Informatics In The Clinical Setting

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Informatics In The Clinical Setting

Conduct an interview with someone in an informatics role in a clinical setting. Then, in a Microsoft Word document of 5-6 pages formatted in APA style, discuss each of the following criteria: Informatics In The Clinical Setting

  • Role description and education level required for the role.
  • Describe their views on how their role affects patient safety and improves the quality of patient care.
  • Describe the human factors faced in the role and other challenges.

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  • Express insights gained from the interview.
  • Research and discuss the impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Indicators and The Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals in your clinical setting. Describe how these governing agencies influence delivery of direct patient care.
  • Research, discuss, and identify the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) utilized in your clinical setting. Be sure to get the perspective of your selected informatics professional during your interview.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

Informatics In The Clinical Setting

 

Week 2 Discussion Health Informatics

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Week 2 Discussion Health Informatics

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

  • Read Chapters 5, 7 ,8 , and 9 of Health Informatics: An Interprofessional Approach.
  • Analyze the Wire diagram of healthcare supply chain information systems in Chapter 7 of your text (Figure 7.5).

Using the scenario below respond to the discussion question provided to you by your instructor. Based on your Ashford University major of study (e.g., Health Information Management, Nursing, Health Administration, Health and Human Services or Public Health) analyze benefits, risks, and operational issues associated with these informatics systems and exchange of data in these settings. Evalute the role of the HL7 (Health Level Seven standard as discussed in Chapter 5 of your text) interface standard in data exchange between these informatics systems. Specifically, analyze your response from the standpoint of the Wire diagram of healthcare supply chain information systems in Chapter 7 of your text (Figure 7.5).  Week 2 Discussion Health Informatics

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Scenario

As health consumers flow through the processes of being evaluated for a surgical procedure, (i.e., being admitted to the hospital, having surgery, recovering post operatively in the hospital and discharged to recover at home) there are a variety of informatics systems, processes, and data involved. These informatics systems exchange data with each other using computer programs called system interfaces. In order to provide care to customers as part of the surgical flow process, numerous informatics systems that share data must be utilized for both clinical and administrative functions.  Week 2 Discussion Health Informatics

Initial Post: Your initial post should be a minimum of 350 words. Utilize a minimum of three unique credible or scholarly sources (excluding the textbook or other course provided resources) cited in APA format, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) resource. Keep in mind that scholarly sources include peer-reviewed articles and non-commercial websites. Review the Ashford University Library’s Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) tip sheet for more information about sources. Multiple pages from the same scholarly website will be counted as one scholarly source. Week 2 Discussion Health Informatics

Pediatric Nursing Case Study

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Pediatric Nursing Case Study

Chapter 28 Case Study

Chapter 28, Growth and Development of the School-Age Child

 1. Gina has come into the primary care center with her mother Kris for an 11-year-old wellness examination. As the nurse prepares Gina for her examination, Kris asks to speak to the nurse outside the examination room. Kris shares with the nurse her concerns about recent changes she has noticed in Gina. She explains that Gina’s body is beginning to change and she has made a number of comments about her body image. Kris is concerned about Gina’s self-esteem and emotional development. (Learning Objectives 1, 2, and 3) Pediatric Nursing Case Study

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  1. 2. What are some of the prepubescent changes school-age children experience that the nurse can share with Kris?
  2. 3.What are some of the issues regarding body image that the nurse can teach Kris about?
  3. 4.What can the nurse teach Kris regarding self-esteem in school-age children to address her concerns?

Pediatric Nursing Case Study

 

Advocating For The Nursing Role In Program Design And Implementation

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Advocating For The Nursing Role In Program Design And Implementation

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and reflect on your thinking regarding the role of the nurse in the design and implementation of new healthcare programs.
  • Select a healthcare program within your practice and consider the design and implementation of this program.
  • Reflect on advocacy efforts and the role of the nurse in relation to healthcare program design and implementation. Advocating For The Nursing Role In Program Design And Implementation

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The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

In a 2- to 3-page paper, create an interview transcript of your responses to the following interview questions:

  • Tell us about a healthcare program, within your practice. What are the costs and projected outcomes of this program?
  • Who is your target population?
  • What is the role of the nurse in providing input for the design of this healthcare program? Can you provide examples?
  • What is your role as an advocate for your target population for this healthcare program? Do you have input into design decisions? How else do you impact design?
  • What is the role of the nurse in healthcare program implementation? How does this role vary between design and implementation of healthcare programs? Can you provide examples?
  • Who are the members of a healthcare team that you believe are most needed to implement a program? Can you explain why?

