Category: Nursing

Purpose:  
The purpose of this assignment is intended to allow the student to show evidence of the following course objectives: 
Apply research outcomes within the practice setting, resolve practice problems, work as a change agent, and disseminate results.     
Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences
Examine how theory impacts the policy development
Emphasize how leadership skills are needed for ethical and critical decision-making, effective working relationships, and a systems-perspective 
Description: 
Review the case study Application of Nursing Theory in Nursing Administration & Management. Answer the questions below:  
Case Study, Chapter 21, Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management 
Joseph Yang has been hired as the director of an intensive care unit (ICU) at a new community hospital. As a member of the administrative team, he will be working with the chief nursing officer (CNO), the associate CNO, and the other directors to develop the organizational and governance plan for the new hospital. Joseph and the team are relying on multiple nursing and administrative theories as they make their plans. They know that their patient population will be drawn from a relatively affluent community and that there appears to be a good pool of qualified nurses in the area, many with BSNs and higher degrees. Other than that, they are starting with a blank slate.  
What are some of the considerations that Joseph and the administrative team must take into account as they plan their nursing organization? 
Assuming that the administrative team is composed of transformational leaders who plan to use the “Strategies for a Transformational Leader” what will be the priority considerations for them in planning their organization? 

Assignment – Capstone Project Proposal Objectives, Strategies, and Background Analysis
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For this assignment you will need to:
Write a 3-4 page paper in APA format with a minimum of 3 references. 
Address the following Areas:
Project Objectives
The objectives are something you hope to achieve from doing the project
Strategies
Strategies are the method you will use to reach the objectives you have set for your project
Background Analysis
This may also be called a situation analysis. This section you will need to discuss what is happening that made you decided to do your capstone project.
For example, the nurses at a facility are making a many medication errors. For your capstone project you decide you will try to reduce the number of medication errors from 10 every week to three a week. You will have to analyze why the errors are taking place. Maybe the lighting in the medication room is poor or maybe the nurses are working 70 hours every week.
You will also need to locate peer review articles that support you analysis.

