Information Systems in Healthcare

  Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students: Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week Integrate outside scholarly sources when required Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers. Best Practices include: Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts. Discussion Question This is the week to really see where technology and healthcare are connecting. Select ONE of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend? (Everyone attempt to choose a different topic so that we will learn about the many advancements in technology). Nanotechnology Consumer health informatics (CHI) Social media healthcare applications Health-focused wearable technology eHealth Artificial Intelligence Simulation Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) Creative measures in healthcare for use with 3D printers Smart Pumps Smart Rooms Robotics in healthcare Mobile technology in outpatient care Web-based tools and software technology Risk Management tools Chatbots or Bots in healthcare Telenursing Telemedicine Telepharmacy Telerehabilitation Teleconsultation Telehospice Technology advancement from your clinical practice Palm Vein Technology Microchip use in healthcare Optical head-mounted computer glasses (Google Glass) Smart hospital beds