Information Systems in Healthcare Paper

Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to select a topic related to information systems in healthcare from the list provided, research and analyze the topic, and describe how you will apply your newfound knowledge to your nursing practice. 

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet one or more of the following Course Outcomes depending upon the topic selected:

CO#1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO#1)

CO#2: Analyze data from all relevant sources, including technology, to inform the delivery of care. (PO#2)

CO#3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing's unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO#3)

CO#4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO#4)

CO#5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. (PO#5)

CO#6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client's right to privacy. (PO#6)

CO#7: Examine the use of information systems to document interventions related to achieving nurse sensitive outcomes. (PO#7)

CO#8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO#8)

Points

This assignment is worth a total of 200 points.

Due Date

Your completed paper is due at the end of Week 4. Submit it to the Dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT. Post your questions to the weekly Q&A Forum. Contact your instructor if you need additional assistance. See the Course Policies regarding late assignments and academic integrity. Failure to submit your paper to the Dropbox on time will result in a deduction of points.

Topics

Select ONE of these topics for the focus of your paper:

· Standard terminologies (CO3, CO8)

· Decision-making support tools (CO4, CO8)

· Patient care technologies (CO5, CO8)

· Data integrity, legal and ethical implications (CO7, CO8)

Directions

1. You are to research, analyze, and write an APA-formatted scholarly paper about the topic that you have selected. 

2. Write an introduction that defines and describes the topic. Address what purpose the topic serves and how it impacts the delivery of healthcare in general, and nursing care in particular. Keep in mind that APA guidelines state you are not to use the heading of “Introduction,” but you should include it at the beginning of your paper.

3. Search for scholarly sources and relevant websites. Include a minimum of three sources. Cite these in the body of the paper and include them in the References list following proper APA formatting. 

4. Provide two examples of your topic.Describe the main features or aspects of each example with support from your sources. 

5. Describe an experience where the topic impacted you personally, either when you were receiving health care, or when you were providing nursing care. Relate one positive aspect of this experience. Relate one negative aspect of this experience and how it could have been improved.

6. Write a conclusion that summarizes the topic. Predict the future for this topic. Explain how your newfound insight will influence your nursing care.

7. Use Microsoft Word to develop your paper. Use APA formatting. Refer to the Publication manual of the APA, 6th edition. Review the various APA documents included in this course and the Chamberlain Care Student Success Strategies (CCSSS) that can help you with your writing. Take advantage of the tutoring service, Smarthinking, which is linked under Student Resources.

8. The length of the paper should be 4–5 pages (and no more than 8) in length, excluding the title page and the reference page.

NOTE: Review the section on Academic Honesty found in the Chamberlain Course Policies. All work must be original (in your own words) unless properly cited.
 

Grading Criteria

  

Category


Points


%


Description

 

Introduction


25


12.5%


Define and describe the topic, its purpose, and   its impact on healthcare and nursing care.

 

Topic Examples   


50


25%


Provide two examples of your topic. Describe the main features or   aspects of each example.

 

Personal   Experience


50


25%


Describe a personal or work-related experience with the topic. Relate   one positive and one negative aspect of this experience, and how it could   have been improved.

 

Conclusion


25


12.5%


Summarize the topic including its definition, purpose, and impact on   healthcare and nursing care. Predict the future for this topic. Describe your   current (or anticipated) employment situation and how what you have learned   will influence your nursing care.

 

Supporting Evidence


25


12.5%


Locate, cite, and reference a minimum of three relevant sources of   evidence that indicate an information search has been conducted. One must be   a peer-reviewed journal article.

 

Scholarly Writing and APA Format


25


12.5%


· Title page,   running head, and page numbers. (3 pts.)

· Include an   introduction, body, and conclusion/ recommendations sections (Level 1   headings) that are clearly labeled. There is a logical flow. (10 pts.)

· Grammar,   punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence structure are correct. (2 pts.)

· Body of the   paper includes properly formatted in-text citations, and the reference page   includes properly referenced sources that were cited in the paper in APA   format. (3 pts.)

· Evidence of   spelling and grammar check. (2 pts.)

 

Total


200


100%


A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above   requirements.

  

Grading Rubric

  

Assignment Criteria


A

Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance


B

Very Good or High Level of Performance


C

Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance


F

Poor or Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance

 

Introduction

25points


Introduces and describes the topic in depth, its purpose, and its   impact on healthcare and nursing care.

23–25 points


Introduces and describes the topic in fair depth and detail, its   purpose, and its impact on healthcare and nursing care.

