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*A 4-6 sentence (paragraph) reponse is needed for each discussion(POST), may include reference: I have listed a example of a ” response” in the color RED.
Post: Jessica Gentry posted Nov 19, 2015 10:57 PM
Look around the room you are in right now. How many technology devices do you have? I know in my room I have a computer, an iPad, my iPhone always with me, I am using WIFI, and have a television. Our everyday lives depend on so much technology. It would be hard for us to function without the technology we rely on. These new technology changes are happening in our everyday lives and in all of the business fields too, especially healthcare. Huge technology developments and improvements over the past few years have caused incredible changes in the healthcare field. Here are 6 ways Technology has changed healthcare for the better listed below:
1. Data consumption- data is very important in the healthcare field. The facility will have diagnostic reports to analyze and filing patient treatment histories, and so much more that require a lot of information to hold.
2. Improved Communication- there is better communication between patient and doctor.
3. Portal technology- medical providers are able to provide better visibility to patients. Patients can now have access to their information remotely.
4. Remote Monitoring- Using a small device designed to measure a particular health issue, remote centers can analyze a patient's data and alert them if something's wrong. This is a great device for patients who have a pacemaker.
5. Accelerated experimentation- vaccination research efforts increased
6.Mobile apps- a person can now track your daily sleep patterns, count calories, research treatment options, and even monitor your heart rate.
**Now I want to show you some ways technology is going to change for a specific healthcare field- Nurses**
There will be three skill sets nurses will need to develop to acquire, use, and integrate these emerging technologies.
1. Being able to use technology to facilitate mobility, communication, and relationships.
Examples: email, telehealth and telemedicine, internet, cellular technology, text messaging, video conferencing, 3-dimensional printing, social media
2. Having expertise in knowledge information, acquisition, and distribution
Examples: information literacy, evidence-based practice, clinical decision support, standardized guidelines
3. Understanding and using genomics in nursing
Examples: Understanding the Human Genome Project, genetic sequencing
In any healthcare field, the technology is going to be improved and the employees are going to have to learn how to use it. I believe that this will make the healthcare system better and less time consuming for patients. Time will definitely tell with all of the new changes.
Response:
· HI Jessica,
Of course I agree that technology is consuming the lives and direction of many aspects of our lives and organizations that we come into contact with. Change is usually a difficult aspect of anyone's lives, and with it come many positives and negatives. However, I feel that information technology within healthcare brings more positives than negatives.
A patient having access to their medical care team electronically is a huge change but the benefits are great! However, one thing that comes along with that is the fact that interactions become less personal and that is a downside. I think that you made some great points about the potential for full use of technology in the future in the healthcare setting. I can only imagine how video conferencing would positively affect patient care and optimize patient hand-off. I'm sure as we have to take the bitter with the sweet, there will be a downside to this, in addition to the less personal relationships. However, as services are optimized it may very well fit in quite well and maximize availability and hopefully quality of care.
Great post,
Jillette
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· Ana Joachin posted Nov 20, 2015 10:25 PM
We have recently implemented RelayHealth. This allows securely and conveniently exchange of information between patients, providers, pharmacies, etc. RelayHealth improves care, provides faster access, and lower costs. The healthcare is constantly changing and evolving. We can only change and evolve with it. Personnaly, I think RelayHealth allows faster access but will allow less face-to-face engagement between the provider and patient . Another thing that is concerning is physicians initially learning how to use the computer system and the changes related to physicians integrating computer use into their clinical workflow. I don't know about any of you all, but up until recently, I really wasnt a fan of change.
Now with the implementation of EHRs, my job as a patient administrator has become easier. At first, it was a little chaotic with all of the new changes and regulations, but after we got over that hump, it's been easy sailing.
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· Timothy Simms posted Nov 19, 2015 8:32 PM
After reading and looking over the youtube videos I've come to the conclusion that technology is taking over not only in the healthcare field but in other professions as well. I think that with the major changes that may occur with technology a lot of the nurses and doctors will have to be dual qualified. Not only will they have to do medical certification but they will more than likely have to hold some type of lower level IT certification as well. With the innovation of technology a lot of the nurses jobs may become easier. What I mean by this is instead of having to use all of the old school equipment like a thermometer to a clients temperature I'm sure someone will design a computerized piece of equipment that will be able to scan across the patients forehead to read their temperature. Also their may be some type of equipment designed to do the same to check other vitals as well, similar to the piece of equipment shown in the video that scanned the plant and was able to tell you the type of plant.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJD9dZ6Ep9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SKJIcHOAyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNypFfPYWWs
Yvonne Tubene posted Nov 19, 2015 8:04 PM
Technology has become invisible because it is incorporated in our daily life and its usage is almost a second nature for most people around most industrialize countries and specifically the US. Healthcare setting is becoming highly computerized recently, and moving forward the influx of the healthcare information technology will cover every area of delivery of healthcare. For instance, presentation in the lecture reveals a systematic change due to technology in the healthcare. Many aspects of innovation in information Technology would be highly incorporated in the healthcare setting. A process of paper and pencil would be almost not seen in the future health vision. There would be less human interaction between the provider practitioners at the point of delivery of healthcare. Also, a video presentation on “future health vision” show a significant incorporation of Health IT in each step of patients’ life as related to their management of health. Future trend and aspects of the healthcare system will enable patients to take good control of chronic condition such as Diabetes and hypertension, the new model of healthcare will reflect a concept that exceeds the classical term “satisfaction” with regard to accessibility to healthcare. Also, management of chronic condition such as Diabetes with a computerized medication reminder system for a patient and self-check in a clinic for blood work monitor of A1C are just few examples. Literature indicates, such model of healthcare would improve treatment adherence because they generate confidence and positively impact the course of a disease or condition. Practitioner would have live interaction with clinical researcher based on the area of interest.
Definitely, it would be imperative for any healthcare provider to have strong computer skills and good understanding of health IT in general.
References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNypFfPYWWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SKJIcHOAyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJD9dZ6Ep9g
Reig, J., Valverde, J. A., & Reig, M. (2015). Great opportunities ahead! Don't miss the boat!
Where tech meets health care.. EWMA Journal, 15(1), 42-45 4p
