University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu Mandaue Campus (UCLM)

College of Nursing

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Name: Nursing Informatics

Course Code: NCM 110
Credit Hours: Theory: 2 units (36 hours) / Laboratory: 1 unit (54 hours)
Prerequisites: None
Effective Date: February 12, 2023
Professor: Domino Puson R.N., M.N. WhatsApp: 416-854-6417
Phone: (+1) 416-854-6417 Email: dominopuson@gmail.com

Note to learners: The instructor for this course does not retain historical copies of course
outline or syllabus. I urge you to retain this Course Outline for your future reference.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Faculty Signature: __________________________ Date: _________________

Dean Signature: __________________________ Date: _________________

Learner Responsibilities: Learners should have a copy of the University of Cebu student’s
manual and refer to it for additional information regarding withdrawals, exemptions, grading
systems, assignments, missed quizzes, tests, and exams, supplemental privileges, and academic
dishonesty. Learners are required to be diligent during the course study, must be prepared in
class, carefully read the course outline and homework assignments as given. Learners are
expected to be updated with the course by joining the online classroom and the WhatsApp
group initiated by the instructor. Historically, learner performance shows a strong relationship
between regular attendance and success in this course.

Course Description: This course teaches learners the concepts, principles and skills that are
required for informatics in the health care environment. The importance and impact of health
informatics in documentation, evidenced-based practice and education and research will be
explored. The focus of this course will be on the use of information systems and technology to
manage and document information related to health care and clinical practice.

Course Name: Nursing Informatics 1

Course Code: NCM 110
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate health care documentation using several methods to meet the

requirements of local, national, and international standards (i.e US and Canada).
2. Apply principles of evidenced based nursing practice, clinical decision-making tools and
protections found in health care systems to create a safe practice environment and
holistic care for clients and health care workers.
3. Describe the role of information technology and systems in improving patient outcomes
and supporting a safe health care environment using nursing process as the framework.
4. Demonstrate skills in using health care technologies and informatics systems that aids in
safe practice in various clinical setting following existing legal, ethical, and moral
principles in information technology.
5. Examine future trends and issues and engage in lifelong learning related to nursing
informatics to keep current and advance the practice of nursing, education, research,
and development.
6. Explain the necessity to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient’s
information.
7. Communicate and comprehend terminologies used by the interprofessional team
related to nursing information and technology.

Tools / Delivery Methods / Learning Activities:

This course is delivered online in a synchronous and asynchronous model. The instructor of this
course will use several tools, delivery methods and activities which may include the following.
Some activities are online and offline. The instructor and students will communicate with one
another through online discussion boards, WhatsApp group and through email.

Announcements Group
Assessment Images
Assignment Journals
Audio MS Office
Video Conference Virtual Simulations Case Studies
Blogs Portfolios
Vlogs Presentations
Content Market tools Self & Peer Assessment
Messages Surveys
Discussion Board Task
Email Tests
Glossary Video
Goal Performance Self-Reflection
Kahoot Classmarker
Internet Google Class
Computer / Laptop Smart Phone

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Course Code: NCM 110
List of textbook and other teaching aids:
• The instructor will provide a list of weekly required reading.
• The library in the University of Cebu offers learners a variety of resources and services.
For more information, visit the university’s website to determine its availability.

Required Recommended Texts:

No textbook required

Expectations of Learners:
• Learners are expected to follow the University of Cebu (UCLM) policies regarding
academic performance. Refer to the policy and student handbook.
o In addition, learners are expected to access the following regularly and are
responsible for being aware of the course content.
o Course announcements (google class/WhatsApp group)
o Course content
• This course requires that any electronic communications be sent using the registered
email account.
• Responsible for the necessary hardware / software required in this class.

Testing Policy

All students are required to meet the testing requirements as reflected on the evaluation
system of this course outline.

Students who miss an examination without a valid reason will automatically receive a zero (0)
grade for that examination. There are no “make up” or supplemental exams for a failed exam.

