Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare – The Role of Nurse Informaticists and Technology Specialists

Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare – The Role of Nurse Informaticists and Technology Specialists

Observations of Nurse Informaticist Collaboration

As a Surgical ICU nurse with a focus on mental health, I have observed interactions between nurse informaticists and other healthcare professionals. Nurse informaticists play a crucial role in managing electronic health records (EHRs) and other technological systems (Alrasheeday et al., 2023). One notable experience involved integrating mental health screening tools into the ICU’s EHR system. Nurse informaticists worked closely with the mental health team to customize the EHR for specific mental health assessments. This collaboration facilitated better documentation and streamlined the process of identifying patients at risk of mental health issues. It also ensured that all relevant healthcare professionals had access to comprehensive patient data, enhancing the overall quality of care.

Strategy for Improvement

To improve these interactions further, regular interdisciplinary meetings that include nurse informaticists, clinical staff, and other stakeholders should be established. These meetings can serve as a platform to discuss ongoing issues, share feedback, and brainstorm solutions. For instance, a bi-weekly forum where ICU nurses can voice their experiences with the EHR system can help nurse informaticists identify and resolve usability issues promptly. Such proactive communication can lead to continuous improvements and enhance collaboration.

Impact of Evolving Nursing Informatics

The continued evolution of nursing informatics and the emergence of new technologies will positively impact professional interactions. As nurse informaticists become more specialized, their ability to provide tailored solutions to complex clinical problems will increase (Zhai et al., 2022). The integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics can transform data management and decision-making processes, fostering more efficient interdisciplinary collaboration. As supported by Booth et al., (2021), this evolution will likely lead to enhanced patient outcomes, as healthcare professionals will be better equipped with the tools and information they need to deliver high-quality care.

References

Alrasheeday, A. M., Alshammari, B., Alkubati, S. A., Pasay-an, E., Albloushi, M., & Alshammari, A. M. (2023). Nurses’ Attitudes and Factors Affecting Use of Electronic Health Record in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare, 11(17), 2393. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11172393

Booth, R. G., Strudwick, G., McBride, S., O’Connor, S., & Solano López, A. L. (2021). How the nursing profession should adapt for a digital future. BMJ, 373(1190). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1190

Zhai, Y., Yu, Z., Zhang, Q., Qin, W., Yang, C., & Zhang, Y. (2022). Transition to a new nursing information system embedded with clinical decision support: a mixed-method study using the HOT-fit framework. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-022-02041-y

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**This is a discussion post.***

Post a description of experiences or observations about how nurse informaticists and/or data or technology specialists interact with other professionals within your healthcare organization. Suggest at least one strategy on how these interactions might be improved. Be specific and provide examples.

Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare – The Role of Nurse Informaticists and Technology Specialists

Then, explain the impact you believe the continued evolution of nursing informatics as a specialty and/or the continued emergence of new technologies might have on professional interactions.

** I work as an Surgical ICU nurse but my focus is mental health.