Module 4 Discussion – Workflow Analysis and P.A.T.C.H. AssessmentDiscussion Topic
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to explore workflow in a clinical setting.
Instructions:
Complete the learning activities for this module. Write an initial post that includes the following:
End-user involvement is important to change management and technology adoption.
- Discuss how your organization makes changes after they have made workflow/process changes or if end users are involved in the analysis before that change is made.
- Identify the perceived obstacles to workflow redesign within your clinical setting.
- Take the P.A.T.C.H. (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare) assessment by clicking this link: https://www.nursing-informatics.com/niassess/plan.html.
- Discuss your results, whether you agree with them, and why
Each post must cite and reference at least one peer-reviewed source (a journal article published within the last 5 years) in A.P.A. 7th edition.
Module Objectives:
This discussion aids in the attainment of the following Module Objectives:
- MO 1: Explain compassionate care in a technology-rich environment (CO 1,4)
- MO 2: Define threats to security when using technology as a nurse (CO 2,4)
- MO 3: Define artificial intelligence (CO 1)
- MO 4: Describe project management and workflow analysis (CO 1,2,4)
- MO 5: Identify smart devices and their impact on nursing (CO 4)