Throughout history, technological
advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications
elsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for
example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of
work and entertainment. But technology—new and repurposed—will undoubtedly
continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often stay
tuned to trends to monitor what the next new technology will be or how the next
new idea for applying existing technology can benefit outcomes.
In this Discussion, you will
reflect on your healthcare organization’s use of technology and offer a
technology trend you observe in your environment.
To Prepare:
Reflect on the Resources related to digital
information tools and technologies.
Consider your healthcare organization’s use of
healthcare technologies to manage and distribute information.
Reflect on current and potential future trends, such
as use of social media and mobile applications/telehealth, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled asset tracking, or expert systems/artificial
intelligence, and how they may impact nursing practice and healthcare
delivery.
Post a brief
description of general healthcare technology trends, particularly related to
data/information you have observed in use in your healthcare organization or
nursing practice. Describe any potential challenges or risks that may be
inherent in the technologies associated with these trends you described. Then,
describe at least one potential benefit and one potential risk associated with
data safety, legislation, and patient care for the technologies you described.
Next, explain which healthcare technology trends you
believe are most promising
for impacting healthcare technology in nursing practice and explain why.
Describe whether this promise will contribute to improvements in patient care
outcomes, efficiencies, or data management. Be specific and provide examples.
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