Data collection and technology

I’m trying to learn for my Nursing class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

1. Describe how epidemiological data influences changes in health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary to make a change in practice.

2. Discuss ways your organization uses technology to gather patient and health care information, and how this information and data are used to direct patient care and outcomes.

For question 2, provide an answer based on a nursing home