Title: How Technology is Impacting Nursing Practice in 2020
Headings: How Technology is Impacting Nursing Practice in 2020
How Technology is Impacting Nursing Practice in 2020
Benefits of Nursing Technology
Improved Accessibility
Decreased Human Error
Positive Impact on Nursing Shortage
Potential Drawbacks of Nursing Technology
A Threat to the Human Element
Generational Divide
Data and Security Threats
The Bottom Line
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Content: For them, the new tools available in health systems help add time back into their day—and with nurse burnout increasing in the U.S.—it may help nurses from leaving their practice setting. Here is a look at how today’s current information technologies are impacting nursing practice: Benefits of Nursing Technology
The advances in information technology and new devices have improved the quality of life for patients and healthcare professionals alike. Improved Accessibility
Electronic health records (EHRs) have transformed the healthcare information technology space. An electronic health record is a digital version of a patient’s medical history. It can include progress notes, providers, problems, medications, lab data, etc. EHRs can improve patient care by improving the accuracy and clarity of medical records, and making data easily accessible to healthcare providers, doctors, and patients. Advancements in telehealth have also played a large part in improved accessibility. Telecommunication systems have made it easier for patients separated geographically to receive nursing care via remote patient monitoring, live video conferencing and mobile health apps. In today’s environment, it has become easier for those in remote geographic areas to have access to quality care.