250 word reply to another classmates discussion post.
I’ll provide an EXAMPLE discussion reply:
Your discussion brings up several important points about the design and implementation of a new Health Information System (HIS). Ease of access and navigation are crucial components, especially for older populations who may be less familiar with technology. Integrating smartphone applications with clear, intuitive interfaces can indeed improve accessibility, allowing patients to easily access their records and lab results. QR codes for website access can streamline the registration process, reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency.
However, it’s essential to recognize that not all patients may be comfortable or adept at using technology, particularly older individuals. While telehealth visits have become more prevalent, barriers such as limited technology support or lack of familiarity can still impede access for some patients. Considering patients’ preferences and comfort levels with technology, as highlighted in the Australian study you mentioned, underscores the importance of involving patients in discussions about technological solutions and offering alternative methods of communication when needed. From a nursing perspective, involvement in the planning and selection of healthcare technologies is vital. Nurses play a central role in patient care and documentation, so their insights into improving workflow efficiency and patient engagement are invaluable. Giving nurses access to tools like MyChart can empower them to provide more immediate and comprehensive care by facilitating faster access to critical information for both patients and healthcare providers.
Overall, a collaborative approach that considers the needs and preferences of both patients and healthcare providers is essential for the successful implementation of a new HIS. By incorporating user feedback and leveraging technology to enhance communication and efficiency, healthcare organizations can better meet the needs of diverse patient populations while improving the overall quality of care.
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The components needed in a new HIS would include easy login access for the client. Along with this, an easy to navigate the tabs that are clear and concise. There should also be an application for a smartphone as many patients in the older population that have access to a touch screen, smartphone may find it easier to explore an app with easy tabs to open their records and lab results from their clinical visits. Nowadays QR codes are available for easier access to websites when making doctor visits and patients can register before their visit and shorten wait time to be attended.
As mentioned before, the older population is starting to become more and more competent with smartphones and tablets. In the case that they do not have access to a computer, libraries are a great resource for them to use. Unfortunately, this is a great challenge. “With the increased use of information technology, there is increased productivity and potential for providers to see more patients and benefits to patients by not having to wait in long lines to check-in and register before being seen (Hebda, et al., 2018, p. 142). Telehealth visits have become more common since COVID-19 came about, but again the obstacle can be that they may not be computer literate, or the limited technology support may not have a camera or microphone for them to use.
A research done in Australia in 2021 showed that a majority of patients in the study prefer to communicate with traditional methods after their hospital discharge, than using technology. As the study also concluded, technological methods used by patients should be considered for further discussion with the patient who is the consumer. A collaboration between the patients and nurse would be the most effective way for the patient to follow up with any concerns post-discharge (Alexander, K., et al., 2021).
The nursing perspective in planning and selecting healthcare technologies is very important when discussing big decisions such as switching to other programs. Nurses are the ones bedside who are also behind a computer even after their shift just to catch up charting when a long day or night happens. They need to be meticulous in their documentation, so who else is better than having them involved when they have suggestions to better navigate or any additions that may need to be included in the next update of a HIS. Nurses have access to imaging and lab results as soon as they are posted by the other technicians, a patient can also have access to this, for example, on MyChart. Instead of waiting for a doctor to show results to the family or patient, they have easy and fast access. Now instead of the nurses having to tell the family to wait, they can pull up the results themselves and something as simple as lab value can be explained to the patient with the values already at the patient’s hands for better understanding.
References
Alexander, K. E., Ogle, T., Hoberg, H., Linley, L., & Bradford, N. (2021). Patient preferences for using technology in communication about symptoms post hospital discharge. BMC health services research, 21(1), 141. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06119-7Links to an external site.
Hebda, T., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2018). Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals (6th ed.). Pearson Learning Solutions. https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/books/9781323903148Links to an external site.
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Technology in Healthcare
The components needed in a new Health Information System (HIS) form a legal and ethical perspective include a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), Security Features and Health Information Exchange (HIE). The CDSS is a software system that provides healthcare professionals with clinical knowledge and patient-specific information to guide them in making evidence-based decisions about patient care. Security Features ensures protection of sensitive patient information and compliance with privacy regulations such as HIPAA. The HIE ensures the electronic sharing of health-related information among healthcare providers, allowing them to access and securely exchange patient information across different healthcare organizations and locations (Agarwal et al.,2022). The CDSS and HIE grants access to evidence-based information for healthcare workers hence guiding them to practice within ethical standards. Additionally, the use of Security Features protects sensitive patient information preventing legal cases of violation of ethical standards. Consequently, HIS must navigate the intersection of legal regulations and ethical principles to ensure patient rights, data privacy, and professional competence are upheld in healthcare settings to maintain the integrity and trust within the healthcare system.
If the healthcare facility was in a remote location with limited technology support serving a diverse population, the challenges faced would be increased financial spending and workforce shortage for the facility in an attempt to ensure internet coverage and acquisition of powerful gadgets to be used in HIS over the vast population (Bahl et al.,2020). Secondly, the workforce shortage which may lead to discontent, fatigue and burnout due to the large patient to healthcare provider ratio. Consequently, this will lead to adverse health outcomes coupled with increased rates of patient mortality due to substandard quality of care.
Nursing engagement in the planning and selection of healthcare technologies is crucial since it ensures the nurse is engaged in the decision-making process regarding the acquisition of innovative technological tools and systems leading to informed identification and use of technology. Moreover, this informs the nurse on the type of technologies being used, the facilitators, barriers and areas of improvement to be considered (Moorhead, 2023). Lastly, engaging the nurse in planning and selection of healthcare technologies enhances effectiveness and efficiency of using technology in the healthcare facility, ultimately improving patient outcomes and enhancing the organization’s performance.
References
Moorhead, A. (2023). Communication technologies for supporting better health. Research Outreach. https://researchoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Anne-Moorhead-1.pdfLinks to an external site.
Naik, N., Hameed, B. M., Shetty, D. K., Swain, D., Shah, M., Paul, R., … & Somani, B. K. (2022). Legal and ethical consideration in artificial intelligence in healthcare: who takes responsibility? Frontiers in Surgery, 9, 266.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.862322/full?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEsSbEC-BHyiNltKKBRXm4CkJOwBot_U3M1rDu9zP0GaORA5bEfrypoaAtqFEALw_wcBLinks to an external site.
Singh, R. P., Javaid, M., Haleem, A., Vaishya, R., & Bahl, S. (2020). Significance of Health Information Technology (HIT) in context to COVID-19 pandemic: Potential roles and challenges. Journal of Industrial Integration and Management, 5(04), 427-440. https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S2424862220500232Links to an external site.