Advocating For The Nursing Role In Program Design And Implementation

Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan

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Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan

Preparation

Your organization is undertaking a population health improvement initiative focused on one of the pervasive and chronic health concerns in the local community. Examples of health improvement initiatives include nationwide concerns, such as type 2 diabetes, HIV, obesity, and Zika. However, your organization has asked you to determine which widespread health concern should be addressed in a population health improvement plan for the community in which you practice and has entrusted you with gathering and evaluating the relevant data. Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan

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Requirements

Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide, so be sure to address each point. In addition, you may want to review the performance level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

Data Evaluation

Evaluate community demographic, epidemiological, and environmental data.

  • Identify the relevant data.
  • Describe the major community health concerns suggested by the data.
  • Explain how environmental factors affect the health of community residents.
Health Improvement Plan

Develop an ethical health improvement plan that effectively addresses the population health concern that you identified in your evaluation of the relevant data.

  • Base your plan on the best available evidence from a minimum of 3–5 current scholarly or professional sources.
    • Apply correct APA formatting to all in-text citations and references.
    • Attach a reference list to your plan.
  • Ensure that your plan meets the cultural and environmental needs of your community and will likely lead to some improvement in the community’s health related to this concern.
    • Consider the environmental realities and challenges that exist in the community.
    • Address potential barriers or misunderstandings related to the various cultures prevalent in the community.
  • Justify the value and relevance of the evidence you used as the basis of your plan.
    • Explain why the evidence is valuable and relevant to the community health concern you are addressing.
    • Explain why each piece of evidence is appropriate and informs the goal of improving the health of the community. Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan
  • Propose relevant and measurable criteria for evaluating the outcomes of your plan.
    • Explain why your proposed criteria are appropriate and useful measures of success.
  • Explain how you will communicate with colleagues and members of the community, in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive way, with regard to the development and implementation of your plan.
    • Develop a clear communications strategy mindful of the cultural and ethical expectations of colleagues and community members regarding data privacy.
    • Ensure that your strategy enables you to make complex medical terms and concepts understandable to members of the community, regardless of language, disabilities, or level of education.

Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan

Common Illnesses And The Use Of CAM

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Common Illnesses And The Use Of CAM

Purpose

The Course Outcome covered this week is CO1.

CO1: Identify theories, concepts, and beliefs related to transcultural nursing. (PO1)  Common Illnesses And The Use Of CAM

Discussion

We encounter patients after they have explored various avenues of self-help. At times, these avenues involve the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Our readings this week are very helpful.

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  1. Select a common (or not so common) illness or condition that affects a specific ethnic group.
  2. Identify two (2) CAM therapies that patients are likely to try before seeking (or in addition to) allopathic, osteopathic, or ayurvedic medical intervention for the illness or condition.
  3. Discuss the effectiveness of each therapy you identified.

Note: Do not discuss an illness or condition about which a classmate has already posted. The diversity will lead to a more robust discussion. There are many examples you may discuss, including sickle-cell disease in African Americans, constipation in the elderly people, or the use of Reiki for mental and emotional healing by Japanese people. Think of others from your practice settings or prelicensure experiences.  Common Illnesses And The Use Of CAM

professor’s comment:

Hello All,

This is one week I am really looking forward to because you are all experts in this area from all of your work with the patients and families you care for.  We all encounter patients after they have explored various avenues of self-help. At times, these avenues involve the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). I look forward to your choice for an illness that affects an ethnic group that you have worked with and the CAM therapies you identify.

Example: Class and Professor,

One not so common illness discussed is depression amongst Chinese population. There are cultural differences that must not be overlooked within this population when dealing with depression. While sadness may be reported, it also may not and it was repeated in multiple studies that often other symptoms are more prominent. “In a study to differentiate somatic versus psychological symptoms as a cultural expression of depression, Chinese outpatients reported more somatic symptoms compared to Euro-Canadians, who reported more psychological symptoms” (Andrews & Boyle, 2016).  As a health care provider it is important to recognize the differences.

