The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies

Throughout history, technologicaladvancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applicationselsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, forexample, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple ofwork and entertainment. But technologynew and repurposedwill undoubtedlycontinue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often staytuned to trends to monitor what the next new technology will be or how the nextnew idea for applying existing technology can benefit outcomes.

In this Discussion, you willreflect on your healthcare organizations use of technology and offer atechnology trend you observe in your environment.

To Prepare:

• Reflect on the Resources related to digital information tools and technologies.
• Consider your healthcare organizations use of healthcare technologies to manage and distribute information.
• Reflect on current and potential future trends, such as use of social media and mobile applications/telehealth, Internet of        Things (IoT)-enabled asset tracking, or expert systems/artificial intelligence, and how they may impact nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

Post a briefdescription of general healthcare technology trends, particularly related todata/information you have observed in use in your healthcare organization ornursing practice. Describe any potential challenges or risks that may beinherent in the technologies associated with these trends you described. Then,describe at least one potential benefit and one potential risk associated with

data safety, legislation, and patient care for the technologies you described.Next, explain which healthcare technology trends you

believe are most promisingfor impacting healthcare technology in nursing practice and explain why.Describe whether this promise will contribute to improvements in patient careoutcomes, efficiencies, or data management. Be specific and provide examples.