The need to advance patient safety and healthcare experience has led to the development of telecommunication tools that enable nurses to offer effective nursing services to promote quality health. Most healthcare units have adopted point-of-care (POC) tools to help caregivers undertake research and queries that are needed at critical times when with the patient. The devices provide nurses with simplified and easy-to-follow information, making them react faster if immediate attention is required.
Some of the point-of-care (POC) tools used to enhance patient care are eMedicine, DynaMed, FisrtCONSULT, UP ToDATE, and Clinical Evidence. These POC products give immediate reference for the situation at hand (Wang & Kricka, 2018). The tools offer bed testing and management of the patient’s condition. I have been using the DynaMed tool because it provides access to most technical, medical approaches; hence it offers proper reference to manage the patient’s condition. Additionally, I use the UP ToDate tool frequently because its interface is user-friendly; therefore, it does not take much time to get the relevant medical information (Wang & Kricka, 2018). In addition, it provides weekly updates of the nursing information from different sources.
In the future, with the emerging trends in telehealth services, my responsibilities as an advanced practice nurse (APN) will be reduced since the technology will enable quick access to the patient through video conferences. This will minimize the burnout rate as movement will be reduced. Using telecommunication tools, I would be able to diagnose patients remotely and monitor their condition in real-time to enhance their safety. I will ensure to consult with other professional APNs to find new updates in the e-health service. The patient health records will be accessible only through medical grounds to enhance their privacy.
Reference
Wang, P., & Kricka, L. J. (2018). Current and emerging trends in point-of-care technology and strategies for clinical validation and implementation. Clinical Chemistry, 64(10), 1439-1452.