Category: Health Care

First, review the technologies presented in the Assessment 03 Supplement: Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bib on Tech in Nursing [PDF] Download Assessment 03 Supplement: Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bib on Tech in Nursing [PDF]resource and select one of the options to use as the focus for this assessment. Next prepare a 4–6 page paper in which you introduce your selected technology and describe at least four peer-reviewed publications that promote the use of your selected technology to enhance quality and safety standards in nursing. You will conclude your paper by summarizing why you recommend a particular technology by underscoring the evidence-based resources you presented. Be sure that your paper includes all of the following elements: Introduction to the Selected Technology Topic What is your rationale for selecting this particular technology topic? What is interesting about it? What research process did you employ? Which databases did you use? Which search terms did you use? Note: In this section of your bibliography, you may use first-person since you are asked to describe your rationale for selecting the topic and the research strategies you employed. Use third person in the rest of the bibliography, however. Annotation Elements For each resource, include the full reference followed by the annotation. Explain the focus of the research or review article you chose. Provide a summary overview of the publication. According to this source, what is the impact of this technology on patient safety and quality of care? According to this source, what is the relevance of this technology to nursing practice and the work of the interdisciplinary health care team? Why did you select this publication to write about out of the many possible options? In other words, make the case as to why this resource is important for health care practitioners to read. Summary of Recommendation How would you tie together the key learnings from each of the four publications you examined? What organizational factors influence the selection of a technology in a health care setting? Consider such factors as organizational policies, resources, culture/social norms, commitment, training programs, and/or employee empowerment. How would you justify the implementation and use of the technology in a health care setting? This is the section where you will justify (prove) that the implementation of the patient care technology is appropriate or not. The evidence should be cited from the literature that was noted in the annotated bibliography. Consider the impact of the technology on the health care organization, patientcare/satisfaction, and interdisciplinary team productivity, satisfaction, and retention.

Describe the purpose and use of the technology. Explain the potential risks and benefits of the technology. Identify the requirements for successful deployment of the technology, including appropriate training for providers, patients, and the patients’ families. Discuss patient confidentiality and privacy safeguards associated with the technology. Explain how the organization will assess the effectiveness of the technology. Describe the type of ongoing training and technical support that will be available to the nursing staff. Support assertions and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence. Develop slides that augment your presentation. Communicate effectively with staff to support the implementation and use of the technology.

First, select one of the health care settings described in the following resource: Assessment 02 Supplement: Protected Health Information [PDF]Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Protected Health Information [PDF] As a nurse in this setting, you are asked to create the content for a staff update containing a maximum of two content pages that address one or more of these topics: Social media best practices. What not to do: social media. Social media risks to patient information. Steps to take if a breach occurs. This assessment is not a traditional essay. It is a staff educational update about PHI. Consider creating a flyer, pamphlet, or one PowerPoint slide (not an entire presentation). Remember it should not be more than two pages (excluding a title and a reference page). The task force has asked team members assigned to the topics to include the following content in their updates in addition to content on their selected topics: What is protected health information (PHI)? Be sure to include essential HIPAA information. What are privacy, security, and confidentiality? Define and provide examples of privacy, security, and confidentiality concerns related to the use of technology in health care. Explain the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to safeguard sensitive electronic health information. What evidence relating to social media usage and PHI do interprofessional team members need to be aware of? For example: What are some examples of nurses being terminated for inappropriate social media use in the United States? What types of sanctions have health care organizations imposed on interdisciplinary team members who have violated social media policies? What have been the financial penalties assessed against health care organizations for inappropriate social media use? What evidence-based strategies have health care organizations employed to prevent or reduce confidentiality, privacy, and security breaches, particularly related to social media usage? Notes Your staff update is limited to two double-spaced content pages. Be selective about the content you choose to include in your update so you can meet the page length requirement. Include need-to-know information. Omit nice-to-know information. Many times people do not read staff updates, do not read them carefully, or do not read them to the end. Ensure your staff update piques staff members’ interest, highlights key points, and is easy to read. Avoid overcrowding the update with too much content. Also, supply a separate reference page that includes two or three peer-reviewed and one or two non-peer-reviewed resources (for a total of 3–5 resources) to support the staff update content.

