Mod 4 Class NIASU

Respond to classmates 2 questions. Cite all work. 100-150 words. Due 4 Sep by 3cst .

1. Section 1, question 2: Various user authentication methods are available or in development. Which method do you think would provide the best balance of security and efficiency? 

Authentication methods I am familiar with in my workplace would be the use of a strong password, identification cards or badges, biometrics in relation to using a fingerprint to sign in to the omnicell (medication cabinet), and a pin number for MAR/TAR documentation. Strong password policies include using combinations of letters, numbers, and special characters, such as plus signs and ampersands (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2018). The method that I believe offers the best balance of security and efficiency is the biometrics authentication, it is more advanced and not as easily duplicated. Co-workers sitting next to you can watch you log on to your computer and memorize your password. A fingerprint or facial patterns can not be stolen and badges or identification cards are frequently lost or misplaced and therefore leads to the higher incidence of a threat to security. On the other hand, the identification card method favors on the side of efficiency they "have the potential to enhance workflow efficiency by allowing for faster login times and diminish security concerns by reducing shared logins on clinical workstations" stated by Fontaine et al. (2016)

Fontaine, J., Zheng, K., Van De Ven, C., Li, H., Hiner, J., Mitchell, K., Gendler, S., & Hanauer, D. A. (2016). Evaluation of a proximity card authentication system for health care settings. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 92, 1–7. https://doi-org.proxygsu-alb1.galileo.usg.edu/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.04.015

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2018). Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge. (4th ed.) Jones & Bartlett Learning. 

2. What do you perceive as the current obstacles to redesigning workflow within your clinical settings?

   A workflow can be defined as a range of steps put together to accomplish something or to come to a conclusion ( McGonigle & Mastrian, (2018). Most people like to stay in their comfort zone, they do not like or resist changes. What I perceived would be the main obstacle in redesigning the workflow would be the resistance to change. Redesigning The workflow means changing the current system from the beginning to the end, re-educate the whole staff which will require a large financial investment. Workflow redesign can help maximize efficiencies, enhance health care quality and safety, remove chaos from your current workflow and also improve care coordination  ( Redesigning workflow, why is it important). I worked in a nursing home for multiple years, they are one of the last one to still be using paper, a redesign workflow will be very beneficial for them in terms of keeping information safe, facilitating the work of the staff and improving the patient’s outcome. However, the management is resistant to the change and chose to pay penalty instead of redesigning the workflow.

Reference:

HealthIT.Gov (2019). What is Workflow redesign, Why is it important?

McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K. G. (2018). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge.  (4th. ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.