Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings

*** I need both the discussion post and a reply post. Please reply to the first discussion post on the discussion board. I have attched a PDF. Thanks. 

A nurse colleague uses his personal cell phone to take a photo of a patients wound and then sends a message with the photo to the primary care provider via a text. Please consider the following in your discussion post:

  • What principles of patient confidentiality might be an issue? Consider legal and ethical.
  • How might this nurse use a communication device to support safe patient practices?
  • What would your organizations policy on ‘personal communication device use in a patient care setting’ reveal related to this case? (If your organization does not have a written policy, or you are not currently working in an organization, what do you think should be included in such a policy and why?)

Purpose

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

  • CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)

Due Date

  • During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):

    • Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
    • Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

  • Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
    • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
    • Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
    • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
    • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
  • Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
  • Best Practices include:
    • Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
    • Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
    • Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Discussion Question

A nurse colleague uses his personal cell phone to take a photo of a patients wound and then sends a message with the photo to the primary care provider via a text. Please consider the following in your discussion post:

  • What principles of patient confidentiality might be an issue? Consider legal and ethical.
  • How might this nurse use a communication device to support safe patient practices?
  • What would your organizations policy on ‘personal communication device use in a patient care setting’ reveal related to this case? (If your organization does not have a written policy, or you are not currently working in an organization, what do you think should be included in such a policy and why?)