The following are the acceptable reasons for missing an exam in this course.
1. Sickness. An official doctors note stating that you are not healthy enough to write the
exam must be submitted.
2. Funeral attendance. Proof of attendance with the date of the ceremony that clearly
listed the learners name must be submitted.
3. Courtroom appearance. A certificate of attendance or official court summons with the
date of your required attendance must be submitted.
4. Religious observances. The university recognizes and values spiritual diversity and will
accommodate learners who, by reason of religious obligations, are unable to attend an
examination, test, or other mandatory academic activity.

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 Assignment Policy

Assignment Format:
All files submitted in the online platform or through email must be saved starting with your
surname and the name of the assignment. For example, if your name is Juan Lopez, you will
save the Word document as Lopez Literature Review.

All files must be submitted through online classroom or as per instruction of the teacher of this
course. Assignments will not be accepted via WhatsApp and other means not approved by the
instructor.

Negotiating extensions on assignment due date

Extensions of any assignment is given only under unforeseen and in extreme circumstances. It is
the learner’s responsibility to submit assignments directly to the instructor on or before the
deadline. A request for extensions must be submitted through email 24 hours before the due
date.

Penalty for late submissions

An assignment that is late and any assignment for which an extension is granted that is not
submitted in by the negotiated date and time are subject to the following deductions(s):

• 1 day late – 5% deduction

• For the succeeding late the deductions increase daily
o 2 days late – 15%
o 3 days late – 30%
o 4 days late – 50%
o 5 days and up – 100% (assignment is given zero points)

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Course Code: NCM 110
 Evaluation System

Outcome (s) Due /

Assessment Tool Description Term Grade
Assessed Week
Class Standing
Individual Participate in assigned 1-7 1-16
Discussion discussions and module
(Activities, activities
assignment &
Seatwork)
Website Critique Follow website critique 1, 2, 3, 5 6
(Midterm Major rubric 30%
Assignment)
Self-Reflection Submit a reflection on 2-7 16
Discussion Team Works simulation
Assignment
(Final Major
Assignment)
Quizzes & Exams Write an online exam 1-6 3 & 12 70%
(multiple choice)
Class Standing Total 100%

Midterm Exam Write a midterm online 1-6 7 30%

(Major Exam) exam (multiple choice)
Final Exam Write a final online exam 1-6 17 30%
(Major Exam) (multiple choice)

Midterm Grade 70% Class Standing + 30% Midterm Examination

Final Term Grade 70% Class Standing + 30% Final Examination
Nursing Informatics Grade Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade / 2
Note: Due dates may vary and will be confirmed by the instructor. All scheduled test is taken via
Classmarker. Make sure to get an account from your instructor.

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 Grading System
The passing grade for this course is: 3

All plagiarized assignments are given a grade of zero (0) and the learner will receive a grade of F
(0-49%) in the course.

Grade Point Grade Letter

Equivalence GPA Equivalence Description
Equivalent Equivalence
1.0 A 99-100% 4.000 Excellent
1.25 A- 96-98% 3.625 – 3.999
Very Good
1.5 B+ 93-95% 3.250 – 3.624
1.75 B 90-92% 2.875 – 3.249
Good
2.0 B- 87-89% 2.500 – 2.874
2.25 C+ 84-86% 2.125 – 2.499
Satisfactory
2.5 C 81-83% 1.750 – 2.124
2.75 C- 78-80% 1.375 – 1.749
Pass
3.0 D 75.00 – 77.74% 1.000 – 1.374
4.0 - - - Conditional
5.0 F Below 75% 0.000 Fail
INC - - - Incomplete

Academic Dishonesty – Plagiarism, In-Text Citations, and Referencing

“Plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas or words without giving them proper credit” (Purdue
University, 2021). Plagiarism can be unintentional or intentional and is a serious offence in
academia and professional settings (Purdue University, 2021). Please review UCLM’s student
handbook to know more about plagiarism.

