Informatics competencies for nursing and healthcare leaders.
Historically, educational preparation did not address informatics competencies; thus managers, administrators, or executives may not be prepared to use or lead change in the use of health information technologies. A number of resources for informatics competencies exist, however, a comprehensive list addressing the unique knowledge and skills required in the role of a manager or administrator was not found. The purpose of this study was to develop informatics competencies for nursing leaders. A synthesis of the literature and a Delphi approach using three rounds of surveys with an expert panel resulted in identification of informatics competencies for nursing leaders that address computer skills, informatics knowledge, and informatics skills.
Westra
Bonnie L
BL
University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Delaney
Connie W
CW
Delaney
Connie
C
D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003625:Data Collection; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D007857:Leadership; D008490:Medical Informatics; D008910:Minnesota; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*