respond to 2 colleagues with 2 differents in test citations in each work Healthcare Information Technology Trends Throughout history, technological...

Question Answered step-by-step FYI respond to 2 colleagues with 2 differents in test citations in each work:Healthcare Information Technology Trends Throughout history, technological advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications elsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of work and entertainment. But technologynew and repurposedwill undoubtedly continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often stay tuned to trends to monitor what the next new technology will be or how the next new idea for applying existing technology can benefit outcomes.In this work, you will reflect on your healthcare organization’s use of technology and offer a technology trend you observe in your environment.To Prepare:Reflect on the Resources related to digital information tools and technologies.Consider your healthcare organization’s use of healthcare technologies to manage and distribute information.Reflect on current and potential future trends, such as use of social media and mobile applications/telehealth, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled asset tracking, or expert systems/artificial intelligence, and how they may impact nursing practice and healthcare delivery.By Day 6 of Week 6Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days, offering additional/alternative ideas regarding opportunities and risks related to the observations shared.colCOLLEAGUE 1The healthcare industry has evolved immensely over the years, and much of that change has been driven by technology. COVID-19 has become an unprecedented disruption in the healthcare industry in a very short amount of time. Although the healthcare technology industry has been slow growing in the past, innovation is needed to deal with the pandemic (Tsymbol, n.d.). The most robust telehealth services are provided through telemedicine apps. In the 21st century, patient data can be accessed and shared seamlessly among providers caring for the patient through The Electronic Health Records (EHR) (Neuman, 2019). EHs are important to integrate into the telemedicine app.A benefit of telehealth is the convenience this may have on the patient. The patient is able to speak with the provider from the comfort of their own home or anywhere they would like. However, patients must be comfortable with telehealth services. The most important aspect of telehealth’s success is patient adoption. One of the risks of telehealth being unsuccessful is if the patient is unable to use the telehealth app due to technology resources such as a computer or smart phone. One potential benefit associated with data safety in telehealth is having the EHR, the patients and healthcare providers are able to see patient medical records, which is very convenient. One potential risk with data safety is confidentiality, an unauthorized user may gain access to the patient’s valuable information.I believe telehealth is very promising and will impact healthcare technology in nursing practice and it’s only going to grow bigger from here. Integrity, security, accessibility, and portability of data are all features in high-demand during the COVID-19 public health crisis in 2020. “It’s no longer necessary to sit in an Urgent Care waiting room for hours on the weekend, telehealth solutions are improving accessibility and convenience” (Scherman, 2019). This promise will definitely contribute to improvements in patient care outcomes, efficiencies, and data management. Technology can help provide these features to help healthcare providers communicate with COVID-19 patients efficiently and remotely. There are many benefits to telehealth and have important features like security, location services, appointment management, video/audio communication, secure messaging, healthcare provider reviews, and visit history.COLLEAGUE 2Technological advancements have significantly impacted and enhanced the provision of healthcare. Technological advances are utilized in different aspects of care. There are ever evolving trends in areas of healthcare such as the collection and storage of patient information, monitoring of treatment and the decision-making process regarding patient care. With the use of technology, healthcare professionals have been able to streamline and simplify these processes and improved patient outcomes at the end. Technological Trend observed in my nursing practiceOne of the most important developments in healthcare technology is telehealth. In my nursing practice, there has been a significant transitioning from in-person visitation to telehealth for many patients. Telehealth is associated with significant benefits to both the provider and the patient. Telehealth has been very useful in getting care to patients who live in remote areas and cannot easily access healthcare services. It has also been useful for older patients and patients with disabilities who might have issues with transportation. Kleindienst et al (2020) wrote that sixty two percent of patients in rural areas have health professional shortages and telehealth is a powerful tool for delivering cost-effective access to state-of-the-art medical expertise. Healthcare providers such as nurses are also able to monitor the treatment of patients remotely through telehealth. This is a convenient means of care provision for these providers. Benefits and Risks associated with data safety, legislation, and patient careThere are benefits and risks associated with the collection of data through telehealth. According to Stewart et al (2015) telehealth enables the electronic storage of patient-reported information and objective data from telehealth devices and sensors. Storage data electronicallyis a safer and more durable way of storing patient information. The information is stored using software instead of papers. These records are immune from dangers such as fires and water damage which can damage paper records. There are significant Risks with the collection and storage of patient data through telehealth. Al-Multadi et al (2019) wrote that there is a lack of control over the collection, use, and sharing of data. Telehealth devices such as smartphone apps may share sensitive data with advertisers and other third parties in ways not anticipated by users. The primary security risk is that of unauthorized access to data during collection, transmission, or storage. The transfer of any form of data carries a significant risk of data breaches and this is a major risk associated with telehealth. There is a need to enact legislation which will protect the integrity of data collected through telehealth. Currently however, the only federal legislation which has any effect on the safety of data from telehealth is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. However, this legislation only requires covered entities such as care providers to protect patient information. Data collected by healthcare apps are not protected and this makes them vulnerable to unauthorized access. Technology Trends most promising for Impacting healthcare technology in nursing practice All the emerging trends have promise in impacting nursing practice. In my opinion, wearable devices which allow for real time observation of patient vital signs have the most promise in impacting nursing practice. Currently, there are many patients who suffer from chronic medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus which require continuous monitoring of information such as blood sugar levels. Other wearable devices can help monitor heart health such as heart rates and heart rhythms. With such devices, information can be transmitted to the patient and to the nurse in time to enable corrective measures to be taken. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 6051 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)