Informatics, the science of processing data for storage and retrieval, is vital in today-s healthcare environment. At the core of informatics practice is the electronic health record (EHR). However, the scope of informatics encompasses many areas peripheral to the EHR, such as mobile devices, patient portals, data analytics, telehealth, and health IT research. Health informatics specialist are at the fore front of effective programs that are changing patient outcomes and education, but producing these systems is not a simple tasks or any healthcare professional. In Mastering Informatics, experts Patricia Sengstack and Charles Boicey present key informatics concepts to help readers increase knowledge and expertise. The authors begin with the phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC): planning and analysis, design and usability, testing training, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. The overview provides informatics nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, and other clinical professionals with a solid foundation of knowledge, positioning them for success within any clinical system. Coverage includes: - Planning and analysis - Design, testing and training - Implementing, maintaining, and evaluation - Essential tools for project management - Patient safety and engagement - Security and privacy concepts - Healthcare clinical decision support - Mobility