Trends in the

Workplace
Prepared By: Julie Ann O. Sumicad, RN
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
AT THE E N D OF THE
D I SCU SSI O N W E W I L L
BE ABL E TO:

Identify the latest trends in the Workplace

Discuss the latest trends presented to the class
Deliberate the importance of these
latest trends
Relate these trends to the current workplace
 1. Augmented
Reality Training
Augmented reality (AR) is an enhanced
version of the real physical world that is
achieved through the use of digital visual
elements, sound, or other sensory stimuli
delivered via technology. It is a growing trend
among companies involved in mobile
computing and business applications in
particular
2. Leveraging Data
for Healthcare
Data has always been an integral part of
healthcare, and comes in many different
forms, but new types of data and ways of
collecting it will impact the quality of
customer service in the healthcare industry.
A benefit of automated systems is that
they can filter through large amounts of
data in real time to provide the best
patient experience
3. Patient-Customer
Experience
Personalization
That means that instead of having to
navigate through a complicated web of
healthcare representatives, a patient’s
information will be easily accessible to the
right treatment options, preventative care,
and recommendations can be made.
4. Using Wearable Devices
in Healthcare
Quality improvement trends in healthcare point
toward an increased usage in wearable devices.
The most frequent users of wearable devices are
people who are less healthy than average and are
more likely to need to be hospitalized. Despite this,
wearable devices are powerful tools to keep
patients involved and invested in their personal
health.
5. Artificial Intelligence
and Internet of
Things
ARTIFICIAL
IN TELLIGEN C
E
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the
simulation of human intelligence in INTERNET OF THINGS
machines that are programmed to The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated
think like humans and mimic their computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects,
actions. The term may also be applied animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers
to any machine that exhibits traits (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without
requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.
associated with a human mind such as
learning and problem-solving.
.
6. Remote Work
Remote work is a working style
that allows professionals to
work outside of a traditional
office environment. It is based
on the concept that work does
not need to be done in a
specific place to be executed
successfully.
7. Cybersecurity
Cyber security is the practice of
defending computers, servers, mobile
devices, electronic systems, networks,
and data from malicious attacks. It's
also known as information technology
security or electronic information
security.
8.
Disinfection
Disinfection describes a process that
eliminates many or all pathogenic
microorganisms. In health-care settings,
objects usually are disinfected by
liquid chemicals or wet pasteurization.
Do you have
any
questions?
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