Analyze the role of health information technology and informatics
Analyze the role of health information technology and informatics in improving access to care
Analyze the role of health information technology and informatics in improving access to care
Topic 6: Improving Access and Quality Care through Health Care Informatics and Health IT
Objectives:
1. Analyze the role of health information technology and informatics in improving access to care and promoting patient safety and quality.
2. Analyze the critical role of health information and technology standards and interoperability in improving access to care and the exchange of health information.
3. Discuss best practice for implementing informatics technologies that impact advanced practice nursing and the delivery of care, including clinical provider order entry (CPOE) and clinical decision support systems (CDSS).
4. Evaluate the role of workflow analysis, human factors, and user-centered design concepts in developing health information technologies.
Study Materials
Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession
Description:
Read Chapters 12-14 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession.
Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge
Description:
Read Chapters 2, 9-11, and 13 in Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge.
EMR vs EHR – What Is the Difference?
Description:
Read “EMR vs EHR – What Is the Difference?” by Garrett and Seidman (2011), located on the Health IT Buzz website.
What’s the Difference Between Health Informatics and Health Information Management?
Description:
Read “What’s the Difference Between Health Informatics and Health Information Management?” by the College of St. Scholastica (2019), located on the college’s website.
Quality Measures
Description:
Read “Quality Measures,” located on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website (2016).
Writing an Issue Brief
Description:
Read “Writing an Issue Brief,” located on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) website (2016). This resource will help you complete the Topic 6 assignment.
The Mechanics of Writing a Policy Brief
Description:
Read “The Mechanics of Writing a Policy Brief,” by DeMarco and Tufts, from Nursing Outlook (2014). This resource will help you complete your Topic 6 assignment.
A Usability Study to Improve a Clinical Decision Support System for the Prescription of Antibiotic Drugs
Description:
Read “A Usability Study to Improve a Clinical Decision Support System for the Prescription of Antibiotic Drugs,” by Akloufi, Verhaegh, Jaspers, Melles, van der Sijs, and Verbon, from PLOS ONE (2019).
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Description:
Explore the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) website.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Description:
Explore the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website.
American College of Nurse-Midwives Library
Description:
Explore the issue briefs available on the ACNM Library page of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) website. This resource will help you complete your Topic 6 assignment.
ESSAY GUIDELINES -:
Write a 1000-1500-word essay addressing each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be two main sections, one for each bullet below. 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 three (3) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Length: 1000-1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the prompts in a clear, concise manner.
An introduction that:
sets out the context/background of your argument;
introduces the content of the essay;
introduces the theoretical perspectives you will be using;
may define key terms (alternatively you can do the work of defining terms in the second paragraph);
sets out your thesis statement/line of argument/central contention; and
explains how the essay will be organised (order of points).
A body containing several paragraphs, each of which will:
present a topic sentence or central idea supporting your thesis statement/line of argument/central contention;
contain developing sentences which extend on or amplify the topic sentence;
give evidence/examples/references that support/relate to your topic sentence; and
provide a concluding/linking sentence.
A conclusion, which:
restates your thesis statement/line of argument/central contention; and
summarises the points and evidence you provided to support your thesis.
This means two pages of content, which requires clear and focused writing. Avoid excessive use of quotations.
To submit your paper:
Submit an electronic copy in the assignment drop box by the due date.
Evaluation Criteria for Paper
(10%) Resources used as rationale for approaches and as sources of content
_____ 5. (20%) write paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered
_____ 5. (20%) Write the Paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered
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