[Solved] Identified Vulnerable Population

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[Solved] Identified Vulnerable Population

 

What are legislators currently doing to address your selected advocacy priorities for a vulnerable population? Are there current policies in place? Are there current policies proposed at either the state or federal level? What are the most obvious strengths and weaknesses of these policies as they relate to your advocacy priority? What might need to change? 

For this Discussion, you will identify a state or federal policy that aligns with your advocacy priority. After identifying the policy, you will consider how the policy aligns and supports your identified vulnerable population. How and why does this policy align with your advocacy priorities?

 

Post a response detailing the following: 

Identify a proposed state and federal policy that aligns with your advocacy priorities for your vulnerable population. Clearly describe and provide evidence to support this policy. If the policy needs to change, describe and provide evidence to support the proposed change.

[Solved] Reliance Healthcare Corporation Owns

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[Solved] Reliance Healthcare Corporation Owns

 

To begin my discussion, I would like to discuss the facility in which I work as an assistant director of nurses. I spoke with my corporate nursing consultant as well as my administrator for this assignment. Reliance healthcare corporation owns several skilled nursing facilities in the state of Arkansas. Their main office has different branches that research different areas of the healthcare system in nursing homes such as payables. They look at what each nursing home spends on each item compared to their census. Then a budget is created and given to each department (nursing, housekeeping, maintenance activities, and dietary) for each month. Using big data and algorithms, this branch would be null and void. Analysis of big data by machine learning offers considerable advantages for the assimilation and evaluation of large amounts of complex healthcare data (Ngiam & Khor, 2019). There would need to be a few to manage the machine, but no longer as many employees to configure data. With the clinical problem as the focal point, the ability of machine learning to assimilate and analyze large and diverse datasets comprising different types of clinical data makes it an invaluable aid to clinicians in making decisions for the care of their patients. Using this tool, healthcare clinicians can take into consideration more pieces of evidence than they could otherwise process and remember on their own accord.

While I was doing the budget during the month my DON was out, I learned that Reliance has certain companies they allow us to order from so they can assimilate the data to configure how much we are spending in each department on each resident. The EHR (electronic health record) is also used to run reports to configure how much we should be spending on supplements and snacks for weight loss. If the residents are not consuming the supplements, corporate knows by running reports on the amounts consumed. The drawback to big data is that if not engineered correctly, big data can be ineffective. The flaw in our system is that if the algorithm words are not put in correctly all the data will be skewed. A report can be run on supplements such as Boost and how much is consumed at each administration. This shows nursing that the resident doesn’t like the supplement and to provide something else to gain weight. If the amount consumed is not put in as mL then the algorithm cannot read and produce an accurate count of who drinks how much. Training our staff in how to run and use these reports would facilitate a more positive outcome in using these reports to help residents gain weight, and also save on the facility’s budget. Big data analytics that evolved from business intelligence and decision support systems enable healthcare organizations to analyze an immense volume, variety and velocity of data across a wide range of healthcare networks to support evidence-based decision-making and action-taking (Wang et al., 2017) In the incident and accident section of the EHR, the assessments flow fluidly, but if not started efficiently then they do not flow correctly. I feel with proper training in nursing school on EHRs and how to correctly run reports, we could see a better outcome for our residents in skilled nursing facilities. Training in every department would be required in order for the facility to run seamlessly. Failure to recognize how this data interacts throughout the system has been a limitation in the types of data analytics that have been put forth. The frustration that we often have as nurse leaders in looking at this data, is [that] some of the variables we care about the most, aren’t even in the data. Nurses don’t have something that measures nursing competence, for example. We don’t have something that measures how committed the nurses are. We don’t have something that measures if the patient is really going to do the interventions, we just invested time and money into teaching/providing them (Thew, 2016). Through education in nursing schools and orientation at new nursing jobs, we should be able to combat some of these issues.

