Through the many changes in healthcare, technology has made exponential changes in the way care is delivered and received. Reflect upon the current state of technology as it impacts patient care, coordination, and quality as proposed by QSEN and TJC. Choose a patient from the scenario assigned to your group to identify and discuss a technology-based strategy that can help to support a seamless transition and improve healthcare quality and safety. Additionally, discuss how technology has impacted workflow and your own professional role development. Be sure to include at least 2 current references.
Yolanda Martinez Age: 15 yo
Wt: 110 lbs
Admitting Dx: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
No past medical history
Identifies as transgender
PHI: Seen by PMD (primary medical doctor) 5 days ago and diagnosed with viral
gastroenteritis. Symptoms did not improve and parents brought child to ED after
12 hrs of no urine output
+ Ecoli from stool culture
Lethargic, voided x1 last night 20ml dark urine
Hgb 8.7 Hct 28.2
Plt 67,000
BUN 104 and Creatinine 3
Received 1 unit PRBC yesterday after dialysis
Labs drawn this AM @ 0600
IV saline lock
Diet: as tolerated protein restricted diet (restrict protein intake to 20% of caloric intake)
No family at bedside, father a single parent and is at work
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