Topic 10 – Technology and Hopsital Organisation TechMed scenario covers In the scenario:

1. Topic 10 – Technology and Hopsital Organisation • TechMed scenario covers • In the scenario: • “Technology is used extensively throughout the hospital to support the day-to-day running of the hospital business.” • “Electronic signs and large screen displays are used in each hospital to give information about the hospital and its services” • “TechMed2014 strives to be a paper free organisation”

2. Key terms • Paper-Free • Storing digital documentation • Hospital created documents • Test Results • Hospital received documents • Accessing digital documentation • Computer access • Computer requirements • File Formats • Benefits • Cost Saving • File access – easier, only one paper copy • Electronic health records • Document disposal – no need to shred • File Back-up

3. Key terms • Electronic Signs and Large Screen Displays • LED Displays • Placed at strategic places around the hospital • Photos and images • Hospital web pages • Audio and Video • Scrolling Text • Directional Signs • Check-in-Displays • Large screens in waiting rooms and refreshment areas, staff rooms

4. Key terms • Electronic Signs and Large Screen Displays • Control • Direction signs • Waiting times • Menus and items for sale in refreshment areas • General purpose and dynamic content. • Benefits • Can show uptodate health issues quickly • Cheaper than posters in the long run • Lit background – more visibility • Dynamic

5. Key terms • Technology and Hospital Business • Electronic Health Records • Inventory Control Management • Customer Relationship management • Finance and Accountancy • Human resources management • Bar code Patient Identification • Patient Identification wristbands • Wristband printers