Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format.
Discussion Prompt
- Describe how using information technology and data mining can affect the quality of health care.
- Using two Quality Performance indicators, provide a comparison and contrast example of how information technology and data have changed patient care 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.
Discussion 2: Utilization and Case Management
Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format.
Discussion Prompt
- What is utilization and case management?
- How is this related to managed care and quality care and control issues?
- How does APNP clinical expertise and patient management skills provide a foundation for utilization and case management?
- Provide an example of how case management improves patient care outcomes.
- Use an EBP research article to support your case.
- Provide detailed examples.
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.
Required Resources
- Buppert, C. (2018). Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (6th ed.).
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 8 (pages 304-309)
- Tracy, M., and O’Grady, E. (2019). Hamric and Hanson’s Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach. (6th ed.).
- Chapters 23 & 24
- AHRQ.gov. (2018) https://www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/health-it/index.html
