Learn how computers and technology affect the nurse’s role in caring for the patient. Now fully updated and enhanced, the fourth edition of this resource includes new coverage of PDAs, the impact of HIPAA guidelines, patient safety issues, privacy issues, optimal use of decision support tools and much more.

Features:

• 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

Virginia K. Saba, EdD, RN, FAAN, FACMI
Distinguished Scholar
Adjunct School of Nursing & Health Studies
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Professor
Adjunct Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, Maryland

Consultant
Informatics Clinical Care Classification & Information Technology Systems
Arlington, Virginia

Kathleen A. McCormick, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI
Senior Scientist/Vice President Science Applications International Corporation
Falls Church, Virginia