This kind of reform can be achieved through restructuring/remodelling the provision of healthcare, especially the field of nursing. Some of the recommendations to remodel the nursing profession include: ensuring that nursing practitioners can practice to the full scope of their training and education; improving nursing education; providing more opportunities for nurses to get into leadership roles within the health sector and also allowing them to be equal partners in the restructuring and reforming process; and lastly improving evidence collection for workforce-planning and decision- making (Ely, 2015)
It is essential to review the kind of thermometer that is used to measure body temperature. The precise body site where you check for temperature is also equally important (Thye & Sabirin, 2012)
Board of directors: The board of directors would be concerned about the use of new thermometer since they work towards health of the patients and that is facilitated with the use of an updated technological device in medical field. The quality improvements (QI) would ensure refinement in patient services and enhanced provision of health care within the medical facility (Cacchlone, 2011, p
206). Since thermometers help in measuring correct 'vital signs', such as body temperature, of a patient, which are important elements to decide whether a patient needs hospitalization or not, the infrared thermometers are expected to offer credible assistance for the patient-centric workflow within the hospital, especially regarding the adaptation of patient-centric EMR (electronic medical record) (Chapman, 2014)
Since thermometers help in measuring correct 'vital signs', such as body temperature, of a patient, which are important elements to decide whether a patient needs hospitalization or not, the infrared thermometers are expected to offer credible assistance for the patient-centric workflow within the hospital, especially regarding the adaptation of patient-centric EMR (electronic medical record) (Chapman, 2014). Fever is considered to be the primary parameter used to assess a patient's health; the correct diagnosis is prepared after the precise readings from the thermometers are made (Hamilton, Marcos, & Secic, 2012, p
Medical doctors: The medical doctors would be satisfied with the use of thermometers since it is time saving and measures correct body temperatures, leading to the right diagnosis and medical prescriptions for the patients. Standards and Specifications (Selection Criteria Checklist) The specifications and standards for the medical setting in order to bring an upgradation to the medical care device are enlisted below: Technical Criteria "Must" or "Want" Weight Provides 24-hour system availability with no scheduled daily downtime M 10 Does not have a history of prolonged or frequent unscheduled downtimes M 10 Provides easy-to-use interfaces M 10 Provides the ability for transmission of data for key regulatory reporting W 7 Log-on time is short providing easy-access W 7 Supports various method data entry W 6 Administrative and General Criteria Allows various levels of security W 5 System must be able to handle and work within the "standards" M 10 Data storage options W 6 Comparison of Two Devices The comparison of two devices, the electronic thermometer that is currently used and infrared thermometer as a potential upgradation, is narrated as follows: Overall costs Hardware, software and network costs: As thermometer is an easy-to-handle device, it does not have high hardware and software costs (Sessler, 2008, p
Although, hospitals are standardizing procedures for better customer service and computerization has been introduced in all departments, but with the help of infrared thermometers the accuracy of the results will be helpful in maintaining a correct past record of the patient. Easily readable screens such as PDAs and smartphones along with their feasible apps are a source of convenience within the hospitals for workflow smoothness (Tudiver, 2003, p
Expected Impact on Patient-Centric Workflow The patient-centric workflow would be smooth if infrared thermometers are used in the hospital. The availability of the right device for the clinicians and the nurses would guarantee accurate data recording, such as in the case of measuring body temperatures (Wager et al