First, review the technologies presented in the Assessment 03 Supplement: Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bib on Tech in Nursing [PDF] Download Assessment 03 Supplement: Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bib on Tech in Nursing [PDF]resource and select one of the options to use as the focus for this assessment. Next prepare a 4–6 page paper in which you introduce your selected technology and describe at least four peer-reviewed publications that promote the use of your selected technology to enhance quality and safety standards in nursing. You will conclude your paper by summarizing why you recommend a particular technology by underscoring the evidence-based resources you presented. Be sure that your paper includes all of the following elements: Introduction to the Selected Technology Topic What is your rationale for selecting this particular technology topic? What is interesting about it? What research process did you employ? Which databases did you use? Which search terms did you use? Note: In this section of your bibliography, you may use first-person since you are asked to describe your rationale for selecting the topic and the research strategies you employed. Use third person in the rest of the bibliography, however. Annotation Elements For each resource, include the full reference followed by the annotation. Explain the focus of the research or review article you chose. Provide a summary overview of the publication. According to this source, what is the impact of this technology on patient safety and quality of care? According to this source, what is the relevance of this technology to nursing practice and the work of the interdisciplinary health care team? Why did you select this publication to write about out of the many possible options? In other words, make the case as to why this resource is important for health care practitioners to read. Summary of Recommendation How would you tie together the key learnings from each of the four publications you examined? What organizational factors influence the selection of a technology in a health care setting? Consider such factors as organizational policies, resources, culture/social norms, commitment, training programs, and/or employee empowerment. How would you justify the implementation and use of the technology in a health care setting? This is the section where you will justify (prove) that the implementation of the patient care technology is appropriate or not. The evidence should be cited from the literature that was noted in the annotated bibliography. Consider the impact of the technology on the health care organization, patientcare/satisfaction, and interdisciplinary team productivity, satisfaction, and retention.

Describe the purpose and use of the technology. Explain the potential risks and benefits of the technology. Identify the requirements for successful deployment of the technology, including appropriate training for providers, patients, and the patients’ families. Discuss patient confidentiality and privacy safeguards associated with the technology. Explain how the organization will assess the effectiveness of the technology. Describe the type of ongoing training and technical support that will be available to the nursing staff. Support assertions and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence. Develop slides that augment your presentation. Communicate effectively with staff to support the implementation and use of the technology.

First, select one of the health care settings described in the following resource: Assessment 02 Supplement: Protected Health Information [PDF]Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Protected Health Information [PDF] As a nurse in this setting, you are asked to create the content for a staff update containing a maximum of two content pages that address one or more of these topics: Social media best practices. What not to do: social media. Social media risks to patient information. Steps to take if a breach occurs. This assessment is not a traditional essay. It is a staff educational update about PHI. Consider creating a flyer, pamphlet, or one PowerPoint slide (not an entire presentation). Remember it should not be more than two pages (excluding a title and a reference page). The task force has asked team members assigned to the topics to include the following content in their updates in addition to content on their selected topics: What is protected health information (PHI)? Be sure to include essential HIPAA information. What are privacy, security, and confidentiality? Define and provide examples of privacy, security, and confidentiality concerns related to the use of technology in health care. Explain the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to safeguard sensitive electronic health information. What evidence relating to social media usage and PHI do interprofessional team members need to be aware of? For example: What are some examples of nurses being terminated for inappropriate social media use in the United States? What types of sanctions have health care organizations imposed on interdisciplinary team members who have violated social media policies? What have been the financial penalties assessed against health care organizations for inappropriate social media use? What evidence-based strategies have health care organizations employed to prevent or reduce confidentiality, privacy, and security breaches, particularly related to social media usage? Notes Your staff update is limited to two double-spaced content pages. Be selective about the content you choose to include in your update so you can meet the page length requirement. Include need-to-know information. Omit nice-to-know information. Many times people do not read staff updates, do not read them carefully, or do not read them to the end. Ensure your staff update piques staff members’ interest, highlights key points, and is easy to read. Avoid overcrowding the update with too much content. Also, supply a separate reference page that includes two or three peer-reviewed and one or two non-peer-reviewed resources (for a total of 3–5 resources) to support the staff update content.

