Nursing Informatics - Information Blocking Episode #2 (Clinical Perspective)

In this episode, members of the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee discuss the effects of open information sharing on clinical workflows and on nurses in particular. Although of great benefit to patients, our panel points out that the immediate sharing of notes and other information with patient families is leading to an influx of queries and requests that some staffing models aren't yet prepared for. It may also introduce the possibility that some clinicians may self-censor the notes they enter, which used to serve as a form of intra-team communication. HIMSS member experts from a variety of institutions weigh in on this important topic which will remain challenging as the industry adapts to the new 21st Century Cures Act rules roll out.