Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population.


The Course Project enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

  • CO1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO1)
  • CO5: Identify patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice. (PO5)

Points

The entire project is worth 600 points. Milestone 2 is worth 225 points of this total.

Required Assignment Topic

Note: You will use the same scenario you developed and same mHealth app you identified in Week 2.

Requirements and Guidelines

  • Download the required Milestone 2 Template (Links to an external site.). Save it to your computer with the file name: Your Last Name NR361 Milestone 2.docx.
  • Briefly state the patient scenario from the Milestone 1 assignment.
    • Include revisions, if required by Milestone 1 faculty feedback.
  • Identify (3) teaching areas to improve patient outcomes.
    • Information to be taught to the patient should include information about the mHealth app, safety guidelines, and how to interpret and act on the information that is provided. Remember to cite the mHealth app when appropriate in the Teaching Area (See template).
    • Use bullet points
  • Describe 3 ways you would determine and evaluate the success of the patient’s use of the mHealth app.
    • Use bullet points
    • mHealth app citation and reference in APA format.  See placement of these on the template.
  • You are required to complete the form using the productivity tools required by Chamberlain University, which is Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad. A later version of the productivity tool includes Office 365, which is available to Chamberlain students for FREE by downloading from the student portal at http://my.chamberlain.edu  
  • Carefully review the grading rubric criteria for Milestone 2 and type directly on your saved Milestone 2 Template.
  • Use instructor feedback from Milestone 1 to improve your statements regarding the patient scenario in Milestone 2. Milestone 2 will not be accepted for grading and credit if Milestone 1 is not submitted or not re-submitted per instructor feedback.  Milestone projects build on one another and Milestone 1 must be submitted before moving on to submit Milestone 2.
Develop a list of at least 6 mobile communication device “no nos” (times you should NOT use your mobile communication device.  This list is to be behavioral and not about uses.  Select situations in which it is not appropriate to use a cell phone.
  1. USES OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES: Develop a list of at least 6 mobile communication device “no nos” (times you should NOT use your mobile communication device.  This list is to be behavioral and not about uses.  Select situations in which it is not appropriate to use a cell phone.
  2. Finally, I want you to respond to a modified version of Question 3 from DotCalm.  To what degree are you tethered to the various productivity tools that you use?  How essential are these tools to your ability to live and work well?  Also, can you think of any ways your devices might be negatively impacting your ability to live and work well?  How consistent are your personal use habits with the two values you identified in Part 1 of this assignment?
Explore the notion of technology, mobile devices and more leading us down a path of being disconnected from each other, with one result being loneliness. 

Part I

Read  pages  53-82 in the Sherry Turkell Book. Please note each main point should be a min. of 20 words, and each should include a full citations (author last name, year of pub, page #).   Include word counts

1. Provide 5 main points from chapter 3. Be sure to cover the entire reading with points from the beginning, middle & end – min 20 words with citation

2. Provide 5 main points from chapter 4 – cover the entire chapter – min 20 words with intext citation for each

Intext citation Format (author last name, year of publication, page #)  NOTE: all info is within parenthesis, do not split this up

Be sure to include a complete works cited at the very end of the assignment.

Also see the announcement for submitting classwork, Do not send this as an attachment.

PART II

Write  a concept or an idea from the readings in chapters 3,4, which you found most interesting or thought provoking. Be sure to also include why you found the concept so interesting or thought provoking. You can include your own examples with technology.  This should be a min of 250 – 300 words. Include a min. of three citations from the readings in chapters 3,4,  (with different page #’s). Also feel free to include additional sources once you’ve included the three required citations.  

Please note it’s important to keep your discussion within the context of Sherry Turkle’s critical view of technology,  As the title of the book says, “ALONE TOGETHER”    Explore the notion of technology, mobile devices and more leading us down a path of being disconnected from each other, with one result being loneliness. 

Thank you

Be sure to include a complete works cited

A description of the biases and/or preconceived notions that you  might have about particular types of families that could impede your  communication with these families

Regardless of family configuration,  background, strengths and/or challenges, every family wants the best for  their child(ren). When early childhood professionals partner  effectively with families, both contribute significant insights and  knowledge.

Communication between early childhood professionals and families may be  complicated by differences in values, beliefs, traditions, expectations,  and languages. Although every communication exchange should reflect a  thoughtful, planned approach that takes into consideration each family’s  unique characteristics, your own personal biases may get in the way of  meaningful communication.