Unlike persons living in the general U.S. population, Chinese and Chinese Americans often do not report feeling sad when they are depressed. Depression-related signs and symptoms that are commonly reported by Chinese patients include the following: Boredom, discomfort, pain fatigue, unexplained physical abnormalities” (Smith, 2018). Frequently, signs will be down-played or ignored by the patient for fear of embarrassment of diagnosis of a mental health condition. “There is a strong social stigma and sense of shame in Chinese culture regarding depression” (Smith, 2018). Because of this seeking care may not be an option and care may be delayed.

Other than being prescribed medications as what seems last resort for depression, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM )therapies may be used. CAM therapies that are explored are Chinese herbal therapy, acupuncture, and movement therapy known as t’ai chi. As noted by Smith (2018), they are the most commonly used interventions for treatment of depression that is also known as “shenjing” in Chinese culture. There was such noted success with movement therapy, a study was formally recognized showing huge improvement of signs and symptoms among participants over a 12 week course (Smith, 2018). Movement therapy, specifically T’ai Chi should be explored as a recommendation for individuals who are capable and willing to try it before prescribing medications that often come with side effects.  Common Illnesses And The Use Of CAM

-Allyson

  • Reference
  • Andrews, M. M., & Boyle, J. S. (2016). Transcultural concepts in nursing care (7th ed.). Philadelphia: PA. Wolters Kluwer.
  • Smith, N. (2018) Chinese Patients: Providing Culturally Competent Care to Patients with Depression. Ipswich, Massachusetts. https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nup&AN=T903134&site=eds-live&scope=site

Reference: American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Andrews, M. M., & Boyle, J. S. (2016). Transcultural concepts in nursing care (7th ed.). Philadelphia: PA: Wolters Kluwer. Common Illnesses And The Use Of CAM

Module 05 Assignment – Teamwork and Organizational Customer

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Module 05 Assignment – Teamwork and Organizational Customer

Effective patient care, safety, and experience is dependent upon the work and effort of numerous healthcare departments and workers including but not limited to medical practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, medical laboratory technicians, coding and billing specialists, and medical administrative assistants. Proper communication, respect, and teamwork is necessary for a clinic to operate efficiently and effectively. Module 05 Assignment – Teamwork and Organizational Customer

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Please read the following patient scenario:

You witnessed a coworker’s (Michael – who works in your department) interaction with another coworker, Flora, who works in a different department. Michael was very rude, disrespectful, and mad because he was arguing that Flora didn’t communicate important patient information to your department and caused a patient to have an extended wait time. Flora was obviously disturbed and hurt by this interaction and you know it wasn’t her fault, but rather Michael’s.

Please discuss the following concepts in 1-2 pages:

  • Identify and briefly describe two issues or concepts associated with the breakdown of teamwork in this scenario.
  • How would you use internal customer service skills, tools, and techniques to resolve this issue?
  • How can good and poor internal customer service affect patient experience and outcomes? Module 05 Assignment – Teamwork and Organizational Customer

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

Module 05 Assignment – Teamwork and Organizational Customer

 

 

Health Assignment Example

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Health Assignment Example

Kate is born with features that do not look quite normal. Her eyes are wide-set and slightly slanted. Her nose is short and flat, and she keeps her mouth slightly open. There is a straight crease across her palm, and her fifth digit is unusually short. The doctor tells her parents she has an inherited disorder. If you were the doctor what would you diagnosis Kate with? Discuss the etiology of Kate’s disorder? What is the biggest risk factor for this disorder? How can or will this disorder affect Kate? What test could have been completed to diagnosis this disorder before Kate’s birth?  Health Assignment Example

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2. Research one autosomal dominant disease, one autosomal recessive disease, and a sex-linked disease. For each disease discuss: 1. Etiology, 2. Signs and Symptoms, 3. Diagnosis, 4. Treatment and Prevention. Provide additional information from an outside source.  Health Assignment Example

3. A 12-year-old child experiences high fever and chills. He also says that his heart feels like its pounding. Two weeks before these symptoms, the child fell off his bike and skinned his knee. This child also has a history of a heart murmur. What disease should be considered and what is the treatment? What congenital heart disease is associated with heart murmurs?

