Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) Basics

This course introduces Registered Nurses to Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) and their role in modern healthcare. Learners will explore how CDSS integrates with electronic health records (EHRs), supports clinical decision-making, enhances patient safety, and improves outcomes. The course also addresses usability challenges, alert fatigue, ethical considerations, and best practices for integrating CDSS into nursing workflows. Through real-world examples and applied scenarios, nurses will strengthen their ability to critically evaluate and effectively use CDSS in clinical practice.