Select policy initiative in the student’s practice setting. It can be either an internal policy affecting a group of patients/service/staff or an external policy affecting the larger community

Discussion Board Question Week 2

Select policy initiative in the student’s practice setting. It can be either an internal policy affecting a group of patients/service/staff or an external policy affecting the larger community.

Provide a brief overview of the initiative, the context of the initiative, and the stakeholders
Discuss how the organization is currently addressing the issue(s)
Identify the various organizations and agencies supporting/opposing or involved in the policy effort
Explain who or what department functions as the policy advocate and actions taken that made this effort successful
Discuss briefly how the issues affects healthcare beyond the institution

Discussion Board Question Week 3

White Papers, in healthcare today, are commonly used as a tool to educate and inform the public on a specific health issue. A White Paper which is an authoritative document on a specific position or recommended approach to solving an identified problem.

Select and provide an overview of a White Paper related to a health care policy effort of interest to the master’s prepared nurse, the community, or nursing profession
Discuss how effective the document is at educating the identified target audience
Determine if the selected White Paper can impact policy efforts related to quality and safety
It is important that the White Papers are assessed to include the quality and source of the message. Include the link to the selected White Paper

Discussion Board Question Week 4

Under the umbrella of the American Nurses Association (ANA), there are state nurse constituent organizations such as the Florida Nurses Association (FNA).

Describe the relationship between the national and state organizations
Discuss how the state organization can impact the chosen state legislative level bill

Discussion Board Question Week 5

Since October 1, 2008, hospitals no longer receive additional payment for cases in which certain select conditions (e.g., foreign object obtained after surgery, urinary tract infection (UTI) were not present on admission.

Discuss how the master’s prepared nurse (depending upon the chosen track) can promote improvement in clinical quality outcomes and patient safety by incorporating proactive interventions that identify potential hospital-acquired conditions (HAC). Be specific in the answer.

Discussion Board Question Week 6

Select a peer-reviewed journal article [not provided in the course readings] that provides information related to evidence supporting nursing’s value in quality initiatives such as nursing-sensitive value-based purchasing (NSVBP) and/or Pay for Performance regulation.

Provide a brief overview of the article
Identify the main message or purpose
Discuss how evidence-based practice (EBP) can be used in the student’s current position or organization to improve the financial status and patient health

 

Do you need a similar assignment done for you from scratch? We have qualified writers to help you. We assure you an A+ quality paper that is free from plagiarism. Order now for an Amazing Discount!
Use Discount Code "Newclient" for a 15% Discount!

NB: We do not resell papers. Upon ordering, we do an original paper exclusively for you.