BY AMBER JURNAK, BY AMBER JURNAK, RNRN

ObjectivesObjectivesDescribe the VeriChip RFIDDescribe the VeriChip RFID

((RRadio adio FFrequency requency IdIdentification)entification)

Describe and evaluate the hardware and Describe and evaluate the hardware and software utilized with VeriChipsoftware utilized with VeriChip

Evaluation of the usability of the software Evaluation of the usability of the software evaluation evaluation

Describe and evaluate the information system Describe and evaluate the information system used with VeriChipused with VeriChip

ObjectivesObjectivesList advantages of the VeriChipList advantages of the VeriChip

List disadvantages of the VeriChipList disadvantages of the VeriChip

Describe legal and ethical issues involvedDescribe legal and ethical issues involved

Describe the informatics competencies Describe the informatics competencies

Describe the functions and responsibilitiesDescribe the functions and responsibilities

Summarize the VeriChipSummarize the VeriChip

VeriChip RFIDVeriChip RFID

Only FDA approved implantable deviceOnly FDA approved implantable device

16 digit unique identification number16 digit unique identification number

Holds important patient informationHolds important patient information

VeriChip RFIDVeriChip RFID

Microsoft- in charge of HealthVault platform.Microsoft- in charge of HealthVault platform.

HealthVault- where consumers are in charge.HealthVault- where consumers are in charge.

Customize with over 40 applications & devices.Customize with over 40 applications & devices.

After first year, under $10.00/monthAfter first year, under $10.00/month

(BacheldorBacheldor, 2008)

VeriChip RFDI HardwareVeriChip RFDI Hardware

Reader (interrogator)Reader (interrogator)

RFDI tag (transponder)RFDI tag (transponder)

AntennaAntenna

Chip (microprocessor) Chip (microprocessor)

VeriChip RFDI HardwareVeriChip RFDI Hardware

TagTag

TransponderTransponder

MicroprocessorMicroprocessor

(Swedberg, 2008)

VeriChip RFDI SoftwareVeriChip RFDI Software

Provided by Microsoft HealthVaultProvided by Microsoft HealthVault

Health SolutionsHealth Solutions

Health ToolsHealth Tools

DevicesDevices

VeriChip RFDI SoftwareVeriChip RFDI Software

Health ToolsHealth Tools

Usability of VeriChipUsability of VeriChip

Early & continuous focus during interface Early & continuous focus during interface designdesign

Design process should be iterativeDesign process should be iterative

Formal evaluation should take placeFormal evaluation should take place

Information System for VeriChipInformation System for VeriChip

Electronic health record system (EHR)Electronic health record system (EHR)

(MITRE, 2006)

EHR System ReviewEHR System Review

Type of system & who uses itType of system & who uses it

Functions & configurationsFunctions & configurations

Data standardsData standards

Disease & procedure classification systemDisease & procedure classification system

Nursing practice standardsNursing practice standards

RecommendationsRecommendations

AdvantagesAdvantages

Patient safety Patient safety

Patient trackingPatient tracking

Automated registrationAutomated registration

(Halamka, Juels, Stubblefield & Westhues, 2006)

DisadvantagesDisadvantages

Privacy issuesPrivacy issues

Health risksHealth risks

CostsCosts

Ethical and Legal issues Ethical and Legal issues

Ethical issuesEthical issues Privacy issuesPrivacy issues

Legal issuesLegal issues Health risksHealth risks

Informatics CompetenciesInformatics Competencies

Computer and program knowledgeComputer and program knowledge

Functions and ResponsibilitiesFunctions and Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluateAnalyze and evaluate

CommunicateCommunicate

Summary of the VeriChipSummary of the VeriChip

Great for mentally impaired patient’sGreat for mentally impaired patient’s

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Reference CitationReference Citation

Microsoft HealthVault. (n.d.). Microsoft HealthVault. (n.d.). Retrieved fromRetrieved from http://http://www.healthvault.com/personal/index.aspxwww.healthvault.com/personal/index.aspx

MITRE. (2006). Electronic health records overview. MITRE. (2006). Electronic health records overview. Retrieved from Retrieved from http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/publications/informatics/ehr.pdfhttp://www.ncrr.nih.gov/publications/informatics/ehr.pdf

Swedberg,C. (2008, April 28)Swedberg,C. (2008, April 28) VeriChip Markets Its VeriChip Markets Its Implantable RFID Tags and Services Direct to Implantable RFID Tags and Services Direct to Consumers. Consumers. Retrieved from Retrieved from http://www.rfidjournal.comhttp://www.rfidjournal.com