Any assignment submission that is submitted in this course must be original and must be the
learners own. Copying other students’ assignment or paraphrasing another students paper or
submitting a previously submitted assignment is not allowed. Submitting other learners
assignment as your own is under the definition of plagiarism.

Examples of plagiarism are the following:

• Submission of an assignment which is not yours
• Submitting an assignment with portions that is not your own
• Copy and pasting text and audio-visual media from the internet
• Copying a direct quote without using quotation marks or citing the source.
• Using any published or unpublished source of information and ideas without citing the
author or source.
• Changing or paraphrasing the source of information and ideas without proper citation.

How to Avoid Plagiarism

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 • Use quotations to indicate the material copied from the source or from owns own
previously published work and cite and reference based on the APA 7th Edition
guidelines.
• When paraphrasing statements, the writer has the ethical responsibility to the readers
to credit the authors from whom the writer borrowed the ideas, words, concepts etc.

See: www.owl.purdue.edu to learn more about plagiarism guidelines and citation basics or visit
the following links to learn about citations and referencing on APA 7th edition format.
• http://ori.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/plagiarism.pdf

Students must submit the Plagiarism Contract to the instructor on or before week 2 (See
Appendix A).

It is the student’s responsibility to read and review the UCLM’s Academic Honesty Policy,
student code of conduct, discipline and standards.

Academic Dishonesty References:

Purdue University, 2021. Plagiarism overview. www.owl.purdue.edu

APA 7th Edition

This course uses the APA 7th Edition for citation and references on all its assignments, posting
and submissions. You are required to use the APA 7th Edition formatting style. Preparing APA
style is challenging and requires development and mastery of your writing skills.

To know more about APA 7th Edition formatting style for references and citations please go to
www.owl.purdue.edu for more information about how to properly do citations and references.

Grammarly

Grammarly is a grammar correction and plagiarism checker software used by your instructor in
this course. It provides the instructor with a plagiarism report or similarity report. Please make
sure that you check your work against websites and other student papers for similarities before
submission to your instructor. Please make sure that you are citing your sources well.

You only have one chance to submit your assignment and your instructor will run a plagiarism
check on your assignment.

Course Name: Nursing Informatics 7

Course Code: NCM 110
 Topical Outline
Course
Date Topic Remarks
Outcomes
C&D Unit 1 Introduction to Nursing Informatics
Feb. 14, 2023 • Definition
• Medical, nursing & consumer informatics
A&B • The role of nurses in informatics
Feb. 21, 2023
History and Evolution of Informatics

Informatics Theory (Theory, Models &

Framework)
C&D Unit 2 Computers in nursing
Feb. 16, 2023 documentation and health care
• History of the use of computers in nursing
A&B and nursing informatics
Feb. 23, 2023 • Computer system (Hardware, Software &
Open Source & Free Software, Data
Assessment, Personal, Professional &
Educational Informatics)
C&D Plagiarism contract
Feb. 16, 2023

A&B
Feb. 21, 2023
Online Prelim Exam (Multiple Choice)
Exam starts @ 0000 to 2359 of __________
PST
To be arranged
* You are given 90 mins to complete the
examination.
* Test coverage: Unit 1 & 2

C&D Unit 3 Overview of the internet

Feb 28, 2023 • Key terms
• History
A&B • Internet applications (iPad & tablets, emails,
March 7, smart phones, Videoconferencing software,
2023 Face Time, SMS, social media)
• How to fact check or check the integrity of
online nursing literature.