21–22 points


Introduces and briefly describes the topic, and its impact on   healthcare or nursing care.

19–20 points


Does not introduce or   describe the topic, ordoes not   describe impact on healthcare or nursing care.

0–37 points

 

Topic Examples

50 points


Provides   two outstanding examples that exemplify your topic. Describes the main   features or aspects of each example indepth.

46–50 points


Provides   two appropriate examples that relate to your topic. Describes the main   features or aspects of each example in some detail.

42–45 points


Provides   two examples that relate to your topic. Describes the main features or   aspects of each example briefly.

38–41 points


Provides   only one example or no examples that may not relate to your topic. Fails to   describe, or inaccurately describes, the examples.

0–37 points

 

Personal Experience

50 points


Describes a   personal or work-related experience that is an excellent example of the   topic. Relates one positive and one negative aspect of this experience, and   how it could have been improved.

46–50 points


Describes a   personal or work-related experience that generally relates to the topic.   Relates one positive or one negative aspect of this experience, and how it   could have been improved.

42–45 points


Describes a   personal or work-related experience that somewhat relates to the topic.   Relates one positive or one negative aspect of this experience.

38–41 points


Fails to describe,   or minimally describes, an experience that may or may not relate to the   topic. Or, fails to describe positive and negative aspects of this experience   or how it could be improved.

0–37 points

 

Conclusion

25 points


Clearly   summarizes the topic including its definition, purpose, and impact on   healthcare and nursing care. Predicts the future for this topic based on   supporting evidence found in your sources. Describes your current (or   anticipated) employment situation and how what you have learned will   influence your nursing care.

23–25 points


Summarizes   the topic including its definition, purpose, and impact on healthcare and   nursing care. Predicts the future for this topic that may contain supporting   evidence. Describes your current (or anticipated) employment situation and   how what you have learned will influence your nursing care.

21–22 points


Fairly   summarizes the topic including its definition, purpose, and impact on   healthcare and nursing care. Predicts the future for this topic that does not   necessarily contain supporting evidence. Describes your nursing experience to   date, and the impact of what you have learned on your nursing care in the   future.

19–20 points


Fails to   summarize the topic accurately or omits the definition, purpose or impact.   Or, fails to predict the future of the topic, or does not provide supporting   evidence. Or, fails to describe the impact on your nursing care.

0–18 points

 

Supporting Evidence

25 points


Locates, cites,   and references a minimum of three   relevant sources of evidence that indicate an information search has been   conducted. One must be a peer-reviewed journal article.

23–25 points


Locates, cites,   and references a minimum of three   relevant sources of evidence that indicate an information search has been   conducted. 

21–22 points


Locates, cites,   and references a minimum of two   relevant sources of evidence that indicate an information search has been   conducted.

19–20 points


Fails to locate a minimum of two relevant references, or   there is no indication that an information search has been conducted.

0–18 points

 

Scholarly Writing & APA Format

25 points


· Title   page, running head, and page numbers. (3   pts.)

· Sections   include an introduction, topic examples, personal experience, and conclusion.   Level 1 headings used appropriately. Each section has at least three   sentences. (10 pts.)

· Grammar,   punctuation, paragraphing, and sentence structure are correct. (2 pts.)

· Citations   throughout demonstrate support of student’s ideas and opinions. (5 pts.)

· Reference   page includes all sourcesand no errors in format.(3 pts.)

· Evidence   of spell and grammar check. (2 pts.)

23–25 points


· Minimal error in APA title page, running head, or   page numbers noted.

· Sections   include an introduction, topic examples, personal experience, and conclusion.   Level 1 headings may or may not be used appropriately. 

· Minimal errors in grammar, spelling, paragraphing,   punctuation, and/or sentence structure noted.

· Citations are present but not in correct format.

· References are present, with minimal errors in   format.

21–22   points


· Some errors in APA title page, running head,   and/or page numbers noted.

· Sections indicated, but level 1 headings not   used.

· Some errors in grammar, paragraphing, spelling,   punctuation, and/or sentence structure noted.

· Citations are present but not in correct format.

· References are present, with some errors in   format.

· Some indication of errors within document.

19–20   points


· Multiple errors in APA formatting.

· Multiple grammar, spelling,paragraphing,   and punctuation errors noted.

· Citations are missing or incomplete.

· References are missing or incomplete.

· Littleevidence of proofreading prior   to submitting paper.

0–18 points

 


Total Points Possible = 200 points

         

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