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information systems in healthcare

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Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is explore the assigned topic related to information systems in healthcare, research and analyze the topic, and describe how you will apply your new found knowledge to your nursing practice.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet one or more of the following Course Outcomes depending on the topic selected.

CO1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO1)

CO2: Analyze data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care. (PO2)

CO3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing’s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO3)

CO4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO4)

CO5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. (PO5)

CO 6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO6)

CO7: Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes. (PO7)

CO8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO8)

Points

This assignment is worth a total of 200 points.

Due Date

Your completed paper is due by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday by the end of Week 4.

Be sure to submit your assignment. Post your questions to the Q & A Forum. Contact your instructor if you need additional assistance. See the Course Policies regarding late assignments and academic integrity. Failure to submit your paper on time will result in a deduction of points.

Topic

Topic for the focus of your paper.

medication preparation.

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In this written assignment, select one cultural factor such as health beliefs, language, perception of time, environment control, etc. (see textbook reading) and apply it to a selected ethnic group. The paper will include the following:

  1. One impact on medication preparation. Explain.
  2. Two impacts on medication administration. Explain.
  3. Two potential adverse reactions. Explain with rationale.
  4. One possible issue in adherence to medication regimen. Explain how this can be overcome.

The paper should be no more than 3 pages. Use APA Editorial Format for all citations and references used.

risk management programs

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Details: For this assignment, you will research risk management programs for health care facilities or organizations.
For this assignment, you will research risk management programs for health care facilities or organizations. Review the criteria below in order to select an exemplar that applies to your current or anticipated professional arena. (Note: Select an example plan with sufficient data to be able to complete the assignment successfully.)

In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, provide an analysis that includes the following:

1. Brief summary description of the type of risk management plan you selected (new employee, specific audience, community-focused, etc.) and your rationale for selecting that example.

2. Description of the recommended administrative steps and processes in a typical health care organization risk management program contrasted with the administrative steps and processes you can identify in your selected example plan. (Note: Select an example plan with sufficient data to be able to complete the assignment successfully.)

3. Analyze the key agencies and organizations that regulate the administration of safe health care and the roles each play in the risk management oversight process.

4. Evaluation of the selected exemplar risk management plan regarding compliance with the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) standards relevant to privacy, health care worker safety, and patient safety.

5. Proposed recommendations or changes you would make to your selected risk management program example to enhance, improve, or to secure compliance standards.

solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, you are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed references. an abstract is not required, CITE WEBSITE SOURCE.

Healing and Autonomy”

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Details:

In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered in the Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment.

Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview.

  1. In 200-250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean a disrespect of a patient’s autonomy? Explain your rationale.
  2. In 400-500 words, respond to the following: How ought the Christian think about sickness and health? How should a Christian think about medical intervention? What should Mike as a Christian do? How should he reason about trusting God and treating James in relation to what is truly honoring the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence in James’s care?
  3. In 200-250 words, respond to the following: How would a spiritual needs assessment help the physician assist Mike determine appropriate interventions for James and for his family or others involved in his care?

Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:

BS Nursing (RN to BSN)

5.2: Assess for the spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions for individuals, families, and groups.

abnormal findings in patients

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APA format SOAP note format 3 peer refences.

In this Discussion, you will consider case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting.

By Day 1 of this week, your Instructor will have assigned you to one of the following specific case studies for this Discussion. Also, your Discussion post should be in the Episodic/Focused SOAP Note format, rather than the traditional narrative style Discussion posting format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Episodic/Focused SOAP Template in the Week 5 Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that all Episodic/Focused SOAP notes have specific data included in every patient case.

 

Case 3: Drooping of Face

A 33-year-old female comes to your clinic alarmed about sudden “drooping” on the right side of the face that began this morning. She complains of excessive tearing and drooling on her right side as well.

To prepare:

With regard to the case study you were assigned:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
  • Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned.
  • Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
  • Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Case 3: Drooping of Face

A 33-year-old female comes to your clinic alarmed about sudden “drooping” on the right side of the face that began this morning. She complains of excessive tearing and drooling on her right side as well.

To prepare:

With regard to the case study you were assigned:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
  • Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned.
  • Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
  • Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Course Outcomes

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Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN- BSN competencies acquired through the NUR3165 course.

