HIMSS Nursing Informatics Toolkit: Data Literacy for Nurse Leaders

Welcome to the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Toolkit: Data Literacy for Nurse Leaders. This toolkit, developed by the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee, is designed to empower nurse leaders with the knowledge and resources needed to leverage data effectively in their decision-making processes. By focusing on data-driven leadership, nurse leaders can transform nursing insights into better patient outcomes, ensuring that care quality and safety are continuously improved.

The infographic video serves as a visual guide to the steps nurse leaders can utilize data effectively. It highlights key processes such as identifying patient outcomes, framing the right questions, finding the right data, analyzing impact, and taking action to monitor progress. Each graphic and prompt within the infographic is designed to help nurse leaders understand and implement data-driven strategies in their practice.

The Nurse Leader Checklist is a practical tool that accompanies the infographic. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to request, find, and use data for nursing leadership decisions. By following the checklist, nurse leaders can ensure they are asking the right questions, pulling the right data, analyzing it effectively, and making informed decisions that lead to improved patient outcomes. The checklist is intended to be a resource for nurse leaders to reference regularly as they navigate the complexities of data-driven decision-making in their practice.