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2. This continuing education course is FREE ONLINE until July 25, 2016, courtesy of University of Phoenix School of Nursing. To take the test for FREE, go to CE.Nurse.com/ Course/CE334-60.


Protecting privacy The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) placed certain safeguards and restrictions on the availability of patient health information. In a nutshell, this act requires that patient information be kept confidential, whether it is recorded on a hospital computer system, a personal handheld computer or a scrap of paper in a clinician’s pocket. Mobile devices may contain confidential information, and users are responsible for keeping the information secure. Typically, systems address this issue by providing encryption and user passwords. Mobile device users should be aware of the guide- lines and restrictions developed by their specific organization.19 Opportunities exist to use social media with your patients, in-


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5. All users must complete the evaluation process to complete the course. You will be able to view a certificate on screen and print or save it for your records.


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cluding reviewing and recommending healthcare blogs, accessing healthcare-specific social networking sites or reviewing educa- tional videos. The challenge is to ensure that any shared patient information is “de-identified.” This includes avoiding the display of patient faces or distinguishing marks, limiting discussion of rare illnesses and avoiding the use of timeframes and patient locations that would increase the risk of identification, e.g., in the case of a patient from a small community. There are no formal standards for the use of social media in healthcare, so be certain to review your facility’s policies and procedures before using any social media.20


Potential for better care Tools that enhance personal effectiveness and increase nursing and medical efficiency, such as mobile devices, have the potential to improve patient care and promote patient safety. For example, the ability to check doses, complete complex drug calculations and evaluate drug compatibilities at the point of care could potentially prevent lethal medication errors. One report demonstrated that more than 60% of physicians using a popular drug database app avoided at least one adverse drug event per week.21


In addition,


access to accurate references with easy-to-use calculators in highly stressful, critical situations offers an invaluable advantage. In another aspect of care, immediate access to vital signs and lab results could also improve safety and outcomes, alerting the cli- nician to potentially dangerous changes in a patient’s condition while breaking down silos between different departments.22 Clinicians who use mobile devices might also find themselves


no longer frustrated by time-consuming searches for information in a book or chart. Moreover, they will find that nursing references available in apps are often more current than print resources. In addition, clinicians may find they have more time to spend with patients, often a key factor in improving job satisfaction and productivity.18


This increased time with the patient translates


into more opportunities to assess and evaluate needs, such as pain management and patient education. Mobile devices can be used for remote, real-time monitoring


of patient status, for reminders for both healthcare workers and patients, and prevention of errors through greater access to information about patients and diseases.23


These devices are


tools, like a stethoscope or an IV pump. They can be used well or inefficiently, and there are challenges to address, including how best to access and display the vast amounts of data available.22 The key is to select the best tool for the job rather than using technology for its own sake.


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