Question

At least three examples of new technology that your healthcare organization can implement that would improve the delivery of care to the organization's patients and descriptions of at least one healthcare workplace safety plan and one violence prevention program. Be sure to include the costs associated with each plan/program

Answer 1

S.No	Technology	Description	Cost
1	Healthcare workplace safety plan	Use of Predictive Analytics and IOT Many Organisations are working on usage of wearables and smart personal protective equipment to mobile devices & Applications.Companies are leveraging mobility and Internet of things, technologies to collect data on how their employees are working and to analyze this data . IoT solutions are being used to help identify when employees are distracted or drowsy in real time and take measures to prevent injuries before they happen based on predictive analytics. These advancements are particularly useful for workers performing repetitive work or highly technical work that requires attention to detail.Safety professionals can identify previously unknown safety risks and take proactive measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate them going forward. Technology is helping to drive proactive decision-making throughout operations, which can reduce or eliminate manual errors that could have led to injuries or fatalities.	There are multiple costs associsated in implementing an IOT solution. 1.Hardware & Software 2.Infrastructure and Retrofitting 3.Subscription Fee( if cloud) 4.Consulting Services Ex: The price of building a custom EKG tracker which analyzes the electrical signals of a human body and visualizes sensor data via a mobile app is estimated at only $300 thousand
2	Violence prevention program	Wearable & Mobile Technology Improving emergency communication systems to help protect patients, visitors and staff members. Employees can use a hands-free, wearable communication badge to summon university police and public safety officers during a violent encounter or other emergency. The device can alert people outside the hospital and act as a real-time locator if a staff member can’t say where he or she is located. A mobile “panic button” can also be harnessed to help police pinpoint the exact location in a hospital where a violent incident is occurring.	The first year cost of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program is estimated to be $38,000, with an ongoing annual cost in subsequent years of $14,000.
3	The Digitalization of Health Records	Electronic Health Record Management System The introduction of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in replacing paper records has been a game changer for many allied healthcare professionals. Nurses and technicians are now responsible for inputting patient data such as vital signs, weight, test results, etc. into a central, digitized system. Medical billers and coders use EHRs for scheduling appointments, updating patient records with diagnostic codes, and submitting medical claims.This results in Enhanced health care,Improved public health,Ease of work flow,Lower Health care costs.	Several studies estimate the cost of purchasing and installing an electronic health record ( EHR ) ranges from $15,000 to $70,000 per provider. Costs vary depending on whether you select on-site EHR deployment or web-based EHR deployment.