Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Health Care Professionals Fourth Edition Toni Hebda and Patricia Czar This useful handbook introduces nurses and other health care professionals to the most current application of computer-related technology in the health care environment. Included are the various forms of electronic communication and ways to use it more effectively. New coverage of web-based technology, search tools, and evaluation criteria for online material are presented along with regulatory and accreditation requirements, such as HIPAA. Completely updated, the fourth edition offers a clearly written overview of informatics, as well as practical applications of computer-based education for day-to-day use. This edition includes: Expanded coverage of mobile computing and PDAs Definition and applications of telehealth Development and use of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) The role of strategic planning in information management and system design and implementation. Disaster planning and recovery chapter with specific measure for the protection and back-up of information. Updated material from the Internet Resource Guide for Nurses & Health Care Professionals,, 3rd edition, now integrated into the text and Companion Website.