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 C&D Unit 4 Types of Information Health
March 14 & Systems
16, 2023 • Terms
• Categories
• Types
A&B
Application of Health Informatics
March 9.
2023 A. Clinical Practice
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)
(Definition, Advantage &
Disadvantages)
• Telemedicine
• E-health
B. Administration
• Clinical & Administrative Health
Information System
C. Education
• E-learning
• Teleconferencing
• Webinar
C&D Website Critique Assignment
Mar. 16, * Refer to rubrics
2023

A&B
Mar. 9, 2023
A&B Online Midterm Exam (Multiple Choice)
Mar. 20, Exam starts @ 0000 to 2359 of __________
2023 PST
* You are given 90 mins to complete the
C&D examination.
Mar. 21, * Test coverage: Unit 1 - 4
2023

C&D Unit 5 Nursing Informatics Competencies

Mar. 28 & 30, • Basic Nursing Informatics competencies
2023 • Significance & value of nursing informatics

A&B
Competency Development in the Use of
March 23,
Nursing Informatics and Technology
2023
• Training and development in e-learning and
nursing informatics

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 C&D Unit 6 Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
April 11 & 13, Informatics
2023 • Key Terminology
• Privacy
A&B • Confidentiality
April 4, 2023
• Security

Policies, guidelines, and laws in Nursing

Informatics
• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• Privacy of personal public domains
• Netiquette
C&D Unit 7 The future of Nursing Informatics
Apr. 25, 2023 • Current
• Future Issues
A&B
May 2, 2023
A&B Online Semi Final Exam (Multiple Choice)
Apr. 18, 2023 Exam starts @ 0000 to 2359 of __________
PST
C&D * You are given 90 mins to complete the
Apr. 19, 2023 examination.
* Test coverage: Unit 5 & 6

C&D Unit 8 Introduction to documentation

Apr. 27, 2023 Definition?

A&B Systems and Methods of Documentation

May 4 2023
• Types of charting
• Electronic nursing documentation

Informatics Applications in Evidenced-

based Nursing Practice
• Computer generated nursing care plans
• Critical pathways
• Clinical guidelines
• E-journals
C&D Unit 9 Nursing Information System Team
• Health Care Team

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 May 9 & 11, • IT Team
2023 • Listserv & News Group

A&B Interprofessional documentation

May 16 & 18, • What is an interprofessional team
2023
• Interprofessional communication &
collaboration

Nurses as leaders in the management of

nursing information system

Nursing Informatics and the Nurse

Entrepreneur
• Qualifications of a nurse informatics
• Roles/Competencies
• Career Opportunities
C&D Self-Reflection Discussion Assignment Due
May 11, 2023 Date: Week 16 (TeamWorks)
* Refer to rubrics
A&B
May 18, 2023

A&B Online Final Exam (Multiple Choice)

May 26, 2023 Exam starts @ 0000 to 2359 of __________
PST
C&D * You are given 90 mins to complete the
May 27, 2023 examination.
* Test coverage: Unit 5 - 9

Note:
• Schedules may change due to uncontrolled circumstances.
• Refer to instructor provided link for itemized list of readings and resources for each lesson
• You are expected to review, reflect on and integrate relevant competencies to demonstrate
you your skills, knowledge and application for every assignment.
• All assignment submission should be in APA 7 format.
• All rubrics include and reflect relevant PH, US and Canadian competencies in nursing
informatics.
• Monday is the start of the week for this course in PST.

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Assignment Instructions

A. Website Critique Assignment

There are a variety of information systems that are being used in health care, particularly in
nursing. Do a search in the world wide web and look for different kinds of health care systems
or information systems. Choose one and review the site using the guidelines found below for
evaluating websites.

The link below is a good resource on how to evaluate websites:

http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/tbarcalow/490net/evaluation.htm

