NR361 Week 5 Discussion Latest 2020 September

NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare

Week 5 Discussion

Trends in Informatics

Purpose

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client's right to privacy. (PO 6)

CO7: Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes. (PO 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Question

This is the week to really see where technology and healthcare are connecting. Select ONE of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend? (Everyone attempt to choose a different topic so that we will learn about the many advancements in technology).

Nanotechnology

Consumer health informatics (CHI)

Social media healthcare applications

Health-focused wearable technology

eHealth

Artificial Intelligence

Simulation

Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)

Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)

Creative measures in healthcare for use with 3D printers

Smart Pumps

Smart Rooms

Robotics in healthcare

Mobile technology in outpatient care

Web-based tools and software technology

Risk Management tools

Chatbots or Bots in healthcare

Telenursing

Telemedicine

Telepharmacy

Telerehabilitation

Teleconsultation

Telehospice

Technology advancement from your clinical practice

Palm Vein Technology

Microchip use in healthcare

Optical head-mounted computer glasses (Google Glass)

Smart hospital beds