Reference no: EM133531478
Discussion Post: Information System
Trends in Informatics
Purpose
This discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
Preparing the Discussion
1) Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
a) Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
b) Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
c) Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
d) Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
2) Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
3) Best Practices include:
a) Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
b) Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
c) Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Task
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 much advancement in technology).
1) Nanotechnology
2) Consumer health informatics (CHI)
3) Social media healthcare applications
4) Health-focused wearable technology
5) eHealth
6) Artificial Intelligence
7) Simulation
8) Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
9) Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
10) Creative measures in healthcare for use with 3D printers
11) Smart Pumps
12) Smart Rooms
13) Robotics in healthcare
14) Mobile technology in outpatient care
15) Web-based tools and software technology
16) Risk Management tools
17) Chatbots or Bots in healthcare
18) Telenursing
19) Telemedicine
20) Telepharmacy
21) Telerehabilitation
22) Teleconsultation
23) Telehospice
24) Technology advancement from your clinical practice
25) Palm Vein Technology
26) Microchip use in healthcare
27) Optical head-mounted computer glasses (Google Glass)
28) Smart hospital beds