DNP 805 (DNP 805)

DNP 805 Topic 3 Discussion 2 Select a particular medication or clinical problem. Describe how the CPOE and/or CDSS technologies support care decisions in this area. Numerous patients live with the complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Those living with this chronic condition experience multiple ED admissions and hospitalizations to manage their symptoms. As such it is important for physicians and other practitioners to utilize informatio...

DNP 805 Topic 3 Discussion 1 Describe how CPOE and CDSS embedded in the EHR can be useful towards a specific patient population of your choice. Identify one element of either the CPOE or CDSS you would improve that could enhance the effectiveness of the system for that patient population. Computerized physician order entry (CPOE) was virtually unheard of as recently as ten years ago; however, with the 2009 federal HITECH Act and Meaningful Use program, usage rapid...

DNP 805 Topic 2 Discussion 2 You are now a DNP-prepared nurse in a new leadership position in clinical practice. Analyze your new practice workflow to incorporate seeing patients and in regards to communication with the health care team and the infusion of the EHR into your practice. What elements do you need to consider if this position is in a magnet acute-care hospital in a busy metropolitan area? How might your practice change if the setting was a rural regional clinic system? ...

DNP 805 Topic 2 DQ 1 Discuss the usefulness of the electronic health record (EHR) and its impact on patient safety and quality outcomes. Describe strengths and limitations that might apply to its usage. During the last decade, healthcare has witnessed the development and implementation of electronic health records (EHRs). The initial theory was that EHRs would improve patient safety and quality outcomes. Silverman (1998) stated that some of the obvious advantages...

DNP 805 Topic 8 Discussion 1 For a specific patient population, select one application or a technology that could effectively increase patient engagement and patient outcomes for your future practice area or work focus. What elements of this application or technology are the most valuable to you? How could you improve this technology? When thinking about engagement, portals are a good place to start. That’s because many EHRs already include the functionali...

ACC 502 Week 8 Discussion 2 . Review the available materials for the chapters covered this week, including the lecture, reading, publisher materials, demonstration problems and exercises at the end of the chapters. After reviewing these materials and attempting the assignment for the week, what challenges did you face? Do you have any questions on the material? Participate in follow up discussion by helping your classmates and sharing your tips for understanding materials, when possible. ...

DNP 805 Topic 7 Discussion 2 Describe one technology that you use on a daily basis that you thoroughly like or appreciate. What features or elements does that technology provide to you that make it easy, enjoyable, or necessary to use? Name one element of the technology you would change to improve its functionality for your needs? Computer systems have revolutionized our everyday lives, making it easier and faster to do many important tasks, and often taking over the more m...

DNP 805 Topic 7 Discussion 1 Describe one technology that you use on a daily basis that you thoroughly like or appreciate. What features or elements does that technology provide to you that make it easy, enjoyable, or necessary to use? Name one element of the technology you would change to improve its functionality for your needs? Computer systems have revolutionized our everyday lives, making it easier and faster to do many important tasks, and often taking over the more mun...

DNP 805 Topic 6 Discussion 1 A patient of your choice is being discharged to home and will use telehealth technology. Post the technology your patient will use at home and how will you connect with the patient using this technology. Nearly10% of all babies born in the United States are delivered prematurely, and many of these babies are transported from lower levels of care to a neonatal intensive care unit with the capability of providing necessary servic...