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Genesia Salgado 

Week Two, Discussion One

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1.)    What mobile applications in health care do you think are and will become most valuable in day-to-day practice? Mobile devices and applications have changed the way that we (as a whole) handle health care issues, appointments, and updates. Based on the readings from this week and what I have been noticing in practice, some of the mobile applications in health care that I think are most valuable are any apps that allow user interaction. User interaction does not have to be just for patients, it is for physicians and other medical staff as well. One mobile application that my family uses is called MyChart. It is extremely user friendly and it allows us to make appointments, view hospital visits, place prescription refills, and anything else that you can think of. There are also applications that allow doctors to simulate surgeries and vision and hearing tests (Ventola, 2014).

If you think about it, there are many devices that hospitals use that require software which is an application that is run on some sort of device; in this case it would be a mobile device. Just imagine that you have just arrived to a doctor’s appointment and you go to check in and the receptionist pulls out an iPad or a tablet, they check you in by typing a few things on the tablet and you sit in the waiting room and wait to be seen. Well, the receptionist used a mobile application on the mobile device to check you in painlessly…simple right? Now imagine if there weren’t any mobile applications or devices; the receptionist would have you write your name and check in time on a piece of paper on a clipboard and you pray that they cover your information so that the next person to check in does not view it. It sounds minor I know but mobile applications provide some since of safety when it comes to patient privacy because of this very reason.

2.)    What are your thoughts on these new applications and others you have read about in your text or learned about in practice? My thoughts on the new applications are that they are wonderful and if developers can come up with ideas to make them more user friendly while providing secure code in the background it is a huge game changer. There will always be pros and cons to anything, especially something new, but we must weigh the pros and cons carefully and be mindful that times are changing, and paperwork is a thing of the past.

3.)    Any you would want on your favorite list? I do not have any apps that I would personally want on my list, like I stated, any app that is user friendly and protects patient privacy is on my list.

Reference:

Ventola, C. L. (2014). Mobile Devices and Apps for Health Care Professionals: Uses and Benefits. National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 356-364

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Jasmine Shook 

Week Two, Discussion 1 

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             Seeing that the goal of any valuable day-to-day healthcare application is to provide effortless communication between the provider and patients as well as record management, some of the best applications would be those who focus on the immediate needs of the patient. One of the applications that provide tools to communicate with the provider, share test results, and schedule appointments are the patient portal application. With the accessibility of the application, patients can use this tool on various devices. One of the favorable things that patients benefit from is the secured two-way communication with the provider concerning things that do not need immediate attention. In day-to-day practice, Macomber (2012), discusses several benefits a healthy connection can have on the longevity of one’s life. With the mass number of applications on the market, it is essential to find the most beneficial that promotes a better connection to self-care.

Health care practices are changing, it is essential to consider the benefits of new applications. As someone who takes care of their grandparents, new applications that aid in the research of unknown terminology and prescriptions like PubMed or WebMD have allowed us to stay informed about medical prognosis. Some of the applications that are favorite and used regularly are sleep, fitness, and nutrition. The top three currently in use are Headspace, Home workouts, and Fooducate. These applications provide alerts when it is time for bed, when fitness goals are reached, and meal times approach from convenient smart devices such as the Apple Watch or Fitbit. As each target area is address, it is crucial to explore the benefits of the continuous updating application market.

Reference 

Macomber, L. T. (2012). Healthy connections:  Can using smart phone apps help you live healthier and longer? Retrieved from Healthy Connections - Can using smart phone apps help you live healthier and longer.docx

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Faraon Solis 

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The HITECH ACT was the incentive that helped kick start the push of the EHR in the health care field. This alone shows how valuable these systems are for health care professionals. EHR are used by providers to do many functions. Some of the functions are medication ordering support, calculators, reminders, order sets and protocols, differential diagnoses, radiology, lab, and electronic prescribing (Robert E. Hoyt, & Ann K. Yoshihashi, 2014). One of the things I value is that I do not have to keep repeating my medical history every time I see my provider. It saves a lot of time by the provider reviewing my medical history before or during my visit. I have a long list of things that the provider would not have time for me to state it all again. I used to hate those days. The days when you saw a provider and had to tell your whole medical history. Thanks to EHR everything is at his or her fingertips. Also, my medication list, I am glad it is in my EHR also. It makes it fast, easy, and safe. Another great function is your provider can order an x-ray and he or she can pull it up as soon as you have done it. The last thing I will mention is you cannot misplace the EHR like you can a hardcopy medical record.

 

References

Robert E. Hoyt, & Ann K. Yoshihashi. (2014). Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professional. In Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professional (p. 513). Lulu.com.

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Jasmine Shook 

Week Two, Discussion 2

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              Technology is always evolving. Yearly mobile devices get entirely remade to be, faster, smaller, more convenient in hopes of providing more value to its consumer. As Hoyt & Yoshihashi (2014) discussed, the goal of electronic health records is to provide access to whoever requires the information to assist the patients' needs better. By saving time redignosisng, testing, and assessing concerns, the money will be saved in not replicating procedures already taken. Electronic health records can improve doctor's note-taking, access to documentation elsewhere, limit redoing process of diagnosis, serve as a reminder for upcoming services, and support providers addressing specific patient’s medical needs (Hoyt & Yoshihashi 2014).

Electronic health records (EHR) provide different services that have improved medical practice, many to my surprise. Typically, what is mentioned is the use of new applications for convenience and communication like the CareAware Connect application. It is unique as it allows doctors and nurses to share information, record injuries, and administer medication specific to the patient. At the same time, within the hospital; however, it is not the only area in which EHR is focused (CareAware, 2018). Health informatics has come a long way as the Mercy introduced one of the first tele intensive care units (ICU) (Mercy, 2017). This care center provides virtual support from the latest technology and specialists worldwide. In comparison, Scripps focused on using known items like iPads for patient calls, cameras in the ICU for less contamination, and supply saving (Karkosh, 2020). The purpose of EHR remains a way to connect people using new advancements in technology with numerous applications to health care. 

Reference

CareAware connect enhances nursing workflows at Truman Medical Center (2018). Cerner Corporation. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/UR5lY7uHy5Q

Hoyt, R. & Yoshihashi, A. (2014). Health informatics: Practical guide for healthcare and information technology professionals. Informatics Education (6th ed.). Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=vVVTBgAAQBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false

Karkosh, L. (2020). Is #ScrippsHealthSrong. Scripps Health. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/wfmbBZ9lXRw

Mercy (2017). Mercy virtual overview. The Mercy channel. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/jAQuEZUdB-A

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