HIMSS Nursing Informatics Leadership Award
Congratulations to the 2009 Nursing Informatics Leadership Award Recipient:
Ida Androwich, RNC, FAAN, PhD
Purpose
The HIMSS Nursing Informatics Leadership Award is presented to one individual who, in the judgment of the HIMSS Board of Directors, has demonstrated significant leadership in the area of Nursing Informatics within the Society and the industry.
Established: 2004
Eligibility
Individual must be a Registered Nurse. Nominations can be made to HIMSS by any member, and should include at least one letter of reference outlining the specific contributions of the nominee. Individuals currently serving on HIMSS Board of Directors are ineligible.
Criteria
The Nursing Informatics Leadership Award can be given for a single exceptional contribution, for a sustained contribution, or for a lifetime of exceptional leadership. Criteria for judging candidates include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrated leadership in Nursing Informatics, including:
- Clinical system development, implementation and/or optimization towards advancing the health status of patients/consumers
- Uniquely applied clinical systems tools and techniques impacting clinician workflow/productivity
- Served as nursing informatics leader of an outstanding healthcare organization
- Respected and recognized as a role model by peers
- Actively supported HIMSS mission and membership growth, including:
- Acknowledged leader in nursing informatics/healthcare information and management systems
- Active supporter, advocate, and recruiter for HIMSS members
- Made outstanding contributions to the principles for which HIMSS stands, including but not limited to:
- Supporting lifelong learning opportunities
- Supporting and promoting HIMSS as the recognized leader in the industry
The Nomination Process
- The Nursing Informatics Community of Profession puts out a call for nominations
- Formal nominations are submitted to HIMSS using the appropriate form
- The Nursing Informatics Community of Profession recommends candidates and submits them to the HIMSS Membership Committee for review and forwards recommendations to HIMSS Board of Directors
- HIMSS Board of Directors votes on recommendation and forwards decision to Community and staff liaison(s)
The nomination for the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Leadership Award must include the following information:
- A brief biographical sketch of the individual to be recognized by the award
- A concise description of the aspects of the person’s contribution that cause it to be worthy of special recognition by HIMSS
The Award
The Nursing Informatics Leadership Award consists of:
- A Symbol of Recognition
- Publication of information in an official HIMSS publication and on Web Site
- Invitation to the Annual Awards Dinner
Past Recipients
2008 Rosemary Kennedy MBA, RN, FAAN
2007 Patricia C. Dykes, DNSc., MA, RN
2006 Judy Murphy, RN, FACMI, FHIMSS
2005 Joyce Sensmeier, MS, RN, BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
2004 Victoria M. Bradley, RN, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
For more information, contact awards @himss.org or call 312-915-9202.
