Application of New Technology Systems
You as a nurse can make a big difference in the adoption of EHRs. It’s critical for nurses to understand their position as change agents and how they might influence others when facing the challenges of radical change.
An early innovator in the field of innovation diffusion recognized five criteria that impact individual attitudes towards new technologies (2003). He proposed that people are worried about:
The person adopting the new invention must see how it improves on the old method of doing things.
It must be compatible with existing values and practices.
Simplicity: The adopter must believe they can simply master the new technology; otherwise, resistance will arise.
Trialability: The adopter should be able to “play around” with the new technology.
Observable outcomes: The adopter must have proof that the proposed innovation has worked elsewhere.
You are not obliged to buy Rogers’ book or research his five traits. This information is sufficient to finish this Assignment. You may find the full citation for Rogers’ work below the due date.
In this assignment, you play a nurse facilitator in a tiny upstate New York hospital. You were part of a team preparing to adopt a new EHR system. You are now responsible for preparing the nurses for the new system. Nurses have expressed resistance, and you must address their concerns. You’ve planned a nurse meeting a week before the EHR training. Consider how Rogers (2003)’s five traits can help prepare nurses for the approaching implementation.
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Examine this week’s Learning Resources on EHR adoption success.
Consider how you would introduce the new EHR system to the nurses.
Consider Rogers’ five traits. Doing so would increase the chances of success.
Answers to questions
Ace my homework – Write a 3- to 5-page paper that includes:
Outline your approach to the nurses based on Rogers’ (2003) idea.
Specific information or activities to address each issue, along with how you would respond to resistance.
Examine how nurses may help new technology uptake by acting as change agents.
