12-31/ Student Midterm Final Student presentations Week 15 3/1-4/1 4.2 Student Midterm Final Final s 9/1-18/1 4

6 21. Teaching Methods and Assignments: Development of ILOs is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods: Interactive lectures. Group discussions. Application exercises. 22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements: Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment methods and requirements: Midterm exam: 30% (Mon. 16/11/2015 (5-6 pm)) Assignments/Project: 20% Final exam: 50% (To be announced) 23. Course Policies: A- Attendance policies: a. Students must attend all classes of this course. b. Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course, will be illegible to sit for the final exam and will be given the university zero (F grade) in this course. c. In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by university clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student will be considered as withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the transcript for this course. d. Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be allowed to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent. B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time: a. Failure in attending a course exam other than the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student provides an official acceptable excuse to the instructor who approves a make up exam. b. Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive semester. c. Assignments and projects should be submitted to the instructor on the due date. C- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior: Cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior are attempts to gain marks dishonestly and includes; but not limited to: 5 Copying from another student s work. Using materials not authorized by the institute. Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission. Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test. Plagiarism which means presenting another person s work or ideas as one s own, without attribution.

7 Using any media (including mobiles) during the exam. D- Grading policy: A grade of (D) is the minimum passing grade for the course. Mark Range Grade 0-34 F D D D C C C B B B A A E- Available university services that support achievement in the course: Faculty members website E-Learning website 24. Required equipment: Audio-Visual Aids Faculty member s Website E-Learning Website 25. References: A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals: Hebda, T.L., Czar, P. (2013). Handbook of informatics for nurses and healthcare professional. 5th ed. Upper saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall B- Recommended books, materials, and media: Thede, L.Q., Sewell, J.P. (2012). Informatics and nursing: Opportunities and challenges. 4 th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 6

8 Mickan, S. Atherton, H., Roberts, N., Heneghan, C., & Tilson, J. K. (2014). Use of handheld computers in clinical practice: a systematic review. BMC Medical Informatics & Decision Making, 14(1), Mountain, C., Redd, R.; O'Leary-Kelly, C.; & Giles, K. (2015). Electronic medical record in the simulation hospital: does it improve accuracy in charting vital signs, intake, and output? Computers, Informatics, Nursing: CIN, 33 (4), Lin, H.C., Hsu, M.H., Yang, C.W., (2014). The influences of computer system success and informatics competencies on organizational impact in nursing environments. Computers, Informatics, Nursing: CIN, 32 (2), Ofei-Dodoo, S., Medvene, L., Nilsen, K.M., Smith, R.A., & DiLollo, A. (2015). Exploring the Potential of Computers to Enrich Home and Community-Based Services Clients' Social Networks. Educational Gerontology, 41(3), Horte, H.; & Visconti, L., (2014). Transitioning to the Electronic Medical Record: Its Impact on Nursing Care in Interventional Radiology. Journal of Radiology Nursing, 33(4), Gardner, C. L., & Jones, S. J. (2012). Utilization of Academic Electronic Medical Records in Undergraduate Nursing Education. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 16 (2): Choi, M., & Lee, H.S., & Park J.H. (2015). Usability of Academic Electronic Medical Record Application for Nursing Students' Clinical Practicum. Healthcare Informatics Research, 21(3), Cella, A.,& Rebelo, D., (2015). Sustaining the Human Experience in a High Tech Environment: EMR Implementation. Medsurg Nursing: Official Journal of The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 24 (2), Additional information: Name of Course Coordinator: Signature: Date: Head of curriculum committee/department: Signature: Head of Department: Signature: Head of curriculum committee/faculty: Signature: Dean: Signature: Copy to: Head of Department Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance Course File 7