DATA GOVERNANCE IN NURSING

INFORMATICS

ELIZABETH ADAOBI IFEDIATU:20226405

JASON JOSHUA IDERIMA:20234366
Table of contents

• Introduction to nursing informatics

• Data governance definition
• Key principles of data governance
• Importance of data in nursing practice
• Importance of data governance in nursing informatics
• Challenges and solutions
• Conclusion and references
Data governance in nursing informatics
• What does it entail?
Data governance in nursing informatics
refers to the processes and policies in
place to ensure the quality, integrity, and
security of healthcare data. It involves
managing data throughout its lifecycle,
including data collection, storage,
analysis, and sharing. It's important for
nurses and other healthcare
professionals to have reliable and
accurate data to support clinical decision-
making and improve patient care.
Key principles of data governance in
nursing informatics
• Data quality
• Data integrity
• Data use policies
• Data standardization
• Data security and privacy
Introduction to nursing informatics
Overview: Nursing informatics is
the application of information and
communication technologies to
nursing practice, education,
administration, and research. It
encompasses the use of computer
systems, clinical guidelines, and
information structures to enhance
the management and processing of
nursing data.
Importance of data in nursing
1. Medication administration.
2. Communication/collaboration.
3. Patient education.
4. Quality improvement.
5. Patient safety.
6. Research and contribution to
knowledge.
Importance of data governance in nursing
informatics
• Data quality insurance
• Facilitating nursing research
• Continuous improvement and
adaptation
• Patient identification accuracy
• Patient safety care and quality
• Interoperability and integration
• Data security and privacy compliance
• Effective communication and
collaboration
Challenges in implementing data governance

• Limited resources
• Data quality issues
• Lack of executive support
• Data silos
• Integration issues
• Inadequate communication
Solutions to problems implementing data
governance
• Limited resources: Develop a comprehensive
business case for data governance, highlighting
the potential return on investment (ROI) and the
long-term benefits
• Data quality issues: Implement data quality
management processes.
• Lack of executive support: Obtain visible and
committed support from top-level executives
• Data silos: Break down data silos by promoting
a unified approach to data governance
• Integration issues: Align data governance
efforts with existing systems and workflows.
• Inadequate communication: Develop a
communication plan that clearly articulates the
purpose and benefits of data governance
Conclusion

Essentially, data governance in nursing

informatics is a strategic requirement for
healthcare organizations rather than just a
collection of guidelines and protocols. It equips
nurses and other healthcare professionals with
the instruments and procedures required to
fully utilize data in providing high-standard,
secure, and patient-focused care. The
importance of data governance in nursing
informatics will continue to be crucial in
determining how healthcare is delivered in the
future as the healthcare landscape changes.
References
1. PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/): Search for articles related to "data governance in nursing informatics" or similar
keywords. PubMed is a comprehensive database of biomedical and healthcare literature.
2. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing (https://journals.lww.com/cinjournal/pages/default.aspx): This journal often publishes
articles related to nursing informatics. Search their archives for content related to data governance.
3. Journal of Nursing Scholarship (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15475069): Explore this journal for articles on nursing
research and scholarship, including topics related to data governance in nursing informatics.
4. Healthcare Informatics Research (https://www.e-hir.org/): This journal focuses on healthcare informatics. Search for articles
related to data governance in nursing or healthcare.
5. AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings (https://knowledge.amia.org/amia-63393): The American Medical Informatics
Association (AMIA) hosts an annual symposium with proceedings that include research on various topics in health informatics,
including nursing informatics and data governance.
6. Online Libraries and Databases: Check online libraries of universities or healthcare organizations. Many institutions provide
access to a range of academic databases and journals related to nursing informatics and data governance.
7. American Nurses Association (ANA): The ANA may have resources or publications related to nursing informatics and data
governance. Explore their official website or contact them for information.
8. Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): HIMSS is a global organization focused on health information
and technology. They may have publications or resources related to data governance in healthcare and nursing informatics.