data management:
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Consider the following questions from the point of view of a specific organization:
Technologies used for direct care:
How are data used to improve patient outcomes?
How does technology contribute to safety and quality of care in this setting?
Technologies used for data management:
How are data tracked, monitored, stored, or trended in your data management system?
How is technology used for data archiving and retrieval?
Reliability and safeguards:
How do you know your data are reliable?
What types of safeguards are in place to protect patient data?
Research:
How are data extracted and used for research endeavors in your organization?
What are examples of how nurses at the bedside are involved in technology design and testing in your organization? In other organizations? How might you do it differently?
Technology and professional development:
What are the challenges for successful implementation of new technologies in health care environment and nursing practices—in general? Specific to your organization?
If you had the power to improve the way technology is used in your organization, what you would like to see changed or enhanced?