Course Outcomes

– The student will be able to produce a complete research paper.
– The student will identify the research methods, sources and application in nursing practice.
Requirements

The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on quality of self- assessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab.
The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages.
APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63).
a. Course Reflection b. Conclusion
Preparing Your Reflection

The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR3165 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:

1. “Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for

applying evidence to clinical practice.
3. Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.

Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources.
Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence
in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives,
and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.
Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence.
Acquire an understanding of the process for
how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures
are developed, validated, and endorsed.
Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between
identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.” (p. 16).

Legislation Comparison Grid

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Part 1: Legislation Comparison Grid

Based on the health-related bill you selected, complete the Legislation Comparison Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.

Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.

Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.

Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Is it receiving press coverage?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1- to 2-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.

Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.

Recommend at least one amendment to the bill in support of your position.

Legislation Comparison Grid Template

Use this document to complete Part 1 of the Module 2 Assessment Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Health-related Bill Name

Description

Federal or State?

Legislative Intent

Target Population

Status of the bill (Is it in hearings or committees? Is it receiving press coverage?)

General Notes/Comments

, Transcultural Assessment

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Course Project, Transcultural Assessment, Milestone 2: Guide and Questions (graded, 200 points)

Updated 9/2018

Purpose

The purpose of the Course Project is to give the student the opportunity to apply concepts in transcultural nursing by performing a transcultural nursing assessment. The purpose of Milestone 2 is to develop an assessment guide utilizing open-ended questions that will encourage participation by the individual.

Course Outcomes

The completion of the Course Project enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes.

CO1: Identify theories, concepts, and beliefs related to transcultural nursing. (PO1)

CO2: Communicate effectively with culturally diverse individuals, families, and organizations. (PO3)

CO4: Perform a culturally competent nursing assessment. (PO3)

Points

The entire project is worth 600 points. Milestone 2 is worth 200 points of this total.

Due Dates

You are to submit your completed NR394 Milestone 2 by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, at the end of Week 4.

Requirements and Guidelines

1. Review the Course Outcomes for this assignment, which are listed above.

2. Review the best practices in Introduction & Resources and Course Project Overview in Canvas.

3. Research your individual’s cultural background prior to developing questions. Think about the impact the culture of origin has on the individual’s physical health; that is, what illnesses and conditions are prevalent in this culture? What are commonly held beliefs about health in the individual’s culture of origin that could influence the individual’s perception of healthcare and health practices in the current culture/community?

4. Refer to Appendix A in your text and select five (5) categories upon which you will concentrate for your assessment guide and questions. Thoroughly review each of the categories, and think about your individual.

5. Develop an assessment guide and questions with specific initial and follow-up questions. Include questions that reflect a thorough understanding of the categories (Appendix A) that you selected about the influence culture may have on the individual’s health and well-being.

6. Review the Differences Between Closed and Open-Ended Questions document (Links to an external site.). Use the suggestions as you formulate/propose your initial and follow-up questions.

7. Download the Milestone 2 assessment template (Links to an external site.) embedded in these guidelines.

8. Fill in information using the template. This does not require APA formatting; however, you are expected to write clearly and use proper grammar and spelling. The template is expandable to accommodate your typing.

9. Submit the completed template to the Milestone 2 assignment page by Sunday of Week 4 at 11:59 p.m. MT.

10.Prior to submission of Milestone 3, revise the Assessment Guide and Questions based on instructor feedback.

Note: Do not schedule the assessment to occur until after midnight on Friday of Week 5 to allow your instructor time to grade this Milestone unless you have obtained special permission from your instructor. Do not perform the assessment until after midnight on Friday of Week 5 for the same reason. If the individual’s schedule requires that you conduct the assessment before this day and time, consult your instructor regarding early submission of Milestone 2 (Assessment Guide and Questions) to ensure that you receive comments and incorporate revisions/suggestions in your assessment. Make sure you obtain your instructor’s permission before proceeding.

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risk management in the health care setting.

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Throughout this course, you have identified, examined, and provided individual as well as collaborative analysis on multiple facets of risk management in the health care setting.

