Nursing Informatics
Interoperability and Data Exchange
Interoperability is the ability of different information systems to access, exchange, integrate, and cooperatively use data in a coordinated manner.
Key Standards
- Health Level 7 (HL7) for healthcare data exchange.
- Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) for API-based access.
- SNOMED CT for clinical terminology consistency.
- LOINC for standardized laboratory result reporting.
Nursing Impact
- Improves continuity of care during patient transfers.
- Reduces duplicate testing through shared health information exchanges.
- Facilitates comprehensive medication reconciliation across settings.
- Supports accurate population health reporting and research.
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