Explain the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies this project is aimed at improving

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Explain the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies this project is aimed at improving

In the Discussion for this module, you considered the interaction of nurse informaticists with other specialists to ensure successful care. How is that success determined?

Patient outcomes and the fulfillment of care goals is one of the major ways that healthcare success is measured. Measuring patient outcomes results in the generation of data that can be used to improve results. Nursing informatics can have a significant part in this process and can help to improve outcomes by improving processes, identifying at-risk patients, and enhancing efficiency.

To Prepare:

  • Review the concepts of technology application as presented in the Resources.
  • Reflect on how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence may help fortify nursing informatics as a specialty by leading to increased impact on patient outcomes or patient care efficiencies.

The Assignment: (4-5 pages)

In a 4- to 5-page project proposal written to the leadership of your healthcare organization, propose a nursing informatics project for your organization that you advocate to improve patient outcomes or patient-care efficiency. Your project proposal should include the following:

  • Describe the project you propose.
  • Identify the stakeholders impacted by this project.
  • Explain the patient outcome(s) or patient-care efficiencies this project is aimed at improving and explain how this improvement would occur. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Identify the technologies required to implement this project and explain why.
  • Identify the project team (by roles) and explain how you would incorporate the nurse informaticist in the project team.

Highlight organizational policies and procedures that areor will be in place at your healthcare organization

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Highlight organizational policies and procedures that are/will be in place at your healthcare organization

As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise.

With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, and other stakeholders.

In this Assignment, you will study a recent nursing informatics-related healthcare policy, and you will share the relevant details via a fact sheet designed to inform and educate.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources on healthcare policy and regulatory/legislative topics related to health and nursing informatics.
  • Consider the role of the nurse informaticist in relation to a healthcare organization’s compliance with various policies and regulations, such as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
  • Research and select one health or nursing informatics policy (within the past 5 years) or regulation for further study.

The Assignment: (1 page)

Create a 1-page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address the following:

  • Briefly and generally explain the policy or regulation you selected.
  • Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on system implementation.
  • Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow.
  • Highlight organizational policies and procedures that are/will be in place at your healthcare organization to address the policy or regulation you selected. Be specific.

What differences or similarities do you see between your initial discussion thread and your classmates postings?

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A successful trainer needs to effectively engage various types of trainees and adapt quickly in the learning environment to meet their needs. Chapter 8 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text lists and offers tips on dealing with different participant personalities. Review the three scenarios below. Discuss how you would effectively engage and manage each group of participants in a 2-day training seminar. Apply two to three specific adult learning principles and/or techniques to each of the scenarios listed below.

Scenario A
Your colleague is a training specialist who has just concluded an activity on techniques for overcoming challenges in the classroom. He clearly understood the content, but did not ask questions of the group to confirm their understanding. In addition, when explaining activities, the directions were not clear and there was never an opportunity to ask for clarification. What constructive feedback would you give to your colleague?

Scenario B
Your colleague is a department manager who has just opened a training session. Her opening included group introductions, but she went directly into presenting content. About an hour later, a few participants began talking out of turn. What feedback would you give to your colleague on the impact this may have had on participants, and what could have been done differently to avoid this situation?

Scenario C
Your colleague is a human resources manager who just completed an activity followed by a group discussion. The activity went well, but the debrief did not. As the facilitator, he had trouble getting the group to answer his questions. The group did not appear to be very engaged. What feedback could you give him on how he could get participants to participate?

Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Use this weeks lecture as a foundation for your initial post. In addition to the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, use at least one additional scholarly source to support your discussion.

Respond to at least two other posts regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your reply, please consider the following questions:
•What did you learn from the posting?
•What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
•What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
•What differences or similarities do you see between your initial discussion thread and your classmates postings?
•What are the differences or similarities in the techniques recommended in your discussion compared to those identified by others?
•Analyze the recommendations made by others for each scenario. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendations? Why or why not? Provide examples where possible.
Your reply posts should be a minimum of 150-250 words each.

Create a risk template by listing the risks that you think are appropriate for ADC.

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Create a risk template and develop risk responses to effectively assess the risks associated with the ADC project.

 

Create a risk template by listing the risks that you think are appropriate for ADC.

  • You may need to make assumptions about the project. Just be sure to document them in the description of the risk.
  • When identifying your risks, be sure to consider the following:
    • Project and product risks
    • External and internal risks
    • Project budget risks
    • Scheduling risks
    • Resource risks
    • Product quality risks
  • Be sure to categorize and quantify all of the identified risks.

 

PROJECT SENARIO

ACME Development Corporation (ADC), a developer of custom homes and apartment complexes, has decided to standardize its project management practices and processes across its national organization. The goal is to standardize with one single project-scheduling tool and to have the tool installed and be operational within 90 days. To this end, the company is forming a central project management office (PMO). Until now, project managers (there are 40 presently on staff distributed all over the United States) have been able to use whatever scheduling tool they liked, within their budget constraints. They have also been able to buy equipment and engage contractors at will. The PMO will be determining one scheduling tool that all PMs will be expected to use, exclusive of any other scheduling tools. The PMO will also develop and implement a standardized procurement process. Because the PMs are located across the United States, a Web-based solution seems likely to be the most successful tool.

