Hebda, T., & Czar, P. (2013). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 1: The Electronic Health Record
Chapter 2: Personal Health Records
Chapter 3: Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues
Chapter 4: Telehealth (to prepare for the paper on telehealth)
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the specialty of telehealth, and more specifically telenursing, as one example of the use of technology in various practice settings. Advantages and disadvantages for the patient and legal and ethical principles for the nurse of this technology will be explored.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.
1: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers.
2: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client's right to privacy.