Homework: Technology in Healthcare
Directions
A. Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
a. Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
b. Integrate scholarly resources
c. Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
d. Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
B. Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Task
Step A: Read the following case study:
In a local home healthcare agency, nurses are using their personal cell phones to email and text physicians, the agency, and local hospitals. The agency is considering providing the nurses company cell phones with a secure login. There are advantages and disadvantages of each option.
STEP B:
What are the advantages of using company devices for professional communication?
What are the disadvantages of using company devices for professional communication?
If you were the agency, would you choose personal or company devices? Explain your choice.
Step C:
Your discussion post should look like:
a. Discuss advantages of the assigned device
b. Discuss disadvantages of the assigned device
c. Explain your personal opinion of which device should be selected.
d. Where did you find your data?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.