With the inventions of newer technologies, there have been several issues discovered regarding the accuracy of vital sign information. The use of automatic vital sign monitoring will prove to reduce human error and reduce the number of issues related to manual entry of patient vital signs. We must assimilate this task into our own facility. One can determine the value of the new idea in the speed that it will permit to the facility. Once patient vital signs are collected, they are instantly entered into the patients file. By electronically entering the vital sign information on its own, this reduces the likelihood of human error compared to when it is manually entered. Numbers cannot deviate from what the machine collected. With this technology, …show more content…
We would need to have all persons in the facility to be willing to implement this new technology. Further, we would need to find which automatic vital sign monitoring system would be best for our facility. There are numerous companies out there that have different forms of automatic vital signs and it is important to find the one that works best for us specifically. Chief concerns of the project include if the facility has the funding to allow for such a project to progress and the accuracy of the monitors themselves. If the monitors do not accurately collect patient information then it does not prove to be beneficial to our …show more content…
Implementation of the project will not be an overnight thing, as we need the machinery to be put in place and set up for our use. We may not have the capability to set this machinery up ourselves. Funding, as frequently mentioned, is necessary in order to pay the company we choose to purchase the machinery and have it implemented. Funding may also be needed to cover the training of staff members. When implementing this change, there are potential challenges that may arise. Of particular importance is ensuring workers have a proficient knowledge in how to use the new technology. Without proficient knowledge of the machinery, it is no different from manually entering in patient data. Challenges in funding cannot be ignored. This system may be costly to implement but can benefit our patients in the end. System requirements necessitate that all the machinery is on the same system update level. If one or both of the systems are not up to date, patient vital signs may not be able to be properly transferred and input into the computer system. This may be an important component in deciding which system we choose to purchase as well. Our systems need to be compatible with the automatic vital sign monitors in order for them to work effectively. This will reduce the likelihood of accuracy issues in computing patient
One of the pivotal roles of a nurse is the ability to recognise patient deterioration. The skill of identifying crucial elements of deterioration and acting appropriately is fundamental for positive patient outcome. A vital skill performed primarily by nurses is the act of respiratory rate measurement. This skill is performed in addition to five other physiological parameters, which form a basis for a scoring system. The scoring systems commonly used are known as NEWS (National Early Warning Score) and EWS (Early Warning Score). As many adverse events are preceded by a period of time where by the patient exhibits physiological dysfunction, there is often time to correct abnormalities. This has significance for nurses, as they are responsible
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This technology assist the nurse in confirming patients identify by confirming the patients’ dose, time and form of medication (Helmons, Wargel, & Daniels, 2009). Having an EHR also comes with a program that allows the medical staff to scan medications so medication errors can be prevented. According to Helmons, Wargel, and Daniels (2009) they conducted an observational study in two medical –surgical units one in the medical intensive care (ICU) and one in the surgical ICU. The researchers watched 386 nurses within the two hospitals use bar code scanning before they administrated patients’ medications. The results of the research found a 58 % decrease in medication errors between the two hospitals because of the EHR containing a bar code assisted medication administration
Healthcare professionals associated with medical billing and coding know the progress the technology has made so far. In the last few decades, medical billing and coding has switched from being a paper-based system to a computerized format. Under HIPAA laws, medical practitioners had to develop new software in order to send out electronic bills. With the advent of electronic medical records (EMR), with one touch of a button, doctors, Nurse Practitioners and PAs can gain access to all the care a patient has ever received from every healthcare facility the patients visited previously and can figure out possible illnesses. This enables statistical documentation of the population as a whole as well. EMR can also make the healthcare system more transparent and allow integration with reimbursement data. As the healthcare system changes, this will prevent unnecessary costs and make it easier to get the reimbursements needed to treat a patient.
Interoperability of a smart pump is critically important. The ability to instantly capture as well as manage patient data takes on an increasing role for improving patient safety, staff productivity, and financial performance (Wellspan Health, 2015). The most important aspect of the smart pump is the added safety and efficiency of the use of the pumps to allow nurses to focus their attention on caring for the patient (Wellspan Health, 2015). Earlier this year, the Alaris was rated as the industry leader for interoperability with EMRs in the Smart pump/ EMR integration report that had been released from KLAS. KLAS is an organization who monitors the performance of healthcare organizations (Alaris, 2016). The Alaris contains advanced technology that notifies clinicians when an infusion is outside the normal parameters, helping to avoid errors related to medication infusion (Alaris, 2016). Some important features offered by the Alaris include: Guardrails Suite MX safety software with large volume pumps, PCA, respiratory monitoring through EtCO2, and/or pulse oximetry measurement of SpO2, syringe and bar-coding capabilities to help protect every type of infusion available (Alaris, 2016). The Alaris can be updated wirelessly with order parameters of the infusion directly
Errors caused by system problems can be prevented by working with your vendor to reset user preferences as needed. In order to preserve data quality and protect patient safety, it is very important that all medical records contain correct information for the safety and treatment of the patient. It is very important to note any cha...
