information technology system applicable in nursing practice Flashcards
importance of healtb information technology
- improves the quality of healthcare delivery
2.increase patient safety
3.decreases medical errors
4.strengthens interactions between patients and healthcare providers
application of organized knowledge and skills in form of devices,medicines,vaccines,procedures and systems developed to solve a health problem and improve quality of lives
health technology
reasons why technology is important in nursinh
- improving standards and quality care, through the delivery of evidence based practice
- support for clinical decision making
3.reduce clinical errors and administrative delays
ways on how technology helps contribute to patient-centered care
1.facilitates communication between clinicians
2.reduces medication error
3.provides access to information
4.increase patient centered care
is a technology based system that is applied at the point of care and is designed to support the acquisition and process of information as well as providing storage and processing capabilities. It is a collection of various information technology applications that provides a centralized repository of information related to patient care across distributed locations.
clinical information system
a comprehensive, integrated Information system designed to manage the administrative, financial and clinical aspects of a hospital that enable better quality of patient care, reduce the time spent for clerical works, reduce the overal cost, increase the productivity and more important providing the more reliable , correct and regular data.
hospital information system
advantages of his
improved quality of documentation
improved quality of patient care
improved communications
improved hospital image
reduced medication errors
reduced hospital costs
ehealth
treating patients
conducting research
educating the health workforce
tracking diseases
monitoring public health
most comprehensive source of wide information on access to critical care,quality of care and outcomes for critically ill patients
Critical Care Information System
make use the equipment used in care of critically ill patient is safe,effective and used properly
critical care technologist
critical care technologist also known as
intensive care unit technicians
4 main types of information technology applications are used in medical care delivery
clinical information system support
patient care delivery
clinical decision making
clinical reports
versatile and relatively inexpensive, bringing the benefits of computers to the bedside.
• evaluated the role of this technology for managing patient data and accessing medical reference information, in an academic intensive-care unit (ICU)
handheld computers
—the installation of sensors that would alert clinicians about critical tasks they must perform for patients.
saving time sensors
is billed as an
“electronic intern” that identifies crucial health details doctors need and organizes them based on the organs they affect.
Aware
analyzes EHR data to let providers know if a proposed course of treatment or medication may be harmful to patients, which can be useful in preventing never events
Emerge
top 5 healthcare technology trends and innovations
- availability of information and big data
- improved communication (mobile tech)
3.Electronic Medical Records
4.Telemedicine/Telehealth
5.Mobility and mobile apps
are key to improving accessibility for patients and healthcare professionals.
enable people to easily manage their health and wellbeing; everything from prompting them to get checkups, to finding general medical information or accessing their test results securely online 24/7 without having to book in an appointment
mobile apps
medical care provided on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services. |
• This care can include advanced medical technology and procedures even when provided outside of hospitals
ambulatory care or outpatient care
role of technology in emergency management
to connect
inform
ultimately save the lives of those impacted from disaster
those whose primary purpose is to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning and independence to facilitate participation and to enhance overall well-being.
• They can also help prevent impairments and secondary health conditions
assistive devices and technologies
use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical healthcare, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration.
telehealth
benefits of telehealth
patients
health professionals
hospital system
communities
refers to a broader scope of remote health care services
telehealth
specifically to remote clinical services,
telemedicine
telemedicine
Teleradiology
Telepathology
Teledermatology
Telepsychiatry
Telecardiology
Telesurgery
Telerehabilitation
telehealthcarr
telehomecare
telenursing
telecoaching
telerehabilitation
e-health/education
e medical records
e resources (web)
e-services (web)
e-exchange (web)
