NR361 Week 7 Discussion Latest 2020 November

NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare

Week 7 Discussion

Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings

Purpose

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)

Due Date

Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 7

Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 7

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Question

This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion.

How can the use of the nurse’s personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively?

What are the ethical and legal implications of the use of personal devices?

What does the professional literature say about how communication devices can support safe nursing practice?