Patient-care technologies

    CO 1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. CO 2: Analyze data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care. CO 3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. CO 4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. CO 5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support nursing practice. CO 7: Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse-sensitive outcomes. CO 8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care.