Include the following information when you make your website critique:
1. Provide the universal resource locator (URL) of the site, a short overview of the sites
content and the date of the website review.
2. What are the major categories of information covered on the site?
3. Who is/are the audience for the site? What clues define the audience? Provide evidence
such as tone, voice, language and assumed knowledge.
4. Provide the hypertext links on the website page? Describe how the various links relate
to the main theme? Are the links consistent with the main theme? Or does the site have
personal links? Is it a mix of various personal interest of an individual?
5. What kinds of graphics that are found on the site? Include a detailed description. How
do they make the site easier to use or help explain concepts? Do the images support
text information or do they stand alone? Do they overuse graphics to the point of
distraction? Who are the various audiences for these images? What are your clues?
6. What cues or evidences do you have about the credibility of the site and the
information? From what organizations or institutions does the site originate? Some
websites or apps can create a legit sounding name or logo, what beyond the surface
credibility gives you clues about the reliability of the site and its information? If the site
is sponsored, are they involved in the research? Give evidence. Does the site have built
in bias? For example, is the website and advertisement for a service or a product? Does
the site have a specific social or political agenda? Having sponsors whether private or
government is not bad but is the sponsor “tricky” about its alliances?
7. Create broad observations about what you learned about the topic you choose to
investigate by exploring the site. What did you learn about exploring internet resources?
What reflection you can give about the usefulness and value of the information you
found on the internet while being aware that you have only looked at one site related to

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 the content of this week’s lesson? What did you learn about the importance of
critiquing sources on the web and non-web based with a critical eye?
8. Which type of website does the information appear? Is it educational (.edu),
government (.gov), or organization (.org) or commercial (.com) or network
infrastructure (.net) website? Is it a personal homepage, a special interest site, an
information site, a news / journalistic site, or a commercial site?
9. Describe how the information on this site enhance your practice?
These points are given to help you analyze a particular website that you choose and form
opinion and backing it up with evidence that support your point of view. Your website critique
should be narrative in format, that follows a pattern (Introduction, Body and Conclusion).
Design your work that is fun to read and interesting.

Length of paper: Maximum of 5 pages not including the title page and reference page, double
spaced, Calibri, 12-point font, APA 7.

File Name: All files submitted in the online platform or through email must be saved starting
with your surname and the name of the assignment. Example Lopez Website Critique
Assignment

Note: see rubrics in the appendix B

Website Critique Assignment Critique Reference:

Montecino, V. (1996). Researching and critiquing internet resources.

http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/critiqueone.htm

B. Self-Reflection Discussion Assignment

This is a 2-part activity. Part 1, the learner will participate in a virtual gaming simulation (VGS)
created Ryerson University. The learner will perform and finish successfully in the TeamWorks
simulation (link is provided below). The learner can perform multiple times or may explore the
simulation before downloading and submitting the summary report.

https://de.ryerson.ca/games/nursing/hospital/index.html

Part 2 of this assignment is to write a self-reflection discussion. The learner is expected to write
about the usefulness, impact, and the future of the use of technology in nursing based on the
TeamWorks simulation. The learner is expected to write the emotions, thoughts, and
reflections as a result of playing the virtual gaming simulation. In writing self-reflection, you are
not expected to include a review of literature nor defining terms is not an expectation of self-
reflective discussions. Please feel free to write about your experience with the TeamWorks

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simulation. Your experience should be related to the use of technology and its future in nursing.
To help you start writing your self-reflection check the notes below.
• For the first paragraph, discuss why this topic is important to you and write a short
introduction.
• Second Paragraph – Tell the story and share your emotions and how you feel when you
are in the scenario.
• Third Paragraph – write your reflections and your conclusion

Length of paper: Maximum of 3 pages not including the title page and reference page, double
spaced, Calibri, 12-point font, APA 7.

File Name: All files submitted in the online platform or through email must be saved starting
with your surname and the name of the assignment. Example Lopez Self-reflection Discussion
Assignment

Note: Submit your summary report and reflection together in one file. Place the summary
report after the reference page of your self-reflection paper. See rubrics in the appendix C.

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 Appendix A

Plagiarism Contract:

Carefully read the statement below. By indicating your signature and date you agree with this
contract.

The instructor of this course has informed me on how to avoid plagiarism and the
outcomes for committing plagiarism in this course.

I fully understand the concepts of intellectual property, plagiarism, and academic

dishonesty. I agree that committing plagiarism is unacceptable and in so doing violates the
University of Cebu (UCLM) Academic Integrity Policy. I am aware that the penalty for this
violation may range from grade 0 on the assignment or as stated in the student manual.

