Explain the purpose of an organization chart, and reference an organization chart related to health information management from the Internet.  Your response must be at least 200 words in length. 

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Question 1   Explain the purpose of an organization chart, and reference an organization chart related to health information management from the Internet.  Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2   List the HIM functions in a paper processing department and compare them with the functions required for processing in an EHR environment.  Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3   List three circumstances that will require planning in the HIM department.  Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 4   What is the purpose of performance standards?  Your response must be at least 200 words in length

3. Explain how you might successfully develop and master each of these competencies.

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Nursing informatics is a discipline that is still evolving. Yet, there is a set of core skills and knowledge that applies to all individuals who work as nurse informaticists and many competencies that are specific to informatics roles, positions, tasks, and responsibilities. For example, a nurse informaticist who works as a consultant for a health care technology company and a nurse informaticist who works as a professor at a university will share much of the same expertise and knowledge. However, they will also have distinct competencies specific to their unique roles.

In this Discussion, you explore informatics competencies within the informatics functional area you selected for the Week 1 Assignment.

 

To prepare:

Review nursing informatics competencies such as those outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER), and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).

Review this weeks media presentation Competencies for Nurse Informaticists, and reflect on the competencies outlined by the presenters.

Recall the informatics functional area you identified in the Week 1 Assignment. With this in mind, what competencies would be most important for you to master? How might you go about developing these competencies?

Create a list of competencies you would like to master.

By Day 3

1. Post a brief description of the informatics functional area in which you are interested. (Leadership in Nursing Informatics)

 

2. Then, identify at least four ANA, TIGER and/or QSEN competencies that you believe to be vital for success in this functional area, and justify your choices.

 

3. Explain how you might successfully develop and master each of these competencies.
***APA style with reference, 600 characters minimum*** Due date 9/20/2017

Required Readings

American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing informatics: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.

Read the following chapter: Informatics Competencies: Spanning Careers and Roles In this section, the authors explain the competencies necessary for nurse informaticists to be successful. The section also highlights which competencies are applicable for various informatics roles and functional areas.

Saba, V. K., & McCormick, K. A. (2015). Essentials of nursing informatics (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Chapter 2, Computer Hardware

This chapter discusses introduces the basics of computer hardware used for nursing informatics.

Chapter 4, Computer Software This chapter introduces computer software, as well as the programs that are most relevant to nursing informatics.

 

Chapter 11, System Life Cycle: A Framework  In this chapter, the authors introduce the systems life cycle (SDLC) and its stages. These stages are often used by organizations for large-scale projects, such as implementing or upgrading health information technology.

Chapter 13, System Life Cycle Tools  Chapter 13 focuses on the tools needed to assist with each phase of the System Life Cycle. Successful implementation projects require clinical expertise as well as technical knowledge from nurse informaticists.

Chapter 9, Computer Interaction This chapter explains the need for nurses to be informed about human-machine interactions to prevent unintended consequences. Increased awareness of these factors can result in improved performance and outcomes in nursing informatics and other technologies. Chapter 30,

The Role of Technology in the Medication-Use Process  In this chapter, the authors discuss how new technologies that can create a safer environment for the patient. This is especially relevant for nurses involved in administering medication and educating patients on its use.

Gooder, V. J. (2011). Nursesperceptions of a (BCMA) bar-coded medication administration system. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 15(2). Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article explores the outcomes of a bar-coded medication administration (BCMA) system, which included increased patient safety and accuracy of medication. The importance of assessing the impact of a BCMA system on nurses before implementation is also highlighted.

Preheim, G. J., Armstrong, G. E., & Barton, A. J. (2009). The new fundamentals in nursing: Introducing beginning quality and safety education for nurses competencies. The Journal of Nursing Education, 48(12), 694 – 697. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.   This article discusses the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative and its six competencies, including informatics, that are essential for nursing practice. The authors emphasize that nursing education should shift from task-training and development to more current skills and competencies for informatics and patient-centered care.

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses. (2012). Informatics. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/graduate-ksas/#informatics Access this website to explore the knowledge, skills, and attitudes expected of informatics graduates.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. (2015). Informatics competencies for every practicing nurse: Recommendations from the TIGER Collaborative. Retrieved from http://www.himss.org/file/1308906/download?token=zGqfWaqp‚

This comprehensive report provides you with an overview of the TIGER collaborative as well as informatics competencies. 

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012a). Competencies for nurse informaticists [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.   In this week media presentation, Gail Latimer, Dr. Patricia Button, and Dr. Roy Simpson overview the progress that the ANA and the TIGER initiative have made in outlining key informatics competencies. In addition, each presenter identifies competencies that he or she believes to be vital to working in the informatics field.

 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012h). Selecting new technologies [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Dr. Patricia Button and Dr. Roy Simpson discuss the critical process of selecting the right technology for a health care organization. The presenters discuss the factors to consider, as well as the key skills informaticists should have to successfully lead these processes.

Optional Resources

Kaminski, J. (n.d.). Nursing informatics competencies: Self-assessment. Retrieved August 9, 2012, from http://nursing-informatics.com/niassess/index.html 

Technology Informatics Guiding Educational Reform. (2009). TIGER Informatics Competencies Collaborative (TICC) final report. Retrieved from http://tigercompetencies.pbworks.com/f/TICC_Final.pdf 

Describe the concept of an IEP and the process for establishing an IEP?

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For this unit, you will discuss school issues that influence at-risk children and youth and examine school structures, programs, and services that are most effective for helping at-risk youth in the educational setting.

