NR360PL Information Systems in Healthcare – Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to investigate safeguards and apply ethical principles to the use health

care technology.

COURSE OUTCOMES

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO #2: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care

technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both

patients and healthcare workers. (PO #4)

CO #6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related

to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO #6)

BACKGROUND

Healthcare is readily embracing any technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations and

lower costs. This technology includes the use of mobile applications like Smartphones. Smart scanning

and the use of Quick Response (QR) codes are all the rage. You may have noticed these intricately

patterned squares appearing in more and more places but did not know their purpose. QR codes provide

an opportunity to embed a variety of information, much like traditional bar codes used in grocery stores.

But, unlike these codes, QR codes contain URLs (Uniform Resource Locators or web addresses) within

them that instantly connect anyone who scans the code. All one needs is a smartphone, tablet scanner

environment, special applications/software, and a reader to hyperlink to a site and obtain information.

Readers are free and easy to download from an app store or the Web. Some smartphones come with this

capability.

In health care today, QR codes are used in a variety of ways, e.g., a woman can schedule a mammogram

by reading a QR code that provides a link to a web site. QR codes can direct patients to online libraries for

information and educational videos. Other convenient functions include accessing some components of

electronic health records (EHRs).

SCENARIO

Emergency workers in Marin County, California are using the technology involving QR codes to save lives

in emergency situations. A company, Lifesquare, has partnered with two emergency response agencies in

the county to conduct a year-long pilot program. Lifesquare wants residents to input personal information

about their medications into its website and then place corresponding QR code stickers where emergency

workers can find and scan them in the case of an emergency. These stickers are available from a local

pharmacy. Elsewhere, another company, ID Amber, has a Security Code printed on a tag which can be

scanned readily. And yet another company, ScanMedQR.com, manufactures silicon bracelets, cards for

wallets and necklaces that have QR codes on them that provide quick access to health records.

Let’s assume that your neighbors (many elderly) have heard of the pilot study but they have some

concerns with, and are somewhat skeptical about, this “new-fangled technology.” They have asked you for

more information about the technology including the advantages and disadvantages of participating in

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such a pilot project or obtaining the tags used by other companies. You conduct a review of this

technology by reading sources on the Internet and in the current literature. You discover there are several

health care organizations using this technology in various ways. You have read their marketing information

for additional insight. Basically, your neighbors are looking to you for knowledge so they can answer the

question: We Can, But Should We?

DIRECTIONS

1. You are to research, compose and type a scholarly paper based on the scenario described above.

Reflect on what you have learned in this class to date about technology, privacy concerns and

ethical issues. Do not limit your review of the literature to nursing only. Other health professionals

are using the technology and you may need to apply critical thinking skills to its applications in this

scenario.

2. Use Microsoft Word and APA formatting. Consult your copy of the Publication manual of the APA,

6 th edition, as well as the resources in Doc Sharing if you have questions, e.g., margin size, font

type and size (point), use of third person, and so forth. Take advantage of the writing service

Smarthinking, which is accessed by clicking on the link called the Tutor Source, found under the

Course Home tab.

3. The length of the paper should be 3-4 pages, excluding the title page and the reference page. Limit

the references to a few key sources.

4. The paper will contain an Introduction that catches the attention of the reader with interesting

facts and supporting sources of evidence, which should be included as in-text citations. The Body

should present the advantages and disadvantages regarding the use of QR codes. The

Conclusion and Recommendations should summarize your findings and state your position

regarding whether your neighbors should participate in a pilot project. Make your case based on

the evidence you have collected.

5. NOTE: Review the section on Academic Honesty found in the Chamberlain Course Policies. All

work must be original (in your own words).

a. When submitting your document to the DropBox it will automatically submit the document to

Turnitin. Please review the originality report and make updates as needed. Submit your final

assignment to the DropBox prior to the due date. The final assignment listed will be the one

graded.

b. Submit the final copy of your paper to the We Can, But Should We? Dropbox by Sunday,

11:59 p.m. MT by the end of Week 5. Please post questions about this assignment to the

weekly Q & A Forums so that the entire class may view the answers.

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