References

Ngiam, K. Y., MMBS, & Khor, I. W., PhD. (2019, May). Big data and machine learning algorithms for health-care delivery. ScienceDIrect. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(19)30149-4Links to an external site.

Thew, J. (2016, April 19). Big data means big potential, challenges for nurse execs Links to an external site. Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/big-data-means-big-potential-challenges-nurse-execs

Wang, Y., Kungh, L., & Byrd, T. A. (2017). Big data analytics: Understanding its capabilities and potential benefits for healthcare organizations. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2015.12.019Links to an external site.

[Solved] Detailed Speaker Note Introduction

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[Solved] Detailed Speaker Note Introduction

Make a quality initiative proposal (7-10 PowerPoint slides) through a presentation, interpreting and communicating dashboard data to support the proposalof PREVENTING READMISSIONS in healthcare with DETAILED SPEAKER NOTE

Introduction

Health care providers are perpetually striving to improve care quality and patient safety. To accomplish enhanced care, outcomes need to be measured. Next, data measures must be validated. Measurement and validation of information support performance improvement. Health care providers must focus attention on evidence-based best practices to improve patient outcomes.

Health informatics, along with new and improved technologies and procedures, are at the core of all quality improvement initiatives. Data analysis begins with provider documentation, researched process improvement models, and recognized quality benchmarks. All of these items work together to improve patient outcomes. Professional nurses must be able to interpret and communicate dashboard information that displays critical care metrics and outcomes along with data collected from the care delivery process.

INSTRUCTIONS

In this assessment, you will make a QI initiative proposal based on a health issue of professional interest to you. This proposal will be based on an analysis of dashboard metrics from a health care facility. You have one of two options:

If you have access to dashboard metrics related to a QI initiative proposal of interest to you:

  • Analyze data from the health care facility to identify a health care issue or an area of concern. You will need access to reports and data related to care quality and patient safety. If you work in a hospital setting, contact the quality management department to obtain the data you need.
    • You will need to identify basic information about the health care setting, size, and specific type of care delivery related to the topic that you identify. You are expected to abide by standards for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Complete the following steps for your proposal:

  • Analyze data to identify a health care issue or an area of concern as it relates to a state, national, or accreditation benchmark requirement relevant to your professional setting.
    • Evaluate the quality of the data.
  • Outline a QI initiative proposal based on the selected health issue or area of concern and supporting data analysis to improve identified dashboard metric. The interactive activity Designing a Quality Improvement Initiative can get you going on the first steps of a QI process and your assessment.
    • Identify the target areas of improvement and outcome measures.
    • Include the QI model that will be utilized.
    • Specify evidence-based strategies that will be utilized.
  • Integrate interprofessional perspectives and actions to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and work-life quality.
    • Specify roles and responsibilities.
  • Apply effective collaboration strategies to promote QI of interprofessional care.
    • Include specific communication tools.
  • Deliver a persuasive, coherent, and effective audiovisual presentation. Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Be sure that your proposal, at minimum, addresses each of the bullet points. You may also want to read the Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal Scoring Guide to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion. Additionally, be sure to review the Guiding Questions: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal [DOCX] document for additional clarification about things to consider when creating your assessment.

RECORDING YOUR PRESENTATION

Before starting to record your presentation make sure you have:

  • Set up and tested your microphone and headset using the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. You only need to use the headset if your audio is not clear or high quality when captured by the microphone.
  • Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
  • Consult Using Kaltura for guidance on how to record your presentation and upload it in the courseroom.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint also allows you to record your narration with your slides. If you choose this option, simply submit your presentation to the appropriate area of the courseroom. Your narration will be included with your slides.
  • Remember to practice delivering and recording your presentation multiple times to ensure effective delivery..

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

  • Length of submission: 7–10 PowerPoint slides, with DETAILED speaker notes, not including title slide and attached reference list. Balance text with visuals. Avoid text-heavy slides. Use speaker’s notes for additional content.

RUBRIC

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

  • Competency 2: Plan quality improvement initiatives in response to routine data surveillance.
    • Analyze data to identify a health care issue or area of concern as it relates to a state, national, or accreditation benchmark requirement.
    • Outline a quality improvement initiative proposal based on a selected health care issue or area of concern and supporting data analysis to improve identified dashboard metrics.
  • Competency 4: Integrate interprofessional perspectives to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and work-life quality.
    • Integrate interprofessional perspectives and specify actions to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and work-life quality.
  • Competency 5: Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.
    • Apply effective collaboration strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.
    • Create a persuasive, coherent, and effective audiovisual presentation. Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

[Solved] Safeguard Individuals ’ Health

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[Solved] Safeguard Individuals ’ Health

Big Data Risk and Rewards

Big data in healthcare describes the massive amounts of health information that is collected through the use of digital technologies. Big data not only offers promise in several sectors but has also changed how data is analyzed, managed, and leveraged across sectors, and healthcare is looking at big data to transform public health, clinical care, and personal care (Wang, Kung & Byrd 2018). However, as much as various benefits have been associated with the use of big data in healthcare, there are also certain risks that come with the application of big data in healthcare.

One potential benefit of using big data is a clinical system is the identification of patterns of care. According to Wang, Kung & Byrd (2018), big data analytics can be used to identify care patterns and discover associations from massive patient records to offer a wider view for evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical area. For instance, in a hospital clinical system, big data can be used to discover patterns related to the rates of re-hospitalization. Consequently, there would be efforts to find appropriate measures to address the issues leading to re-hospitalization, which would benefit patients, improve patient outcomes, and impact reimbursement from insurance. Besides, big data can be used in the clinical system to provide insights into the causes and outcomes of illnesses.

One potential challenge of using big data is a clinical system relates to the security and confidentiality of patient information. Pastorino et al. (2019) note that the use of big data in healthcare carries new legal and ethical changes due to the personal or private nature of the information it contains. With the use of big data in clinical systems, chances are that personal autonomy and privacy can be compromised. There is also the risk to compromise the effects on public demand for fairness, trust, and transparency with the use of big data.

As such, there is need for effective strategies to mitigate these risk and challenges so as to realize maximum potential from the use of big data in clinical systems. One of such strategies is the formulation and implementation of appropriate and affirmative policies to safeguard individuals’ health data, in terms of security, privacy, and confidentiality. These policies must also ensure that technological advancements can take advantage of the open use of data for the health and well-being of individuals and communities. As suggested by ComplianceBridge & Procedures Team (2021), the policies should be realistic and accessible to everyone, and should be communicated accordingly to the medical staff to ensure their compliance with the policies.

References

ComplianceBridge & Procedures Team. (2021, June 21). How to Ensure Employees Comply with Policies and Procedures. Retrieved from https://compliancebridge.com/how-to-ensure-employees-comply-with-policies-and-procedures/Links to an external site.

Pastorino, R., De Vito, C., Migliara, G., Glocker, K., Binenbaum, I., Ricciardi, W., & Boccia, S. (2019). Benefits and challenges of Big Data in healthcare: an overview of the European initiatives. European journal of public health, 29(Supplement_3), 23-27. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz168Links to an external site.

Wang, Y., Kung, L., & Byrd, T. A. (2018). Big data analytics: Understanding its capabilities and potential benefits for healthcare organizations. Technological forecasting and social change, 126, 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2015.12.019

[Solved] Least Four Relevant Systematic

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[Solved] Least Four Relevant Systematic

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry.
  • Develop a PICO(T) question to address the clinical issue of interest you identified in Module 2 for the Assignment. This PICOT question will remain the same for the entire course.
  • Use the key words from the PICO(T) question you developed and search at least four different databases in the Walden Library. Identify at least four relevant systematic reviews or other filtered high-level evidence, which includes meta-analyses, critically-appraised topics (evidence syntheses), critically-appraised individual articles (article synopses). The evidence will not necessarily address all the elements of your PICO(T) question, so select the most important concepts to search and find the best evidence available.
  • Reflect on the process of creating a PICO(T) question and searching for peer-reviewed research.

