I work in a healthcare environment where Information Security begins at a process level and is maintained and ensured to various degrees. In Healthcare there are what is known as HIPPA regulations that exist to ensure the privacy of patient data in healthcare and insurance facilities. There are several aspects to take into consideration when analyzing a potential data security problem. The first aspect to consider is network security. If hackers can penetrate the network, patient data is definitely at risk.
Cerner System | Cerner Software | An upgrade to Technology in the Health Field | | Yalena A. Walker | 9/29/2014 | HCS/212 Summary: Electronic Health Records and information have become vital to the Health care field where now there are software companies implementing the structure of having a patient’s health information at the tip of your fingertips. | Since the early years, technology in the health care field has grown tremendously. From updates to Facilities. Medical equipment, Doctors, and Nurses, the health care field has become a billion dollar industry. I have been with the health care field for over 15 years, have seen many changes in our technology.
This article main purpose is to provide evidence of the importance and application of standardized terminologies in the Nursing practice. A patient care scenario will be used to identify how NANDA, NOC, and NIC elements are applicable. Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) framework will be used to create the patient care scenario. Standardized Nursing terminologies are used by most of healthcare settings as part of Electronic Health Records, and represent nursing data, information, and knowledge that can be stored in the electronic systems to be used as a reference by health care professionals. Scenario A female is referred to home health services for skilled nursing evaluation, and observation.
I think that an industry such as the textbook industry is very limited and if Flat World Knowledge is able to focus on meeting the specialized needs of its customers they will be more successful. In this strategy, products and services can be designed to meet the needs of the buyers. If Flat World Knowledge employed this strategy, I think they would be able to attract more
Health Care : The Last 10 Years Over the last ten years health care has seen many changes with one of the biggest changes being the use of technology. Health care organizations such as hospitals and physician offices have gradually began converting patient medical records from paper to electronic, utilizing one of the many EMR software programs available. With the recent HITECH meaningful use initiatives which are giving Medicare and Medicaid incentives to health care organizations who adopt an
Consumers are more interesting in the way technology has advanced with in the health care era. Patients are aware that all medical information is safely kept in a computer, but are concern of possible typos or errors that happens with the use of computers. On the flip side consumers understand that retrieving the health information can be done faster for test results and other important information that may usually take weeks to retrieve. Consumers now know it is easier for them to request refills on medication, and sent to the pharmacy quicker. Consumers realize medical providers are gaining a better way to manage the medical information, which will help improve the health care industry, and provide positive medical care.
Therefore, the EMR includes the standard clinical and medical data collected in the provider’s office that includes a coherent and more comprehensive patient history. For instance, EHRs are intended to share and also contain information from every provider who is involved in the patient’s care (Moczynski, 2009). Markedly, EHR data can be managed, created, and consulted by staff and providers who are authorized by various healthcare organizations. In addition to keeping patient records, doctors and nurses are able to access and retrieve information easily using EMR. EMR contains the treatment and medical history of patients in one practice.
Some portals are modules that are added onto an electronic health record system, while others are used as stand-alone websites, and others are integrated into the existing website of a healthcare organization. These applications, modules, or websites are used by the patients of healthcare organizations to gain access to their personal health information. In order to access their personal health information, the individual has to set up a username and password. After they have set up their username and
Communication and Opinion HCS/320 Communication and Opinion Today, my paper will be focusing on communication in the health care field or industry. Health care communication is needed no matter what your health care title is; whether it is surgeon, CEO of a hospital or health facility, physician, emergency room technician, medical assistant, or medical administrative assistant. Positive communication is needed to establish a well rounded relationship with coworkers, patients, families, and caregivers. Areas that will also be discussed will include how communication incorporate the basic elements of communication, basic elements of effective communication differ from the basic rules of health care communication, a provider encourage a
Definition of Terms Definition of Terms The following information includes terminology, its definitions, and a brief description of its application to the health care field. Health care professionals are expected to know and understand the applicable terminology in the efforts to deliver the best quality services. Technology has evolved with time and the changes and demands of our health care system require computerized information systems to help organize, maintain, and exchange pertinent information. Ambulatory Medical Record Ambulatory Medical Record, (AMR), is electronically stored medical records that are not an overnight stay or in a hospital setting. This includes urgent care centers, physician offices, and services provided in