As the project manager, you have been charged with implementing the procurement process, and you decide that your first project will be purchasing the scheduling tool for ACME Development Corporation.

Describe how the results of the research may impact future nursing practice.

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Describe how the results of the research may impact future nursing practice.

Select a nursing research article from the list below that includes a theoretical or conceptual framework and the exploration of a clinical problem. Identify the nursing research article components using the Week 5 research template.

(All articles are available in the South University Online Library.)

Emotional Work and Diversity in Clinical Placements of Nursing Students

Nurses’ Preparedness and Perceived Competence in Managing Disasters

The Lived Experiences of People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study

Effects of Multivitamin Supplements on Cognitive Function, Serum Homocysteine Level, and Depression of Korean Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment in Care Facilities

The template will be evaluated on the effectiveness of the discussion of the following components. If a component is not present in the article, its absence should be discussed.

  • Identify the research problem.
  • Identify the research purpose.
  • Summarize the review of literature.
  • Identify the nursing framework or theoretical perspective.
  • Identify the research questions and hypotheses.
  • Identify the variables.
  • Identify and discuss the appropriateness of the design.
  • Discusses the validity and reliability of the instruments, tools, or surveys.
  • Discuss the significance of the study. Did it resolve the question?
  • Discuss the legal and ethical issues of the study. Include the use of human subjects and their protection.
  • Describe any cultural aspects of the study.
  • Describe the final sample.
  • Describe the procedures for data collection.
  • Summarize the results including statistical analysis used or other method of analysis.
  • Describe how the results of the research may impact future nursing practice.
  • Apply the research to the student’s nursing practice.
  • NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that component.

Submission Details:

  • Cite any resources in APA style and include a copy of the article with the submission.
  • By the due date assigned, submit your template to the Submissions Area.

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Describe the theorists background in detail and discuss how their experiences have impacted the theory development.

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Nursing Theory Analysis
Order Description
Overview/Description:
The purpose of this assignment is to describe evaluate and discuss application of a nursing grand or mid-range theory. This assignment also provides the learner an opportunity to connect theory and research to nursing phenomena.
Theory/Author Name and Background:
1) Select a Grand or Mid-Range Theory that is appropriate to your practice setting.
2) Describe the theorists background in detail and discuss how their experiences have impacted the theory development.
3) Examine crucial references for the original and/or current work of the theorist and other authors writing about the selected theory.
4) Identify the phenomenon of concern or problems addressed by the theory.
Theory Description:
1) Explain whether the theory uses deductive inductive or retroductive reasoning. Provide evidence to support your conclusion.
2) Describe the major concepts of the theory. How are they defined? (theoretically and/or operationally) Is the author consistent in the use of the concepts and other terms in the theory?
3) Interpret how the concepts are defined. Implicitly or explicitly?
4) Examine the relationships (propositions) among the major concepts.
Evaluation:
1) Identify explicit and implicit assumptions (values/beliefs) underlying the theory. On what assumptions does the theory build?
2) Examine if the theory has a description of the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm. If so how are they explained in the theory? If the metapardigm is not explained what elements do you see as relevant to the theory and why?
3) Discuss the clarity of the theory. Did it have lucidness and consistency?
Application:
1) Examine how the theory would guide nursing actions.
2) Describe specifically how you can use this theory in your area of nursing (Practice Education Informatics or Administration).

Describe one potential clinical advantage and one potential clinical problem with using the three novel formulas presented in Exercise 14 see Figures 1, 2, & 3 in a PICU setting.

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Assignment:

Write a 750-word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least one (1) source in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.

Address the following questions:

  • Describe the purpose of the Flannigan et al. (2014) study and why this study is important to advancing nursing knowledge.
  • According to the study narrative and Figures 1, 2, & 3 in the Flannigan et al. (2014) study, describe the three formulas used in the prediction of mean weight for PICU patients. Which formula best estimates the weight for children under 1 year of age? Provide a rationale for your answer.
  • Describe one potential clinical advantage and one potential clinical problem with using the three novel formulas presented in Exercise 14 see Figures 1, 2, & 3 in a PICU setting.

Assignment Expectations

Length: At least 750-words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use at least one APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.

Describe the ownership structure and management of your business.

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Prepare a business plan for the venture that you identified in assignments 1 and 2.

The aspects you should address are:

Business Overview: The business overview is a clear description of your business in practical terms. It is a summary of “who”, “what”, “where”, “when” and “why” of the business which gives the reader a clear understanding of how the business will function.

Product / Service: Describe and define what the business is going to offer the target market.

Market Analysis: The market analysis outlines what market the product / service will serve and why.

Competition: Defines competitors and describes the benefit of your service or product to the target market in comparison to your competitors.

Marketing Strategy: Identify the marketing objectives of the product or service including the specific elements of the marketing mix.

Business Structure and Management: Describe the ownership structure and management of your business.

