Telehealth

" Nursing informatics was created by the merge of three well-established scientific fields: Information science, Computer science and Nursing science " ( Topaz, 2013). With that in mind, while reflecting on my current position of the Outpatient Diabetes Educator, I must admit, we have learned to rely in our practice on computers and became dependent on technology in every aspect of our profession. Let us for one moment entertain the idea of going back in time and imagine nursing care with no…

Based on the case study in Dimensions of Long-Term Care Management, Don and Mary are trying to consider which long-term care facility will best fit their needs. Don has been helping take care of Mary since she is struggling with memory lose and they do not have the most money due to spend a lot of money after retirement. Thus, the couple uses Don’s Army service in order to help pay for the long-term care facility. Upon figuring out what long-term care facility they want to be in, they can also…

Telenursing: Is It in My Future? Interestingly enough, technology continues to evolve throughout of the world, healthcare is no exception to this phenomenon. As opposed to previous generations of nurses, the nurse of today may have a better understanding of advanced technologies and have an arsenal of tools such as computer systems and the World Wide Web to deliver patient care, but has the fundamentals of nursing changed? What about patient safety, do these systems assist the nurse in…

Notably, on March 3, 1865, a month before the end of one of America’s most brutal wars, the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln distinctively resonated a sound promised for America’s heroes who have dedicated their lives to protecting the United States of America’s freedom. To cite a reference, on the United States’ Department of Veteran Affairs website titled, The United States Department of Veteran Affairs, addresses President Lincoln’s promise for America’s Veterans. With…

short, examination and tests are limited. Freestanding facilities: walk-in clinics, urgent care centers some which can be found in CVS or Walgreens. Mobile facilities providing services such a mammography, x-ray, dental care, and optometric care. Telehealth is becoming popular: patients can call and speak to a medical provider to get advice during off peak hours. Hospice care is provided to terminally ill patients. Many hospitals have developed outpatient clinics that are primarily located in…

Information technology (IT) is now growing as well as an advance in the medical equipment. Improving the security and the usage of the health information permits an individual to have an ownership over his or her health, partner with the healthcare provider, and improve the quality of health and life. It strengthens health care delivery and long-term support and allows agencies of the public health to detect, follow, manage, and help in disease outbreaks prevention. Also, information considered…

TELEMEDICINE: BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNUTIES IN THE 21ST CENTRUY Burdens and Benefits of Telemedicine The burdens of telemedicine include reliance on technology, which is prone to electronic glitches resulting due to power outages and internet connections disruptions. Such glitches adversely affect the consultations with a healthcare provider. The technology also lays a burden on doctors who may be struggling to use the new technology in addition to the problem of inadequate assessment since the…

Telenursing: Is It In My Future? Hebda & Czar (2013), states, “Telenursing is the use of telecommunications and information technology (IT) for the delivery of nursing care”. Telenursing is ultimately a process in which nurses can interact with patients via phone, interactive video conferencing, online portals, or Personal Health Records (PHRs). For many years, the government had been making efforts to hasten the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and the technologies that supports it in…

technology. Telemedicine technology provides consumers with access to high quality cost-effective healthcare services. According to the Healthcare Trend Institute (HTI) (2015),”one of the biggest forces behind the telehealth movement is consumer demand. More and more patients want telehealth technology because of convenience and it eliminates the need to take off work for doctor’s office…

Since the hospital is part of a larger accountable care organization, infrastructure exists between primary and specialty care settings. This affiliation will serve identify affected patients and provide continuity between the disciplines. A standardized protocol will be used to direct the implementation steps. Providers and staff will be educated on this protocol to ensure successful implementation. To capture the clear majority of type 2 diabetic patients in the system, a member of the health…