Technology Changes in Healthcare: of Central Texas Hospitals - Case Study Example

It is especially true in the field of healthcare as information equips the organization with necessary knowledge to identify and evaluate factors whose inclusion or elimination could expedite the goals and objectives. Most importantly, it can expedite the process of treatment through myriad means. As such the paper would be discussing the ways and means Central Texas Hospitals exploits the use of technology within its operations to optimize health related outcome. Central Texas hospitals The various Central Texas hospitals like Clinical Education Center at Brackenridge, St.

David's Women's Center, Dell Children's Center, Seton Medical Center etc. are using technology to enhance medical care through various diagnostic and intervention tools, and use hi-tech gadgets to monitor patients from afar. Moreover, they have used technology to create an environment of clinical improvement and safety in all arena of public health, including education, both for patients and medical staff. Impact of technology on healthcare deliverable and success factors of Central Texas hospitals The modern technology like computers, sophisticated gadgets like laser machines, technology driven medical equipment, electronic gizmos like iphone etc.

have increasingly becomes great asset for the medical fraternity. Gallaga (2010) quotes CEO of Airstrip Technology that he had anticipated explosion of mobile devices and seen ‘mobility as a true way in health care to improve workflow, cut costs and improve patient safety’. He is responsible for the development of revolutionary digital delivery application for iphones that can be used by health specialists to virtually monitor their patients’ health from great distance. Patient based simulations through high-tech mannequins and dummies have become hugely popular teaching aids for doctors, nurses and residents.

They have also become popular in teaching public in CPR courses in many hospitals of the central Texas. They help to assess their clinical abilities and improve and improvise their competencies as per the quality of healthcare delivery. Indeed, the more sophisticated and realistic are the simulators, the better equipped would be the medical professionals in their skill to deal with the complexity of the case (Ainier, Hunt & Gordon, 2003). The technology has particularly been a boon in facilitating networking of medical specialists across the geographical boundary, especially in trauma and emergency cases in rural and far flung areas.

Telemedicine technology helps the doctors at remote location to get assistance of specialists. Using computers and internet based communication, the doctors at remote area are able to stabilize the conditions of trauma patients so that they can be transported safely. Furthermore, technology is also used within hospitals to monitor patients and get interactive feedback from patients. CACCN, (2011) believes that role of CNS or critical nurse specialists is facilitated through technology who is able to share specialized knowledge and provides consultation to patients (and families), nurses, other health professionals, healthcare institutions, organizations, and policy makers.

Making change possible through effective implementation of technology Effective implementation is key element of change management. Use of technology has become intrinsic part of operational and managerial excellence and