This assignment addresses the following course learning objectives:
Examine the use of communication, data, information, and knowledge technologies to coordinate, manage, and monitor quality and safe patient-centered care. (PO3, PO5)
Apply decision making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and health care professionals. (PO3, PO5)
Evaluate policies for use of computerized information systems, including data integrity, ethical implications, legal requirements, and professional practice standards, trends, and issues. (PO3, PO5)
Examine the role of the nurse informaticist in the context of health informatics and information systems. (PO4)
Instructions
Read the Health Information Technology Patient Safety Action & Surveillance Plan (See pp. 10-28).Download Health Information Technology Patient Safety Action & Surveillance Plan (See pp. 10-28).
Chose ONE Health IT Patient Safety Strategy and Action which you will analyze for this assignment.
LEARN 1-7
IMPROVE 1-5
LEAD 1-5
Paper write-up:
Introduction: Describe the Health IT Patient Safety Strategy and Action you have chosen to analyze for this assignment.
Identify a healthcare organization (clinical site or place of employment). Analyze the current status of the organization’s health information system(s) in relation to the Patient Safety Strategy and Action plan you have chosen.
Examine what actual or potential barriers/challenges are preventing progress? **Discuss at least 3 actual/potential barriers/challenges.
Discuss what further actions by the organization are needed to be current with the chosen Health IT Patient Safety Strategy and Action plan. **Discuss at least (3) actions you would recommend and can address the barriers/challenges you have identified.
Conclusion/Summary
3. The final paper should be 5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages.
4. Include a minimum of (5) scholarly resources from current research journal articles published in the last 5 years and at least (2) professional websites.
5. Use of the APA format and style are expected in writing up your assignment.
Please follow the instruction carefully