If you talk about a possible poor health outcome, do you believe that outcome will occur? Do you believe eye contact and personal contact should be avoided? You would have a difficult time practicing as a nurse if you believed these to be true. But they are very real beliefs in some cultures. Differences in …
New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies.Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technological trends, informaticists and others …
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Choose a patient-care situation in which the RN should intervene and advocate for the patient. An example of such a situation might be when a patient has not been given complete informed consent. Describe the clinical situation concisely and descriptively. It can be an actual situation or a hypothetical one.Apply the Bioethical Decision Making Model …
Exercise 2 :Search the Internet to find examples of how intelligent systems can facilitate activities such as empowerment, mass customization, and teamwork.
What are your thoughts about “space or proxemics” i.e. the six-foot distance rule as a form of nonverbal communication in the “age of a pandemic? What does space in this situation communicate? Given what you now know about communication, how do you feel about your OWN nonverbal communication, i.e. the wearing of a mask (this …
With the increased demand for health informatics professionals, it is important to understand the skills set that are needed in this profession. What unique skill set(s) are needed to work in this evolving field? What are some potential ways to advance in this field? Why is this position important? How can this position assist in …
What are the goals of a patient interview?Name and described each component of the Patient History (Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, etc.).Describe an incident where you had used improper technique on measuring blood pressure, what did you learn from that incident?What are the goals of a patient interview?Name and described each component of the …
As mentioned in the lesson, for the healthcare professional to be an effective patient advocate, he or she must understand how information technology affects the patient and the subsequent delivery of care. Continue to reflect upon what does this statement means to you and your responsibilities as a future APN. Provide a brief response (100 …
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Multidisciplinary Team is defined as a diverse group of professionals working together. Scenario: You have been assigned to a multidisciplinary team at Riverview Hospital, a 400-bed urban healthcare facility. The team comprises healthcare professionals from various departments such as physicians, nurses, IT specialists, and administrators. You are tackling challenges surrounding patient care coordination, particularly for …
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates have increased significantly over the past two decades. What are some aspects of modern-day society that may be contributing to this upward trend in deaths by suicide? What are some actions we can take to stem this disturbing tide?
