Healthcare Information Technology Trends
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Healthcare Information Technology Trends
In the current world, the healthcare sector is positively advancing with the growth in technology. Some of the notable and general healthcare technology trends include the emergence of the Electronic Medical Records, which are essential in providing up-to-date, accurate, and complete information about patients at the point of care (Kontos, Blake, Chou & Prestin, 2014). Also, the EMRs have enabled the healthcare to quickly access patient records for more coordinated and efficient care, where they have made it secure to share electronic data with the patients and the core clinicians. In addition to the existence of the EMRs, healthcare systems are highly influenced by such technologies as the existence of the blockchain systems and medical devices and telemedicine, among others (National Center for Health Statistics, 2017). In healthcare organizations, technology trends have significantly influenced service delivery, making it more adorable, accurate, and practical to all.
Several challenges and risks are associated with technology trends. Some of these challenges include a lack of information security comprising data storage, privacy, and management. Again, the emergence of technology and the associated trend has brought about regulatory compliance and healthcare infrastructure management challenges. However, the technology trends in healthcare have helped enhance the quality of care, where they have significantly promoted innovations into the use of more comfortable health scanning equipment, thus allowing patients to spend less (Cherry & Jacob, 2016).
I believe Electronic Medical Records is the most promising technology trend in the healthcare sector. It has significantly ensured the sufficient flow of the patients’ information and the information’s sharing and safety. Therefore, the practical application of this trend will significantly promote the wellbeing of the healthcare sector.
Response to Akua’s post
I agree with your post on the discussion. Indeed, technological restrictions and being monitored at home can make individuals feel less in control (Madathil et al. 2015). Honestly, Teladoc requires the patient to have the readiness to learn and frequently access a different approach to healthcare delivery. Several potential benefits can come from telehealth, such as decreasing resource utilization while lowering cost (Agha, 2014). For instance, patients with COPD can be monitored closely with the proper equipment to lessen hospital readmissions and decrease visits from the primary care provider or nurse. Support your declaration that General healthcare technology trends such as telehealth conform to a more apparent industry with a continuation into some healthcare providers’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and even health plans. You have accurately responded to the question. Congratulations!
Response to Heather’s post
I concur with your post on the post. Retrospective algorithms have been modified to incorporate data from smart infusion pumps to distinguish between clinical errors and documentation errors (Jones, Rudin, Perry & Shekelle, 2014). Indeed, many people have a hard time managing their diabetes, which would be a great way to ensure the right dosing and management of the disease from home. Several risks are associated with technology trends. One of the risks to this technology is that bedside nurses still bypass the safety alerts (Xu, Xu, & Li, 2018). I support your declaration that smart pump technology also has two-way communication features that can download information in the electronic medical record, wireless drug library updates, automatic programming, and automatic documentation (Henchion, McCarthy, Resconi & Troy, 2014). You have accurately responded to the question with excellent sentence structures and minimal grammatical errors. Congratulation
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Cherry, B., & Jacob, S. R. (2016). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends, & management. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Jones, S. S., Rudin, R. S., Perry, T., & Shekelle, P. G. (2014). Health information technology: an updated systematic review with a focus on meaningful use. Annals of internal medicine, 160(1), 48-54.
Kontos, E., Blake, K. D., Chou, W. Y. S., & Prestin, A. (2014). Predictors of eHealth usage: insights on the digital divide from the Health Information National Trends Survey 2012. Journal of medical Internet research, 16(7), e172.
Madathil, K. C., Rivera-Rodriguez, A. J., Greenstein, J. S., & Gramopadhye, A. K. (2015). Healthcare information on YouTube: a systematic review. Health informatics journal, 21(3), 173-194.
National Center for Health Statistics. (, 2017). Health, United States, 2016, with chartbooks on long-term health (No. 2017). Government Printing Office.
Xu, L. D., Xu, E. L., & Li, L. (2018). Industry 4.0: state of the art and future trends. International Journal of Production Research, 56(8), 2941-2962.
Henchion, M., McCarthy, M., Resconi, V. C., & Troy, D. (2014). Meat consumption: Trends and quality matters. Meat Science, 98(3), 561-568.