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Week 1: Information Workflow Diagrams

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to

· Familiarize the student with the concept of workflow,

· Identify potential workflow issues that have implications for the practice of nursing informatics

· Acquaint the student with the concept of “stakeholder” in information system design.

· Map current and proposed information workflow using flowchart diagrams.

Due Date: Submit to the Dropbox basket bySunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 1.

Total Points Possible: 125 points
Requirements
Description of the Assignment

This assignment requires the student to examine an information workflow ideally from their current work environment although if the student is not currently employed they can discuss alternatives with their faculty for approval. Some examples of information workflow might include, but are not limited to, the following:

• allergy information;

• advance directives;

• organ donor status;

• past medical history details;

• past surgical history details;

• medications;

• use of vitamins and/or supplements;

• functional living status;

• list of providers;

· Insurance claims processing;

· Antibiotic resistant infection status

· Other as identified by student (subject to faculty approval)

Directions
Map a particular piece of information from its collection and use throughout your organization. Identify what information you have chosen. Include verbal, written, and physical practices (e.g., how information is acquired, stored, distributed, and discarded). Map information workflow using a diagram. The diagram may be drawn using busi