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2 Patient Safety In healthcare, technology has had a significant influence on patient safety. For instance, by giving healthcare personnel rapid and precise access to patient data, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have dramatically decreased the likelihood of drug mistakes (Smart et al., 2020). Additionally, technologies like barcode scanning have been implemented to guarantee the accurate matching of prescriptions with patients, hence lowering the danger of giving patients the wrong medications (White et al., 2019). These technology developments promote a culture of safety inside healthcare institutions in addition to preventing bad incidents. Quality of Care Measures/Monitoring Technology is essential for assessing and raising the standard of healthcare. Healthcare professionals may track patients in real-time using telehealth and remote monitoring systems, which enables early identification of warning indicators and prompt treatments (Edelman et al., 2020). To recognize trends and forecast patient outcomes, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are being used, ultimately raising the standard of treatment. Risk Management The profession of risk management in nursing has considerably benefited from technology. Medical mistakes are less likely to occur when nurses access automated alerts and decision- support tools (Smart et al., 2020). Additionally, sophisticated security measures are in place to safeguard patient data, guaranteeing compliance with privacy laws and preventing data breaches. Effect on the Regional Population

3 The benefits of technology extend beyond the individual care of patients to include whole populations within areas. To address healthcare inequities and reach a wider population, telehealth services, for instance, allow patients to obtain healthcare in rural or underserved locations (Edelman et al., 2020). Health information exchanges make it easier for healthcare professionals to share patient data, fostering continuity of treatment and minimizing the need for redundant procedure. Organizational Infrastructure and Operations The organizational structure and operations of healthcare institutions have changed as a result of technology. By minimizing paperwork and allowing nurses to devote more time to providing direct patient care, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have simplified administrative activities (Smart et al., 2020). Additionally, technology like telemedicine services and robotic-assisted procedures have increased operational efficiency, streamlined resource allocation, and improved the overall running of healthcare institutions. Support Discussions with Examples & Data from Current Evidence-Based Resources Consider the example of telemedicine to provide relevant examples and statistics to support these topics. Telemedicine had a crucial role in streamlining healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by Edelman et al. (2020). It allowed medical facilities to continue providing patient care while lowering the danger of infection. According to the study, telemedicine eased the strain on healthcare infrastructure and increased vulnerable groups' access to care. What Is Your Thought about New Technology in Our Healthcare?

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4 I think it's important and a good thing that new technology is included in healthcare. Technology has the ability to improve efficiency, lessen mistakes, and improve patient care. For instance, telehealth has demonstrated its worth in increasing access to healthcare, particularly in rural regions. To effectively reap their benefits, these technologies must be applied cautiously, considering concerns of equality, data protection, and continual training for healthcare workers. After Your Teachers, What Is Your Summary? In conclusion, patient safety, quality of care, risk management, regional healthcare access, and organizational operations have all been significantly impacted by using technology in healthcare and nursing practice. Data analytics, telemedicine, and the usage of electronic health records have completely changed the industry and allowed for more effective, patient-centered treatment. To guarantee that healthcare professionals and their patients continue to benefit from science and technology.

5 References Atkins, D., Makridis, C. A., Alterovitz, G., Ramoni, R., & Clancy, C. (2022). Developing and implementing predictive models in a learning healthcare system: traditional and artificial intelligence approaches in the veterans’ health administration. Annual Review of Biomedical Data Science, 5, 393-413. Dermody, G., & Fritz, R. (2019). A conceptual framework for clinicians working with artificial intelligence and health‐assistive Smart Homes. Nursing inquiry, 26(1), e12267. Hashiguchi, T. C. O., Slawomirski, L., & Oderkirk, J. (2021). Laying the foundations for artificial intelligence in health. Liang, T. P., Robert, L., Sarker, S., Cheung, C. M., Matt, C., Trenz, M., & Turel, O. (2021). Artificial intelligence and robots in individuals' lives: how to align technological possibilities and ethical issues. Internet research, 31(1), 1-10. Ragot, M., Martin, N., & Cojean, S. (2020, April). Ai-generated vs. human artworks. a perception bias towards artificial intelligence? In Extended abstracts of the 2020 CHI conference on human factors in computing systems (pp. 1-10). van Noordt, C., & Misuraca, G. (2020, September). Evaluating the impact of artificial intelligence technologies in public services: towards an assessment framework. In Proceedings of the 13th international conference on theory and practice of electronic governance (pp. 8-16).

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