Assignment: Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker

Assignment: Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker

Assignment: Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker

Introduction

This presentation will discuss the concept of a knowledge worker. It explains nursing informatics and discusses the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. In addition, I will present the hypothetical scenario that might benefit from the collection and application of data. I will explore the data that can be used, how it might be collected, and the knowledge derived from the data.

Concept of a Knowledge Worker

A knowledge worker plays a key role in the organization in generating knowledge.  They obtain, maneuver, interpret and apply information to carry out multidisciplinary, complex organizational work (Field & Chan, 2018). Besides, knowledge workers analyze data and use their expertise to address problems, generate ideas, and develop new products and services. Knowledge work is often complex, and knowledge workers need certain skills, abilities, and acquaintance with factual and theoretical knowledge (Field & Chan, 2018).  Therefore, knowledge workers must obtain, access, recall, and apply data, interact well with others, and have the ability and motivation to obtain and enhance these skills. Knowledge workers’ roles include making decisions whereby they work with ideas. Their duties focus on intellectual rather than physical power and are characterized by non-repetitive tasks (Field & Chan, 2018). In addition, they use various methods and techniques to address problems and are authorized to decide what work methods to employ to complete their job tasks. Knowledge workers include: scientists, professionals, educators, and information system designers.

Nursing Informatics

Nursing informatics is a specialty that incorporates nursing science with analytical sciences and information management. It seeks to discover, define, manage, and convey data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice (Moore et al., 2020). Nursing informatics supports nurses, the interprofessional health care team, healthcare consumers, patients, and stakeholders in decision-making in various roles and settings to attain desired outcomes. It supports this through information structures, processes, and technology (Moore et al., 2020).

Nursing informatics skills are applied to:

Create data structures and software tools to support nursing practice (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). Keep EHR in line with best practices for data management, processing, and organization. Apply analytics in evaluating and facilitating nursing processes (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). Facilitate communication among healthcare and IT professionals. Train providers on the best use of EHRs and CDSS (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017).

Question Description

Hi, so this assignment has to be based off of the discussion post secenario below: The scenario of applying informatics within nursing relates to patient care management. The details of the scenario entail a visit to a healthcare facility by a patient seeking the services of cervical cancer screening. In the interaction between the patient and doctor, the latter conducting the cervical cancer diagnosis notices that the patient had previously undergone similar screening processes in a different facility. Considering the situation, the doctor must seek the patient’s records from the hospital where the diagnosis process was taken and thus guide the current process that the patient will undergo. The previously tested conditions of the patients could complicate the ongoing screening process if they do not take into account. Undertaking a cervical screening could lead to adverse effects if the history of the patient is not assessed clearly. Consequently, the doctor is bound to analyze the patient’s data retrieved from Electronic Health Records (EHR). The data comes along with screens results, clinical notes, and other relevant data associated with the patient. From the transfer of the data, knowledge of somewhat can be retrieved from the process. Alternatively, the doctor could have opted to use other approaches, such as text messaging. Additionally, the application of fax could be useful in showing the history of the patient regarding the patient’s health condition. The statement revealed by the fax could be critical in guiding the screening and formulation of the treatment schedule (Murphy et al., 2017). Through the engagement facilitated by data exchange between the health facilities. The doctor could gain some insights into the procedures applied by the other hospital concerning processes involved in cancer screening and treatment plans. The system also plays a significant role in demonstrating the reasons why the doctor intends to access the data.

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From the data exchange encounter experience, a nursing leader can apply the concept of forming knowledge, reasoning, and judgment. At the management level, the leaders can undertake various reforms of modifying processes capturing and interpretation of data. The same aspect can be applied in streamlining decisions made within the information system (Knight & Kimberly, 2014). Monitored data sharing among health care centers have become a trend in the modern world. Drawing from the case scenario, treatment generated from effective diagnosing is vital in upholding the delivery of quality healthcare services (Safdari & Azadmanjir, 2014).

References

Knight, E., & Kimberly, S. (2014). A Patient‐Focused Framework Integrating Self‐Management and Informatics. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Retrieved from 10.1111/jnu.12059 Murphy, J., Goossen, W., & Weber, P. (2017). Forecasting Informatics Competencies for Nurses in the Future of Connected Health. 210-224. Safdari, R., & Azadmanjir, Z. (2014). Solutions and strategies for nursing informatics development. International Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 1(1), 4-12.

Assignment: The Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker

The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by management consultant and author Peter Drucker in his book, The Landmarks of Tomorrow (1959). Drucker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services. Does this sound familiar?

Nurses are very much knowledge workers. What has changed since Drucker’s time are the ways that knowledge can be acquired. The volume of data that can now be generated and the tools used to access this data have evolved significantly in recent years and helped healthcare professionals (among many others) to assume the role of knowledge worker in new and powerful ways. In this Assignment, you will consider the evolving role of the nurse leader and how this evolution has led nurse leaders to assume the role of knowledge worker. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation with an infographic (graphic that visually represents information, data, or knowledge. Infographics are intended to present information quickly and clearly.) to educate others on the role of nurse as knowledge worker.

To Prepare:

Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources. Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.

