Discuss the various methodologies used for identifying and addressing future challenges in medicine. Discuss one current health informatics trend and discuss what it will look like in the future and its potential impact. Please provide a reference to support your explanation or answer.

• Explain each step of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) for a nursing informatics project.
• Explain why nurse leaders should be involved in each step of the SDLC by identifying at least two ways that nurse leaders can contribute to best practices for the implementation of nursing informatics projects. Be specific and provide examples.

 

Develop a job and role description for a graduate level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team for a new nursing documentation system. The job and role description should be based on the systems development life cycle (SDLC) stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the steps.

 

• Define the role of the nurse in the planning and defining requirements stage of the SDLC.
• Define the role of the nurse in the analysis stage of the SDLC.
• Define the role of the nurse in the design of the new system stage of the SDLC.
• Define the role of the nurse in the implementation stage of the SDLC.
• Define the role of the nurse in the testing and maintenance stages of the SLDC.

Tom is a resident in a disability care facility. He was recently placed in care by his wife Ethel because he was involved in a motor vehicle accident that left him with physical and mental disabilities. This has affected his behavior. He was once a gentle, quiet man, but he now reacts to various situations with physical and/or verbal aggression. Tom used to be a chef and he was an avid gardener. Tom can clean his teeth and dress but he needs support with other personal care needs. He is continent, and he is able to manage simple tasks but he has not yet been assigned to any activities or group sessions.

 

Question:

In a short paragraph, explain how staff can monitor:

strategies to determine changes in Tom’s needs and behaviours

the effectiveness in developing and maintaining positive and adaptive responses

the reduction of risk of harm to Tom and others

the level of intrusion on Tom’s dignity and self-esteem

What has changed in the industry to reducing medical errors since the To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System report was published in 1999? Do you think there is a disconnect between health care policies, protocols, procedures, or processes? Explain your rationale and provide an example. What are two solutions or recommendations to minimize medical errors in the health care industry?