I also recognize that if I am caught committing plagiarism in any of my submissions and

performing unauthorized sharing and publication of any of the course content, this Contract
will be used as evidence.

Signature: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
Course Name: ____________________________
Course Code: ____________________________

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 Appendix B

Rubrics for Website Critique

Grade Possible
Indicator Score
Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Below Standard Points
Contents & All questions Most questions Some 10 points
Ideas required are answered. required are questions required
The website / app answered. The to answer are
critique shows superior website / app omitted. The
insight & application of critiques show good website / app
content. The evidence insight & application critique is poor
provided are superior of course content. and does not
in quality and supports The evidence apply to course
the points discussed provided are to content. Evidence
and or opinions made. support the points given does not
(10 Points) discussed and support the points
opinions made are discussed and
moderate. opinions made.
(8 points) (4 points)
Organization The assignment was The assignment is The assignment 10 points
clearly developed. somewhat is not clearly
Flows well together developed. The developed. It is
with good transition. presentation of vague. Choppy.
Organized well. Very information is in Fragmented. Does
creative. Does not use logical sequence. not have a good
question and answer Needs better flow if ideas. Not
format. transition from idea creative.
(10 points) to idea. Somewhat (3 points)
creative.
(6 points)
APA 7th Applies APA 7th Somewhat applies APA 7th edition 5 points
Edition edition to format, the APA 7th edition to format is not
grammar, sentence format, grammar, applied, grammar,
structure, language, sentence structure, sentence
citing and referencing language, citing and structure,
to written summary. referencing to language, citation,
(5 points) written summary. and references to
(2 points) written summary.
(0 points)
Total 25 points

Student’s signature: ___________ Instructors Signature: ____________ Date: ____________

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 Appendix C

Rubrics for Self-Reflection Discussion Assignment

Grade Possible
Indicator Score
Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Below Standard Points
Making a There is a personal Limited personal No personal 10 points
connection connection, connection. Self and connection.
incorporating self and emotions are Writers’ self and
emotions, to the story mentioned, but not emotions are not
relevant to the incorporated. incorporated.
assigned VGS. (8 points) (2 points)
(10 points)
Reflective Goes beyond The experience The 10 points
Writing describing an in the simulation is experience is not
experience to self- described. Shows described. There
reflection. Shows limited evidence of is no self-
clear evidence of interpreting and reflection or
interpreting and analyzing thoughts introspection.
analyzing thoughts and feelings, the self (2 points)
and feelings, the self, and the story.
and the story. (8 points)
(10 points)
Follows What is written Limited match No match 5 points
directions matches the assigned between what is between what is
simulation game. written and the written and the
Summary report and assigned simulation assigned
Self-reflection game. Summary simulation game.
assignment is report and Self- (1 point). Only
submitted as one file. reflection the self-reflection
(5 points) assignment are is submitted,
submitted in 2 summary report
separate files. is not attached.
(3 point)
Total 25 points

Student’s signature: ___________ Instructors Signature: ____________ Date: ____________

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 Appendix D

Rubrics for Individual Discussion Postings & Activity

Grade Possible
Indicator Score
Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Below Standard Points
Online Relevant Discussion Inconsistent 10
Discussion discussion posting postings usually discussion
Posting that augment consistent, and postings that are
learning. relevant. weak and non-
(10 points) (6 points) relevant.
(3 points)
Higher Makes use of Contributes to Reluctantly 10
order, problem-solving, discussions and participates in
critical critical thinking and completes discussions and
thinking insightful in assignments assignments are
skills discussions and (6 points) inadequate
assignments. (3 points)
(10 points)
Contribution Involvement in Participates in Has a little 5
discussions is discussions and contribution to
consistent and assignments are discussions and
assignments are completed on time. not all
completed and on (3 points) assignments are
time. completed on
(5 points) time.
(1 point)
Total 25 points

Student’s signature: ___________ Instructors Signature: ____________ Date: ____________

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