Technology and Delivery of Healthcare
A long-term care facility in the Midwest wants to utilize some type of mobile computing for their providers. Which of the following statements by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) requires more education?
"Personal smartphones are as secure as organization provided ones."
In Guatemala, Chad is working with the government to adopt a new technology. It needs to go through the approval process. On average, how long would this process take?
1 - 3 years
Chad is helping the Centers for Disease Control monitor a communicable disease outbreak in Central America. How can artificial intelligence (AI) best assist providers?
AI can predict the rate of disease spread.
A new electronic medical record system is being selected at a hospital. What is the best approach to increase support for implementation from the staff?
Allow staff to participate in the selection process
What are common barriers to implementing new technologies in developed countries? Select all that apply.
Budgets Distribution Training
One organization is a hospital in Honduras. Only 39% of the total population has internet in Honduras. The hospital is working on solutions to increase the quality of healthcare it delivers and is looking at a new client portal manufactured in the United States. What factors does the hospital need to consider before implementing this technology? Select all that apply.
Cost of implementation Language of the interface Internet speed Technology knowledge of the clients
What healthcare delivery intervention could most benefit Wyoming?
Increase telehealth services
A health system of clinics in New York is struggling to select a new electronic health record system. Chad has been tasked with helping them narrow their search. What is element is the most important?
Meets the needs of the clinic
As part of his job, Chad keeps up on the latest consumer health informatics. He has noticed a shift in the delivery of healthcare to a consumer centered model where people can shop for care and share data conveniently. Why is a consumer centered model more desired by the public?
It allows the consumer control over their health.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (2017) map examining the links between health and broadband availability, Kentucky has one of the highest rates for preventable hospitalizations at 75.6 per 1,000 and average sick days of 4.5 days per month. 40.7% live rural yet over 80% have broadband access. What are some possible reasons for the high rates? Select all that apply.
Lack of devices Lack of digital literacy Lack of rural access to care
Review the statistics provided. What is a possible reason for the poor health conditions in Mississippi?
Lack of rural internet access
A provider is using the technology below to review a diagnostic test. This would be an example of what type of technology?
Mobile computing
Instead of a camera being inserted into the intestines, the client swallows a sensor that takes pictures of the inside of the intestines. This is an example of what level of the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Perception
A client wants to have a telehealth session, but his home computer does not work. He decides to go to the local library where there are computers available for public use. What factors should the client be aware of? Select all that apply.
Privacy Internet availability Security
Areas of Ecuador have limited healthcare technologies. What is a common barrier for technology adoption by a government?
Technology is too expensive
Chad was working with a company to develop a new mobile vital sign application (app) that stores client data. This data is to be shared with providers. After reviewing the app, which aspect presents a problem for data communication between providers?
The app stores data locally on the device.
