As a member of ABC Consultants, I have been hired by DataArt, which is a technology consulting firm that offers end-to end solution, from concept and strategy, to design, implementation and support to help develop an innovated approach using electronic prescribing in health care delivery. (Vinogradova, 2012). This paper will describe the electronic prescribing software product; discuss the impact of my product on quality of care, quality of life, cost of care and access. This paper will also discuss the social, ethical, and economical impact of electronic prescribing, on the organization which is DataArt. In the health care industry today, it would be challenging to live in a world without technology. Technology has become a major part of …show more content…
Electronic prescribing saves a lot of time when sending prescriptions from the Dr. Office to pharmacies. With electronic prescribing there are fewer mistakes when prescribing the right medication to the right patient. When prescriptions were hand written, this led to a lot of miscommunications and numerous mistakes. Normally, patients would have to wait for a long period of time to receive their medications. With hand written prescription, patients would normally drop their perceptions off to the pharmacy and have to return within 1 to 4 hours, depending on the type of prescription. Electronic prescription allows patients to wait in the leisure of their homes or even by the time they finish with their appointments, their prescriptions will be ready. Today you even have the choice to receive a text message, to notify you when your prescription is …show more content…
Once verified, the system provides specific functions to a specific user’s role and authority. Different clinical staff members have different user types. Which means they have different legal permissions to enter, review, and or modify such prescription. The prescriber then identifies the patient record in the electronic system. For example, by a patients first and last name, date of birth, etc. Next the prescriber can review the patient’s medical history and match all record to a certain patient. The final steps are to enter and or edit the prescription and use the transaction hub, which is the common link between the prescriber and the pharmacy. Once everything is viewed, authorized and signed electronically, the transaction is sent to the pharmacy. Once the pharmacy receives the prescription data, it send confirmation back to the prescriber. (How does e-prescribing work,
I am truly amazed by the positive impact of bar-code medication administration (BCMA). Since we have a fully integrated electronic health record, it is a true closed loop-system, with medication order entry, pharmacy validation of medications, and clinical decision support. Implementing technology such as BCMA is an efficient way to improve positive identification of both the patient and medication prior to administration. It is estimated that the bar-code medication charting can reduce medication errors by 58% (Jones & Treiber, 2010). Even though we have good adoption of BCMA, nurses still make drug administration errors. In many of the cases, errors are caused by nurses, because they do not validate and verify. The integration of technology
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
...vacy screen on the computer and/or turning the computer away so customers cannot see what’s on the screen, and use a secure network to receive new prescriptions or request refills. A patient must be notified and give authorization to allow a list of their drugs be given to a marketing company. The authorization must say what the data disclosure and use is being planned for and the date when the authorization will expire. In a community practice a pharmacist cannot discuss treatment with anyone unless patient signs authorization. In an institutional practice the patient can call the pharmacist and give permission to talk to a doctor if able to speak. In case of an emergency, such as a heart attack or car accident, the doctor can call the pharmacist to get the information without patient consent. A patient must give a written authorization in a community pharmacy.
Implementing technology in a clinical setting is not easy and cannot be successful without a well-organized system. It is important that healthcare providers understand the electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and its role in improving patient safety. One of the most significant aspects of healthcare is the safety of our patients. Medication errors account for 44,000-98,000 deaths per year, more deaths than those caused by highway accidents or breast cancer. Several health information technologies help to reduce the number of medication errors that occur. Once of these technologies is bar-code-assisted medication administration (BCMA). These systems are designed to ensure that the right drug is being administered via the right
The Creative Destruction of Medicine is a book written by Eric Topol, who is a M.D. He is one of the most top citied researchers in medicine and was named Modern Healthcare’s #1 Most Influential Physician Executive in Healthcare in 2012 (Topol, 2012). This book explains how the future of medicine will change dramatically from what it what was then and how it is now. The book is split into three different parts. Part I is “Setting the Foundation” where it explains where the technology began and how it has changed in the modern day. Part II is “Capturing the Data” explains the different ways that modern day technology can show what is wrong with a patient easier and more convenient than ever before. Part III is “The Impact of Homo Digitus” here
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Electronic-prescribing, often referred to as e-prescribing, is a fairly new, innovative way for physicians and other medical personnel to prescribe medications and keep track of patients’ medical history. Not only has e-prescribing enabled prescribers to electronically send a prescription to the patients’ pharmacy of choice, in the short amount of time it has been available, it has significantly reduced health care costs, not only for the patient, but for the medical facilities as well. In 2003, e-prescribing was included in the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) which jumpstarted the role of e-prescribing in healthcare. It has proven to significantly reduce the yearly number medication errors and prescription fraud, and its widespread publicity has helped build awareness of e-prescribing’s role in enhancing patient safety. Although it has not been in practice for very long, e-prescribing has already made a positive impact in the field of health care.
