Question

The head nurse at Regions Hospital is expecting to implement a new human-technology interface system that will expedite admissions for patients arriving by ambulance. This technology will involve scanning the barcode on the patient's driver's license while at the scene and electronically sending the personal data to the receiving emergency department. Choose a method to implement this technology. Write out the steps (what is needed? look at the phases of system life cycle).

Answer 1

In the present era, the incorporation of information technology (IT) tools have been proved to improve the timeliness and quality of the emergency care department. The implementation of a method to the above mentioned technology would require the following steps:-

• Handheld computers and multi function wireless devices help in coordinating and managing hospital patient care like the usage of electronic dashboards so that the emergency department can maintain the steady workflow.
• Implementing a clinical decision group that can guide the doctors to go for most economical as well as effective therapy.
• Electronic documentation is also made possible using barcode scanning which will provide accurate and timely storage of patient information.
• This technology can be made possible by providing computerised education and training to clinicians that will be make them produce maximum quality care to patients and hence develop robust communication and information systems that will enhance the efficiency of emergency care.