Saturday, July 20, 2013

Reflection 2: Databases /Alanna Schauer


           Databases and data mining was a recurrent theme this week on blogs. Fiona shared the possibility of one large searchable databases geared towards medical information. This would be a time saver and it would lend validity and credibility if it is has credible sources. Adam shared an article discussing the importance of data mining and the lack of computer information to new student nurses. He feels with the informatics trend that the nursing curriculum should be updated to include more computer knowledge. Joy had an excellent article on data mining and the many applications that can be used to improve healthcare decision making issues. The LiveData, Inc. article was another type of data mining with the specific area of expertise being the peri-operative area. This program helps meet federal and accrediting agencies mandates by embedding these requirements into their system on the OR dashboard.

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