Finances � financial statements / projections: A clear understanding on how the business will be financed to ensure its financial health.

Financial forecasts should include:

Basic assumptions & information
Sales mix forecast (monthly for year 1, quarterly years 2 & 3)
Cash flow forecast (monthly for year 1, quarterly years 2 & 3)
Income statement (years 1 & 2)
Statement of Financial Position (years 1 & 2)
Statement of Cash Flows (years 1 & 2)
Statement of Changes in Equity (years 1 & 2)
Personal expenses (monthly for year 1)
Cost-volume-profit analysis including assumptions (years 1 & 2)
Calculate the financial statement ratios e.g. calculate two ratios on each area – profitability, liquidity and financial (long-term) stability and analysis these forecasts. (years 1 & 2)
Sensitivity analysis – optimistic / most likely / pessimistic including analysis (year 1 only)
(The amount of cash you have available for the venture from personal assets, including assistance from friends and family is AUD$15,000. You may of course seek additional debt or equity funding from other sources.)

Action Plan: An outline of how you are going to achieve your business plans objectives.

Appendix: An appendix or second volume should be included with the submission of the business plan. This will hold all supporting documentation, which backs up the main report.

Rationale
This assessment task has been designed to provide you with the experience in preparing a new business plan by practical use of the techniques and models you have learnt in the subject. Specifically, this assignment assesses your ability to:

list and define the key characteristics and issues involved in starting and running a small business;
identify the sources of finance available to a small business;
describe the components of basic accounting reports and use accounting reports and tools such as budgeting and cost-volume-profit analysis for decision-making;
analyse and evaluate accounting reports using financial ratios and trend data that highlight the profitability, liquidity and solvency/gearing of a small business;
collate data from many sources and create information in the form of reports for a small business.

Write a 5–6-page article on a controversial topic related to pharmacology.

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Write a 5–6-page article on a controversial topic related to pharmacology.

Write a 5–6-page article on a controversial topic related to pharmacology. Explain appropriate use of pharmacology; the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the use of pharmacology; and how the topic affects communities and organizations. Describe inequities regarding access to pharmacological treatments.

 

In your professional nursing practice, you will likely encounter both patients and coworkers whose personal or cultural views on pharmacology may be quite different from your own. Understanding the most current research on pharmacological topics will help you make informed choices.

For this assessment, imagine your supervisor asks you to write an article on a controversial topic for the organization’s monthly newsletter in which you review the most recent research on the topic. She stresses you must present a balanced overview and equally address the pros and cons of the topic.

Preparation

Complete the following as you prepare to write your article:

  1. Choose a topic from the list below:
    • The use of medical marijuana.
    • The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) versus traditional Western medicine.
    • Experimental drug programs and disease management.
    • Mandated vaccinations for children and the implications for parental choice not to vaccinate.
  2. Search the Capella library and the Internet to locate peer-reviewed research articles on your selected topic. The information you use to support your work in this assessment must be as recent as possible.

Note: These are very broad topics. Limit your work to the scope of your practice and be mindful of the page-length requirements.

Requirements

Once you have identified your topic, organize your article as you wish. Be sure to include the following:

  • Explain the appropriate use of the pharmacology related to the topic. Include elements such as diseases or health concerns associated with the topic and the efficacy and applicability of the pharmacology.
  • Explain the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and use of the pharmacology related to the topic. Remember to address both the benefits and limitations of the pharmacology in terms of specific diseases and populations.
  • Explain how the topic affects both the community and the organization in terms of promoting health and wellness.
  • Describe any inequities regarding access to the pharmacology related to the topic. Is access limited to specific groups or populations? Who determines access? On what is it based? Does access influence choice?

Follow APA guidelines to format this assessment. Include a title page and reference page.

Additional Requirements

  • Number of pages: 5–6 (no more than 7).
  • At least 4 current scholarly or professional resources.
  • Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced font.

Compose an analytical essay in which you offer an interpretation of a literary element in one of the assigned short stories.

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Compose an analytical essay of at least 1,200 words in which you offer an interpretation of a literary element in one of the assigned short stories. Write your analysis focusing on one of the following elements in one of the assigned stories:

Character

Theme

Symbolism

Imagery

Setting

Start by selecting one of the short stories assigned by your instructor. Brainstorm to identify the literary element that you would like to explore in the story. Choose from character, theme, symbolism, imagery, or setting. Then, develop a thesis that offers a specific interpretation of this element. If you have trouble coming up with a thesis, contact your instructor, who will help you. Do not do any outside research at this point. When finished, the draft should be at least 1,200 words (approximately four double-spaced pages).

Tips for the Essay

Open your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quote from the story, or interesting idea. Then, connect to the short story and mention the title and the author. End your introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the story (such as theme, symbolism, or characterization).

The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the short story that help to illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the story and analyze specific lines that support your argument.

Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the significance of the thesis.

APA Reminder

Use APA style for formatting the essay and for source citations. Begin with a title page. Include a running header, and use proper font and spacing. End with a separate references page. Refer to the Week 1 lecture on avoiding plagiarism for an APA essay template and additional resources.