The blogger in this link writes about the use of the iPad and other tablets in healthcare. I thought it would be a useful link for further information. I like to think that such technology could be of great use in nursing. Think of tedious computerized charting with drop down menus and codes that have to memorized being replaced with touch screen based flowsheets reminiscent of past efficient charting. One iPad could follow the patient throughout their stay, replacing the paper chart, and the need for nurses to interrupt patient care to find an available computer, search for the right patient, and chart. Imagine charting as you work, instead of hours later, constantly back-entering items. What could the tablet do for nursing that we haven't even thought of yet?
Link: http://mobihealthnews.com/special-issue-ipad-in-healthcare/
Excellent Emily--now add a Voki, game, mindmap--survey --be creative!! OK? MAT
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ReplyDeleteTechnology has opened the flood gates and the possibilities are endless. I'm not real savvy on these things but the truth is everything that seems to come along these days appear to me to be amazing. I only hope it makes healthcare more easily managed.
Mary B.