NURS 4345 Healthcare Information Technology Assignment- Texas Tech University
Module A focuses on Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) as an area which is influencing Healthcare Reform for nurses, practitioners, educators, and administrators at local, state, and national levels. Healthcare information technology provides opportunities for healthcare providers to improve productivity, operational efficiency, education, patient satisfaction, including safety and quality in delivery of patient care. At the completion of this module the student will have evaluated the role of HIT in improving delivery of patient care. Additionally the student will have assessed the challenges and successes of implementing HIT as well as strategies to overcome these challenges.
Module Objectives
1. Describe healthcare technology tools utilized in delivery of patient care.
2. Analyze healthcare information technology challenges and successes in the delivery of patient care.
Resources
• Yoder-Wise, P.S. (2019). Chapter 16: The Impact of Technology. In Leading and managing in nursing (7th ed.) (pp. 274-297). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
Podcast Evaluation
Students will gain experience searching the Web for Podcasts on Healthcare Information Technology. Students will evaluate the quality of the design of and information provided by the Podcast. A Podcast is an audio or audiovisual file that is uploaded to the Internet by an individual or organization. Select a topic that you are interested in that is related to healthcare information technology and/or informatics. There are numerous podcasts on the Internet. For example, you might take your topic and do an Internet search using search engines such as Google or Mozilla Firefox. Be sure to put your topic idea and the word "Podcast" in your search. You might select topics and/or processes that you are using in your practice setting. A podcast that does not have a focus on healthcare information technology and/or informatics will have point deductions according to the rubric for this assignment. A Web Source/URL that is not a Podcast will receive an assigned grade of zero.
• Section I
Students will use the Podcast Evaluation Form to evaluate the integrity of the Podcast. Thefirst page of the form is information about the Web source. Describe the main points presented in the Podcast within a minimum 200 word count using APA format including double-spacing. Discussion of main points demonstrates detail, depth, creativity and critical thinking.
• Section II
Students will evaluate four different criteria related to the Podcast. Provide a narrative description for each of the four criteria within a minimum 50 word count for each criteria using APA format. These criteria include:
1. Authority and Design
2. Patient-Centered Care
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Teaching Foundation
Section III
Describe in detail your personal assessment of the Podcast by answering the following questions. The response to the evaluation questions should be written in well-developed, concise and succinct paragraphs. Each response is a minimum of 250 words excluding references using APA format. Be specific with sufficient detail and references to support your response.
1. Would you recommend this Podcast to your (1) peers, (2) other healthcare providers and (3) patients (Address each one). Why or why not?
2. How would you integrate the Podcast information into your own nursing practice? Describe at least two ways that the Podcast is relevant to your nursing practice.
• Section IV
Scholarly Writing
Writing style allows for clear communication through logical presentation/organization of ideas. Responses should be free from scholarly writing errors. Please refer to Scholarly Writing and APA Helpful Hints document located in the Syllabus tab.
• References
Three references are required for the Podcast Evaluation excluding the Podcast. More than three references are recommended for a higher grade for the Podcast Evaluation excluding the Podcast. The APA 6th edition textbook will not be considered as a required reference for this assignment. References should be correctly cited and listed in APA format. Refer to Scholarly Writing and APA Helpful Hints document located in the Syllabus tab.
References should be peer- reviewed, scholarly and professional. References should not be older than 5 years.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- PodCast-Evaluation-Form.rar