Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, learners should be able to:
- Define and describe key components of information management, information technology (IT), health information technology (HIT), and nursing informatics.
- Describe various ways in which HIT has evolved to improve the quality of healthcare and enhance patient safety.
- Compare and contrast electronic medical record (EMR) with electronic health record (EHR).
- Identify opportunities for integrating informatics into nursing leadership roles.