Select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop and record a 10-12-slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience. Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4-5 pages in length.
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Introduction
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to develop a presentation for a local community organization, which provides an overview of ethical standards and relevant policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Completing this assessment will strengthen your understanding of ethical issues and policies related to the coordination and continuum of care, and will empower you to be a stronger advocate and nursing professional.
Preparation
It would be an excellent choice to complete the Vila Health: Ethical Decision Making activity prior to developing the presentation. The activity provides a helpful update on the ethical principles that will help with success in this assessment.
Scenario
Your nurse manager at the community care center is well connected and frequently speaks to a variety of community organizations and groups. She has noticed the good work you are doing in your new care coordination role and respects your speaking and presentation skills. Consequently, she thought that an opportunity to speak publicly about contemporary issues in care coordination would be beneficial for your career and has suggested reaching out to a community organization or support group to gauge their interest in hearing from you, as a care center representative, on a topic of interest to both you and your prospective audience. You have agreed that this is a good idea and have decided to research a community organization or support group that might be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues related to the coordination of care.
To prepare for this assessment, you may wish to:
Research your selected community organization or support group.
Review the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements and associated health policy issues, specifically, the ACA.
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Allocate sufficient time to rehearse your presentation before recording the final version for submission.
Recording Equipment Setup and Testing
Check that your audio speaker and PowerPoint software are working properly. You can record audio directly to your slides, using PowerPoint or other presentation software.
Note: Technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes, can be found on Campus’s Microsoft Office Software page.
If using Kaltura, refer to Using Kaltura for directions on recording and uploading your presentation in the courseroom.
Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact ****************************** to request accommodations.
Instructions
For this assessment:
Use the Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF] to select the community organization or support group that you plan to address.
Develop a PowerPoint with typed speaker notes (the script for your voice recording) and audio voice-over recording, intended for that audience. Video is not required.
Note: PowerPoint has a feature to type the speaker notes directly into the presentation. You are encouraged to use that feature or you may choose to submit a separate document. See Microsoft Office Software for technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes.
For this assessment, develop your presentation slides and speaker notes, then record your presentation. You are not required to deliver your presentation to an actual audience.
Presentation Format and Length
You may use PowerPoint (recommended) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides and add your voice over. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Be sure that your slide deck includes the following slides:
Title slide.
Presentation title.
Your name.
Date.
Course number and title.
References (at the end of your presentation).
Your slide deck should consist of 10–12 slides, not including a title and references slide with typed speaker notes and audio voice over. Your presentation should not exceed 20 minutes.
Create a detailed narrative script for your presentation, approximately 4–5 pages in length.
Supporting Evidence
Cite 3–5 credible sources from peer-reviewed journals or professional industry publications to support your presentation. Include your source citations on a references page appended to your narrative script.
Grading Requirements
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of the community affect the coordination of care.
Provide examples of a specific policy affecting the organization or group.
Refer to the assessment resources for help in locating relevant policies.
Be sure influential policies include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
What are the implications and consequences of specific policy provisions?
What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care.
Consider the factors that contribute to health, health disparities, and access to services.
Consider the social determinants of health identified in Healthy People 2020 as a framework for your assessment.
Provide evidence to support your conclusions.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group. Either speaker notes or audio voice-over are included for a proficient score; both speaker notes and the audio voice over are included for a distinguished score.
Present a concise overview.
Support your main points and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence.
Additional Requirements
Before submitting your assessment, proofread your presentation slides and speaker notes to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your presentation.
Portfolio Prompt: Save your presentation to your ePortfolio. Submissions to the ePortfolio will be part of your final Capstone course.
Context
As coordinators of care, nurses must be aware of the code of ethics for nurses and health policy issues that affect the coordination of care within the context of the community. To help patients navigate the continuum of care, nurses must be proficient at interpreting and applying the code of ethics for nurses and health policy, specifically, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Being knowledgeable about ethical and policy issues helps ensure that care coordinators are upholding ethical standards and navigating policy issues that affect patient care.
Course Competencies
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 4: Defend decisions based on the code of ethics for nursing.
Assess the impact of the code of ethics for nurses on the coordination and continuum of care
Competency 5: Explain how health care policies affect patient-centered care.
Explain how governmental policies related to the health and/or safety of a community affect the coordination of care.
Identify national, state, and local policy provisions that raise ethical questions or dilemmas for care coordination.
Competency 6: Apply professional, scholarly communication strategies to lead patient-centered care.
Communicate key ethical and policy issues in a presentation affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a selected community organization or support group, using PowerPoint or other appropriate software. Both speaker notes and audio voice-over are included

Read the article by Aiken and associates https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/26/7/559 .. She has been exploring the topic of patient safety for a number of years and has been applying her research findings across international boundaries.
Consider your topic of interest (medicaltion errors in the OR) and the purpose for exploring this topic.
What outcomes would you like to see emerge from this?
How would you measure these outcomes?
Include in your discussion an analysis of how Aiken measured her selected outcomes.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Read the following scenario and answer the questions associated with the scenario. You will need to utilize your book and make references to Chapters 16-17. Scenario: Brenda Newman works in patient accounts for Dr. Susan Wilkins, a neurologist. Among her responsibilities are posting all transactions to patient accounts, monitoring accounts receivable, negotiating patient accounts and making payment arrangements, making collection calls for outstanding patient accounts, and some simple bookkeeping for Dr. Wilkins. Dr. Wilkins also works with Grant Schmidt, a certified public accountant (CPA), who assists her with supervising her office bookkeeping, creating financial statements, and overall money management of her practice. Mr. Schmidt is always willing to offer advice to the clinic’s staff if any bookkeeping questions arise. The team effort involving Dr. Wilkins, Brenda, and Mr. Schmidt results in a balanced budget for the clinic, and as a result, staff members are able to enjoy more benefits and perks. Why is a continuous flow of income preferable to a once-a-month influx for a provider’s office? Why is it important to post charges, payments, and adjustments in a timely manner? What should Brenda do when a patient wants to make payments on an outstanding patient account balance? What should Brenda do when patient accounts are outstanding for more than 90 days after the date of service?

