Assignment:

In this assignment, you will develop two separate infographics (informative posters) to discuss two separate health issues relevant to the LGBT communities. In each infographic you will discuss:

• What is the health problem
• Which group(s) are most likely to be at risk
• What social/behavioral/health system determinants affect this
• Identify at least two potential interventions/activities the community, community health agency, community health nurse could offer to prevent and or support this health issue
• What resistance might be met in implementing the intervention/activity

View these links on how to create infographics:

• http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5-Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-Easily-Create-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspx
• http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht

You should submit two infographics and one reference list containing at least three scholarly sources. These can be submitted as three separate files.

 

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Task:

Telenursing and telemedicine will only be successful if patients engage in the program. You have been asked by your manager to pilot a program aimed at improving transitions of care using the new telemedicine system recently implemented at your hospital. What are some of the ways that you can encourage both patient and provider engagement to ensure the pilot program success?

 

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Topic 3: HIPAA’s influence on medical research

Affirmative (Pros): HIPAA should be amended to allow greater access of medical information to medical researchers. (Group 4A)

Negative(Cons): HIPAA should NOT be amended to allow greater access of medical information to medical researchers. (group4N)

  

In your paper: Identify and define the issue. Include information for BOTH sides of the argument. Whom does it affect? What are the pros and cons? Discuss both sides of the issue. What does the public need to know? 

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntro

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Deliberate, creates interest Gives title/author if needed Clear, concise and specific thesis statement
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Adequately introduces topic Thesis statement may be lacking specificity.
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Intro is too short – does not introduce topic Thesis statement is vague- should be more narrow
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Some intro components missing Thesis statement is poor or unidentifiable
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
Thesis missing Introduction does not introduce topic25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody: Organization

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Organized throughout Logical, clear sequence Completely supports thesis Exhibits critical thinking Has consistent transitions Proper in-text citations Excellent transitions
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Well organized Easy to follow Thesis could use more support (adequate but not extended) Majority of citations are correct Shows some original thought Has several transitions Majority of citations are correct
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Some org. problems Some gaps in flow Not enough thesis support Shows little original thought Some transitions Citations are incorrect
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Difficult to follow May jump topics Does not prove/support thesis Citations incorrect Very few transitions
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
No sequence Jumps topics frequently No in-text citations No transitions25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody: Fluency & Mechanics

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Uses excellent vocabulary Stays on topic/meets assignment Correct tense/point of view Has sentence variety Correct spelling/punctuation Writes in scholarly style
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Attempts higher level vocabulary with some success Stays on topic/meets assignment Mostly correct tense/point of view A few sentences lacking in variety Few spelling errors Writes in scholarly style
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Range of vocabulary Some tense/point of view errors Occasionally strays off topic Some sentence fragments/run-ons Proper spelling Quality of formal language
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Vocabulary level Some tense/point of view errors Does not meet assignment requirements Many sentence fragments/run-ons Many spelling errors Majority of writing is informal
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
Improper word choices Many tense and point of view errors Fails to meet assignment Many mechanical errors Writes informally25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
Deliberate closing strategy Does not introduce new material Paraphrases thesis, but does not merely repeat introduction
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Adequate closing Does not introduce new material Re-states thesis in same words, but does not completely repeat introduction
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Weak closing Does not introduce new material Merely repeats introduction
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Weak closing Introduces new material Does not refer to thesis
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
No formal closing New material introduced Does not refer to introduction25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAppearance

25.0 to >19.0 ptsHigh Proficiency
No APA errors in margins, font type and size, spacing, headers, references, and citations
19.0 to >14.0 ptsModerately High Proficiency
Has 1-4 APA formatting errors
14.0 to >9.0 ptsProficient
Has 5-7 APA formatting errors
9.0 to >4.0 ptsLow-Level Proficiency
Has more than 7 APA formatting errors
4.0 to >0 ptsNon-Proficient
No evidence of APA in paper25.0 pts
Total Points: 125.0

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Write a 4-5 page evidence-based proposal to support the need for a nurse informaticist in an organization who would focus on improving health care outcomes.

