Module 6 Question 3

I would not make this an online course, but if this was not an option, I would incorporate more enjoyable and thought provoking activities that promote the interesting points of informatics and innovative technologies. Because this is a nursing class, the new simulation labs, and other technology that promote critical thinking without endangering the patient. Understanding how these systems work is fascinating, but not really covered as part of this course. Understanding the reasoning for the systems used by hospitals for HIPPA, and success in accuracy are important, but I felt all of this was mere information, without any interactive design to keep me interested in developing new ideas making weak areas stronger.

Providing the students with a complete syllabus at the beginning of the semester was great. Students could work on assignments at the student’s own pace with a deadline that is easily attainable. However feedback on assignments was minimal and was inconsistent between the different instructors, this course could easily be taught by one professor not three different ones.

This course did not meet my expectations for feedback or providing me with a clearer picture of informatics. However I believe that I understand systems management better when related to informatics, but felt course work reflected the known information and did not dive into new technologies or new evidence based practice surrounding new and upcoming practices, revolutionizing nursing and the medical profession.

Module 6 Question 2

I enjoyed Modules three and four, module three’s Multiple Intelligences Test provided me with the insight to understanding and becoming a more effective teacher. Secondly, understanding my own personality further assists me to understand how others, especially students interact with me and why. I was surprised that I enjoyed researching data about decision support mechanisms, but was thoroughly surprised of how helpful individuals were about obtaining pertinent information about company products. (Although, they saw me as a potential buyer and had interest in making money off of their referrals and information given) But, the research was interesting in learning how different decision support mechanisms worked, were evaluated, and how successful they were in other institutions. I have used numerous charting systems, some good and some bad, but have never evaluated how the same system works in other institutions or under other pretenses, the results were interesting and highly diversified. But, if asked, my favorite topics are always testing who I am, what makes me tic, or how to define my teaching style around current research or evidence based practice. So the Multiple Intelligence’s Test was right up my alley.

Module 6 Question 1

Taking an online course takes some motivation, but is incredibly flexible for self scheduling tasks or assignments. Assignments and other homework can be completed at the convenience of the student instead of the convenience of the college or professor. I enjoyed the format of the course because there were no meaningless discussions week after week, all information was provided, feedback was given promptly when questions were asked, and due dates were posted at the beginning of the semester and could be referenced easily allowing me to work leisurely through the course at my own pace.

The challenges in taking an online course are obtaining adequate feedback. Feedback is not instantaneous or easily graded or evaluated in an online course for the student. Unless the student seeks specific feedback the professor may not know there is an issue to be resolved and the student may resent constantly explaining the same issue or being a number instead of a person. The physical tangibility of a professor is desired and not really ever achieved in an online course; I don’t feel this is a great course for the online environment. When I think of innovative technologies or informatics, I think of tangibility, interaction, and strong communication. Not that these attributes cannot be accomplished in an online setting, but, in my opinion, these important attributes are limited and sometimes non-existent in an online course.

Module 5 Question 1

All medicine is being created and evaluated by the all might dollar (Which is a lot mightier than years past). As I was looking at the Health Care Research and Quality site I couldn't help, but think of DSRG's. Some diagnoses pay more than others based on medicare and medicaid, creating systems to maximize the revenue produced by each consumer is imperative to the hospital or health care's success.

The second issue comes from the other side of the table. Prevention, is the new wave of medicine and innovative design. However, the health care profession does not make any money on prevention. The more sick a person is in that health care organization, given the consumer has some type of insurance, the more revenue the patient brings to the organization.

Third issue, consumers or patients of health care are unaware and do not knowingly determine the reimbursement received by health care organizations. Part of the innovative design needs to incorporate patient's understanding of how the system works, what will they get billed for and why.

The site gives pros and cons promoting the idea to consumers that health care organizations are compliant with accreditation, regulatory commissions, and are seeking ways to improve health care for the organization, and ultimately, for the community population served. The use of electronic medical records, automated pharmaceutical dispensers and scanners, advanced or smart intravenous pumps are just a few ways health care is proving to the consumer, health care is providing the most up to date care, safely, effectively, and ensuring anonymity of their clientele. Lastly, because of these up to date changes, consumers see the jump in health care, because the consumers demand high technological care, low cost, and privacy. In order to continue keep health care affordable, health care will need to continue to create systems that protect the agency and protect the patient.