Over the last several years, electronic medical records are becoming more prominent in health care facilities, replacing traditional written records. As many electronics are becoming more prevalent with the invention of numerous smartphones and tablet devices, it seems that making medical records available electronically would be appropriate for the evolving times. Even though they have been in use to some extent for many years, the “Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health section of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has brought paperless documentation into the spotlight” (Eisenberg, 2010, p. 8). The systems of electronic medical records mainly consist of clinical note taking, prescription and medication documentation,
Your post was informative and I agree the benefits of e-prescribing are both a decrease in prescriptions errors. While e-prescribing does present current positive features, and is being mandated, there are risk and the potential for negative outcomes related to its use. Fischer and Rose (2017) reports the benefits of e-prescribing as a decrease in medication errors, illegible prescriptions, and tools to prevent drug and allergy reactions. The negative aspects of the use of the electronic system are also outlined. Health care providers have experienced frustration and found the electronic systems cumbersome as well as pharmacist. The system cannot eliminate all contact with providers and may still require interaction between providers and pharmacies
According to Medicare.gov, electronic prescribing, also known as E-Prescribing, is a way for prescribers (health care providers legally allowed to write prescriptions) to send your prescriptions electronically and directly to your pharmacy. Making it more convenient to just leave the doctor’s office and head straight to the pharmacy, with less wait time.
Technology is stated as the scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective. To go one step further, nursing technology is using a tool to advance nursing practice. “The Institute of medicine identified that technology as a viable method of enhancing patient care delivery and improving staff productivity” Sensmeier, Horowitz (2003 page). Because inadequate nursing staff causes shortcuts to be taken, there are mistakes made that could have possibly been prevented. Errors by nursing staff were variously reported as being responsible for between 44,000 and 98,000 hospital deaths per year. Sensmeier, Horowitz (2003). Technology can have a large impact on nursing. In the past 5 to 10 years, computerized patient records have increased less than 10%. This number shows us that we are still not embracing technology to its full potential. Today in most hospital systems computerized electronic charting is being used. Many hospitals have many different systems for...
Two of the most relevant topics in the twenty-first century are technology and health care. The main question we ask ourselves is how is technology is changing health care. Technology is the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment -- drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts,engineering, applied science, and pure science (Dictionary.com). Some people believe that technology is inevitably changing how our healthcare is practiced, and that technology could be improving our lives to help us live forever. Nevertheless, there are several other people who think healthcare should stray from the newest technology, because it is not beneficial for
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is reshaping the health care system in the United States at an accelerating rate. In earlier times US Healthcare system was more focused on intervention of diseases, but now it is moving more towards preventive approach and I see Health IT as the most important tool that can lead this change. I strongly believe that my professional goals, range and depth of my experience and knowledge is an asset and my enthusiasm for the field makes me an ideal candidate for the Master of Professional Studies in Technology Management (Health Information Technology) program at Georgetown University.
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been shown to be increasingly important in the education or training and professional practice of healthcare. This paper discusses the impacts of using ICT in Healthcare and its administration. Health Information technology has availed better access to information, improved communication amongst physicians, clinicians, pharmacists and other healthcare workers facilitating continuing professional development for healthcare professionals, patients and the community as a whole. This paper takes a look at the roles, benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in healthcare services and goes on to outline the ICT proceeds/equipment used in the health sector such as the