Discussion Post: Healthcare Information Technology Trends
Write 350 words or more to 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.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
References
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
• Chapter 14, "The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Informatics" (pp. 267-287)
• Chapter 15, "Informatics Tools to Promote Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes" (pp. 293-317)
• Chapter 16, "Patient Engagement and Connected Health" (pp. 323-338)
• Chapter 17, "Using Informatics to Promote Community/Population Health" (pp. 341-355)
• Chapter 18, "Telenursing and Remote Access Telehealth" (pp. 359-388).