Second Blog Post
The news article I found talks in general about how technology has affected nursing. By 2017, more than 95% of hospitals in the US have adopted EMR systems. EMR systems are certified electronic medical record systems. These technologies are expected to shift the pace and change increased with time. Some of the benefits EMR systems have aided are monitoring, medications, health records, beds, reduced errors, communication, and telehealth. Devices that tract data on a patients health send out alerts to nurses while monitoring them. Smart pumps allow a more accurate administration of medications. Health records are easily accessible due to data bases that reduce the loads of paper work. Smart beds provide nurses with the patients weights, movement, and vitals. This can help prevent bedsores, injuries, and misdiagnosis. Apps reduce the likelihood of error improving health outcomes. Furthermore, telehealth is easily accessible to many at a touch of a button in the comfort of their own homes. Also, communication between nurses is done through headsets, instant messaging, and collaboration tools to provide the most efficient and fast outcome. They also talk about if technology will replace nurses. The simple answer is no, but technology will continue to aid and prosper nurses.
This news article expanded my knowledge on how technology aids nurses. I didn’t know there were so many ways technology could help. Now, I question what some of the specific EMR systems are. I am interested specifically in communication. How can a small device send out so much information? I wonder if they are as easy to use. Another question that this news article created is what hospitals are receiving these advances. For example, is a hospital in a poor district getting these tools versus a hospital in a wealthy district? It’s no lie that these tools are expensive. So who is getting these tools? As well as how does this decision get made?
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I have always wondered if the advancement of technology in the medical field would replace nurses and doctors. I liked how you included the description of the EMR system and how the new technology reduces the amount of errors and mistakes that occur. I like how smart beds could reduce injuries and the headsets allow for better communication. I look forward to reading your final paper!
Wow, this is such an interesting topic. I have always wondered if technology affects the medical field or not. The way you described everything you were talking about really helped me to understand what you were talking about. Wonderful work.
Tiffany,I was fond of your informative explanation about EMR.Your topic is crucial for the health of many live so it’s interesting for me to learn how technology has improved in the medical field. You disclose that this tech has been used more intently in 2017 so I wonder when was this first founded? Overall I am intrigued with your topic and look forward to reading your finished paper.:)
I always knew the medical world relied heavily on the use of technology, but I didn’t know that also included medical record systems. I liked how you also described the use of an EMR and how the advancement of EMR can help reduce human errors