COURSE
NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Directions
Discussion: Apply Knowledge
Step 1: Review the scenario below:
- Your healthcare facility is considering implementing a new health information system (HIS). You are on a committee evaluating different systems. As a committee member, you have been assigned to consider the components of a new HIS from different perspectives. Your assigned perspective is based on the first letter of your last name in the chart below.
| Last Name | Question to Answer |
|---|---|
| A – G | You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a client perspective. |
| H – Q | You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a healthcare provider perspective. |
| R – Z | You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a legal and ethical perspective. |
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
- Paragraph one: Based upon your assigned perspective, what components are needed in a new HIS? Why are they important?
- Paragraph two: How would your answer in paragraph 1 differ if the healthcare facility serves diverse populations or is in a remote location with limited technology support? What challenges would need to be considered?
- Paragraph three: Discuss the importance of nursing engagement in the planning and selection of healthcare technologies.
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
SOLUTION
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