» New study touts info tech access and training as ‘transformative’
An innovative public housing partnership reduced loneliness and increased personal connections in the pandemic’s early days.
A new AARP report, “Fly Like an Eagle: Measuring Transformational Social Outcomes Among Seniors Using Technology,” shows how access to technology devices and innovative training programs can be critical for older adults — combating social isolation, loneliness, and depression while improving quality of life.
The report found that participants developed new social contacts or participated in new events at twice the rate of those who didn’t take part.
» EHR study shows value of staff ‘computer time,’ but only to a point
Research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston finds that more time spent on an electronic health record system can improve primary care quality outcomes, but there’s a fine line between the right amount and too much.
Studies have found that too much time spent on an EHR can lead to stress and burnout, alongside negative clinical outcomes. New research, meanwhile, finds that more time spent on the EHR, including after hours, can boost quality incomes in primary care. The challenge lies in determining how much time is enough and creating protocols and workflows that enhance that time and
reduce stress.
Researchers pointed out that more time spent on the EHR “may represent a level of thoroughness, attention to detail, or patient and team communication that ultimately enhances certain outcomes.”
» FBI continues to warn healthcare workers of ongoing IT scam
The FBI is warning individuals employed in the healthcare industry of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. The cyberthieves often will spoof authentic phone numbers and names and use fake credentials of well-known government and law enforcement agencies to notify the intended target they were subpoenaed to provide expert witness testimony in a criminal or civil court case.