Addressing the knowledge you have gained, and building on that knowledge to add your evaluation of the role that the managed care organization (MCO) plays in today’s health care environment, develop a 250-500 word reflection to incorporate the following:

  1. What is a health care organization’s administrative role regarding oversight of risk management policies and ensuring compliance with managed care organization (MCOs) standards?
  2. What is your assessment of the value provided to an organization that stems from the regulatory statutes of a typical MCO? Consider the establishment of conflict resolution and risk management strategies within the health care organization from the employer/employee perspective as well as in regards to patient conflict circumstances.
  3. What MCO responsibilities pertain to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

 

 

Rubric:

 

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Unsatisfactory
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Less than Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
75.00%		 4
Good
85.00%		 5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content  
20.0 %Explains the Administrative Role of a Health Care Organization Regarding Oversight of Risk Management Policies and Ensuring Compliance With Managed Care Organization (MCO) Standards Not included. An explanation of the administrative role of a health care organization regarding oversight of risk management policies and ensuring compliance with MCO standards is somewhat present, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. An explanation of a health care organization’s administrative role regarding oversight of risk management policies and ensuring compliance with MCO standards is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. An explanation of a health care organization’s administrative role regarding oversight of risk management policies and ensuring compliance with MCO standards is present, and is incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support. An explanation of a health care organization’s administrative role regarding oversight of risk management policies and ensuring compliance with MCO standards is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
20.0 %Discussion Regarding Assessment of the Value Provided to an Organization That Stems From the Following Aspects of a Typical MCO: Regulatory Statutes, Inclusive of Conflict Resolution and Risk Management Strategies From the Employer/Employee Perspective and Patient Conflict Circumstances Not included. A discussion regarding assessment of the value provided to an organization that stems from a typical MCO (regulatory statutes, inclusive of conflict resolution and risk management strategies from the employer/employee perspective and patient conflict circumstances) is somewhat present, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. A discussion regarding assessment of the value provided to an organization that stems from a typical MCO (regulatory statutes, inclusive of conflict resolution and risk management strategies from the employer/employee perspective and patient conflict circumstances) is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. A discussion regarding assessment of the value provided to an organization that stems from a typical MCO (regulatory statutes, inclusive of conflict resolution and risk management strategies from the employer/employee perspective and patient conflict circumstances) is present and incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support. A discussion regarding assessment of the value provided to an organization that stems from a typical MCO (regulatory statutes, inclusive of conflict resolution and risk management strategies from the employer/employee perspective and patient conflict circumstances) is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
20.0 %Describes MCO Responsibilities Pertaining to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Focus on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Laws Not included. A description of MCO responsibilities pertaining to PPACA and CMS focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws is somewhat present, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. A description of MCO responsibilities pertaining to PPACA and CMS focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. A description of MCO responsibilities pertaining to PPACA and CMS focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws is present and incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support. A description of MCO responsibilities pertaining to PPACA and CMS focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
10.0 %Discussion Addresses Course Content and Learning A discussion that addresses course content and learning is not provided. A discussion addressing course content and learning is somewhat present, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient. A discussion addressing course content and learning is present, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components. A discussion addressing course content and learning is present and incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support. A discussion addressing course content and learning is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness  
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format  
5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Creating a Flowchart

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To Suraya  only

I am going to ask you to please when doing the masters paper I would like flow chart to be about the discharge process for discharging a patinet It must include the packing up of patinet belongings, signing of medicare form and signing of AVS( discharge instruction) papers

ASSIGNMENT: Creating a Flowchart (due in 2 weeks).

In this Assignment, you select a common event that occurs regularly in your organization and create a flowchart representing the workflow. You will analyze the process you have diagrammed and propose changes for improvement.

PREPARE:  Identify a common, simple event in you organization to evaluate; consider how you would design a flowchart to represent the current workflow.  Consider what metrics (measurement of your sucess!) you would use to determine the effectiveness of the current workflow and identify areas of waste.

WRITE a 3- to 5-page paper which includes the following:

Create a simple flowchart of the activity you selected; (see the guidance document below for help in a flowchart design)

  • Explain the process you have diagrammed.
  • Include the required detail about the process as well as the metric that is currently used to measure the soundness of the workflow. Is it effective?
  • Describe any areas where improvements could occur and propose changes that could bring about these improvements in the workflow.
  • Summarize why it is important to be aware of the flow of an activity.

Remember to include a cover page, introduction, and summary for your paper. Flowcharts will generally be an appendix in the paper.

See the attached guidance document for help in this assignment. (Ignore the possible points, this were used prior to the current grading rubric) There are examples of Workflow Diagrams in the attachment.

08_Week 8 Assignment.docx

Adding Flowcharts.docx

DUE by Day 7 (Sunday) of Week 8.

Note: This paper will serve as the Portfolio Assignment for the course