Title: 7 Nursing Technologies Transforming Patient Care
Headings: 7 nursing technologies transforming patient care.
Nursing & Healthcare
7 nursing technologies transforming patient care.
Nursing profession widely agrees new medical technologies help with patient care.
1. Automated IV pumps.
2. Portable monitors.
3. Smart beds.
4. Wearable devices.
5. Electronic health records.
6. Centralized command centers.
7. Telehealth and apps.
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Content: Electronic health records allow nursing experts to document care provided to patients, and retrieve information that can help prioritize care. Additionally information entered into computer systems, can then be accessed by the care team, including doctors and even patients themselves when necessary. While security continues to be a concern for electronic health records HIPAA laws ensure security and privacy of electronic records are maintained by healthcare organizations, and new technology like blockchain and cryptography are easing privacy concerns. EHR’s can tell registered nurses (RNs) whether steps still need to be taken for a patient, can monitor small condition changes, and can give them information immediately as alerts or reminders. Real-time health updates impact the speed and accuracy of medical care. RNs learn how to use software systems on the job, but their education and training will help them quickly understand what different indications on medical records mean, and what their course of action should be; to ensure improved patient outcomes. 6. Centralized command centers. One of the newest ideas for hospitals, centralized command centers, promise improved patient experiences and better ways for RNs and doctors to manage supplies, clinical technology, and capacity.