Council on Nursing Informatics

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Purpose of the Council on Nursing Informatics (CoNI)The members of the council believe that this specialty is helping shape the future of nursing. Healthcare information management and its associated technologies must be developed with input from nurses, who must also be knowledgeable consumers to provide effective guidance. The council offers opportunities for nurse informaticists, and other nurses interested in informatics to meet, network, discuss issues, and attend programs that enhance their knowledge of the specialty. They also advocate for nursing care and practice supported by information systems, processes, and outcomes.

Mission Statement

The Council of Nursing Informatics (CoNI) is committed to advancing the knowledge and skills of informatics science with our members. The council works to include all aspects of nursing informatics through continuing education presentations, topical discussion sessions, and networking. The council is committed to inclusivity and invites different experiences for the improvement of all members.

Council VisionCoNI's vision is to enhance awareness and engagement within the nursing community and beyond. Our newly established board is dedicated to promoting pivotal activities that ensure our efforts are widely recognized and supported, driving innovation and excellence in nursing informatics.

Council Goals

Increase Awareness: Implement targeted communication campaigns to introduce new board members and highlight their roles and contributions. Utilize newsletters, social media updates, and participation in in-person events.
Showcase Activities: Provide regular updates on the board's activities, including innovative projects, and collaborative efforts with other healthcare organizations. Disseminate these updates through various channels to keep members informed and engaged.
Develop a Sustainable Roadmap: Create a long-term, sustainable roadmap outlining strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming years. Develop this roadmap with input from members to ensure the continued growth and impact of CoNI.

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Council Leadership

Chair

Ginny Reynolds, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, CCB

Co-Chair

Nancia Odom, MMCi, MSN, RN, NI-BC

Secretary

Meg Garland, MSN, RN

Member at Large (EHR)

Phillip Ellison, RN, BSN, NI-BC, CCB, CCM

Member-at-Large

Paula Carter-Scott, MSN, RN, NI-BC

What is Nursing Informatics?

Nursing informatics is the specialty that integrates nursing science with technology, analytics, and information sciences to manage data with the goal of improving health, supporting research, creating workflow efficiencies, and increasing safety in the healthcare environment. Nursing informatics activities include the design through implementation and evaluation of informatics solutions and technologies in multiple healthcare domains.

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The Specialty of Nursing Informatics:

Integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science;
Encompasses other sciences, such as clinical decision-making, systems cycles, linguistics and ergonomics;
Strives to simplify nurses’ interactions with data collection, processing, application and evaluation through analyses, education and technological support; and,
Participates actively in forecasting future healthcare trends and establishing mechanisms for nurses to thrive within these changes.

NCNA Advocates Informatics Competencies for ALL Nurses

Computer Literacy: Use technologies in practice (email, word processing).
Information Literacy: Locate, evaluate and use information appropriately.
Informatics Competency: Identify, collect, record, analyze and interpret nursing information; use information technologies in practice; maintain privacy, confidentiality, and security of information.

Informatics Roles

Hospital or Care Setting: Train new staff on computer systems, implement systems, system administrator, project manager/member, information security officer.
School of Nursing: Teacher, researcher, theorist.
Vendor: Sales, installation, development.

Informatics Practice - People Components

Advocate for nursing practice
Change management facilitator
Identify nursing work processes
Support effective user interface
Ergonomic design of workspace
Communication with users
Educate users

Informatics Practice - Technology Components

Requirements definition and system selection
System analysis
System design
Customize software applications
Software maintenance
Testing and evaluating applications
Train users on technology use
System development and innovation