Discuss the challenges of standardization in patient handoffs. Identify a handoff model that you think would be the most effective. Be able to identify if the handoff you describe is effective in all patient situations or if it is more appropriate for a specific patient group or clinical setting.
Your paper should meet the following structural requirements:
Formatted according to APA 7th edition writing standards
Support your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of four scholarly articles.

ents will work in groups of 4-5 to design a QI project. The purpose of this project is to create an opportunity to practice using various QI tools and Charters in an applied project where students experience working in teams.
This project is divided into three key components. All teams will choose a Healthcare Quality Issue. Information on Healthcare Quality issues can be found as you read/review the materials in the course, book, and IHI Modules. The Groups will work on this Quality issue – developing a plan to improve the outcomes. All elements need to be completed. You will use the steps in the Charter Assignment you complete in the course – this will help with the elements for the Final Paper and Presentation. Follow the Healthcare Quality Project grading rubric.
1) Quality Improvement Project: All teams will create a Paper and Presentation. These must include an identified Healthcare quality issue – receive topic approval from instructor
· Include a diagnostic QI tool, like a flowchart or cause and effect diagram
· Include a data collection chart relevant to the project (bar chart, run chart, etc.) This chart should measure pre-post intervention.
· Consider: completeness, demonstration of critical thinking about a QI opportunity, and design aesthetics in presentation.
· Paper needs to briefly explain all elements of the presentation (transcriipt to accompany the presentation).
· The paper will explain in detail the brainstorming and aim statement
2) Presentation: Each team will give a 10-12 minute presentation about their project – voice-recorded. The presentation will clearly cover the 9 components on the Storyboard template.
a) at least one QI Tool (perhaps more)
b) at least one measure and the data collection and display process
These Healthcare Quality Project voice-recorded presentations and papers will be submitted at the end of the semester. All team members need to be responsible for a portion of the presentation. The presentation will be evaluated based on content (all 9 components included), team cohesion, and basic presentation skills. This needs to demonstrate shared work and shared presentation responsibilities.
Instructions for Storyboard/Poster:
All teams will create a Storyboard/Poster.

First your group will choose a Healthcare Quality Issue. Please have one person in your group submit your Healthcare QI issue in Blackboard for approval.
A healthcare quality improvement (QI) poster should include the following elements:
Title: Clearly reflect the project’s contents or conclusion statement
Background: Provide a brief explanation of the project’s purpose, history, and intent
Problem statement: Define the problem or scientific question that the project investigated
Aim: Include SMART aims that specify what, who, how much, and when
Interventions: Clearly state what changes were made, such as PDSA cycles
Results: Show the effects of the changes, such as PDSA data or a run chart
Conclusions: Include learning and what’s next
Tools: Highlight the QI activities and tools used in the project
Contact details: Include contact details and social media links for more information

The Storyboard/Poster must include a project related diagnostic QI tool like flowchart or cause and effect diagram. The storyboard must also include a data collection chart relevant to the project (bar chart, run chart, etc.). This chart would measure pre-post intervention.

Storyboards/Posters will be evaluated on completeness, demonstration of critical thinking about a QI opportunity, and design aesthetics. All nine required components must be addressed. The board must include at least one QI tool and an appropriate data chart.

Instructions for Presentations:
Each team will give a 10-12 minute presentation about their project. The presentation will clearly cover the 9 components on the Storyboard template. The presentation will explain in detail a) the brainstorming and aim statement writing process b) at least one QI Tool (perhaps more) c) at least one measure and the data collection and display process. These presentations need to be voice-recorded with each team member presenting on the same presentation.

All team members need to present in the presentation. All team members need to be responsible for a portion of the presentation. The presentation will be evaluated based on content (all 9 components included), team cohesion, and basic presentation skills.

The team must submit a rough outline of the plan for who will be speaking. This could take the form of an outline or slides or list of bullet points. Submit this outline in a separate document, with your presentation.

Submit the Storyboard/Poster Presentation by Sunday, December 1st@ 11:59pm.

The COVID-19 pandemic created crisis for the entire US business sector that affected the healthcare system equally. For this assignment, use the internet sources and answer the following questions:
Explain how the healthcare industry was affected financially during the COCID-19 pandemic.
Assess whether the healthcare industry was harder hit or less affected than the US economy.
What measures the healthcare industry has adopted for financial recovery.

Imagine you are the healthcare manager in a typical healthcare facility, like hospital. Identify factors that would influence your decision making. Describe three such situations you might have or may come across and the factors that were or would be influential in your decision making