NR-544 Week 4 Scholarly discussion forum: Risk management and patient safety Case study : Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to the nursing home from the hospital following a left hip fracture on Friday evening. Discussion: NR 544 Risk Management and Patient Safety   Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to…

Welcome to NR-544 Week 3 Discussion on “Medical Errors and Patient Safety.” In this discussion, we will delve into the critical topic of medical errors, their impact on patient safety, and explore strategies to mitigate and prevent such errors within healthcare settings. Understanding the complexities surrounding medical errors is essential for healthcare professionals as we…

Saleema had total hip replacement in March 2015. One week later, the stitches started to bleed. She was concerned and went to the doctor’s office and was told it was a superficial hematoma. The bleeding continued on for three weeks and involved two doctor’s appointments and one trip to the emergency room. She was sent…

The objective of this assignment is to:   (a) Present instances of quality improvement initiatives or patient safety concerns within any healthcare delivery setting, with a rationale for selecting the issue. (b) Examine the contributing factors to the adverse medical outcome. (c) Apply quality improvement theories and philosophies to a healthcare management project. (d) Demonstrate…

In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have observed in…

NR-544 Week 1 Collaboration cafe: Applying quality improvement to nursing practice Week #1 Dear Professor and classmates: Describe one patient care scenario where a safety or quality issue is apparent. This can be something you have experienced in your current practice or one you develop for this discussion. Explain the details surrounding the scenario and…

Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze how inclusion of the nurse in the purchasing of health information technology systems impacts healthcare organizations Analyze the impact of nurse inclusion on each step of the systems development life cycle   Due By Assignment Week 9, Days 1–2 Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.Compose your initial Discussion post. Week 9,…

Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team. To Prepare: Review the steps of the Systems Development…

Throughout history, technological advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications elsewhere that lead to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of work and entertainment. But technology—new and repurposed—will undoubtedly continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often…

New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies. Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists and…