Includes bibliographical references and index.

An overview of informatics in healthcare / Jennifer A. Brown, Taryn Hill, Toni Hebda -- Informatics theory and practice / Maxim Topaz -- Effective and ethical use of data and information / Toni Hebda, Kathleen Hunter -- Electronic resources for healthcare professionals / Brenda Kulhanek -- Using informatics to support evidence-based practice and research / Melody Rose -- Policy, legislation, and regulation issues for informatics practice / Sunny Biddle, Jeri A. Milstead -- Electronic health record systems / Rayne Soriano, Kathleen Hunter -- Healthcare information systems / Carolyn Sipes, Jane Brokel -- Strategic planning, project management, and health information technology selection / Carolyn Sipes -- Improving the usability of health informatics applications / Nancy Staggers -- System implementation, maintenance, and evaluation / Sue Evans -- Workforce development / Diane Humbrecht, Brenda Kulhanek -- Information security and confidentiality / Ami Bhatt, Patricia Mulberger -- Information networks and information exchange / Jane M. Brokel -- The role of standardized terminology and language in informatics / Susan Matney -- Continuity planning and management (disaster recovery) / Carolyn S. Harmon -- Using informatics to educate / Diane A. Anderson, Julie McAfooes, Rebecca J. Sisk -- Consumer health informatics / Melody Rose, Toni Hebda -- Connected healthcare (telehealth and technology-enabled healthcare) / Lisa Eisele -- Public health informatics / Marisa L. Wilson.