SDSU Hospital Policy on Smartphone and Social Media Usage Informatics

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Part 1:

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Start by reading and following these instructions:

  1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
  2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
  3. Consider the course discussions so far and any insights gained from it.
  4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources if needed, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.

Assignment:

Social Media and the Modern Impact of Informatics

Write an essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each numbered item. There should be three sections, one for each item number below, as well as the introduction (heading is the title of the essay) and conclusion paragraphs. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) scholarly citations using APA citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

  1. Most people remember the story below that made national headlines. As most Americans have smartphones, tablets, and computers, the utilization of social media is commonplace.
    1. Finley, T. (2017, Sept. 20). Navy hospital removes staffers for calling babies ‘mini Satan’s’ on social media. Parenting.
      1. If you were writing a hospital policy on smartphone and social media usage, what should be included in the policy?
      2. What potential ethical and legal liabilities are there for the hospital and employees in the case presented above?
  2. In 2017, Harvard University rescinded admission to 10 students after reviewing their social media posts.
    1. Do you feel potential employers, current employers, and colleges have the right to access your social media post? Do you feel employers and universities should make decisions based on your post?
  3. Discuss the relationship between accreditation decisions, reimbursement, quality of care, informatics.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 1500 words total for this assignment.

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word amount for this assignment. All APA papers should include an introduction and conclusion.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.

Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

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Filename: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module1.docx”)

Part 2

Base on the assignment answer these questions for my discussion board. There is not a word count. Just be sure that answer what each question is asking for :). 

Discussion board questions:

This week, you should be locating sources for your Signature Assignment project. What problems are you having to locate sources for your project? Is the wording of an article hard to comprehend? What sites have you found helpful? Please locate at least two scholarly sources for your project and describe the information you found in these sources that you intend to use for your presentation.

Here is the link for the Finley article :).

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hospital-staff-post...

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Explanation & Answer

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A hospital policy on smart phone and social media usage:
1. Smartphones are a useful resource for medical and healthcare workers.
a) It promotes more effective communication and sharing of information with other
specialists.
b) Smartphones are quite handy during patient care activities due to their portability.
c) As a result, the guideline should clarify that authorization should be obtained prior
to utilizing smartphones for patient supervision and care activities.
Potential legal and ethical liabilities for the employees and hospitals
1. The industry of health care is regulated by a set of rules, laws, and regulations, as well
as a code of ethics.
a) The laws are in place to protect individuals when it comes to making healthcare
decisions.
b) It is necessary to distinguish between an ethical and a legal standard. While the
government establishes legal standards, ethical norms are not.
c) The latter is critical because it helps people understand what they should and
should not do; ethical norms are founded on good or bad thoughts
Potential employers, current employers, and colleges have the right to access your social
media post. Employers and universities should make decisions based on your post:
1. When it comes to employment, hiring, and admittance, public information and posts
can be accessed.
a) Employers are not prohibited by law from reviewing candidates' social media
posts and other information prior to making employment choices.

b) However, organizations are prohibited from discriminating against competent
individuals on the basis of their color, race, or other characteristics.
Examine the connection between decision, accreditation, informatics, quality of care
and reimbursement.
1. Accreditation, reimbursement, informatics, and quality care are all interconnected since
they all contribute to the consistent delivery of care to patients.
a) Nurses and physicians are expected to provide high-quality care in all of their
services.
b) Due to reimbursement, medical care services are now accessible to everyone,
regardless of their financial position.
c) Health informatics enables the secure storage and retrieval of medical information
about patients.
d) Medical care providers have an obligation to monitor and track patients' medical
histories in order to deliver appropriate, quality care. Accreditation of decisionmaking processes can be used to ensure the provision of high-quality healthcare.

View attached explanation and answer. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Informatics
A hospital policy on smartphone and social media usage:
Smartphones are a valuable resource for medical and healthcare workers. It promotes
more effective communication and sharing of information with other specialists.
Smartphones are pretty handy during patient care activities due to their portability. As a
result, the guideline should clarify that authorization should be obtained before utilizing
smartphones for patient supervision and care activities. Smartphone use for personal texts,
calls, and social media applications should be forbidden in patient care areas. Patients, other
employees, and families may perceive a balance of professionalism and informality when
smartphones are used for texting, calling and social networking applica...

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