HSN/376: Health Information Technology For Nursing

Wk 3 Discussion – Clinical Decision Support Experience [due Thurs]

Discussion Topic

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days (suggested) in order to receive credit for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to your classmates or the instructor. Please refer to the grading rubric, found under Course Resources, for a description of how participation points are allocated.

Your initial posting is due by Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Have you used clinical decision support systems in your practice? How can clinical decision support improve care for patients? What are the benefits and challenges associated with these types of clinical decision support systems? Do you believe computer-based support is more effective than manual processes for clinical decision making?

Provide examples from your own clinical practice, current events, or professional journals.

Reply to at least two of your classmates or to the instructor.

Be constructive and professional in your responses.

Please include at least one reference, in any one post for full credit.