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Inform

Discussing the Future of Evolving Health Care Informatics

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

Read

  • Nelson, R., & Staggers, N. (2014). 
    • Chapter 31

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Online Materials & Resources

QUESTION

Future Vision of Informatics

What is your vision for the future of informatics in nursing practice?

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. 
  • Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

captone project

 

For the Capstone Project, students must propose an Evidence-based Initiative that will address an issue or problem of significant importance in nursing or healthcare. This initiative may focus on the workplace, nursing practice, organizational or healthcare policy, population health, global health issue, veteran care services, or other health – related topic. Capstone projects may focus on improving the quality of care, enhancing safety in the environment, promoting healthy lifestyles, embracing inter-professional collaboration, preventing health risks, improving health literacy, implementing patient-centered care, protecting population health, and others. Continue to refer back to the Library’s Course Page (Links to an external site.) for additional assistance. 

The Capstone Project meets the AACN Baccalaureate Essential VI, Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes and addresses the End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs):

  • EPSLO #2: Integrate evidence, nursing theory, and knowledge from other disciplines to guide nursing practice.
  • EPSLO #3: Formulate decisions based on nursing judgment and collaboration with the interprofessional team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
  • EPSLO #5: Apply principles of leadership to advocate for the unique role of the nursing profession within the healthcare system.
  • EPSLO #6: Engage in the spirit of inquiry to propose solutions that support nursing excellence.

CRITERIA:
The paper should include 13 – 15 pages of content (excluding title page and reference list) and address all of the following criteria. *Scholarly articles integrated within the Capstone project should come from the most current nursing or related literature (published no more than 5 years ago) but may be older if a seminal source or where there is a gap in the literature; at least one reference used within the Capstone project should come from a discipline outside nursing.

Title of Project (Include the Proposed Initiative, Population Served, Anticipated Outcome)

  1. Description of the Issue or Problem (approximately 5-6 pages)
    Integrate at least 5-6 scholarly articles* to support your description of the following:

    • Problem
      • Context: What is wrong with the current situation, including the underlying issues, the nature of the problem itself, and the context in which the problem is occurring? 
      • Past Interventions: What has been done to address the problem? In what ways have previous interventions worked and not worked?
      • Consequences: What is the risk or cost associated with not addressing the problem?
    • Stakeholders
      (Stakeholders may include patients [such as elderly living alone, children experiencing loss of parent, adults experiencing PTSD], families, communities, nurses, members of the inter-professional team, educators, senior administrators, the healthcare organization, or other special interest groups.)  

      • Most-Affected Groups or Populations: Describe who or what population(s) is most affected by the problem, and in what ways are they impacted?
      • Other Affected Groups: What other interest groups or stakeholders may be indirectly impacted?
    • Nurse Role and Responsibility
      • Role: What is the professional role of the nurse for addressing the problem?
      • Responsibility: What social, legal, and/or ethical considerations support the professional nurse’s responsibility and involvement in creating a solution?
  2. Description of the Initiative (approximately 5-6 pages)
    • Proposed Initiative
      • Present a description of the initiative you propose to resolve the problem or to address aspects of the problem. Integrating at least 3-4 scholarly articles*, in what ways does the empirical literature support your proposed initiative?
    • Significance
      • Describe the anticipated outcomes that would likely emerge from your proposed initiative. In what ways will those most affected and those indirectly affected by the problem be positively impacted by your proposed initiative. In what ways are your anticipated outcomes supported by the empirical literature? Be sure to integrate 2-3 scholarly articles*.
    • Theoretical Application
      • Apply principles from at least one nursing theory, and discuss how it relates to and supports your proposed initiative. Be sure to include the necessary citations when describing your nursing theory.
  3. Collaboration with Interprofessional Team
    • Describe each interprofessional team member’s responsibility to formulate decisions addressing the problem and creating a solution
    • Explain how the interprofessional team members were affected by the proposed initiative
  4. Implications for Nursing and Healthcare(2-3 pages)
    Explain four ways in which your proposed initiative will advance any two of the following. Integrate scholarly works as needed to support your explanation.

    • Nursing and/or Healthcare Practice
    • Nursing Education
    • Nursing Leadership
  5. Conclusion (less than a page). Present a brief and succinct description of key elements from each major criterion.
  6. References *Again, scholarly articles integrated within the Capstone project should come from the most current nursing or related literature (published no more than 5 years ago) but may be older if a seminal source or where there is a gap in the literature; at least one reference used within the Capstone project should come from a discipline outside nursing.

Follow APA Guidelines for Title page, Headings and subheadings, Citations in text, and Reference List.

Change Implementation and Management Plan

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 5 or 6 slides with video that presents a comprehensive plan to implement the change you propose.

Your Change Implementation and Management Plan should include the following:

  • An executive summary of the issues that are currently affecting your organization/workplace (This can include the work you completed in your Workplace Environment Assessment previously submitted, if relevant.)
  • A description of the change being proposed
  • Justifications for the change, including why addressing it will have a positive impact on your organization/workplace
  • Details about the type and scope of the proposed change
  • Identification of the stakeholders impacted by the change
  • Identification of a change management team (by title/role)
  • A plan for communicating the change you propose
  • A description of risk mitigation plans you would recommend to address the risks anticipated by the change you propose

Marshall, E., & Broome, M. (2017). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
Chapter 8, “Practice Model Design, Implementation, and Evaluation” (pp. 195–246)

Cullen, L., & Adams, S. L. (2012). Planning for implementation of evidence-based practice. Journal of Nursing Administration, 42(4), 222–230. Retrieved from https://medcom.uiowa.edu/annsblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/JONA-FINAL-Cullen-2012.pdf

