Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings

Purpose

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

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)

The Assignment

This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion

How can the use of the nurse's personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively?

What are the ethical and legal implications?

What does the professional literature say about how communication devices can support safe nursing practice?

12.0 pts

Integrates evidence to support your discussion from: • assigned readings OR online lessons, AND • at least one outside scholarly source (not assigned in the course). Sources are credited.