1 / 15

Emerging Technologies in the OR and Their Effect on Perioperative Professionals

Emerging Technologies in the OR and Their Effect on Perioperative Professionals. By Gifty Lano. Objectives. Identify technological trend in perioperative setting Analyze data for use of technological trend Identify hardware and software of trend Identify legal and ethical perspectives

vondra
Télécharger la présentation

Emerging Technologies in the OR and Their Effect on Perioperative Professionals

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Emerging Technologies in the OR and Their Effect on Perioperative Professionals By Gifty Lano

  2. Objectives • Identify technological trend in perioperative setting • Analyze data for use of technological trend • Identify hardware and software of trend • Identify legal and ethical perspectives • Identify advantages / disadvantages of systems • Identify nursing competencies with trend

  3. Types of Emerging Technology • Software • Hardware • Networks • Digitization of Information • De-Tethering • Biotechnology

  4. Perioperative Professionals • Surgeons • Anesthesiologists • Managers • Nurses • Support and ancillary and other staff

  5. Hardware • Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) Includes: • memory • Desktop computers • DVD, CD ROM • Graphic cards • Virtual memory • Sound card

  6. Software • Operating system • Internet Browser • Communication software • Creative software

  7. Operating System Windows XP Professional • Powerful operating system • Allows computer to operate software • Allows communication between software • Multi processing • Multi tasking and multi usage • Graphic Use Interface www.computerhope.com

  8. Information System for PACS • Input Data • Data analyses • Data Processing • Data dissemination • Feedback

  9. advantages PACS System • Allows for pertinent review of data • Easily accessible data by professionals • Prompt interventions as needed • May be assessed from many locations • Reduction of bulk paper work

  10. Disadvantages • Possible breach of security of protected data • Evolving technology may require frequent update • Costly training for multidisciplinary usage • Possible transfer of vicious software • Other professionals not embracing technology • Require hardcopy backup for system failure

  11. Ethical legal Issues • Breech of patient confidentiality • Usage by unauthorized professionals • Wrong data entry obtaining wrong results

  12. Usability of Operating system • User friendly • Easy to remember • Specific applications and functions • Efficient for all levels of expertise • Technical support available • Error-trapping to prevent wrong data entry Staggers, N (2003) Human factors imperative concepts in critical care AANC,14 (3) 310-319

  13. Informatics nurse specialist • Fluency in Informatics & terminology • Implements and evaluates application trend • Implements and evaluates training programs • Applies human factors & ergonomics to design trend • Consults in design and management of trend McGonigle, D & Mastrian, K. (2009) Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge, Massachusetts, Jones and Bartlet

  14. Nursing competencies Basic • Knowledge worker • Has basic knowledge in computer use • Ability to use institution’s internet browser • Ability to enter accurate data • Ability to protect electronic patient data

  15. References • Catalano, K., & Fickenscher, K., (2007) Emerging technologies in the OR and their effect on perioperative professionals, AORN, 86 (6), 958 – 969 • Staggers, N (2003) Human factors imperative concepts in critical care AANC, 14(3) 310-319 • McGonigle, D & Mastrian K, (2009) Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge, jones & bartlet • Rahman, M “biohealthmatics.com”. November 24, 2007. December 7, 2008. <http://www.biohealthmatics.com>

More Related