How Technology Changed The Delivery Of Nursing Care

One of the issues with the electronic systems in health care for MU is the ability to retrieve laboratory results during a patient’s visit. In 2013, Hinrichs and Zarcone reveal that over 70% of medical decisions are determined by laboratory results. In 2007, AU Health implemented Cerner Millennium PowerChart that displays clinical data to improve the point of care for patients. With the PowerChart solution, the patient’s information can be easily verified, vital signs can be entered, and family history can be updated. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed by President Obama in 2013 places emphasis on expanding insurance coverage of medical care for everyone. As part of the ACA, the improvements in the way these results are exchanged and transmitted will add value to quality, safety, efficiency of health information (Hinrichs & Zarcone, 2013). The transmission and availability of EHR affect how other health professionals send and receive information at the local, state, and national levels.

Electronic health records can lessen the disintegration of care by refining care coordination. The use of electronic health records will deliver providers with accurate information. This is especially important for those that see multiple specialists, and enable a smooth transition between care settings and receive treatment in emergency

Advancements in technology have made it possible for people to access medical information, communicate with their doctor, manage and track diseases, seek help, and maintain anonymity. Technology has facilitated the tracking of medical information, for example, Kaiser Permanente uses a computerized system to store and track patient information. Any doctor in a

Technology has become a large part of the healthcare system and the way of spreading awareness within the past couple of decades. The scope of the issue is that although it is greatly used, there are still some risks associated with technology in nursing. This technology encompasses social media, telehealth, electronic health records, informatics, and even genetics. With technology, healthcare has completely changed in its way of organization, caring for its patients, communications, treatments, care plans, and even its level of efficiency. Recently, there has been things such as 3D-printing, VR/AR, artificial intelligence, robots, and nanotechnology that has been changing the way of healthcare everyday (10 Ways Technology Is

Going back hundreds of years, we can trace the history of health care. Although it has evolved over the years, it all has a common goal; to heal those who are ill. Technology is one of the major evolutions and now plays a big role in the health care system. It helps patients to be more involved with their healthcare. They can make appointments, follow up on test results, and contact their doctors. Back then, they didn’t even have all the medicine we have now, let alone the technology. We can only imagine what is in store for the future.

Healthcare have came a long way in adopting and integrating technology and HER systems in a daily basses. On a studies reported on HealthIT.gov, the majority of physicians believe that electronic medical records provide a better view of their patients’ total health – allowing for better diagnoses while reducing the chance of medical errors ("HealthIT.gov | the official site for Health IT information," n.d.). The major importance EHR that stands out is to improve the quality and safety of care. IN addition it allow a better and safe transition of care as well

In observation, (Fahnestock, McComb, & Deshmukh, 2013) stated "Information technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered. Innovations such as computer-based patient records, hospital information systems, computer-based decision support tools, community health information networks and new ways of distributing health information.” (p.3.2). In the sector of delivering healthcare using technology, has made it easier for healthcare professionals to access medical records, digitization of prescriptions and view test results. With the use of high-performance devices being used in the hospital, helps to make the jobs of healthcare professionals a little easier. As well as relieve anxiety from anxious patients that may be awaiting lab results to come back. Therefore, IT devices and services has been and continues to be a tremendous help and game changer for the healthcare system. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to help shape and reform the healthcare

There are many advantages with the implementation of electronic medical records for the patient. One important advantage is the ability for the patient’s medical record to be shared amongst the patients other physicians. Information that can be shared includes recent labs, diagnostic testing, and prescribed medication. Another advantage is patients are provided access to certain medical information in his or her medical record through a patient portal. This allows patients to have a more active role in their health care. One disadvantage for patients is many feel that once electronic medical records are implemented, office visits become less personal due to the medical assistant, nurse, and/or physician is too busy answering questions on a computer or tablet.

The electronic health record has been developed to make things more accessible to different people that touch the patient care experience. Providers, billing departments, and insurance vendors would all access this information to provide a continuity of attention. The purpose of this is to be able to communicate medical records electronically to all the intended users of the information. It also allows for management of clinical data that can lead to better preventative care, management of chronic illnesses, and improve the financial health of practices (Crosson, Stroebel, & Stello, 2005). Electronic health record technology is starting to develop as the America government is pushing computerization. Many doctors don't like the electronic medical records because of the cost to their practice. Doctors look at the electronic health record as more money they have to pay out for someone else's

There are numerous developing advancements that will change the act of nursing in years to come (Huston, 2013). Since 3D printing was introduced in 1989, hospital, physicians and the public have seen how creating customized medical devices such as dental implants, hearing aids, contact lenses, and prosthesis have offered many advantages for the patients. “The reach of 3D printing has improved and even saved lives. In 2011, a man in the UK who lost half his pelvis to bone cancer received a new pelvis created of 3D materials, and is still happy with the results. In 2012, infant Kaiba Gionfriddo made headlines when doctors in Ohio implanted a 3D printed airway splint that allowed him to breathe normally. The child is now a healthy toddler”

According to Edward P. Ambinder, MD (2005) The American health care system is preparing for transition into the Information Age, much like other institutions such as financial, supermarkets, airlines and most manufacturing industries. Ambinder says that this transition will facilitate the widespread and universally accepted use of electronic medical records (EMRs), electronic health records (EHRs) and personal health records (PHRs). Before discussing why EMRs should be used, one must first understand what it is and what its functions are.

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are used throughout the hospital where I work. An EMR has led to many improvements in having access to medical records, in a timely manner. When a patient registers in the Emergency Department, I can see how many visits they have had. I can see all records, including past medical problems, allergies, test results, and a list of current medications they have filled at a Pharmacy. This is very useful when the patient omits information. It only takes a few steps to input protocols. An EMR decreases the risk of losing information or having to wait on records from the Medical Records Department. Additionally, the EMR allows Physicians to easily compare lab values from different visits and track a trend. EMR’s have become a valuable tool in Healthcare.

By remotely monitoring a patient’s condition the physician can alter the treatment as needed by using their laptop or cellphone. The ability to manage the care of the patient remotely increases the healthcares team productivity for the entire staff. Allowing for a more output of care and intake of more patients satisfying the needs of the financial stakeholders.

Electronic medical records (EMR) software is a rapidly changing and often misunderstood technology with the potential to cause great change within the medical field. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers fail to understand the complex functions of EMRs, and they rather choose to use them as a mere alternative to paper records. EMRs, however, have many functionalities and uses that could help to improve the patient-physician relationship and the overall quality of patient care. In order for this potential to be realized, both the patient and the healthcare provider must have a deeper understanding of EMR purpose and function. In this paper will highlights the historical developments and its potential effects on the patient physician relationship in order to

It is important to understand that patients are very satisfied with electronic health systems. For example, patients see a vast improvement in the speed at which they are being seen when they go their doctors’ office. Patients no longer have to wait on their physicians for hours due to the fact that their information can be readily available to their physicians when they come to see them. Moreover, all their information is transparent to their health care provider since all their data is in electronic form.