Respond to the post bellow, offering additional/alternative ideas  regarding opportunities and risks related to the observations shared. 

Technology  and data sharing have becoming a vital part of the healthcare industry.  Information technology has made many strides in the areas of patient  care, communication and record storage (Funk, 2015).  In the past,  retreiving a piece of health record would take an extensive amount of  time and records were at risk of being lost on paper files. 

Healthcare Technology Trends and Benefits

Through  information technology, physicians are able to perform laparoscopic  surgeries and bypass invasive procedures. This not only cuts the cost  for the patient and facility but in turn decreases the amount of  complication the patient could receive from a more extensive surgery  (Funk, 2015).  In terms of patient care, we are introduced to the  electronic medical record. Health team members are able to view patient  information and clinicals, even from a remote area. This has expedited  patient care as providers are able to make prompt decisions and capable  of amending the treatment plan from any location (Funk, 2015). In terms  of communication, each discipline has the capability of documenting the  patient’s progress to regression and communicate this information to the  rest of the healthcare team.

Potential Risks

Potential  risks that could ensue from these trends pose a major threat to the  patient’s safety. Through electronic medical record, patient’s personal  information and healthcare information at risk for theft (Funk, 2015).  Many organizations try to manage theft by only allowing data to be  transferred over secured networks only (Nash, 2013). Organizations also  spend a lot of time on staff education on keeping data safe and  recognizing threats such as malware, viruses and hackers that could  cause a threat to the information system (Nash, 2013). With providers  gaining access to document from remote locations this increases the risk  of others outside of the healthcare team viewing the information. It is  up to the provider to maintain privacy and keep the patient’s records  confidential. In the area of record storage, organizations invest a lot  of money into securing these documents and protecting patient  information. When patient’s information moves from paper to electronic,  the risk for theft and hacking of the information systems increase  (Sheffer, 2017).  On the other hand, electronic storage of medical  records allows easy retrieval of the records which is why it is highly  sought after.

The  risks involved in using technology in patient care comes from the  increased radiation from some very high-tech procedures and less patient  care which is result of healthcare members spending too much time on  technology and less on actual patient care (Funk, 2015). It appears that  the increased pressure placed on healthcare workers to keep up with  electronic documentation has cause healthcare workers to spend less time  at the bedside and more documenting.

Promising Trends

The  one trend that could impact nursing care would be that of documenting  from remote areas. At this time, only providers have this benefit in my  organization but I believe it could be helpful for nurses to be able to  view patient records, check labs and orders and possibly get prepared  for their day ahead all by accessing data from a remote area.

References

Funk, M. (2015). As Health Care Technology Advances: Benefits and Risks. American 

Journal of Critical Care, 20(4), 285–291.

Nash, D. B. (2013). Technology Trends in Healthcare. American Health & Drug Benefits, 6(1), 

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This week, you will continue to work on your research paper, which is due in Week 6. Each week, a 2-page paper covering specific issues to consider for your epidemiological topic is due. Topic of research paper is Improving Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Africa.

Use outside resources to begin formulating a 1- to 2-page synopsis of your research in a Microsoft Word document. In this synopsis, incorporate the following:An introductory background:An overview of the research paper topicA historical background of the selected topicA description of the event covered in your researchA description of the agent, the infection, the disease, or the conditionA description of the population at risk or affected by the agent, the infection, the disease, or the condition

Discuss the basic epidemiological concepts, methods, and applications of your research in general and those specific to the selected topic.

On a separate page, cite all sources using APA format.

I need it by 6 pm EST on tomorrow December 10, 2018. Please follow all instructions.

  Research Project

Carefully read through all components (listed below) required for completion of the Research Project. In selecting your project topic, ensure that you will be able to ascertain the appropriate data/information needed to complete the project in terms of the deliverables.

Select a health care organization (local or national, large or small, public or private) and perform a needs assessment/gap analysis. You may utilize your own organization if you are employed in a health care related company. You may approach the Research Project from a (1) Human Resources, (2) Operations, or (3) Facilities perspective. You may select an organization in your own community. Human Resources: staffing, training, recruitment, retention, job function redesign, etc. Operations: delivery of service/care, access, wait times, equipment usage, process improvements, resource optimization, regulatory compliance, etc. Facilities: space planning, construction, redesign, relocation.

The components for the Research Project include the following: Title Page        
  Executive Summary (Needs Content Criteria)         
  Description of the organization (history, length in service/operation, how many beds? clients served? location; rural vs. urban, satellite locations, total number of staff, client usage information/demographics, etc.)         
  Needs Assessment/Gap Analysis: What is not currently being offered? Room for improvements? Service delivery deficits? Personnel issues/shortages? Justify with supporting data and statistics.         
  Propose an intervention (service or facility) based on the needs/gap analysis.          
  Justify your proposed intervention by providing an analysis from: Cultural Social Legal Economics Regulatory Reimbursement Managed care Health legislation Contracts perspectives    
  Pick a minimum of three of the elements listed above depending on the organization selected and which apply to the specific organization/situation selected.       
  Create a plan to implement your intervention. Identify the stakeholders involved, and their role (s) in implementing the intervention. Include finance and staffing elements required to implement the intervention.        
  Develop a marketing communication plan on how the stakeholders will be informed, kept up-to-date, etc. prior to the intervention, during the intervention, and post intervention.          
  Develop a plan for measurement effectiveness of the intervention. What indicators will determine if the intervention is successful?        
  Reference page.

Writing the Research Project

The Research Project: Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least ten scholarly and /or peer-reviewed sources, published within the last 5 years. Must document all sources in APA style,  Must include a separate reference page,

1) **********minimum 4 full pages ( not words)**************************** (cover or reference page not included) 

2)¨**********APA norms 

3)********** It will be verified by Turnitin and SafeAssign 

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Read well. Paper should be 1 page, and done differently 4 times (copy and paste is not accepted) you must answer the question four times on different pages in the same document (Word)

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Question:

1) Reflect on the role that the electoral process and government plays in one’s daily work and family life. 

2) As nurses, health policy can influence both arenas of our lives. 

3) What policy issues might drive nurses to lobby Congress and/or get involved in campaign politics? 

4)  What strategies might nurses use to have their voices heard?  

Mandatory: see,

Nurse: http://www.theamericannurse.org/2014/10/22/time-for-nurses-to-get-out-the-vote/  

Read well. Paper should be 1 page, and done differently 4 times (copy and paste is not accepted) you must answer the questions four times on different pages in the same document (Word)