Question

In what ways may continuous improved healthcare information technology assist in continuity, communication and accountability of patient care?

Answer 1

Answer :

Nursing is increasingly becoming as high tech as it is a high touch profession.

Today's nurses have more technology at their disposal than any nurses ever before ,and as one might expect ,its considerably improving patient care with HIT .

• Health informatics is the management of health information using electronic medical records ,devices that collect health information electronically and other electronic information standards ,
• It improves the quality of patient care by means of :
• Improved documentation.
• Reduxed medical errors.
• Reduced costs .
• Improved co ordination of care
• By improving health outcomes and more patient satisfaction.
• High quality and by safer care .
• Communication is very easy with HIP
• For sharing of health information between providers and others For better care of patient .