Nicole Frey

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

@kristen_sfsu Agreed, I think HIE is a vital tool for public health organizations in collecting and sharing important data during a pandemic.

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

During a pandemic, HIE and interoperability can provide real-time access to lab and imaging results to all providers. This can help expedite treatment interventions and improve patient outcomes. #N703 #HIE

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

@c_soph This is a good point! If you don't keep up to date on your software, the system often slows down to the point where it's interfering with your work efficiency.

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

One IT problem that occurs in a complex health environment is malfunction of hardware. Specifically, I've seen this on my unit with faulty barcode scanners. This forces the nurse to manually input info during med administration, and can increase the risk of med errors. #N703 #Q1

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

@c_soph Yes, I think sometimes we are so concerned about completing all the required charting that we lose sight of what's important. EHR is an important tool to aid in our care, but we should remember that these important nursing traits should come first and foremost.

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

Nurses can demonstrate empathy and caring while using sophisticated technologies by explaining to the patient why the technology is being used and answering any questions they may have. Being informed about their care will help them feel more comfortable. #N703 #HIGHTECH

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

@kristen_sfsu @NursingTheoryCo I agree, many students learn best by doing rather than sitting through a lecture. Maybe if the concepts could be incorporated into the students' simulation programs, they could grasp how the theories could apply to real life situations. #N703

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

@erica_sfsu I definitely agree with the overdependence on technology! One hospital I worked at had printed forms for back-up documentation when the computers were down, yet none of the nurses knew where they were or how to fill them out.

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

@LizAlex09308895 That's a hard question, I can see either circumstance having issues. However, I do think charting in the room would allow the patient to see the nurse more often and possibly feel more supported by the nurse.

[Nicole Frey @Nicole_SFSU]

One of the challenges a nurse may face with technology may be the time it takes away from personal interaction with the patient. Nursing informatics can help make EHR documentation simpler and faster so they can devote more time to the care of their patients. #N703 #W1