• Choose an example of a communication technology tool from your practice or a practice area you are familiar with. Describe how this technology tool supports patient and team communications and patient safety.
• Explain the pros and cons of your chosen technology for the healthcare team.
• Explain the pros and cons of the technology from the patient’s perspective.
• Explain how this communication technology enhances the flow of clinical information to the healthcare team.
Module 2, Part 2: Paper on Use of Communication Tools in Nursing Practice
Using the CON Writing Template, write a paper addressing the following prompts:
• Describe how information and communication technology tools support patient and team communications. Be specific and provide examples. Cite relevant sources in APA format.
• Explain how a lack of communication or improper communication by providers using various forms of technology can negatively impact patient safety and/or privacy. Provide an example of mistakes that have happened or may happen with inappropriate use of technology in your nursing practice.
• Explain how a lack of information exchange, interoperability, and integration of hardware in healthcare technology systems might impact communication between healthcare providers and patients. Explain how a lack of communication or improper communication may impact patient safety.