ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE Flashcards
general purposes of administrative assistive devices
Automated staff s___
E___ for improved communication
C___ A___ and finding trends for budget purposes
Q___ a___ and outcome analysis.
Define the c___ of nursing services.
E___ quality assurance programs.
Demonstrate the cost effectiveness of nursing care.
J___ new roles for nursing in the health care system
- demographic data, salary and performance appraisals.
- can be used to communicate with the employee, examine staffing patterns and create budget projections.
human resources
- It is expensive to keep records, but it is more expensive not to be able to access what is in them.
- Allow clients records to be searched for trends.
medical record management
- Air conditions, ventilators, alarm systems
- Scanners (ID), Bar codes
- Inventories
facilities management
- Computerized billing vs hand written
- Nurses can directly bill.
budget and finance
Facilitates the accumulation and analysis of data for individuals’ groups of clients, when standards, pathway and key indicators and other vital data have been identified and described
quality assurance
consists of examining trends and proposing advantageous disposition of resources.
utilization review
To monitor quality indicators to reduce the difficulty of time involved in the accreditation
accreditation
is medical technology designed to help RNs, LPNs, and other nursing professionals care for their patients more effectively.
nursing technology
advantages of nursing technology
faster communication
increased efficiency
improved access to patient record
burnout prevention
nursing technology disadvantages
implementation challenges
steep learning curves
equipment malfunction
overreliance on machines
- are replacing older paper filing methods. Hospitals and medical care centers have switched to electronic records.
- This allows everyone in the hospital to access the patient’s information with the touch of a button.
electronic health records
By using ___, nurses can help patients who cannot stand or walk get into their bed without assistance from additional medical staff members
mechanical lifts
promise improved patient experiences and better ways for RNs and doctors to manage supplies, clinical technology, and capacity.
centralized command centers
enable doctors and nurses to provide essential care for patients who may not be able to visit a medical facility in person and apps help patient monitor their conditions and overall health on a regular basis
telehealth
have made it much easier for nurses to quickly and effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals by using using smartphones and apps
wireless communication systems
have become more common and are used for a variety of purposes in hospitals. They can help to keep track of equipment, making it easier to find equipment that may have been moved or misplaced
location sensors
technology that is designed to be used where patient care is being provided. It gives nurses the ability to take patient reports, update records, and create treatment plans without leaving the room the patient’s room
point of care technology
Hospital efficiency has been increased through ___. Tagging and tracking medical equipment is much easier than it was before
gps tracking
the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care
telehealth
offer an alternative to email, which is a generally insecure means to communicate about private medical information
online patient portal
limitations of telehealth:
F___ care may lead to gaps in care
O___ of medical care
Inappropriate use of m___
Unnecessary or o___ care
The ability to p___ for the services
I___ R___ for telehealth
Regional I___ availability
C___ of mobile devices
fragmented
overuse
medications
overlapping
pay
insurance reimbursement
internet
cost
is a multi-component program (biomedical device, electronic medical record system and telemedicine training) designed to provide better access to life-saving health care services in isolated and disadvantaged communities nationwide.
RxBox
The RxBox is a telemedicine device capable of capturing medical signals through built-in medical sensors, storing data in an electronic medical record (Community Health Information Tracking System –CHITS), and transmitting health information via internet to a clinical specialist in the ___ for expert advice
ph general hospital
It also catalyzes improvement in the local referral system by facilitating teleconsultations (audio-video conferences) within the National Telehealth Service Program
RxBox
___ can reduce the overall cost of healthcare by enabling health workers to diagnose, monitor and treat patients within the rural health facility, thanks to medical sensors inside the box!
RxBox
