Week 4 Discussion:
As an INS which of your functional areas and practice standards
support telehealth? Please provide specific examples and literature
support.
Answer:
Telehealth is used to balance care demands between social distance and giving basic care
to individuals in need by facilitating care assistance remotely by healthcare professionals
via digital media (Wu, 2021). According to Wu (2021), the nursing professionals are in the
best position to use telehealth to provide patients with care, as it can help them learn more,
explore virtual models of care, conduct data analytics, and take part in co-designing digital
solutions for current health issues. However, experienced nurse leaders would be required
in order to successfully implement the telehealth system within the organization.
Therefore, informatic nurses who have received professional training and education are
indicated to be the best nursing profession/leader for such position. As discussed during
the second week’s discussion, the following NI functional areas I look forward practicing
As an INS which of your functional areas and practice standards
support telehealth? Please provide specific examples and literature
support.
Answer:
Telehealth is used to balance care demands between social distance and giving basic care
to individuals in need by facilitating care assistance remotely by healthcare professionals
via digital media (Wu, 2021). According to Wu (2021), the nursing professionals are in the
best position to use telehealth to provide patients with care, as it can help them learn more,
explore virtual models of care, conduct data analytics, and take part in co-designing digital
solutions for current health issues. However, experienced nurse leaders would be required
in order to successfully implement the telehealth system within the organization.
Therefore, informatic nurses who have received professional training and education are
indicated to be the best nursing profession/leader for such position. As discussed during
the second week’s discussion, the following NI functional areas I look forward practicing
