NR 361 Week 2 Discussion: Technology in Healthcare
Step 1: Review the scenario below:
Your healthcare facility is considering implementing a new health information system (HIS).
You are on a committee evaluating different systems. As a committee member, you have
been assigned to consider the components of a new HIS from different perspectives. Your
assigned perspective is based on the first letter of your last name in the chart below.
Last Name Question to Answer
A–G You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a client perspective.
H–Q You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a healthcare provider perspective.
R–Z You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a legal and ethical perspective.
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one: Based upon your assigned perspective, what components are needed in a new
HIS? Why are they important?
Paragraph two: How would your answer in paragraph 1 differ if the healthcare facility serves
diverse populations or is in a remote location with limited technology support? What challenges
would need to be considered?
Paragraph three: Discuss the importance of nursing engagement in the planning and selection
of healthcare technologies.
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
Answer:
Assigned Perspective: You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from
a client perspective.
From a client perspective, multiple components are important when considering a new health
information system. First, it needs to be user- friendly. Clients of ages that can use this system
will be accessing this data. Patients that have never accessed this before should be easily able to
access the system with minimal assistance. Second, the system needs to have safety measures in
place to secure the data that is there. Meaning that the only people who can access the data are
providers, caretakers and the patient. The patient should be able to share this information with
important family members as well. Last, there should be some education or training on the use of
this system. There should be a spot for frequently asked questions and even videos on how to
Step 1: Review the scenario below:
Your healthcare facility is considering implementing a new health information system (HIS).
You are on a committee evaluating different systems. As a committee member, you have
been assigned to consider the components of a new HIS from different perspectives. Your
assigned perspective is based on the first letter of your last name in the chart below.
Last Name Question to Answer
A–G You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a client perspective.
H–Q You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a healthcare provider perspective.
R–Z You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from a legal and ethical perspective.
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one: Based upon your assigned perspective, what components are needed in a new
HIS? Why are they important?
Paragraph two: How would your answer in paragraph 1 differ if the healthcare facility serves
diverse populations or is in a remote location with limited technology support? What challenges
would need to be considered?
Paragraph three: Discuss the importance of nursing engagement in the planning and selection
of healthcare technologies.
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
Answer:
Assigned Perspective: You are assigned to consider the different components of a HIS from
a client perspective.
From a client perspective, multiple components are important when considering a new health
information system. First, it needs to be user- friendly. Clients of ages that can use this system
will be accessing this data. Patients that have never accessed this before should be easily able to
access the system with minimal assistance. Second, the system needs to have safety measures in
place to secure the data that is there. Meaning that the only people who can access the data are
providers, caretakers and the patient. The patient should be able to share this information with
important family members as well. Last, there should be some education or training on the use of
this system. There should be a spot for frequently asked questions and even videos on how to
