Nursing Informatics is a specialty of Health care informatics which deals with the support of nursing by information systems in delivery, documentation, administration and evaluation of patient care and prevention of diseases.

Nursing Informatics (NI) is moving to the forefront of the nursing profession and nursing information technology system
Nurses are becoming computer literate and the nursing profession is implementing practice standards for its clinical care and data standards for its nursing information technology systems.

Our Mission

 Defined by the American Nurses Association (ANA, 2001) as:
 A specialty that integrates nursing science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice.
 Nursing informatics facilitates the integration of data, information, and knowledge to support patients, nurses and other providers in their decision-making in all roles and settings.
 This support is accomplished through the use of information structures, information processes, and information technology.

Organization News

2007 Health Information & Technology Week will be held November 4 through 10.

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Eighteen years ago, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) launched its first Health Information and Technology (HIT) Week. Since then, our message of awareness and pride has spread from coast to coast, educating healthcare professionals and consumers on the importance of the people and practices behind health information management (HIM).

We’re excited about our upcoming celebration and grateful to the thousands of facilities joining us in recognizing this vital aspect of care. This year’s event takes place November 4 through 10, and provides a wonderful opportunity for your involvement. Information management affects every level of healthcare. Your commitment to accuracy, effectiveness, and privacy yields lasting benefits for our profession.

As in past years, we are partnering with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) to provide even greater outreach across North America. With a united theme and unified purpose, we’re assuring the public that information essential to their health rests in the best hands in the business. In the HIM field, we strive for excellence—and we are glad you are part of it. Together, we will increase awareness of the HIM profession and make 2007 an exciting year to remember.