Instructions
1. Prepare a literature review on Policy and Politics in Healthcare Organizations
2. Submit before Wednesday
3. Use APA references format, no more than 1000 words

Each concept map has two concepts that must give complete and thorough information for each box and may use separate pages. Pathophysiology must be accurate and complete with Type II diabetes and Gestational hypertension 

Develop a disaster recovery plan for the community that will reduce health disparities and improve access to services after a disaster.
Assess community needs.
Consider resources, personnel, budget, and community makeup.
Identify the people accountable for implementation of the plan and describe their roles.
Focus on specific Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030 objectives.
Include a timeline for the recovery effort.
Apply the MAP-IT (Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track) framework to guide the development of your plan:
Mobilize collaborative partners.
Assess community needs.
Use the demographic data and specifics related to the disaster to identify the needs of the community and develop a recovery plan. Consider physical, emotional, cultural, and financial needs of the entire community.
Include in your plan the equitable allocation of services for the diverse community.
Apply the triage classification to provide a rationale for those who may have been injured during the train derailment. Provide support for your position.
Include in your plan contact tracing of the homeless, disabled, displaced community members, migrant workers, and those who have hearing impairment or English as a second language in the event of severe tornadoes.
Plan to reduce health disparities and improve access to services.
Implement a plan to reach Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030 objectives.
Track and trace-map community progress.
Use the CDC’s Contract Tracing Resources for Health Departments as a template to create your contact tracing.
Describe the plan for contact tracing during the disaster and recovery phase.
Develop a slide presentation of your disaster recovery plan with an audio recording of you presenting your assessment of the scenario
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide, so be sure to address each point:
Describe the determinants of health and the cultural, social, and economic barriers that impact safety, health, and recovery efforts in the community.
Consider the interrelationships among these factors.
Explain how your proposed disaster recovery plan will lessen health disparities and improve access to community services.
Consider principles of social justice and cultural sensitivity with respect to ensuring health equity for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
Explain how health and governmental policy impact disaster recovery efforts.
Consider the implications for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community of legislation that includes, but is not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA).
Present specific, evidence-based strategies to overcome communication barriers and enhance interprofessional collaboration to improve the disaster recovery effort.
Consider how your proposed strategies will affect members of the disaster relief team, individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
Include evidence to support your strategies.
Organize content with clear purpose/goals and with relevant and evidence-based sources (published within 5 years).
Slides are easy to read and error free. Detailed audio and speaker notes are provided. Audio is clear, organized, and professionally presented.
Develop your presentation with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.

1)     Include the following sections.
a.      Introduction – 20 points/13%
•       Clearly establishes the purpose of the paper
•       Includes key points to be
covered
•      
Captures the reader’s
interest
b.     Body of Paper – 60 points/40%
•       Complete, well-developed discussion of key points
•       Supports
the purpose or main idea of the paper
•       Logical development of ideas with clear and accurate information
•       Ideas
and statements are supported by three or more examples from personal and/or professional experiences
•       Provides
own perspectives on the topic
that is reflective, insightful, and original
c.      Conclusion – 30 points/20%
•      
Clear and concise
•       Summarizes key points discussed in the paper
•      
Leaves a strong impression, message, or idea on the reader
attached is the article choice.

Use one theory we
discussed so far this semester to frame your reflections of how evictions
impact on families and the individual. Discuss  whether universal housing
programs would impact families according to the theory you have chosen.
This is your opportunity
to enter into a scholarly interaction with your peers. Please respond to two
peers, cite current literature using APA 7th edition format, to support your
point of view. Avoid perfunctory responses that only state agreement or offer
praise. Try to respond to a peer and offer an alternative intervention.