¶ … Sunrise Alsprits, the software system used in the workplace currently include increased efficiency compared to the manual system, increased access to several records, and ability to use real-time data. The disadvantages of the system include a long response time, some difficult to use features, and down-time of the system (during system upgrades), which decreases the level of satisfaction. Sunrise Alsprits system has a major shortcoming in that it allows for short-cuts around the system. Certain recommendations to improve the system to increase efficiency and effectiveness level are discussed. The observations and recommendations mentioned herein apply equally to similar systems meant for healthcare organizations elsewhere. It is recommended that suitable defaults be incorporated to save time and to facilitate fast switching between patient records; such measures would conform to the way the nurses work. Another recommendation is make provision for independent access, thus allowing for entries by administrative personnel. This enhancement is imperative in order to ease up the workload for some of the team members.
Human Computer Interaction with Nurses using Clinical Software
Concept of Human Computer Interaction
The study of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) encompasses examining the manner in which people interact with computers and the magnitude to which they are developed for easy interaction with users. In recent times, the concept of HCI and its applicability in the healthcare profession has increased substantially. In particular, it is imperative to note that nurses have been dependent interaction with nurses and physicians on a day-to-day basis traditionally for providing sustained care. The advancement in technology is helping nurses achieve improved patient care and clinical nursing practice (Si and Liu, 2010). As such, one of the important features of HCI is its usability and it encompasses making the systems much easier to learn, understand, and implement. A usable system is one that is effective and efficient to use, safe, enjoyable, and easy to remember how to apply it. Usability is measured by the extent to which the objectives of use of the system in general are attained easily, the resources required realize the purposed goals, and the magnitude to which the user finds the system in general to be acceptable. In addition, the usability of a system is linked to issues of physical, visual, and cognitive accessibility (Zaphiris et al., 2008).
What is Good about my Current System (Sunrise Alsripts)
The system that I currently use at the workplace is Sunrise Alsripts. Several aspects of the system I use make it a good system for usability. For starters, the Sunrise Alsripts system is flexible and navigation is simplified. The software is built to make...
A second element that shows how good the clinical system is customization and free text options. Nursing documentation has lengthy conducts and signifies core element of nursing, but the documentation is often truncated owing to limitations of
space. Having free text options allows deliberations and
discussion and is a valuable implement in the diagnostic process. More importantly, it enables the nurses to improve their level of
critical thinking and may function as valued preparation towards standardized nursing diagnoses (Frigstad et al., 2015). Another important and significant feature of the system encompasses personalization and customization. The system is flexible enough to accommodate inputs from the physicians and clinicians, which makes it much easier for them to avoid any kinds of IT-related errors. In addition, the clinical system is able access multiple patients simultaneously. Being electronic and advanced, the system enables nurses to see the medical health records and data all at one
place. Therefore, it becomes possible to assess the health care provided to the multiple patients, increasing the level of output. Another benefit is that the system makes it possible to have variations and visualizations of data ranging from age, blood group, medication prescribed and scanning reports. This makes it possible to improve patient healthcare and satisfaction (Smelcer et al., 2009).
Sunrise Alsripts has increased the level of efficiency and
productivity within the workplace. The use of this electronic health records system in
comparison to the manual approach has improved the speed with which nurses are able to complete tasks and provide better health care to the patients. In addition, the system has enabled the organization to put real-time data to use. This is enabling the nurses to make better decisions and ensure that they are regularly updated regarding all aspects ranging from infections to whether the departments are overstaffed or understaffed. What is more, the system is beneficial in that is sets task sequences constantly in relation with the manner in which users complete them. Another beneficial feature of the system is that it has instinctively structured drop-down menus. This makes it much easier for the users such as clinicians and physicians to maneuver through the system. The drop-down menus are able to list several of prospective symptoms or problems for a nurse to see, which could have infected a patient. In addition, this makes it much easier for nurses to keep medical records more efficiently (Smelcer et al., 2009).
What is Bad About it
Regardless of the benefits discussed above, there are features…
