Standard classification of terms used in health care—particularly nu

Standard classification of terms used in health care—particularly nursing data—along with definitions would greatly benefit computer-based patient records. Which of the following are among those systems used in the United States?

1. ANA.
2. HIPAA.
3. NANDA.
4. The Omaha system.
5. HHCC.
6. NOC.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3,4,5,6
Rationale 1: The ANA has a position statement on privacy, confidentiality of medical records, and the nurse’s role, but it is not one of the classification systems used in the United States.
Rationale 2: HIPAA is a piece of legislation that increased privacy access to health records.
Rationale 3: ANA Nursing Information and Data Set Evaluation Center (NIDSEC) has established guidelines for the use of nursing terminology by companies that are creating software programs for nursing application. In doing this, NIDSEC recognizes the classification systems that include North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) taxonomy.
Rationale 4: ANA Nursing Information and Data Set Evaluation Center (NIDSEC) has established guidelines for the use of nursing terminology by companies that are creating software programs for nursing application. In doing this, NIDSEC recognizes the classification systems that include the Omaha System.
Rationale 5: ANA Nursing Information and Data Set Evaluation Center (NIDSEC) has established guidelines for the use of nursing terminology by companies that are creating software programs for nursing application. In doing this, NIDSEC recognizes the classification systems that include the Home Health Care Classification (HHCC).
Rationale 6: ANA Nursing Information and Data Set Evaluation Center (NIDSEC) has established guidelines for the use of nursing terminology by companies that are creating software programs for nursing application. In doing this, NIDSEC recognizes the classification systems that include the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC).