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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise.
With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, and other stakeholders.
In this Assignment, you will study a recent nursing informatics-related healthcare policy, and you will share the relevant details via a fact sheet designed to inform and educate.
RESOURCES
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare:
Review the Resources on healthcare policy and regulatory/legislative topics related to health and nursing informatics.
Consider the role of the nurse informaticist in relation to a healthcare organization’s compliance with various policies and regulations, such as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
Research and select one health or nursing informatics policy (within the past 5 years) or regulation for further study.
The Assignment: (1 page not including the title and reference page)
Create a 1-page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address the following:
Briefly and generally explain the policy or regulation you selected.
Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on system implementation.
Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow.
Highlight organizational policies and procedures that are/will be in place at your healthcare organization to address the policy or regulation you selected. Be specific.
Use APA format and include a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page.
Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.
BY DAY 5 OF WEEK 11
Submit your completed Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Introduction The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and nursing informatics is no exception. With advancements in technology and changes in regulations, it is essential to educate and inform stakeholders about the latest policies and regulations that impact the healthcare system. In this fact sheet, we will be discussing a recent health or nursing informatics policy or regulation.
Policy/Regulation Selected The policy or regulation selected for this fact sheet is the 21st Century Cures Act (2016).
Impact on System Implementation The 21st Century Cures Act is a comprehensive bill aimed at improving the development, regulatory science, and innovation in the healthcare industry. One of the significant impacts of this act on system implementation is the advancement of health information technology (IT). The act establishes an Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the development and nationwide implementation of health IT that is safe, secure, and reliable. This act also encourages the use of health IT to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Impact on Clinical Care, Patient/Provider Interactions, and Workflow The 21st Century Cures Act has a significant impact on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow. The act provides funding for the development and implementation of health IT systems that improve patient access to health information, including their medical records. This act also supports the development of health IT systems that can be integrated with existing healthcare systems and can be used to exchange health information between providers and patients. Additionally, this act provides funding for the development of health IT systems that can be used to improve care coordination and reduce medical errors.
Organizational Policies and Procedures In response to the 21st Century Cures Act, our healthcare organization has developed and implemented policies and procedures that align with the goals of the act. These policies and procedures include the following:
- Development of a secure and reliable health IT system that is integrated with existing healthcare systems.
- Implementation of a health IT system that allows patients to access their medical records electronically.
- Provision of training and support for healthcare providers to ensure the effective use of health IT systems.
- Encouragement of the use of health IT systems to improve care coordination and reduce medical errors.
- Regular review and evaluation of health IT systems to ensure they are aligned with the goals of the 21st Century Cures Act.
Conclusion In conclusion, the 21st Century Cures Act is a comprehensive bill aimed at improving the development, regulatory science, and innovation in the healthcare industry. This act has a significant impact on the implementation of health IT systems, clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow. Our healthcare organization has developed and implemented policies and procedures to align with the goals of the act, including the development of a secure and reliable health IT system and the provision of training and support for healthcare providers.
References 21st Century Cures Act. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/34/text
Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/topic/about-onc
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