INFORMATICS DISCUSSION WEEK 10

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Assignment: Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in the statement from page 27 of Feldstein (2006) affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. Then, explain how analyses such as the one portrayed by the Feldstein statement may affect decisions by legislative leaders in recommending or positioning national policies (e.g., Congress’ decisions impacting Medicare or Medicaid).

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.
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scholarly writing assignment 3/20/19

that demonstrates knowledge of the role of informatics in consumer healthcare. Important components to be addressed in the paper include:

·The role of informatics in consumer healthcare

·The impact of informatics on consumer healthcare in diverse settings

·The future of informatics on consumer healthcare

The paper should be written utilizing APA style and conventions. The document should contain a title page, abstract, body (5-page minimum) and reference (3 minimum).

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Academic Level:Master

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WEEK 4 Discussion

Visit South’s online library and review these two articles.

  • Connelly, L. M. (2014). Use of theoretical frameworks in research. MEDSURG Nursing, 23(3), 187-188.
  • Green, H. E. (2014). Use of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in qualitative research. Nurse Researcher, 21(6), 34-38.

Next, review the evidence you are collecting for your proposed study. Which theories have others cited? Are you seeing a common theme? Next construct a conceptual map (see p. 138 in your textbook). Use Microsoft Word or Microsoft PowerPoint and include this as an attachment. Be sure you have defined the concepts and included relational statements.

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Respond to the Main post bellow offering one or more additional interaction strategies in support of the examples/observations shared or by offering further insight to the thoughts shared about the future of these interactions.

Note: the answer should be in a positive way

Main Question Post

Nursing Informatics

Nurse informaticists interact with other professionals in my healthcare setting in a variety of ways. One of these ways is through sharing patient information as and when needed. The increased manner in which medical facilities are adopting the use of health information technology means that the nurse informaticists have an integral role that they play in ensuring that patient data is availed when needed (Harrington, 2017). The Nurse informaticists also ensure that patient data is kept accurately and safely so that it can help in proper medical attention of the concerned patients. In so doing, nurse informaticists interact with those who admit patients at the facilities, those in charge of diagnosing and the laboratory technicians to ensure that there is a smooth flow of data from one point to the next (Lee, 2014).

The IT department at my current work place is not physically around or on the floors for night shift, which is when I work. So there isn’t much interaction with the nurse informatistics, but for their physical absence at night there is a contact line that we the employees can access whenever needed. That nurse informatistics has access to mirror what we are seeing on the actual computer screen so that they are able to help in more productive manner. If there is a new feature on the software there will be a super user which are more than likely nurses who have been trained on the new feature to help and aid in the process when needed. For instance, there is a new feature on the software at my work place that involves an innovative way to waste narcotics via the software. Because it has such a huge impact on the hospital they are having an information sessions at various times to accommodate every shift, which will allow a better understanding of the new feature at hand.

One way of improving these interactions will be by increasing familiarity among team members to the extent that every team member knows the strengths, weaknesses, and idiosyncrasies of all team members (Kalisch & Begeny, 2015). In so doing, it will be possible to take decisive measures on who should handle a particular aspect so that its outcome is the most desirable. Increased familiarity will lead to teamwork, which is likely to enhance the productivity of the nurse informaticists and other segments of the medical facility.

I believe that the continued evolution of nursing informaticists is likely to eliminate the physical distances among nurses and their facilities, something that will lead to improved patient outcomes. Nursing informaticist is likely to lead to seamless societies where it is possible to interact with other nurses located very many miles from each other and share their experiences or challenges in their line of duty. In so doing, it will be possible to come up with the most desired patient outcomes.

 

References

Harrington L. (2017). The role of nurse informaticists in the emerging field of clinical

intelligence. NI 2017: 11th International Congress on Nursing Informatics, June 23-27, 2017, Montreal, Canada. International Congress in Nursing Informatics (11th: 2017: Montreal, Quebec)

Kalisch, B.J. & Begeny, M.J. (2015). Improving nursing teamwork. The Journal of Nursing

Administration, 35 (12) pp 550-556.

Lee, A. (2014). The role of informatics in nursing. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 12(4), 55-57. doi:10.1097/01.NME.0000450294.60987.00

 

 

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Respond to the Main post bellow offering one or more additional interaction strategies in support of the examples/observations shared or by offering further insight to the thoughts shared about the future of these interactions.

