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Practicum Expectations

Professor explained that the current practicum course is Healthcare Information Technology, so all practicum hours must be spent using technology. The 50 practicum hours that have previously been completed will not receive credit for the course and must be repeated with appropriate IT-related experiences.

Finish additional practicum hours that are suitable to the objectives of NURS 6224: Healthcare Information Technology.

Healthcare Information Technology Activities

Preceptor spoke of learning opportunities for electronic health systems, technology enhancements, troubleshooting basic IT problems, maintenance of electronic systems, and familiarization with and orientation of new staff to electronic systems. The experiences will contribute to the knowledge of integrating healthcare technology into clinical practice.

Attend and engage in technological clinical experiences and record learning experiences throughout practicum.

Medication Barcode Scanning and IT Support

Explored problems with medication barcode scanning, the IT support ticketing process, tracking barcode scanning performance, and the benefits of these processes on medication safety and improved patient care.

Watched the medication administration process with a barcode learned how to report medication administration, and how technology problems are worked out to increase patient safety.

Emergency Technology Procedures and Leadership

Familiarized with organizational protocols in the event of a power outage, such as emergency workflows, roles, leadership communication, and patient care continuity with technology failures. Leadership is an important factor in coordinating staff, providing support in problem-solving, and maintaining safety for patients.

Monitor leadership roles with regard to technology-related events and be aware of emergency preparedness and continuity planning in the clinical environment.