The Assignment (Evidence-Based Project)

Part 2: Advanced Levels of Clinical Inquiry and Systematic Reviews

Create a 6- to 7-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:

  • Identify and briefly describe your chosen clinical issue of interest.
  • Describe how you developed a PICO(T) question focused on your chosen clinical issue of interest.
  • Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search for the peer-reviewed articles you selected.
  • Provide APA citations of the four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level related to your research question. If there are no systematic review level articles or meta-analysis on your topic, then use the highest level of evidence peer reviewed article.
  • Describe the levels of evidence in each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research. Be specific and provide examples.

[Solved] Course Objectives Course Learning

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[Solved] Course Objectives Course Learning

  

Please review the course objectives stated in the Syllabus. Conduct a self-reflection of your learning in the course and how you personally have met each of the course objectives

Course Learning Outcomes After this course, you will be able to: 1. Apply a knowledge base of community health nursing and health teaching skills to the development an educational project with a focus on illness prevention, health promotion and/or health maintenance of individuals, families and groups. 2. Demonstrate use of information technology in data gathering and analysis of a community or a specific population group. 3. Analyze a community assessment to plan a health teaching project that meets the needs of communities and populations 4. Create an educational project that can be utilized by public and community health nurses to improve the health status and eliminate health disparities of individuals, families, communities and populations. 5. Implement the planned teaching project to the selected target population. 6. Collaborate with community partners to provide education designed to improve population health. 7. Record and present evidence of the completion of each phase of the teaching project

[Solved] Additional Healthcare Coverage

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[Solved] Additional Healthcare Coverage

 You have a patient who only has Medicare Part A and B. She has limited income most of which is used to pay for Medicare Part B. She is in dire need of placement into a nursing home as she can no longer care for herself at home. You gleaned from your reading that long-term care needed by low-income elderly people is paid by Medicaid, and you feel your patient meets the criteria. What are the steps you would take to advocate for your patient while she is still in the acute care setting? Who are some of the other health care professionals you would collaborate with to ensure your patient receives the additional healthcare coverage she needs? Analyze the role Medicaid plays in supporting long-term care for the elderly and disabled. 

[Solved] Materials May Differ Based

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[Solved] Materials May Differ Based

 Patient education is an effective tool in supporting compliance and treatment for a diagnosis. It is important to consider effective ways to educate patients and their families about a diagnosis—such as coaching, brochures, or videos—and to recognize that the efficacy of any materials may differ based on the needs and learning preferences of a particular patient. Because patients or their families may be overwhelmed with a new diagnosis, it is important that materials provided by the practitioner clearly outline the information that patients need to know. 

[Solved] Reword Another Persons Assignment

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[Solved] Reword Another Persons Assignment

Be sure to provide 2 APA citations of the supporting evidence-based peer reviewed articles you selected to support your thinking.

****1 paragraph for each peer response and 2 citations.********

Please be sure to follow EACH AND EVERY BULLET POINT.

Make sure to ANSWER EACH QUESTION ACCURATELY.

(TOPIC is based on peer that’s being reviewed)

Please do not plagiarize nor reword another persons assignment that has been previously submitted.

Look at the attachment for responses that is needed!!!

DO NOT turn in late, please pay attention to the DUE DATE.

[Solved] Leaders Would Need

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[Solved] Leaders Would Need

 Explain the role of effective leaders in fostering and supporting change while empowering others in the process. Include two characteristics that such leaders would need, as well as two strategies they might employ in order to empower people to cope with, adapt to, and embrace change. Provide an example of someone who is or was effective in this role and explain why and how.