Nurses and Computer Use PDF

Nurses and the use of computer technology Assist/prof. Magda Kamal Objectives By the end of the lecture the student will be able to: 1.List categories of digital health 2.Mention benefits of computers and related information technology in nursing 3.Recognize advantaged of computer use...

Nurses and the use of computer technology Assist/prof. Magda Kamal Objectives By the end of the lecture the student will be able to: 1.List categories of digital health 2.Mention benefits of computers and related information technology in nursing 3.Recognize advantaged of computer use in nursing. 4.Discuss uses of computer technology in nursing Nursing informatics combines nursing, information, and computer sciences to manage and communicate information to support nurses and health care provider in decision making. Computer Commonly Operated Machine Particularly Used Training Education Basic operation of computer system 1.Inputting 2.Storing 3.Processing 4.Outputting 5.Controlling Uses of computer technology in nursing ▪ Record on the electronic health record patient’s healthcare, treatments, response, and progress toward health care goal. ▪ Obtain information about patient’s past medical history, ongoing treatments, medications, and the results to ensure the best care is provided. Uses of computer technology in nursing ▪ Review data about patient’s current and past health situation and plan of care on the electronic health record. ▪ Access clinical knowledge such as drug information, nursing assessments, nursing best practice guidelines and resources to better understand plan of care.  Categories of digital health Personal Digital Assistants or PDAs (mobile health. computers like those that used at home or at work. Health information technology (IT) Telehealth, and telemedicine. Benefits of computers in nursing 1.Enable nurses to quickly access important information. 2.Enable Nurses to record health information, treatments and progress. 3.Help Nurses to search drug databases, and best practice resources to obtain important information related to specific diagnosis. Advantaged of computer use in nursing. ▪ Optimize access to medical and nursing information. ▪ Improve quality-of-care. ▪ Reduce the chance of mistakes in nursing practice. ▪ Allow nurses to make updated and improved clinical care decisions in patient care. Uses of computer in nursing 1. Computers in nursing Education  1. Education ❑ 1.Teaching and learning ❑ 2. Testing ❑ 3. Student and course record management 1.Teaching and learning ❑ Access to literature ▪ The user can select all or certain citations and either print them or store them on the hard disk. ▪ e.g. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Information Online (AIDSLINE) ▪ CANCER Literature (CANCER LIT) 1.Teaching and learning Computer-assisted instruction ▪ Many software programs help nurses learn and demonstrate learning. ▪ Tutorials include ECG interpretation, drug interactions, and legal aspects of nursing.  1.Teaching and learning ❑ Classroom technologies ▪ wireless technology for network or Internet access ▪ Liquid crystal display (LCD) ❑ Distance learning..  2. Testing ▪ Surveys, including questionnaires, can be completed online. ▪ Students’ answers can also be scored electronically, and the exam results analyzed quickly. The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX- RN) 3. Student and course record management ❑ Computers are useful for maintaining results of students’ grades or attendance. ❑ The computer program can calculate percentages, sort student scores in order, and print results. 2. Computers in nursing practice 2. Computers in nursing practice Nursing Skills o Adapt the use of technologies to meet patient needs. o Teach patients about health care technologies. o Protect the safety & privacy of patients in relation to the use of health care & information technologies. o Use information technologies to enhance one’s own knowledge base. Informatics & Technology in patient Care o Handheld monitors: (e.g., pulse oximetry & peripheral blood glucose monitors, Infusion pumps...) o Computerized clinical decision-making programs o Care-planning software programs. Informatics & Technology in patient Care Record patients’ information ▪ Manage patients’ scheduling. ▪ Document patients’ status and keep medical records. ▪ Bedside data entering patient assessment, medication administration, progress notes, and care plan updating. Informatics & Technology in patient Care Electronic access to patient: ▪ Assess and monitor patient’s condition. ▪ Accumulate date from various electronic devices. Informatics & Technology in patient Care ▪ Link between all relevant stakeholders: Provide access to other departments. ▪ Patient remote monitoring ▪ Computerize diagnosis. ▪ Telemedicine  Informatics & Technology in patient Care Practice management: ▪ Order supplies, tests, meals, and services, from other departments. ▪ Allow nursing service to determine the costliest items used by a particular nursing unit. ▪ Provide information or decision to modify budget, provide different staffing, move supplies to different locations, for more efficient and higher quality of care. Informatics & Technology in patient Care ▪ Admission, discharge, & transfer ▪ Patient Access Record ▪ Physician order entry ▪ Documentation 3. Computers in Nursing Administration 3. Computers in Nursing Administration 1.Human Resources Employers must maintain a database, for each employee, including demographic data, salary, certification, and performance appraisal. Medical Records Monthly demographic data analysis o Hospital mortality and morbidity rate. o Monthly and annual report. 3. Computers in Nursing Administration 3. Nursing station system o Test requisition. o Dietary requirement o Drug administration schedule. 4. Personnel management o Performance record o Salary o Promotion o Career development o Quality Assurance 3. Computers in Nursing Administration 5. Facilities management o Managing building and non-nursing services o Control heating. o Air conditioning o Ventilation o Alarm system. 3. Computers in Nursing Administration 6. Budget and Finance o Billing o Salary 7. Accreditation The joint commission on accreditation care organization requires hospital to have online mechanism to monitor quality indicator. 4. Computers in Nursing Research  4. Computers in Nursing Research ▪ Problem identification ▪ Literature Search ▪ Research design. ▪ Data Collection and Analysis ▪ Research Dissemination