Discuss with staff and/or administrators in a healthcare facility examples of ho
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Question
Discuss with staff and/or administrators in a healthcare facility examples of how the generations of computer technology have limited or enhanced their work environment. (If you do not have access to discuss this with individuals, research current examples of computer technology in healthcare using professional journals, citing your sources in your writing.) Reflect on the examples of generations of computer technology and comment on how this affects revenue and expenses in a healthcare environment.
Explanation / Answer
Introduction:
Healthcare system largely depends on sharing of information for effective decision-making.Healthcare Professionals are communicating information on the ongoing process. Electronic Health Record has become an important element in health practice.
Information Competency:
Healthcare professionals need competencies in health informatics.The level of competencies may vary from the beginning and experienced staff. Computer literacy skills like word processing, software presentation, healthcare database should enable the staff to locate, assess and to evaluate clinical data. Nurses should have technology skills such as computerized documentation, use of patient-care technology like monitors, pumps are essential for effective patient care. HIPPA focus on maintaining health policy of privacy, security, and confidentiality of health information.
Nurses should be skilled in information system and technology for the development of a nursing system.An Information Nursing Specialist assists the practice nurses in meeting the needs for information.
Computer technology and its effects:
Revenue:
Expenses: