Description:
In October 2003, HIMSS performed a web-based survey designed to gain a better understanding of the background of nurse informaticists, the issues they address and the educational tools they use to perform their jobs. Five hundred thirty-seven (537) respondents participated in the survey with results presented during the 2004 HIMSS Nursing Symposium and published in professional journals. The 2004 survey results suggest that nurse informaticists play a critical role in the implementation of clinical information and documentation systems. The 2007 Nursing Informatics survey will provide an update on the professional status of the nurse informaticist and identify how they are being utilized to plan, implement and evaluate IT solutions. This session will explore the background, education, responsibilities, challenges, salaries and emerging roles of these uniquely skilled clinicians. Results of the 2007 Survey are critically evaluated along with results of the 2004 survey.

Speaker Information:
Patricia Dykes, RN, DNSc
Senior Nurse Informatician, Partners HeathCare
Jody Gunn, MSN, RN
IS Applications Manager, Mercy Iowa City

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Identify the 2007 Nursing Informatics survey methodology and respondents
• Describe the 2007 survey results as they relate to nursing background, informatics training and education of participants
• Explore job responsibilities and compensation of respondents
• Review common barriers to success and resources of information identified by nurse informaticists
• Compare and contrast 2007 survey results with the 2004 survey findings

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
271

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
This session will provide the latest thinking about the Scope and Standards for Nursing Informatics Practice in the United States. The Scope and Standards were revised during 2006 by over 35 Nursing Informatics experts. Used by agencies and institutions across the US and abroad, this document serves as a basis for the definition and practice of Nursing Informatics. New material includes descriptions of exciting new roles for Informatics Nurse Specialists, competencies mapped to common Nursing Informatics roles, heightened educational levels, new concepts in the theory-base for NI, and additions to the ethics of Nursing Informatics. The futures section will spark discussion about directions for the specialty. The leaders of this effort will conclude by discussing material with session participants and hearing reactions to the new document.

Speaker Information:
Tina Dieckhaus, BSN, RN,BC
Director for Patient Care Informatics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Nancy Staggers, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor, Informatics, University of Utah

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Discuss the implications of new material in the NI Scope and Standards document
• Analyze the impact of the future directions for the specialty
• Describe how nursing informatics competencies relate to typical roles of the specialty

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
271

Fee:
$225.00

Level:
Intermediate

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
La Nouvelle C

Fee:
$225.00

Speaker Information:
Ruth Schleyer, MSN, RN, BC, CPHIMS
Director of Nursing Informatics, Providence Health System - Oregon
Joyce Sensmeier, MS, RN, BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Vice President, Informatics, HIMSS

Level:
Intermediate

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
La Nouvelle C

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
In his now famous book “Leading Beyond the Walls” Peter Drucker makes the following point: “each institution is autonomous and has to do its own work the way each instrument in an orchestra plays only its own part. But there is also the score, the community. And only if each individual instrument contributes to the score is there music. Otherwise there is only noise.” All members of the healthcare industry must understand and value not only their individual contributions, but how important the melding of the individual contribution is to the overall music. This is where collaboration and collective listening comes into play. To collaborate, we must learn to lead beyond the walls, to expand the thinking, to focus on the score and not just the individual contribution. This means mastering the art of collaboration - figuring out how to help the tone deaf to hear, adjusting our own ability to listen, determining strategies for getting the screeching violin in tune, and influencing the horn section to moderate their important but frequently overbearing contributions. It takes strong leadership, collaboration, assertiveness, and the ear and skill of a conductor. Is nursing ready for the challenge? Are we conductors, soloists, or loose cymbals?

Speaker Information:
Patricia Abbott, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Institute for John Hopkins Nursing Collaboration Center

Contact speaker Patricia Abbott

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Articulate the importance of collaboration to the healthcare process and informatics practice
• Verbalize an understanding of the three core principles of collaboration – trust, information, and teamwork
• Express an understanding of the concept of leading beyond the walls and how it relates to transforming healthcare

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
La Nouvelle C

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
The initiative to implement clinical information systems (CIS) has extended beyond the early adopters and while many hospitals are achieving great success, many are struggling. A key factor that drives some organizations to great success, while leaving others with marginal CIS performance is the degree to which a collaborative working relationship exists between the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO.) This session sets the stage for the remainder of the day by describing collaboration theory, exploring attributes and antecedents, evaluating consequences, identifying new roles for hospital executives and providing practical strategies to build collaborative working relationships. Participants will be inspired by creative strategies and new possibilities for joint communication and decision making that supports optimal care while respecting the unique qualities and abilities of each professional. The principles of building collaborative working relationships will be illustrated by the experiences of Hospital Executives from Regional West Medical Center (RWMC) in Scottsbluff, NE, a 279-bed facility that has achieved clinical transformation through information technology. The former CIO and CNO of RWMC will describe their unique perspectives, challenges and strategies in building a trusting, collaborative relationship amidst the significant change in work processes for clinicians. They will also describe the unique value of having a Physician as their Chief Executive Officer in transforming physician workflow. Finally, RWMC’s new CIO, an Advanced Practice Nurse, will evaluate impact of her unique background on information technology strategy, clinical system evolution and executive and clinician relationships.