As you begin to prepare this assessment, you are encouraged to complete the Team Perspectives of the Nurse Informaticist activity. Completion of this will help you succeed with the assessment as you explore the nurse informaticist’s role from the different perspectives of the health care team. Completing activities is also a way to demonstrate engagement.

Nurses at the baccalaureate level in all practice areas are involved in nursing informatics through interaction with information management and patient care technologies. Nurses must not only demonstrate knowledge of and skills in health information and patient care technologies, but also how to use these tools at the bedside and organizational levels. Moreover, nurses need to recognize how information gathered from various health information sources can impact decision making at the national and state regulatory levels.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Describe nurses’ and the interdisciplinary team’s role in informatics with a focus on electronic health information and patient care technology to support decision making. 
  • Define nursing informatics and the role of the nurse informaticist.
  • Explain how the nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, including technologists, to improve the quality of patient care.
  • Justify the need for a nurse informaticist in a health care organization.
• Competency 2: Implement evidence-based strategies to effectively manage protected health information. 
  • Explain evidence-based strategies that the nurse and interdisciplinary team can use to effectively manage patients’ protected health information (privacy, security, and confidentiality).
• Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication to facilitate use of health information and patient care technologies. 
  • Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.
  • Create a clear, well-organized, and professional proposal that is generally free from errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Scenario

For this assessment, assume you are a nurse attending a meeting of your state’s nurses’ association. A nurse informaticist conducted a presentation on her role and its impact on positive patient and organizational outcomes in her workplace. You realize that your organization is undergoing many technological changes. You believe this type of role could provide many benefits to your organization.

You decide to pursue proposing a nurse informaticist role in your organization. You speak to your chief nursing officer (CNO) and human resources (HR) manager. These individuals ask you to prepare a 4–5 page evidence-based proposal to support the new role. In this way, they can make an informed decision as to whether the addition of such a role could justify the return on investment (ROI). They need your proposal before an upcoming fiscal meeting.

Preparation

To successfully prepare for this assessment, you will need to complete these preparatory activities:

• Review assessment resources and activities.
• Conduct independent research on the nursing knowledge and skills necessary to interact with health information and patient care technology. 
  • Focus your research on current resources available through peer-reviewed articles, professional websites, government websites, professional blogs, wiki pages, job boards, et cetera.
  • Consult the BSN Program Library Research Guide for help in identifying scholarly and authoritative sources. 
• Interview peers in your network who are considered information technology experts. 
  • Ask them about how information technology advances are impacting patient care at the bedside, at the organizational level, and beyond.

Proposal Format

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Human Resources (HR) manager have asked you to include the following headings in your proposal and to be sure to address the bullets underneath each heading:

Nursing Informatics and the Nurse Informaticist

• What is nursing informatics?
• What is the role of the nurse informaticist?

Nurse Informaticists and Other Health Care Organizations

• What is the experience of other health care organizations with nurse informaticists?
• How do these nurse informaticists interact with the rest of the nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team?

Impact of Full Nurse Engagement in Health Care Technology

• How does fully engaging nurses in health care technology impact: 
  • Patient care?
  • Protected health information (security, privacy, and confidentiality)?
  • Workflow?
  • Costs and return on investment?

Opportunities and Challenges

• What are the opportunities and challenges for nurses and the interdisciplinary team with the addition of a nurse informaticist role? 
  • How can the interdisciplinary team collaborate to improve quality care outcomes through technology?

Summary of Recommendations

• What are 3–4 key takeaways from your proposal about the recommended nurse informaticist role that you want the CNO and the HR manager to remember?

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Submission length: 4–5 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and references page.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Citations and References: Cite a minimum of 3 current scholarly and/or authoritative sources to support your ideas. In addition, cite a minimum of 1 current professional blog or website to support your central ideas. Current means no more than five years old.
• APA formatting: Be sure to follow APA formatting and style guidelines for citations and references. For an APA refresher, consult the APA Style and Format page on Campus.

 

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