1. Computer Technology in Health Care
Chapter 12
Computer Technology in Health Care

2. 12:1 Introduction
Greatest advancement in information processing since invention of printing press
Use of computers a necessity in health care

3. Uses in Health Care Hospital or medical information systems
Patients Electronic Chart
Used for recording patient information
Diagnostic testing
CAT scans, MRI, PET scans,
Education of health care personnel
Online training and simulation
Research: statistical analysis of data
Research, storage, and publishing findings

4. Computer Literacy
Ability to understand basics of how a computer works and applications used in your field or profession
Essential to health care professionals
Comfort in using a computer for job
Practice and experience in using computers is necessary to develop computer literacy

5. History of the Computer
First computers installed in late 1950s and early 1960s
The size of computers has drastically decreased since then

6. Computer Applications for Diagnostics
Computer-based diagnostic tests
CAT scan, MRI, PET scan
Analyzing blood tests
Electrocardiogram (ECG) computerized interpretation systems
Ultrasonography
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7. Tele-health is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health .

8. Equipment Telephone Webcam Video Conferencing Computers Internet
Digital Imaging
Satellite Technology
Robotics

9. It could be as simple as…
A physician uses to communicate with patients, and drug prescriptions and other health services are being offered on the Web, 'telehealth'

10. HOW? Two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone
Or use satellite technology to broadcast a consultation between providers at facilities in two countries, using videoconferencing equipment or robotic technology.

11. Barriers
Cost
Insurances may not pay
Training
Reluctance to change
Impersonal

12. Benefits
International institutions benefit from the latest and most advanced medical, research, educational and economic information available.
Technological development of customized, creative tele-education programs.
Worldwide transmission of electronic medical information, images, interactive diagnoses and real-time consultations.
Communication enables specialists to receive, within a matter of minutes, patient reports and histories, pathology slides, X-rays and other radiological images for analysis from locations worldwide.
Less cost for continuing education units.

13. #1 Benefit
Coordination of care!

14. 12:5 Computer Protection and Security
Health care computerized records need to be safe and secure
Loss of information can result from electrical problems, viruses, hackers, and breach of confidentiality
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15. Computer Protection and Security (continued)
Protecting a computer from electrical problems includes
Uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
Daily backups onto compact disks
Storage of data to external location
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16. Computer Protection and Security (continued)
Viruses are able to enter a computer
when downloading information or programs
by opening s
when using different disks that contain viruses
Installation of antivirus software will give protection
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17. Computer Protection and Security (continued)
Other computers, outside programs, and hackers can gain access
Firewalls are needed for protection
Network computers only within the health care facility
Use dedicated computer to send information to outside source
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18. Computer Protection and Security (continued)
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance for patient records
Guidelines have been established
Requirements of the Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)

19. Summary Computers used as cost-effective and efficient tools
Enhance quality patient care
Used for many areas of health care
Computer technology has had tremendous impact on health care
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20. Summary (continued) Used for health care research
Internet has opened up a plethora of available information
Health care workers need to protect computerized records/information

21. Activity
In your groups choose a Technological Advancement from the list.
Research the advancement, provide information over what it is, how it works, benefits, and downfalls, interesting facts, and pictures
Create an informational poster detailing it
-Robotic Surgery
-Prosthetic limbs
-Portal Technology
-Self Service Kiosks