Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
Module4 Technologies Supporting Applied Practice and Optimal Patient Outcomes
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. Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists and others have then benefited from consulting existing research to inform their thinking.
In this Assignment, you will review existing research focused on the application of clinical systems. After reviewing, you will summarize your findings.
Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
Name: NURS_5051_Module04_Week08_Assignment_Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
| In a 4- to 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you reviewed. Be sure to address the following:
· Properly identify 5 peer-reviewed articles selected. |
Points Range: 77 (77.00%) – 85 (85.00%)
The responses accurately and clearly identify 5 peer-reviewed research articles for the Assignment. The responses accurately and thoroughly summarize in detail each study reviewed, explaining in detail the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Specific, accurate, and detailed examples are provided which fully support the responses. |
Points Range: 68 (68.00%) – 76 (76.00%)
The responses identify 5 peer-reviewed research articles for the Assignment. The responses summarize each study reviewed, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Accurate examples are provided which support the responses provided. |
Points Range: 60 (60.00%) – 67 (67.00%)
The responses vaguely or inaccurately identify 5 or less peer-reviewed articles for the Assignment. The responses summarize each study reviewed, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described that is vague or inaccurate. Examples provided to support the responses are vague or inaccurate. |
Points Range: 0 (0.00%) – 59 (59.00%)
The responses vaguely and inaccurately identify less than 5 peer-reviewed articles for the Assignment, or are missing. The responses vaguely and inaccurately summarize each study reviewed, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described, or are missing. Examples provided to support the responses are vague and inaccurate, or are missing. |
| Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas.Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. |
Points Range: 5 (5.00%) – 5 (5.00%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. |
Points Range: 4 (4.00%) – 4 (4.00%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. |
Points Range: 3.5 (3.50%) – 3.5 (3.50%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. |
Points Range: 0 (0.00%) – 3 (3.00%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. |
| Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
Points Range: 5 (5.00%) – 5 (5.00%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. |
Points Range: 4 (4.00%) – 4 (4.00%)
Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
Points Range: 3.5 (3.50%) – 3.5 (3.50%)
Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
Points Range: 0 (0.00%) – 3 (3.00%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
| Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. | Points Range: 5 (5.00%) – 5 (5.00%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors. |
Points Range: 4 (4.00%) – 4 (4.00%)
Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. |
Points Range: 3.5 (3.50%) – 3.5 (3.50%)
Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. |
Points Range: 0 (0.00%) – 3 (3.00%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
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Module 4: Technologies Supporting Applied Practice and Optimal Patient Outcomes (Weeks 6-8)
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Informatics Tools and Technologies [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
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Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Evaluate healthcare technology trends for data and information in nursing practice and healthcare delivery
- Analyze challenges and risks inherent in healthcare technology
- Analyze healthcare technology benefits and risks for data safety, legislation, and patient care
- Evaluate healthcare technology impact on patient outcomes, efficiencies, and data management
- Analyze research on the application of clinical systems to improve outcomes and efficiencies Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
| Due By | Assignment |
| Week 6, Days 1–2 | Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources. Compose your initial Discussion post. |
| Week 6, Day 3 | Post your initial Discussion post. Begin to compose your Assignment. |
| Week 6, Days 4-5 | Review peer Discussion posts. Compose your peer Discussion responses. Continue to compose your Assignment. |
| Week 6, Day 6 | Post at least two peer Discussion responses on two different days (and not the same day as the initial post). |
| Week 6, Day 7 | Wrap up Discussion. |
| Week 7, Days 1-7 | Continue to compose your Assignment. |
| Week 8, Days 1-6 | Continue to compose your Assignment. |
| Week 8, Day 7 | Deadline to submit your Assignment. |
Learning Resources
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Chapter 14, “The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Informatics” (pp. 267–287)
- Chapter 15, “Informatics Tools to Promote Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes” (pp. 293–317)
- Chapter 16, “Patient Engagement and Connected Health” (pp. 323–338)
- Chapter 17, “Using Informatics to Promote Community/Population Health” (pp. 341–355)
- Chapter 18, “Telenursing and Remote Access Telehealth” (pp. 359–388) Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
HealthIT.gov. (2018c). What is an electronic health record (EHR)? Retrieved from
https://www.healthit.gov/faq/what-electronic-health-record-ehr
Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Public Health Informatics [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
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Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Electronic Records and Managing IT Change [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
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Discussion: Healthcare Information Technology Trends
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. Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes But technology—new and repurposed—will undoubtedly continue to be a driver of healthcare information. Informaticists often stay tuned to trends to monitor what the next new technology will be or how the next new idea for applying existing technology can benefit outcomes.
In this Discussion, you will reflect on your healthcare organization’s use of technology and offer a technology trend you observe in your environment.
To Prepare: Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
- Reflect on the Resources related to digital information tools and technologies.
- Consider your healthcare organization’s use of healthcare technologies to manage and distribute information.
- Reflect on current and potential future trends, such as use of social media and mobile applications/telehealth, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled asset tracking, or expert systems/artificial intelligence, and how they may impact nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
By Day 3 of Week 6
Post a brief description of general healthcare technology trends, particularly related to data/information you have observed in use in your healthcare organization or nursing practice. Describe any potential challenges or risks that may be inherent in the technologies associated with these trends you described. Then, describe at least one potential benefit and one potential risk associated with data safety, legislation, and patient care for the technologies you described. Next, explain which healthcare technology trends you believe are most promising for impacting healthcare technology in nursing practice and explain why. Describe whether this promise will contribute to improvements in patient care outcomes, efficiencies, or data management. Be specific and provide examples. Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
By Day 6 of Week 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues* on two different days, offering additional/alternative ideas regarding opportunities and risks related to the observations shared.
*Note: Throughout this program, your fellow students are referred to as colleagues.
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Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
Assignment: Literature Review: The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies
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 others have then benefited from consulting existing research to inform their thinking.
In this Assignment, you will review existing research focused on the application of clinical systems. After reviewing, you will summarize your findings.
To Prepare: Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
- Review the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
- Conduct a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the application of clinical systems. The research should provide evidence to support the use of one type of clinical system to improve outcomes and/or efficiencies, such as “the use of personal health records or portals to support patients newly diagnosed with diabetes.”Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes
- Identify and select 4 peer-reviewed research articles from your research.
- For information about annotated bibliographies, visit https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/annotatedbibliographies
The Assignment: (4-5 pages not including the title and reference page)
In a 4- to 5-page paper, synthesize the peer-reviewed research you reviewed. Format your Assignment as an Annotated Bibliography. Be sure to address the following:
- Identify the 4 peer-reviewed research articles you reviewed, citing each in APA format.
- Include an introduction explaining the purpose of the paper.
- Summarize each study, explaining the improvement to outcomes, efficiencies, and lessons learned from the application of the clinical system each peer-reviewed article described. Be specific and provide examples.
- In your conclusion, synthesize the findings from the 4 peer-reviewed research articles.
- Use APA format and include a title page.
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By Day 7 of Week 8
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