Speaker Information:
Lisa Bewley, MSN, CPNP
Chief Information Officer, Regional West Medical Center
Brenda Hall, RN, MS
Vice President, Patient Care Services, St. Joseph's Hospital
Susan Heider , BA
Chief Information Officer, Rockwood Clinic

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Discuss new information from the field of collaborative theory
• Describe a conceptual framework for collaboration dynamics across all disciplines
• Discuss practical strategies and tactical best practices for application within their organizations

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
La Nouvelle C

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
In 2005, the Illinois Hospital Association initiated a statewide Patient Safety Learning Collaborative on Medication Reconciliation. Limited to 26 teams, the group of 25 hospitals and one health system worked together for nine months to develop strategies and tools for implementation of medication reconciliation at admission, transfer, and discharge. By metropolitan statistical areas, the diverse group included 8 small / rural hospitals (including1 critical access hospital), 4 other urban centers, and 13 large urban hospitals (including 2 academic teaching centers), plus one health system. The majority of the participants utilized a blend of paper and electronic records; although some were completely on paper, none had a fully electronic medical record. By the end of the Collaborative in October, 2005, all teams had developed a single source list for home meds, designed and implemented process for medication reconciliation on admission, and established measures to monitor compliance. While many of the teams demonstrated progress on medication reconciliation at discharge, medication reconciliation at transfer was attempted by only the most advanced teams.

Speaker Information:
Becky Steward, BSN
Manager, Patient Safety Learning Collaborative, Illinois Hospital Association

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Identify key principles for successful implementation of medication reconciliation
• Identify 4 characteristics of an effective medication reconciliation program
• Identify 1 or more challenges to medication reconciliation common to all forms of medical records
• Describe a multi-disciplinary strategy to accomplish medication reconciliation on admission, transfer, or discharge

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
La Nouvelle C

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
Healthcare information technology implementation methodologies have been described and evaluated over time. Techniques developed by other industries, adapted to healthcare and applied to clinical systems have improved implementation successes. This session will present real world examples of implementation ‘myths’ and tactics to improve the outcome of clinical implementations. The lessons learned will highlight the constellation of efforts employed during successful clinical implementations including effecting cultural change, recognizing impediments to change and implementation methodology, and the use of a formal transition management program.

Speaker Information:
Marina Douglas, MS, RN
Principal, Beacon Healthcare Consulting

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Articualte three myths related to the implementation of clinical systems;
• Review three tactics for improving implementation outcomes of clinical systems
• Discuss the four "P's" for transition success
• Discuss five phases of project management

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
245

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
Health care systems and cutting edge technology are changing the landscape of care delivery in the many settings. Decision making, clinical documentation, and care delivery are evolving as these new systems or technologies are implemented. Nursing has been participating in this evolution in a number of different capacities; from end user to implementer to developer. As the Nursing Informatics practice evolves and nurses take on new roles, identity conflicts related to professional identity as a clinician and a technical or project management professional emerge.

Speaker Information:
Mimi Hassett, MS, RN, C, FHIMSS
Director of Clinical Informatics, Berkshire Health Systems

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Identify nursing informaticist’s contributions within both nursing and IT departments
• Determine organizational impact on the Nursing Informaticist’s role
• Recognize NI contributions to IT projects and strategic planning

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
245

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
Learn from case study methodology, how Nursing can be a driving force in the development of enhanced cultures, that benefit clinical practice and patient care outcomes. Moving from silo’s to collaboration to collegiality really makes a difference in healthcare. It isn’t just about documentation anymore. It is about culture transformation.

Speaker Information:
Linda Deering, RN, MSN
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating / Nursing Officer, Sherman Hospital

Contact speaker Linda Deering

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Articulate two behaviors that can be implemented to improve interdisciplinary practice and service in any setting
• Recognize and acknowledge one barrier to success which can be overcome
• Articulate the benefits of collegiality and culture transformation

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
La Nouvelle C

Fee:
$225.00