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First report decribed incidences of medical errors. Mostly, "the errors are caused by faulty systems, processes, and conditions that lead people to make mistakes or fail to prevent them." http://iom.edu/Reports/1999/To-Err-is-Human-Building-A-Safer-Health-System.aspx
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The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. After discussions, they agreeded that the Five Core Competenccies needed for Health Care Professionals are: patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10681&page=3
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The TIGER Nursing Informatics Competencies Model consists of three parts, 4 levels. The main idea is to make nursing informatics competencies as part of skills for the nurses http://www.tigersummit.com/About_Us.html
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The paper is outlining the importance in the preparation process for the next generation nurses to work in a "technology rich environment"
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The ANA has been moving nursing toward effectively using informatics. Many recommendations in the area of information and healthcare technologies for the Baccalaureate education. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/BaccEssentials08.pdf