Note: the answer should be in a positive way 

Main Post

Nurse informatics

According to Sipes (2016), The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nurse informatics as “the specialty that integrates nursing science with information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice” (p.252). The nursing profession indeed has come a long way. As new technology in healthcare improves so will the nursing process. Nurse informaticists use technology to connect healthcare workers to the collected data wherein information is readily available for nurses to postulate interventions to deliver the best outcome.

Interaction between bedside nurses and nurse informaticists

In my experience as a bedside nurse, I don’t normally interact with the nurse informaticists of the organization I work for. Perhaps a few minutes every now and again when there is a new process that was just introduced or when they need to follow up and ask about how the staff nurses are doing with the new technology that came along. As a staff nurse, I get to interact more with the “super users” of the new technology that comes along. They are the ones that teach us bedside nurses about the new equipment, process change, charting on and of the new technology and how to navigate the new system. Given these new iphones that we now use, piloted in February of this year, the super users were the ones that are in attendance in the unit, available for any questions or difficulty we may face. Prior to the initiation of the said process, we had to attend an hour-long training about it and complete online training as well. This is not to say that we cannot call the nurse informaticists if we get into major issues. However for times as such, we go through the chain of command and if no one is knowledgeable to fix the issue, we call the experts. More often we call the service desk and they fix the issues we encounter on the system (EHR) over the phone.

Opportunities for improvement

Nursing is a continuous learning experience. It constantly evolves. From paper charting, now we have electronic charting, and from here, I’m quite sure we will see more interesting changes in the near future. EHR is really a marvelous technology, with the use of EHR, we can go back months, even years of patient history and we are able to compare from presentation or baseline even without having seen the patient first, we can pretty much formulate a good picture. My only comment about this is that human interaction is missing. My suggestion is that nurse informaticists should hold meetings probably, if feasible, at least every quarter, to check on the system’s strengths and weaknesses coming from the bedside nurses, the ones that use the technology day in and day out. I think, in that way, we, as bedside nurses at least can feel their palpable support. Additionally, nurse informaticists should work on possibly reducing redundancy in charting. The current EHR system we use at the organization I work for has so many redundant charting that I feel as though, it takes away from nurse to patient interaction. Moreover, honestly, I don’t even know the name of our organization’s nurse informaticists. Although I’m sure I can find it on the intranet and perhaps the one we see in the unit asking about any system issues is one of them, or maybe she is just another superuser, I honestly don’t know. I think we, as a people, are so in awe of new technology that we forget that human interaction is just as important.

References

Adams, E., Hussey, P., & Shaffer, F. A. (2015). Nursing informatics and leadership, an essential competency for a global priority: eHealth. Nurse Leader, 13(5), 52-57.

Glassman, K. S. (2017). Using data in nursing practice. American Nurse Today, 12(11), 45-47. Retrieved from: https://www.americannursetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ant11-Data-1030.pdf

Sipes, C. (2016). Project Management: Essential skill of nurse informaticists. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 255, 252-256.

Course Project Milestone 1: Guidelines

Purpose

To apply lessons in nursing history to living nurses contributing to nursing history through an interview and documentation of historical information

Course Outcomes

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

CO1:  Incorporate appropriate historical perspectives into current professional nursing practice (PO2).

CO4: Compare current professional nursing practice roles with historical roles of the nurse (PO7).

Requirements and Guidelines

  1. Nursing history is being made today by exemplary nurses throughout the world. Select one registered nurse who is creating nursing history to be the subject of this project. This RN must have at least 10 years of RN licensure. The nurse could be a family member; friend; colleague; acquaintance; manager; former instructor; or other nurse who is creating, delivering, or influencing the practice of nursing in your area. Do not select a former or current patient. Remember that a nurse does not have to create a nursing theory, write textbooks, or be the head of a nursing organization to make nursing history. The chief nurse executive who manages to deliver quality care in a small rural hospital with a tiny budget has a story worth telling. The nurse who served in the military has a story that is important to document as nursing history. The staff nurse who consistently provides high quality care is making history. History is not merely the major accomplishments or events; it includes the activities nurses everywhere do in their nursing lives. Milestone 1 is due at the end of Week 2.
  2. Clearly explain to the selected nurse that statements made in the interview will be recorded (audio, video, and/or written) and submitted to the instructor. The interview is not intended for public access.
  3. Obtain permission from the selected nurse to participate in an interview about his or her
    1. memories of nursing and nursing education;
    2. contributions to nursing; and
    3. persons or events that have influenced his or her nursing practice.

Carefully review the Milestone 1 Grading Rubric. Complete only Milestone 1 requirements at this time.

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