Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology

Telehealth

100

What recent major event reemphasized the importance of telehealth in nursing?

COVID-19 pandemic

200

What is the biggest advantage of telehealth nursing?

Provides care in disadvantaged/remote settings

Access to care when visiting a hospital is not possible.

Convenience

300

When do nursing students typically receive telehealth preparation?

clinical settings

400

Name two technological features of telehealth nursing.

Videoconferencing, Bluetooth stethoscope, high definition camera

Patient Care Technologies

100

Name 2 patient care technologies we discussed.

smart beds

automated IV pumps/ medication dispensers

portable monitors

electronic MARS

200

True or False. Patient care technologies eliminate human error completely. 

False

300

What was the major point of implementing barcode medication administration?

Reduce risk of administering med to wrong patient

400

Name the benefits of a SMART bed.

• Keeps patients safe

• Reduce risk of fall

• Tracks patient movement and vital signs 

MEDITECH VS EPIC

100

True or False. MEDITECH is more expensive than Epic. 

False

200

Between MEDITECH and Epic, which one has a longer learning process?

Epic

300

Name 3 distinct features of Epic.

• Expensive 

• Highly customizable

• Longer learning process

• More controlling in their processes.

• Constantly improving usability and function

• Gives patient control over their information (Jason, 2021).

400

Which of the two release enhancements at a slower pace?

MEDITECH