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IT specific topic bhall89Understanding types of technology in health care
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NUR 307 Module One Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Technology has become an essential part of healthcare. As a nurse, it is important to understand how technologies can impact various aspects of healthcare. To become knowledgeable about the assorted technologies, you must first be able to identify them and describe their key features. This activity will guide you through the initial steps in choosing and evaluating a technology for its potential impact on healthcare outcomes. This assignment will help you with Project One, where you will be required to propose a current healthcare technology solution for a problem.
Scenario
Mr. Jones is a 72-year-old male who lives in a rural area more than an hour away from the nearest healthcare facility. After a motor vehicle accident, he was brought to the emergency department of a regional hospital by emergency medical services (EMS). Mr. Jones was stabilized and evaluated, and it was determined that he needed to be transferred to the nearest level I trauma center, where he was admitted for multiple surgeries. He was discharged to a rehab facility to continue his recovery. After his release from the rehab facility, he was scheduled for several follow-up appointments. Because of the use of an electronic health record (ERH), each of the different medical departments had instant access to real-time information about Mr. Jones’ personal health information. Consider other healthcare technologies that might have also been used to treat Mr. Jones. Directions Using the Module One Activity Template in the What to Submit section, identify and describe three different information and communication technologies that could have been used in the scenario. Do not use the EHR as one of your choices. Use at least two scholarly, current (within the last five years) references to support your work. Specifically, you must address the