Integration of clinical workflow and business strategies of any healthcare organization will spell success for the providers of the future. Efficient exchange of data and information is essential for this merger, and information technology is the tool with which to accomplish the consolidation.

Clinical informatics conveys the understanding and integration of information technology into healthcare to ensure the effective provision and to support the business objectives of clinicians in healthcare industries.  Nursing informatics applies information technology to the work of nurses in healthcare. Medical informatics is the name given to the application of information technology to medicine.

The HIMSS focus is on the community, and the role of the professionals that work in that community.

The HIMSS Nursing Informatics community focuses on the application of technology to nurses jobs and their work to deliver, supervise, administer, and teach about patient care.

The HIMSS Pharmacy Informatics community focuses on application of technology for pharmacists in supporting, streamlining, improving their workflow, and increasing patient safety with best practices and reliable systems.

Community information, publications on strategies for success and current news are among the clinical informatics resources that you will find in this area. 

For more information on HIMSS communities for clinicians in informatics, please contact Christel Anderson today.

 

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Nominate your colleagues for the 2008 HIMSS Nursing Informatics Leadership Award!
The HIMSS Call for Nominations for the 2008 Nursing Informatics Leadership Award is now open! Nominations will remain open until October 30, 2008.

Clinical Engineering Collaboration Web Site Launches
The new Clinical Engineering/IT (CEIT) community, made possible by a joint effort between AAMI, ACCE, and HIMSS, launched its new Web site today. The collaboration aims to pool resources on IT issues and develop guidance documents, share best practices, and promote an understanding of the issues surrounding the integration of IT and clinical engineering. The new site features more in-depth details about the joint effort and how to get involved.

HITSP Offers Free Interoperability Webinars
HITSP offers several Webinars through its Web site. The events are held on Thursdays and registration is free.

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