NR361 RN Information Systems in Healthcare
Week 5 Discussion
Trends in Informatics
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)
CO7 Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes. (PO 7)
Select one of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend?
Nanotechnology
Consumer health informatics (CHI)
Telehealth (or telenursing)/virtual healthcare
Social media healthcare applications
Health-focused wearable technology
eHealth