The Assignment:

Explain the concept of a knowledge worker. Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Develop a simple infographic to help explain these concepts. NOTE: For guidance on infographics, including how to create one in PowerPoint, see “How to Make an Infographic in PowerPoint” presented in the Resources. Your PowerPoint should Include the hypothetical scenario you originally shared in the Discussion Forum. Include your examination of the data that you could use, how the data might be accessed/collected, and what knowledge might be derived from that data. Be sure to incorporate feedback received from your colleagues’ response

This is the feedback I received below:

Thank you, for your post. The sharing of the electronic health record is a vital contribution to the continuity of care, especially when patients see multiple physicians. This is why while texting is an excellent mode of communication from physician to physician, the ability to share the entire electronic health record is more important, making fax a preferred choice. The health records help to create more fluid care because it provides a timeline for the associated patient history. Preserving any aspects of continuity of care for our patients assists in patient safety by supplying relevant information such as advanced directives, allergies, and observational results over a time frame (Nagle, Sermeus, & Junger, 2017). Furthermore, the sharing of electronic health records saves time by preventing redundant care and presenting an opportunity for enhancement of care (Sweeney, 2017). When a patient is ill, they are exhausted and want answers more than anything. We share the data accumulated so that the new health professionals do not need to start over, they can formulate and ask new questions, and so that other strategies can be explored. Saving time can also save patients.

References

Nagle, L. M., Sermeus, W., & Junger, A. (2017). Evolving role of the nursing informatics specialist. IOS Press, 212-221. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-738-2-212 Sweeney, J. (2017). Healthcare informatics. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 21(1). Retrieved from https://eds-a-ebscohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/eds/detail/detail?vid=9&sid=8f58d156-8e8d-43d2-a342-059e961c4ae0%40sessionmgr4007&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=128848047&db=rzh

Required resources:

https://24slides.com/presentbetter/how-make-infographic-powerpoint/ https://serval.unil.ch/resource/serval:BIB_4A0FEA56B8CB.P001/REF Name: NURS_5051_Module01_Week02_Assignment

DEVELOP A 5- TO 6-SLIDE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION THAT ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING:

· EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT OF A KNOWLEDGE WORKER. · DEFINE AND EXPLAIN NURSING INFORMATICS AND HIGHLIGHT THE ROLE OF A NURSE LEADER AS A KNOWLEDGE WORKER.– Excellent 32 (32%) – 35 (35%)The presentation clearly and accurately explains the concept of a knowledge worker. The presentation clearly and accurately defines and explains nursing informatics with a detailed explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed sources and 2 or more course resources.

Good 28 (28%) – 31 (31%)

The presentation explains the concept of a knowledge worker. The presentation defines and explains nursing informatics with an explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Includes: 2 peer-reviewed sources and 2 course resources.

Fair 25 (25%) – 27 (27%)

The presentation inaccurately or vaguely explains the concept of a knowledge worker. The presentation inaccurately or vaguely defines and explains nursing informatics with an inaccurate or vague explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker. Includes: 1 peer-reviewed sources and 1 course resources.

Poor 0 (0%) – 24 (24%)

The presentation inaccurately and vaguely explains the concept of a knowledge worker or is missing. The presentation inaccurately and vaguely defines and explains nursing informatics with an inaccurate and vague explanation of the role of the nurse leader as a knowledge worker or is missing. Includes: 1 or fewer resources. · DEVELOP A SIMPLE INFOGRAPHIC TO HELP EXPLAIN THESE CONCEPTS.– Excellent 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)The presentation provides an accurate and detailed infographic that helps explain the concepts related to the presentation.

Good 12 (12%) – 13 (13%)

The presentation provides an infographic that helps explain the concepts related to the presentation.

Fair 11 (11%) – 11 (11%)

The presentation provides an infographic related to the concepts of the presentation that is inaccurate or vague.

Poor 0 (0%) – 10 (10%)

The infographic provided in the presentation related to the concepts of the presentation is inaccurate and vague, or is missing. · PRESENT THE HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIO YOU ORIGINALLY SHARED IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM. INCLUDE YOUR EXAMINATION OF THE DATA YOU COULD USE, HOW THE DATA MIGHT BE ACCESSED/COLLECTED, AND WHAT KNOWLEDGE MIGHT BE DERIVED FROM THE DATA. BE SURE TO INCORPORATE FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM YOUR COLLEAGUES’ REPLIES.– Excellent 32 (32%) – 35 (35%)The presentation clearly and thoroughly includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including a detailed and accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data.

Good 28 (28%) – 31 (31%)

The presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including an accurate examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data.

Fair 25 (25%) – 27 (27%)

The presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including an examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data that is vague or inaccurate.

Poor 0 (0%) – 24 (24%)

The presentation includes the hypothetical scenario originally shared in the Discussion Forum, including an examination of the data used, how the data might be accessed/collected, and the knowledge that could be derived from the data that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATION: PARAGRAPHS MAKE CLEAR POINTS THAT SUPPORT WELL DEVELOPED IDEAS, FLOW LOGICALLY, AND DEMONSTRATE CONTINUITY OF IDEAS. SENTENCES ARE CAREFULLY FOCUSED–NEITHER LONG AND RAMBLING NOR SHORT AND LACKING SUBSTANCE.– Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – ENGLISH WRITING STANDARDS: CORRECT GRAMMAR, MECHANICS, AND PROPER PUNCTUATION– Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. WRITTEN EXPRESSION AND FORMATTING – THE PAPER FOLLOWS CORRECT APA FORMAT FOR TITLE PAGE, HEADINGS, FONT, SPACING, MARGINS, INDENTATIONS, PAGE NUMBERS, RUNNING HEAD, PARENTHETICAL/IN-TEXT CITATIONS, AND REFERENCE LIST.– You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computer’s spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper – in silence and then aloud – before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes. Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages. Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at “padding” to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor. The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.