Systems Thinking for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

Systems Thinking

Definition/Etiology:

• Systems-thinking means combining
• Informatics 
• Knowledge of condition
• Healthcare Processes
• Resources

To effectively care for the patient

Pathophysiology:

• How does technology support our work?
  • EHR
  • Crawlers (i.e. sepsis)
  • Connection with team members
  • Integration of IV pumps
• Notifications
  • Abnormal test results
  • unfinished tasks

Noticing: Assessment & Recognizing Cues:

• How does technology support our patients?
  • Patient education
  • Review results

Interpreting: Analyzing & Planning:

• N/A

Responding: Patient Interventions & Taking Action:

• N/A

Reflecting: Evaluating Patient Outcomes:

• N/A

Linchpins (Key Points):

• Systems-thinking means combining
• Informatics 
• Knowledge of condition
• Healthcare Processes
• Resources

To effectively care for our patients