Hospital Settings Needs
The hospital needs for less bulky, easy to use and versatile devices has encouraged hospital to transition to the use of tablets. The regulations and laws from HIPAA and HITECH need to be reviewed prior to implementing different devices. Also, the providers request for tablets and the computer literacy of the staff is another aspect to consider. Most importantly, the security breaches that could occur force a thorough assessment prior to final recommendations.
HIPPA: HITECH Rules
HIPPA is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It covers different aspect of the health care system such as HITECH: “Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act” (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2013). Part of the assessment is to understand the key employees and transactions regulated through the HIPAA/ HITECH rules. First part of the assessment is to verify the hospital budget. Assessing the hospital need is one thing but can it afford new implementations of such devices? In my experience, I’ve hears …show more content…
Lack of compatibility with EMR
Ipad Pros/ Cons
Fast Internet/ Wi-Fi connection
USB port (HDMI port not included and limit output video option)
Crisp pictures: can be transferred directly to the patient chart
Versality: applications can be used by multiple departments (billing, admission, to sign electronic consent)
Expansive
Windows Pros/ Cons
Versatility: wide choice of programs, software compatible with EMR/HER
HDMI/ USB ports
Laptops, desktops, and diagnostics exam use Windows apps to transfer results
Requires updates of ten: updates when deem critical forces devices to shutdowns and reboot temporarily, affecting productivity.
Security
The hospital needs for less bulky, easy to use and versatile devices has encouraged hospital to transition to the use of tablets. The regulations and laws from HIPAA and HITECH need to be reviewed prior to implementing different devices. Also, the providers request for tablets and the computer literacy of the staff is another aspect to consider. Most importantly, the security breaches that could occur force a thorough assessment prior to final recommendations.
HIPPA: HITECH Rules
HIPPA is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It covers different aspect of the health care system such as HITECH: “Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act” (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2013). Part of the assessment is to understand the key employees and transactions regulated through the HIPAA/ HITECH rules. First part of the assessment is to verify the hospital budget. Assessing the hospital need is one thing but can it afford new implementations of such devices? In my experience, I’ve hears …show more content…
Lack of compatibility with EMR
Ipad Pros/ Cons
Fast Internet/ Wi-Fi connection
USB port (HDMI port not included and limit output video option)
Crisp pictures: can be transferred directly to the patient chart
Versality: applications can be used by multiple departments (billing, admission, to sign electronic consent)
Expansive
Windows Pros/ Cons
Versatility: wide choice of programs, software compatible with EMR/HER
HDMI/ USB ports
Laptops, desktops, and diagnostics exam use Windows apps to transfer results
Requires updates of ten: updates when deem critical forces devices to shutdowns and reboot temporarily, affecting productivity.
Security