For this assessment, you will write a 4–5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first review the focus of the new nurse informaticist position you will propose by examining the description below. You will write your evidence-based proposal to support the need for a new nurse informaticist who would focus on integrating telehealth technologies to improve health outcomes for remote and underserved populations.
• Integrating Telehealth Technologies to Improve Health Outcomes for Remote and Underserved Populations:
o Background: Telehealth refers to the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, and more.
o Benefits: Telehealth has been shown to be effective in managing chronic diseases, providing specialty care, and offering consultations in remote areas. It offers potential for bridging the gap between urban healthcare facilities and remote or underserved populations, and in general providing cost-effective and efficient care regardless of a patient’s location.