Pollack, J., & Pollack, R. (2015). Using Kotter’s eight stage process to manage an organizational change program: Presentation and practice. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 28(1), 51-66.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Seijts, G. H., & Gandz, J. (2016). Transformational change and leader character. Business Horizons, 61(2), 239-249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bushor.2017.11.005
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Tistad, M., Palmcrantz, S., Wallin, L., Ehrenberg, A., Olsson, C. B., Tomson, G., …Eldh, A. C. (2016). Developing leadership in managers to facilitate the implementation of national guideline recommendations: A process evaluation of feasibility and usefulness. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 5(8), 477–486. doi:10.15171/ijhpm.2016.35. Retrieved from http://www.ijhpm.com/article_3183_5015382bcf9183a74ef7e79b0a941f65.pdf

PICOT question paper

Review your problem or issue and the study materials to formulate a PICOT question for your capstone project change proposal. A PICOT question starts with a designated patient population in a particular clinical area and identifies clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care. The intervention used to address the problem must be a nursing practice intervention. Include a comparison of the nursing intervention to a patient population not currently receiving the nursing intervention, and specify the timeframe needed to implement the change process.  Formulate a PICOT question using the PICOT format (provided in the assigned readings) that addresses the clinical nursing problem.

The PICOT question will provide a framework for your capstone project change proposal.

In a paper of 500-750 words, clearly identify the clinical problem and how it can result in a positive patient outcome.

Describe the problem in the PICOT question as it relates to the following:

  1. Evidence-based solution
  2. Nursing intervention
  3. Patient care
  4. Health care agency
  5. Nursing practice

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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW FOR THIS PAPER:

TOPIC: FACILITATING HAND-OFFS: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION IN THE PACU (POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT); THIS IS THE PROBLEM/ISSUE TO HELP FORMULATE A PICOT QUESTION ; (P) – Population refers to the sample of subjects you wish to recruit for your study. There may be a fine balance between defining a sample that is most likely to respond to your intervention (e.g. no co-morbidity) and one that can be generalized to patients that are likely to be seen in actual practice.

  • (I) – Intervention refers to the treatment that will be provided to subjects enrolled in your study.
  • (C) – Comparison identifies what you plan on using as a reference group to compare with your treatment intervention. Many study designs refer to this as the control group. If an existing treatment is considered the ‘gold standard’, then this should be the comparison group.
  • (O) – Outcome represents what result you plan on measuring to examine the effectiveness of your intervention. 
  • (T) – Time describes the duration for your data collection.

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS

PAPER NEEDS TO BE IN APA FORMAT

ALL REFERENCES NEED TO BE CITED AND WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS

Comunity Nurse DQ 8

 

The school nurse has a unique role in the provision of school health services for children with special health needs, including children with chronic illnesses and disabilities with various degrees of severity. This case describes the role of the school nurse caring for a child with type 1 diabetes.

Susan has two students with type 1 diabetes in her school, one requires blood glucose monitoring and daily insulin injections, while the other has a continuous insulin infusion pump. The incidence of type 1 diabetes presents a complex challenge to school healthcare providers. Type 1 diabetes ranks as the second most common chronic illness in childhood, second only to asthma. The American Diabetes Association (ADA, 2015) reports that about 193,000 Americans under age 20 live with diabetes and 17,900 are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes annually, and another 5,300 with type 2 diabetes. Children with diabetes are considered disabled and as such are protected under federal laws that prohibit discrimination against children with disabilities. Studies show that the majority of school personnel have an inadequate understanding of effective diabetes management. It is best for the student to monitor blood glucose and respond to the results as quickly as possible to avoid possible complications.

1. When the school nurse is unavailable, who is legally responsible for providing care to a child with diabetes? Explain your answer.

Unit 6 assignment

Assignment Details

Collaboration in Pediatric Primary Care

This formal paper should include APA format, literature review, and logical sequence. This assignment should demonstrate your understanding of the topic. Citations and reference list is required. Please refer to the Grading Rubric for point distribution. This paper should be 3–5 pages excluding the title and reference pages.

This assignment is specific to a particular pediatric primary care practice and is mostly based upon student observation and experience. In your paper, include the following elements:

  • From your observations and experiences in your pediatric clinical rotation, provide an example of multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • From your observations and experiences in your pediatric clinical rotation, provide an example of how multidisciplinary and family collaboration affect patient outcomes.
  • Discuss how you have been able to promote communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, and family/caregivers.
  • Discuss a particular case where collaboration among healthcare professionals and family members affected patient/family satisfaction.
  • In your clinical practicum, what are some barriers you have observed to collaboration among health care professionals, patients, and families?

discussion

Time management is a common challenge for students at any level, but especially for those who are returning to school, working, raising families, and taking care of all of the things life throws our way. This assignment is intended to help you examine your time management process and explore strategies to help you be successful as an online student. For this discussion post, please share with us the following:

  • Describe how you spend most of your time. Is this what you expected? Why or why not?
  • How will you rearrange these items to dedicate enough time to your schoolwork?
  • What changes do you want to make? What professional resources are available to help with those changes? Please include three references

discussion post

 

Resource: Ch. 15 to 17 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.

Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following:

  • Is it immoral or insensitive to set evidence-based medical practice over other cultural medical beliefs?
  • Fadiman compares the Hmong to a visual perception puzzle (p.237). Do you agree or disagree with her metaphor? Explain your reasoning.

Nursing 1

 

Secondary Data Analysis to examine Long- Term and /or Potential  Cross-Over Effects of Prevention Interventions: What are the Benefits for Preventing Mental Health Disorders?