reshaping how certain tasks are carried out. One particular industry that is evolving in how care is delivered is the healthcare industry. Technological change affects healthcare organizations as a whole. It can affect healthcare organizations socially and ethically as well (Liebler & McConnell, 2008, p. 10). Since nurses help make-up the largest amount of workers in any healthcare organization, I decided to primarily focus on some of the challenges that nurses face with technological changes in…
those who were there. My generation is said to be doomed because of our dependence on technology. We use technology from the moment we wake up, until the moment we go to bed. Everyone would agreed that technology play a major roles in improving healthcare. Health care workers, doctors, nurses, management, human resources, technicians, everyone is benefiting from this big change. Technology changes in healthcare did not only happened with surgical equipment, bionic limbs, artificial eyes etc. it…
Existing in an era of healthcare reform, implementation of the Golden Age Hospital and the Community Clinic requires a combination of best practices, business processes, technology, equipment, and excellence in financial and operational performances. An effective business model, incorporating promotion of patient/family-centered care with excellence in patient experience, requires careful consideration of financial and budgeting goals (Arduino 2014). Overall, GAH/CC ‘s strategic financial…
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, mandated that healthcare providers complete the three stages of “meaningful use” incentive criteria; showing compliance which is validated by quality data. A summary of the stages: 1) implement electronic health records (EHRs); clinical data electronically available and giving patients electronic versions of their health information; 2) utilize health information technology (HIT) to enhance quality patient…
administrators, managers and executives that plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services. There are many variations to this profession some mange entire corporations, others departments, as well as specialization in billing, coding, technology, and project management to reference a few. The health…
Ingenium Telehealth Consultants work with you to understand what will best fit your organization's need, contrary to vendor solutions, one size does not fit all. The constant question posed by behavioral healthcare facilities is how can telehealth help our organization deliver care. Several benefits have been identified when telemental health/telepsychiatry services are introduced into a mental health care delivery system. Clinical applications include diagnostic and therapeutic modalities…
Single-Payer Healthcare Trevor Endre Dr. Stephen Carter Ethics and Social Justice February 8, 2017 Today we are discussing Single payer healthcare systems. A single payer healthcare system is a term used to describe a type of financing system. It refers to one person or organization acting as the payer. In the case of healthcare, a government run organization would collect all fees and pay out all healthcare costs. One country that uses this system is the U.K. Some strengths of this…
The conversion from paper documentation to computerized documentation has been challenging and advancing rapidly in healthcare. In addition, the quality and efficiency of healthcare have enhanced with technology and electronic medical record has improved delivery of health care. However, electronic health record users have experienced safety concerns from the design and usability of electronic health records. These concerns are linked to the functions and the features that are not optimally…
Cellular networks are a type of wireless WAN. Various technologies are utilized in cellular networks but there are only three basic modes of signal communications. These are simplex, half duplex and full duplex. In simplex transmissions the signal goes in only one direction and this type is usually seen in television and radio stations. Half duplex signaling is bi-directional but each signal has to wait its turn because only one can travel at a time. Examples of half duplex are the…
As the United States healthcare industry transforms its usage of information technology (IT), the federal government urges for greater use of electronic health records (EHRs). The role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in healthcare organizations will continue to evolve as they become more relied upon to provide strategic insight to technological advances. This means a greater involvement in regulation compliance and overall healthcare outcomes. Many healthcare reform initiatives…