Improving Nursing Efficiency Through Informatics 

The discipline of Nursing Informatics is a growing, important sector in healthcare IT.  As the largest group of users of electronic health records, nurses are seeking a greater influence on optimization and development efforts so that the tool is less of a burden on clinicians and more of a ‘vital key’ to the delivery of high quality care.  Healthcare organizations and vendors now realize the importance of refining the design of electronic health records so they better facilitate efficiency and accuracy of documentation, and streamline clinical workflows. 

Opportunities to discuss ideas, brainstorm and collect the input of nurses are critical to furthering the goals of all stakeholders.  We are proud to announce that the Portland Community of Nursing Informaticians and HIMSS Oregon will jointly host an event to discuss current challenges and projects related to nursing efficiency and to gather feedback and ideas that could lead to significant improvements in how EHR’s support care delivery.  We welcome your participation in this informative and interactive event with a distinguished panel of representatives from Kaiser, Legacy, OHSU and Providence.  

Panel Members Include:

• Jessica Alexander, RN,MSN. Director, Clinical Informatics, Kaiser Permanente
• Valerie Fong, RN, MSN. CNIO, Providence Health & Services 
• Meagan Mangus, RN, BSN, LNC, CPHQ. Manager, Ambulatory Nursing Informatics, Kaiser Permanente
• Cheri Warren, RN, BSN, RN-BC. Manager, Nursing Informatics, OHSU
• Karen Waske, MN, RN. CNIO, Director Inpatient Clinical Systems & Informatics, Legacy
• Ivy Holt, RN, MS, Sr Clinical Informatist, Providence Health & System

• 5:15-5:45 p.m.: Networking, Pizza and Beverages 
• 5:45-6:30 p.m.: Local Nursing Informatics Roundtable: Current Projects/Challenges
• 6:30-7:15 p.m.: Breakout Group Discussion
  • Bridging the Gap:  Improving Inpatient Ambulatory Transitions of Care
  • Streamlining the Inpatient Nurse Workspace
  • Longitudinal Plan of Care, Care Coordination & Panel Management
• 7:15-7:30 p.m.: "Ah-Ha" Moments - Share Highlights and Future Topics  

Food and beverage will be provided.  This is a FREE event, however please be sure to RSVP by clicking on REGISTER NOW below.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support.