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 Tony    

  Healthcare technology trends are essential to healthcare and providing optimal care to patients. The use of technology will only become advanced for many years to come in healthcare. Technology is playing more of a role in patient care and experience to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients (PR Newswire, 2019). The healthcare technology seen in my facility is the most recent change over to electronic medical record (EMR), the implementation of a robot to transport medications for pharmacy, and the patient access portal. The EMR serves many purposes in daily patients care and it is utilized by almost every individual in the facility. As new nurses start in the field, it is important to have a basic understanding of EMR and informatics and for it to be part of nursing competencies (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2017). The EMR has also served as a gateway for my facility because it has introduced more technology since its implementation, such as the pharmacy robot and the patient access portal. The pharmacy robot is connected through the EMR and is triggered to send medication up to nurse when requested through the patient's medication chart in the EMR. The robot has been substantial in assisting the pharmacy in delivering medication at any specific time. The downside to the pharmacy robot has been that at times it gets stuck, and the nurse receives the medication late. The other important technological trend is the patient access portal. The portal is viewed by the patient and their medical information and physician providing care is available to view. The portal assists the patients in viewing medications, educational videos pertaining to their medical conditions, and communicating with providers. The negative to the portal is the medical information seen by the patient may be misconstrued if the patient lacks the education of their condition.

            Healthcare technology trends are vital for quality-of-care improvements and also managing cost of facilities (Fichman, Kohli, & Krishnan, 2011). Cybersecurity is going to be a more prominent part of healthcare and providing patients with privacy. Healthcare providers need to be mindful of cyber security to keep patient’s information safe (Kruse, Ffrederick, Jacobson, & Monticone, 2017). Patients will be more willing to participate in the use of the emerging technologies if they know their information is protected.

Florence A

In my experience as a nurse, I have witnessed various healthcare technology trends that have gained prominence in recent years. One of the most remarkable trends is the growing use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to manage patient data. EHRs allow healthcare providers to obtain patient data swiftly, encouraging effective and synchronized care. However, one potential obstacle associated with EHRs is the threat of data breaches, which can jeopardize patient privacy.

 Another notable trend is the use of telehealth services. Telehealth allows healthcare experts to provide care from a distance, improving the availability of healthcare for individuals in remote areas or those with restrictions on movement. However, a potential risk lies in the safety of telehealth platforms, as breaches could expose sensitive patient data (Benda et al., 2020). In terms of data safety and legislation, the benefit is that laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guarantee the protection of client information. Nevertheless, the risk lies in the intricacy of conformity, which can result in administrative burdens for healthcare institutions.

In my perspective, the most promising trend in healthcare technology for nursing practice is the smooth incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into clinical decision support systems. This advancement holds vast potential to change nursing care. Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms can manage vast patient information rapidly, providing nurses with valuable understandings that help in making informed decisions promptly (Rubinger et al., 2023). This promise of AI and ML can significantly improve patient care outcomes by reducing errors and optimizing the overall effectiveness of healthcare delivery. By harnessing these technologies, nurses can offer more precise diagnoses, formulate customized treatment plans, and allocate resources efficiently, ultimately contributing to enhanced patient experiences and better healthcare outcomes.

These healthcare technology trends present the potential for significant enhancements in patient care outcomes, efficiencies, and data management. Nevertheless, healthcare organizations must manage the associated obstacles and risks, such as data security and regulatory compliance, to ensure these technologies' safe and efficient application in nursing practice.

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KINE 4354 Public Health Advocacy and Leadership

Assignment 4.1: Advocacy Action Plan Part 2: PEST Analysis

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Sample Templates
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MindTools PEST Analysis Worksheet
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University of Bridgeport Career Development Timeline

Instructions

Use the template below as a worksheet/workspace. The question prompts provided are intended to help you to gain a better understanding of the public health issue or need associated with your advocacy action plan. As you complete this template, you are allowed to make informal notes, use bullet points and copy and past links to websites, articles and other resources that will help you to better identify factors related to your advocacy action plan.

As you complete this template, please keep in mind the following:

· Although it is important to consider macro-level factors (i.e., what is happening at the societal level), for the purposes of this assignment you are asked to place more emphasis on micro-level factors (i.e., what is happening at the community level).

· Although all questions may not apply to your advocacy action plan, be sure to answer each question under all four categories (Political, Economic, Socio-Cultural, & Technology).

Template Components

Step 1: Identify the
Political, Economic, Socio-Cultural and Technological Aspects of the Proposed Change in Your Advocacy Action Plan

KINE 4354 Assignment 4.1: Advocacy Action Plan Part II: PEST Analysis
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POLITICAL
Political factors to consider: · When is the country's next local, state, or national election? How could this change government or regional policy? · Who are the most likely contenders for power in your community? What are their views on public health policy, and on other policies that affect your organization? · Depending on the country, how well developed are property rights and the rule of law, and how widespread are corruption and organized crime? · How are these situations likely to change, and how is this likely to affect you? · Could any pending legislation or taxation changes affect your business, either positively or negatively? · How does government approach public health policy, areas of social justice or social responsibility, and environmental protection legislation? What impact does this have, and is it likely to change? · Are there any other political factors that are likely to change?
	Factor	Opportunity	Threat
ECONOMIC
Economic factors to consider: · How stable is the current economy? Is it growing, stagnating, or declining? · What is the financial condition of the organization you plan to work with? Is the organization financially stable? Is there revenue to fund your idea? If not, how will you address this? · Are there any other economic factors that you should consider?
	Factor	Opportunity	Threat
SOCIO-CULTURAL
Socio-Cultural factors to consider: · What is your target population's growth rate and age profile? How is this likely to change? · Are generational shifts in attitude likely to affect what you're doing? · What are your target population’s levels of health, education, and social mobility? How are these changing, and what impact does this have? · What social attitudes and social taboos could affect your advocacy action plan? Have there been recent socio-cultural changes that might affect this? · How do religious beliefs and lifestyle choices affect the population? · Are any other socio-cultural factors likely to drive change for your proposed advocacy action plan?
	Factor	Opportunity	Threat
TECHNOLOGICAL
Technological factors to consider: · Are there any new technologies that you could be using? · In which areas do governments and educational institutions focus their research? Is there anything you can do to take advantage of this to address your proposed advocacy action plan? · Are there existing technological hubs that you could work with or learn from? THINK COLLABORATION! · Are there any other technological factors that you should consider?
Step 2: BRAINSTORM OPPORTUNITIES Now that you have identified some of the changes that are taking place in the proposed setting for your advocacy action plan, look at each of those changes and brainstorm the potential OPPORTUNITIES that might be available for you or for the organization which you are proposing the advocacy effort for.
Potential Opportunities for Your Advocacy Action Plan
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Step 3: BRAINSTORM THREATS Now think about the changes and think about how some of those might be barriers to the implementation of your advocacy action plan. How might you plan in a manner that the potential threats might be minimized, or avoided?
Potential Threats for Your Advocacy Action Plan
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Step 4: Notes for TAKING ACTION Now it is time to TAKE ACTION! You will take this next step in Assignment 6.1 as you write up your final plan. Use the section below to write your main takeaways as you start to develop the main sections of your advocacy action plan.
My Advocacy Action Plan Notes: