Topic: Describe the impact of use of technology and clinical information systems on healthcare quality/patient safety. Address the impact to operations,
measurement and sustainability of the quality process. Give an example of an organization that has addressed this successfully and examples that exemplify their actions.
Write a paper that first, describes an overview of the topic and explains why you chose this area of interest.
Once you have completed the above, choose an organization that exemplifies a successful approach to the topic you have chosen. Share concrete examples of how they have successfully addressed the topic.
Identify the one practice that you believe is most valuable to the success of the organization which you would like to experience in your own organization or put into practice in the future.
Lastly, identify the lessons learned from your research into the topic and the success of this organization.
Sample Solution
The use of technology and clinical information systems has had a profound effect on healthcare quality and patient safety. By providing secure access to patient records, clinicians can ensure that they can view accurate information quickly and accurately, reducing errors in care delivery. Furthermore, with the ability to easily send digital images between sites, clinicians are able to make more informed decisions based on evidence-based medicine and best practice guidelines.