The staff will now have to rely heavily on technology to monitor delicate vital signs and feeding schedules as well as charting assessments. The large panoramic view of a room has been replaced with walls and a nurse watching a com...
Biomedical technology is the “physiological monitoring, diagnostic testing, intravenous fluid and medication dispensing and administration, and therapeutic treatments” (Yoder-Wise, 2015). As nurses we use this type of technology multiple times a day. In nurse management, we have to monitor these technologies for errors. Like at the beginning of shift my nurse and I go check the code carts are working and stocked. Information must be “accurate, reliable, and presented in an actionable form”; hence, if the code machine is not working properly it could be the difference between life and death (Yoder-Wise, 2015). Information is also transmitted electronically all the time. It is helpful when the entire health care team can access patient files all at once and from different locations; it also gives us a set language to use when charting because checking a box helps with the language flow and prevent errors. However, sometimes information on the computer can be reputational and hard to see the pertinent information in a sea of other information. A nurses we must always have a working knowledge, which is “cognitive activity and critical thinking” (Yoder-Wise, 2015). We must have evidence based and up to date knowledge to provide the best care to patients. As a nurse manager, my nurse ensures that everyone is up to date on their continuing knowledge classes and are certified in different aspects like CPR. If there is a new process the hospital is using or new evidence about a
The research purpose is derived from the research problem. The purpose of this study which was clearly outlined in the introduction section of the paper, sought to determine if automatic blood pressure devices could measure orthostatic hypotension accurately in emergency settings. This purpose was accompanied by research objectives and a hypothesis that focused the study. The objectives in the study sought to find the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the automatic devices, clinical and statistical significance in postural drops, and if magnitude influenced blood pressures readings (Dind et al., 2011, p. 527).The authors also predicted in their hypothesis that the automatic devices would be less accurate if the systolic blood pressures were not between 120-180 mmHg which is their...
Also, these studies question those who are effected; in this case, those who are most effected, is everyone. Doctors and nurses spend the most time working within these systems, but the information that is put into these systems effects every individual in America, because it is their information. Because nurses are often considered “both coordinators and providers of patient care” and they “attend to the whole patient,” their opinion is highly regarded (Otieno, Toyama, Asonuma, Kanai-Pak, & Naitoh, 2007, p. 210). It is clear that the use of these new systems is much debated, and many people have their own, individualized opinion. This information suggests that when there is a problem in the medical field, those who address it attempt to gather opinions from everyone who is involved before proceeding. It has been proven by multiple studies that this system of record keeping does in fact have potential to significantly improve patient health through efficiency, and it is because of this that the majority of hospitals have already completed, or begun the transfer from paperless to electronic (Otieno, Toyama, Asonuma, Kanai-Pak, & Naitoh,
As technology continues to evolve so does the need for healthcare facilities to continually maintain a higher level of competence that runs parallel to electronic and scientific advancement. Comparatively, the structure of hi-tech facilities, such as medical centers and clinics prepared with new amenities has enhanced the industry scale of communities by working in the healthcare arena. Likewise, technological innovations which help diagnose a variety of infections and disorders has helped in assisting patients in receiving increased quality care. As a result, patient care as a whole has positively been affected within the last decade. Furthermore, it only make sense that more personalized and precise problem-solving methods and procedures will be devised in the future. Accordingly, the following paragraphs will analyze the significance of the Meaningful Use program for nurses, nursing, national health policy, patient outcomes, and population health associated with the collection and use of the programs core criteria.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Technology has had a very prominent influence on electronic fetal monitoring since its appearance in the 1960’s and 1970’s. For many years, fetal monitoring was simply done by listening to a fetal heartbeat through a stethoscope. Dramatic changes in the heartbeat, such as a long period or a drop in the rate or intensity, could be detected,. Now, not only is the electronic fetal monitor used on the outside of the womb by strapping electrodes to the mother’s abdomen but electrodes can also be inserted during the first stage of labor and placed directly on the baby ’s head.
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This reflection of vital signs will go into discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of each vital sign and the importance of each of them. Vital signs should be assessed many different times such as on admission to a health care facility, before and after something substantial has happened to the patient such as surgery and so forth (ref inter). I learned to assess blood pressure (BP), pulse (P), temperature (T) and respiration (R) and I will reflect and discuss which aspects were more difficult and ways to improve on them. While pulse, respiration and temperature were fairly easy to become skilled at, it was blood pressure which was a bit more difficult to understand.
From state and federal levels, the healthcare industry has come a very long way, experiencing changes along the way. The development of advanced technology that has enhanced the quality of healthcare delivery systems will help all patients to be able to benefit. Doctors are able to access patient records at a faster rate and respond to their patients in a much more timely fashion. E-mail, electronic transfer of records and telemedicine will give all patients and physicians the tools needed to be more efficient, deliver quality care and deliver quality telecommunication at a faster pace than before.