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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Kathleen McCormick was the recipient of the 2013 International Award for Nursing Informatics Leadership from Sigma Theta Tau.

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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Essentials of Nursing Informatics

Fourth Edition

Virginia K. Saba, EdD, RN, FAAN, FACMI

Kathleen A. McCormick, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI

Packed with insights and examples from a contributor team of 45 experts who form a Who s Who in nursing informatics, Essentials of Nursing Informatics provides timely guidance on:

Computer systems, data standards, nursing informatics theory, implementing and upgrading clinical information systems, knowledge discovery in large databases, and the consumer s use of the Internet for medical information.

Practical computer applications for various patient settings including critical care, community hospitals, ambulatory care units, and more.

Controversies, including those in health care policy, privacy, confidentiality, and security issues.

Computing tools in administration and management.

Learning and extending the power and reach of research with computers.

International perspectives.

Offering theoretical background to help you understand how informatics serves many aspects of the profession, Essentials of Nursing Informatics also gives you practical help in unlocking computing's benefits both now and into the future, no matter what your area of study or specialty.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

New coverage of PDAs, open-source technology, applications for nurse practitioners, and web-based education.

New coverage of National Health Information Network (NHIN), Electronic Health Records and the Electronic Medical Record, and Nursing Informatics in Biodefense.

Coverage of decision support tools and coordination of vendor applications.

Latest on the effect of the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines.

Updates on improving quality and patient safety.

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