717 – Bridging Nursing Informatics and Legal Casework: A Conversation with Krissie Kirby – Pat Iyer and Krissie Kirby
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In this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat Iyer sits down with Krissie Kirby, a seasoned clinical nurse informaticist and electronic health record analyst. Together, they unravel the often-misunderstood field of nursing informatics and its critical intersection with legal nurse consulting. As healthcare dives deeper into digital records, understanding how electronic health records (EHRs) are created, managed, and analyzed has never been more vital for clinicians, legal nurse consultants, and attorneys alike.
Krissie Kirby explains the fundamentals of informatics and how her unique clinical and technical background empowers her to bridge the gap between bedside care and information technology. She shares real-life examples of using audit trails, chronological logs of actions taken in EHRs to uncover hidden details and discrepancies that can have profound legal implications. Listeners will discover why audit trails are indispensable in litigation, the myths surrounding their production, and how their careful review can yield crucial evidence.
Whether you’re a legal nurse consultant seeking to deepen your expertise, an attorney navigating medical records in a lawsuit, or a clinician curious about how your documentation can influence legal outcomes, this episode offers invaluable insights. Krissie Kirby’s journey and practical tips will shine a light on the powerful intersection of technology, clinical practice, and the law.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode on Bridging Nursing Informatics and Legal Casework: A Conversation with Krissie Kirby
Here are 5 discussion questions answered in the podcast:
- How does Krissie Kirby define nursing informatics, and what distinguishes it from general healthcare informatics?
- In what ways do nurse informaticists serve as a bridge between clinical care and information technology, according to Krissie Kirby?
- Why is it essential for legal nurse consultants to understand audit trails, and how can this knowledge impact the outcome of litigation?
- What are some common misconceptions attorneys have about audit trails, as described by Krissie Kirby?
- According to Krissie Kirby, why should audit trails always be requested by attorneys during litigation, regardless of the case details?
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Your Presenter for Bridging Nursing Informatics and Legal Casework: A Conversation with Krissie Kirby
Pat Iyer
Pat Iyer is a seasoned legal nurse consultant and business coach, renowned for her expertise in guiding new legal nurse consultants to successfully break into the field. As the host of the Legal Nurse Podcast, Pat addresses critical challenges that legal nurse consultants face, such as difficulty in landing clients and a lack of response from attorneys. Through her insightful episodes, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating one’s value to potential clients. With a wealth of experience, Pat has empowered countless consultants to overcome these hurdles and thrive in their careers.
Connect with Pat Iyer by email at patiyer@legalnusebusiness.com
Krissie Kirby
Nurse, golfer, and gardener. “When she is not on this podcast, she is out enjoying a round of golf.”
Connect with Krissie Kirby by email at itlegalrn@outlook.com