Module 4 Discussion – Workflow Analysis and P.A.T.C.H. AssessmentDiscussion Topic

Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to explore workflow in a clinical setting.

Instructions:

Complete the learning activities for this module. Write an initial post that includes the following:

End-user involvement is important to change management and technology adoption.

Discuss how your organization makes changes after they have made workflow/process changes or if end users are involved in the analysis before that change is made.
Identify the perceived obstacles to workflow redesign within your clinical setting.
Take the P.A.T.C.H. (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare) assessment by clicking this link: https://www.nursing-informatics.com/niassess/plan.html.

Discuss your results, whether you agree with them, and why

Each post must cite and reference at least one peer-reviewed source (a journal article published within the last 5 years) in A.P.A. 7th edition.

Module Objectives:

This discussion aids in the attainment of the following Module Objectives:

MO 1: Explain compassionate care in a technology-rich environment (CO 1,4)
MO 2: Define threats to security when using technology as a nurse (CO 2,4)
MO 3: Define artificial intelligence (CO 1)
MO 4: Describe project management and workflow analysis (CO 1,2,4)
MO 5: Identify smart devices and their impact on nursing (CO 4)