Discussion Post: Technology Applications
• Review the rubric that is linked below to make sure you understand the criteria for earning a maximum of 30 points for this discussion.
• In the textbook Applied Clinical Informatics for Nurses, read:
o Chapter 1
o Chapter 2
o Chapter 10
o Chapter 11
o Chapter 12
o Pages 256-257
• Examine one additional scholarly source that discusses the use of computer applications in the healthcare environment.
• Prepare to discuss the following prompts:
o Summarize "the burden of fragmentation" described in your reading. Discuss how clinical informatics reduces this problem in the healthcare environment.
o Identify a minimum of two clinical applications and describe how they support nursing practice by improving safety and quality of delivered care. Cite information from one scholarly source in addition to your textbook to support your discussion. Include personal examples of your experiences with these applications (without patient information).
o Describe several challenges related to the adoption of electronic health records. What have you experienced? Describe specific ways that nurses can overcome these challenges.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.