Describe several qualities that you feel make up an effective school environment. Be very detailed and specific. How do these qualities address the needs of at-risk youth? How might these qualities help the overall school structure and serve as a protective factor for at-risk children and youth even outside of the school environment? What kinds of policies and programs would help ensure that at-risk youth and/or children with special needs are successful in school? What can advocates do to ensure that these qualities, programs, and services are consistently implemented in school systems and that the schools adhere to legal and ethical guidelines?

Part II:

The juvenile justice system serves many needs, including, but not limited to, prevention, treatment, incarceration, probation, aftercare, and community integration. You should complete the assigned readings for the unit before the Seminar and come prepared to discuss the following topics:

  • Describe the concept of an IEP and the process for establishing an IEP?
  • Who would you involve on the IEP team and why would you include those people?
  • What kids of information would be important to gather before establishing the IEP?
  • What specific services, resources, programs, etc. would you want to advocate for when writing the IEP?
  • How would you work with the IEP team to implement and evaluate the IEP?
  • What are the legal responsibilities of the school and the teacher?

In your text this week, read the following:

  • Chapter 5, “School Issues that Relate to At-Risk Children and Youth” and Chapter 7, “School Dropout”

Review the following documents

A Guide to the IEP from the Department of Education

PowerPoint: Elements of Effective Schools

Watch the following videos:

Department of Education: Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP 101: What is a Special Education Advocate?

A professional advocate talks about why you need an advocate in your school IEP meeting

Describe the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in promoting herd immunity and vaccine schedules for US citizens.

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Assignment 1: Discussion Questions

Complete as directed by the facilitator.

By Saturday, September 30, 2017, go to the Discussion Area and post responses to one discussion question as assigned by the facilitator. All responses should be posted to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. It is important to support what you say with relevant citations from both the course materials and outside resources. Include the South University Online Library in your research activities utilizing not only the nursing resource database, but also those pertaining to education, business, and human resources.

By Wednesday, October 4, 2017, comment on at least two of your peers’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience of attempting the question. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language. All comments should be posted to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area.

Discussion Question One:

Select from one of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality initatives to improve education and practice for patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Discussion Question Two:

Describe the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in promoting herd immunity and vaccine schedules for US citizens.

Describe how the Nurse Executive “leads the charge” for transformational leadership in an organization where you work or have done prelicensure clinical experiences.

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Select one of the sections and share how your chief nurse executive demonstrates expertise in these competencies. Your comments should be about the “highest nursing leader” in your organization. Typically this is the leader who represents nurses and nursing to the governing board.

In your own words, explain the differences between a transactional nursing leader and a transformational nursing leader. What one is more like your Nurse Executive?

Describe how the Nurse Executive “leads the charge” for transformational leadership in an organization where you work or have done prelicensure clinical experiences.

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There are several sections in this appendix from which you can choose. Concentrate on one section and discuss competencies you see your Nurse Executive displaying. Keep in mind that they Nurse Executive the individual ultimately responsible for nursing and is at the top of your organization. This is not your director or nursing manager, but your Chief Nurse Executive.

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What would be the three most important points to include in a public nutrition program? P

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Traditionally, nutrition programs were targeted to the indigent and poor populations in developing countries. Many of today’s Americans are malnourished also, but they are inundated with unhealthy foods and require a multidisciplinary approach to nutrition education. What would be the three most important points to include in a public nutrition program? Provide current literature to support your answer and include two nutritional education community resources.

Disease processes can cause an array of fluid and electrolyte imbalances. What does a nurse practitioner need to consider when treating various diseases? When a patient has hemodynamic instability associated with orthostatic hypotension, what treatment is considered to provide stability?

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Answer both of the following discussion questions for your discussion response.

  1. What, in your opinion, is the most dangerous electrolyte imbalance and why? Explain the pathophysiology of the imbalance.
  2. Disease processes can cause an array of fluid and electrolyte imbalances. What does a nurse practitioner need to consider when treating various diseases? When a patient has hemodynamic instability associated with orthostatic hypotension, what treatment is considered to provide stability?

250 words with reference no older than 5 years and intext citation.

5. Discuss specific patient education based on this prescribed therapy

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B. H. is a 72 year old man who presents for evaluation of several painful red bumps on his left side. The pain radiates around to his chest. The rash resembles blisters that are just forming. He noticed them yesterday and more are forming. His wife is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. His laboratory results are all normal and his creatinine is 1.2.

Dx: Herpes Zoster

1. List specific goals of treatment for J. F.

2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?

3. Write a prescription for the medication prescribed

4. What are the parameters for monitoring the success of this therapy?

5. Discuss specific patient education based on this prescribed therapy

6. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy

7. What would be the choice for second line therapy?

8. What over the counter and alternative medications would be appropriate for J. F.?

9. What lifestyle changes would you recommend to J. F.?

10. Described one or two drug-drug or drug-food interactions for the selected agent.

You must submit ALL parts of the scenario not just one question .

MUST HAVE REFERENCE WITHIN 5 YEARS AND BE NURSING JOURNALS!!

4. What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?

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J.R. is a 36-year-old white, middle class woman who has been sexually active with one partner for the past 2 years. She and her partner have no history of STIs, but her partner has a history of fever blisters. She reports genital pain, genital vesicles and ulcers, and fever and malaise for the last 3 days. Examination reveals adenopathy and vaginal and cervical lesions.

DX: Genital herpes

1. List specific goals for treatment for J.R.

2. What drug therapy would you prescribe? Why?

3. Write prescription for drug therapy prescribed.

4. What are the parameters for monitoring success of the therapy?

5. Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

6. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.

7. What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

8. What over the counter and/or alternative medications would be appropriate for J.R.?

9. What lifestyle changes would you recommend for J.R.?

10. Describe one or two drug-drug or drug-food interactions for the selected agent

IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES MUST MATCH. NURSING JOURNALS ONLY WITHIN 5 YEARS.