4. A 59-year-old male calls the paramedics after experiencing an episode of chest pain while shoveling snow. He describes his pain as a crushing, tight feeling that radiates to his left arm and jaw. What type(s) of heart disease is this patient experiencing (explain)? What diagnostic test would you expect the physician to order and why? What is the treatment? Health Assignment Example

Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory

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Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory

Please use Tiffany Case Study

This week, your theoretical orientation is cognitive behavior theory. You will use the same case study that you chose in Week 2 and have been analyzing in this course. Use the “Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study” worksheet to help you dissect the theory. You do not need to submit this handout. It is a tool for you to use to dissect the theory and then you can employ the information in the table to complete your assignment. Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory

In this Assignment, you prepare a 5-minute video case presentation. It is common to present a case analysis in multidisciplinary team meetings or with your supervisor and colleagues. This assignment offers you an opportunity to provide insights and perspectives to a case. Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory

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To prepare:

  • Use the same case study that you chose in Week 2.
  • Read this article listed in the Learning Resources: González-Prendes, A. A., & Thomas, S. A. (2009). Culturally sensitive treatment of anger in African American women: A single case study. Clinical Case Studies, 8(5), 383–402. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1534650109345004

    This article provides a nice framework for how the authors’ cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation shaped the conceptualization of the case and assessment and intervention.

To upload your media for this Assignment, use the Kaltura Media option from the mashup tool drop-down menu. Refer to the Kaltura Media Uploader area in the course navigation menu for more information about how to upload media to the course.

By Day 7

Submit a Kaltura video of yourself discussing the client. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes.

  • Although this is a professional presentation, it is not a formal presentation as in a speech. Imagine that you are discussing your case with a group of peers in a meeting. For example, if you stumble a bit, don’t feel you have to record yourself again.
  • You can have notes in front of you to help you remember your points. Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory
  • However, your video does need to be professional. In other words, dress professionally and conduct yourself as if you are in an agency setting with colleagues and supervisors. Be sure to maintain eye contact as if you were speaking in front of your colleagues. Finally, be sure to record yourself in a room that is quiet and where no one interrupts you.

Your video presentation should include the following:

  • In 1 to 2 sentences, identify and describe the presenting problem.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, briefly define and conceptualize the problem from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation.
  • Formulate 2 assessment questions that you will ask the client to better understand the client’s problem. Remember, the assessment questions should be guided by cognitive-behavioral theory.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, identify two goals for treatment. Again, remember, the goals should be consistent with cognitive-behavioral theory.
  • In 1 to 2 sentences, describe the treatment plan from a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation. Remember, the treatment plan should align with the goal(s) for work.
  • Discuss one outcome you would measure, if you were to evaluate whether the intervention worked, and explain how this is consistent with cognitive behavior theory. Evaluate one merit and one limitation of cognitive behavior theory as it relates to the case study.
  • Evaluate the application of cognitive-behavioral theory in relation to a diversity issue pertinent to the case. Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory

Be sure to:

  • Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
  • Speak clearly

Assignment: Application Of Cognitive Behavior Theory

Nursing Practice Education Assignment

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Nursing Practice Education Assignment

Please write responses to each of the 5 questions listed below for Module 5 Discussion Board:

1. Discuss one example of issues/problems for each area (nursing practice, nursing education, nursing leadership) that could be answered using a qualitative research design. Provide rationale.
A. Nursing Practice
B. Nursing Education
C. Nursing Leadership

2. What topics are better suited for phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnography? Provide rationale and examples.

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3. Provide one topic that could be researched using each of the following qualitative research designs: phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnography. Discuss how that one topic could be researched using each of the three stated qualitative research designs.

4. Explain the various strategies used to promote qualitative research validity, trustworthiness, and rigor as found in Chapter 26 of required textbook (Polit & Beck, 2020).

5. Select one of the strategies used to promote qualitative research validity that you explained in question #4 and compare it to a specific quantitative strategy addressing similar issues of validity, trustworthiness, and rigor. Nursing Practice Education Assignment