NRS 493 Topic 5 DQ 2

NRS 493 Topic 5 DQ 2 Technology is integral to successful implementation in many projects, through either support or integration or both. Name at least one technology that could improve the implementation process and the outcomes of your capstone project change proposal. Do you plan to use this technology? If not, what are the barriers that prevent its use? Technology is important in implementation of my capstone project. As more of the population ages, as life expectancy increases, and as the nursing shortage continues, these new medical technologies are crucial for continued patient care, and the health care system at large. One of the technologies that can be implemented are Electronic Health Records. Electronic health records (EHR) are taking over older paper filing methods. 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. EHR’s can tell nurses 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. Nurses can quickly look up clinical information on their mobile device right at the patient's bedside, which helps reduce errors and save precious time (Furukawa, Raghu, & Shao, 2010). Reference: Furukawa, M. F., Raghu, T. S., & Shao, B. B. M. (2010, August). Electronic medical records, nurse staffing, and nurse-sensitive patient outcomes: evidence from California hospitals, . Retrieved April 14, 2020, from ht