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Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Emotional connectivity between nurses and patients is endangered by use of technology. By focusing solely on this issue, which other issue is often overlooked?

1. The cost of implementing technological advances
2. The cost of not implementing technological advances
3. The isolationalism that can occur through using technology
4. Third party payers' demands for demonstration of outcomes

Question 2

Healthcare organizations have used numerous strategies to resolve the nursing shortage. Which of these strategies has been least successful?

1. Use of mandatory overtime
2. Use of float staff
3. Teaching staff how to cope with inadequate staffing
4. Use of unlicensed assistive personnel

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Technology is expensive, but this issue is at the forefront of many discussions.
2. In order to stay competitive, healthcare organizations cannot afford not to implement technology. This is also at the forefront of many discussions.
3. The focus on connectivity between patients and staff leaves out the problems that occur when staff members become isolated from one another. Technology supports work being done in isolation from other staff.
4. The third party demands for demonstration of outcomes is a reason that healthcare organizations adopt technology.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Use of mandatory overtime has become a common strategy for handling the staffing shortage, and one that has had serious consequences affecting ability to work, health of staff, retention, quality, and safety.
2. Use of float staff is a strategy that has had some success in helping relieve shortages.
3. Teaching staff how to cope with inadequate staffing does not supply additional staff, but does help staff make the best use of resources available.
4. This has been a strategy that has met some resistance, but can be helpful if used with planning and education of staff.