Understanding types of technology in health care
NUR 307 Module One Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Technology has become an essential part of healthcare. As a nurse, it is important to understand how technologies can impact various aspects of healthcare. To become knowledgeable about
the assorted technologies, you must first be able to identify them and describe their key features. This activity will guide you through the initial steps in choosing and evaluating a technology
for its potential impact on healthcare outcomes.
This assignment will help you with Project One, where you will be required to propose a current healthcare technology solution for a problem.
Scenario
Mr. Jones is a 72-year-old male who lives in a rural area more than an hour away from the nearest healthcare facility. After a motor vehicle accident, he was brought to the emergency
department of a regional hospital by emergency medical services (EMS). Mr. Jones was stabilized and evaluated, and it was determined that he needed to be transferred to the nearest level I
trauma center, where he was admitted for multiple surgeries. He was discharged to a rehab facility to continue his recovery. After his release from the rehab facility, he was scheduled for
several follow-up appointments. Because of the use of an electronic health record (ERH), each of the different medical departments had instant access to real-time information about Mr.
Jones’ personal health information. Consider other healthcare technologies that might have also been used to treat Mr. Jones.
Directions
Using the Module One Activity Template in the What to Submit section, identify and describe three different information and communication technologies that could have been used in the
scenario. Do not use the EHR as one of your choices. Use at least two scholarly, current (within the last five years) references to support your work. Specifically, you must address the
following rubric criteria:
1. Function: Describe the functions of three different information and communication technologies.
2. Application: Explain how each of the chosen technologies work.
3. Special features: Describe any special features of each of the technologies.
4. Uses: Explain how each technology is used in healthcare.
5. Rationale: Provide a rationale for using each information and communication technology in the scenario.
What to Submit
Submit your completed Module One Activity Template. Your submission should be a 2- to 3-page Word document with a separate reference page that is not part of the page count. Follow
APA Style standards for formatting and citing your sources.
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Module One Activity Rubric
Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (85%)
Partially Meets Expectations
(55%)
Does Not Meet Expectations
(0%)
Value
Function Exceeds expectations in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Describes the functions of
three different information and
communication technologies
Shows progress toward
meeting expectations, but with
errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion 15
Application Exceeds expectations in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Explains how each of the
chosen technologies work
Shows progress toward
meeting expectations, but with
errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion 15
Special Features Exceeds expectations in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Describes any special features
of each of the technologies
Shows progress toward
meeting expectations, but with
errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion 15
Uses Exceeds expectations in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Explains how each technology
is used in healthcare
Shows progress toward
meeting expectations, but with
errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion 15
Rationale Exceeds expectations in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Provides a rationale for using
each information and
communication technology in
the scenario
Shows progress toward
meeting expectations, but with
errors or omissions
Does not attempt criterion 15
Clear Communication Exceeds expectations with an
intentional use of language that
promotes a thorough
understanding
Consistently and effectively
communicates in an organized
way to a specific audience
Shows progress toward
meeting expectations, but
communication is inconsistent
or ineffective in a way that
negatively impacts
understanding
Shows no evidence of
consistent, effective, or
organized communication
10
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Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (85%)
Partially Meets Expectations
(55%)
Does Not Meet Expectations
(0%)
Value
Scholarly Sources Incorporates more than two
scholarly, current (within the
last five years) sources, or use
of sources is exceptionally
insightful
Incorporates two scholarly,
current (within the last five
years) sources that support
claims
Incorporates fewer than two
scholarly, current (within the
last five years) sources, or not
all sources support claims
Does not incorporate sources 10
APA Style Formats in-text citations and
reference list according to APA
style with no errors
Formats in-text citations and
reference list according to APA
style with fewer than five
errors
Formats in-text citations and
reference list according to APA
style with five or more errors
Does not format in-text
citations and reference list
according to APA style
5
Total: 100%
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