Think about the many different kinds of families that you read about in this week’s resources.

Then,  consider the personal biases and preconceived notions that you may have  about specific types of families that may distort your perceptions and  consequently create barriers in communication.

Consider the following:

  • A description of the biases and/or preconceived notions that you  might have about particular types of families that could impede your  communication with these families
  • How these barriers might affect your interactions with children
  • Offer you colleagues insights, lessons, and exceptional resources  you have come across both in this program of study and your experience  to help break down barriers to communication
Does insurance impact the quality of care provided by physicians?

The insurance system has benefits and drawbacks for patients, providers (physicians), and insurance companies. Identify at least one benefit and one drawback for each of these stakeholders. Explain how insurance benefits/hinders each stakeholder. How does the demand theory apply to the relationship between each stakeholder and the insurance industry? Does insurance impact the quality of care provided by physicians?

What insights have you gained this week with regard to specific  categories of families that foster your anti-bias work with adults and  children?

To begin, choose  three types of families from the list below.

Keep in mind the  role as an  early childhood professional who does anti-bias work involves you in  teaching the children with whom you work to respect and understand all  kinds of families without over-generalizing or stereotyping.

3 family types chosen:

1) Transnational Families

2) Gay/Lesbian-headed families

3) One or more family members incarcerated

  • Consider the various resources that you might draw on to develop a  deeper understanding about the specific challenges faced by this type of  family including stereotypes/misconceptions held by society in general  or at individual levels. Conduct a brief investigation by looking for  local and/or national organizations, support groups, publications, and  online resources that might be available to expand awareness about this  kind of family. Take note of the resources that you feel would be  particularly helpful to teachers committed to anti-bias work and  effective early childhood practice. For each resource, indicate whether  it would be helpful to early childhood professionals, families, or both.  Justify your ideas.
  • Reference the textbook and your additional resources, summarize your insights.
  • Locate three key strategies that might be used to help  adults and/or children understand each other’s families with more  respect.

For this assignment,  you will address all of the components listed above for each of the  three family types 

Consider the following prompts after addressing the above information:

  • What insights have you gained this week with regard to specific  categories of families that foster your anti-bias work with adults and  children?
  • What misconceptions or assumptions of yours, if any, were dispelled?
  • What resources did you find to be invaluable?
  • What qualities and skills do you already possess that might help  you to positively support and communicate with every child’s unique  family?
Classify whether each finding is related to a strength, weakness, opportunity and/or threat. Also, offer an explanation as to why you came to your conclusion.

First, read the report completed by the Blue Ribbon Task Force of Akron, Ohio: Final Report and Recommendations https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/BlueRibbonReport/brtf___final_report_and_recommendations.pdf

Then, in your initial post, address the following:

  • Classify whether each finding is related to a strength, weakness, opportunity and/or threat. Also, offer an explanation as to why you came to your conclusion.

2 PARAGRAPHS, APA CIATIONS

How does information technology improve the flow of communication between members of the healthcare team? The patient?

There are two questions listed below regarding the importance and impact of healthcare informatics. Each response needs to include 3-4 well written sentences for full credit. Please cite and reference accordingly in correct 7thed APA formatting. 

Question- Communication Among Providers and Patients

1. How does information technology improve the flow of communication between members of the healthcare team? The patient?

Question- Deliver Safe Nursing Care

2. What is the role of information technology in improving patient safety and promoting a safe environment? How can decision support tools help improve patient safety?

Reference(s):

Describe how the issue impacts the general public, providing specific examples. Does the issue affect specific populations?

II. Issue Analysis A. Select a criminological theory that informs your understanding of the issue, justifying your selection. B. Identify factors contributing to the issue, justifying your identifications with the selected criminological theory. In other words, what are the factors contributing to the issue? How is the identification of these factors supported by the selected theory? C. Describe how the issue impacts the criminal justice system, providing specific examples of how the branches of the criminal justice system are affected by the issue. For example, how does the issue impact law enforcement, the courts, and corrections? D. Describe how the issue impacts the general public, providing specific examples. Does the issue affect specific populations? E. Determine the key stakeholders of the issue, identifying both the key people impacted by the issue, as well as those with the power to influence change. Justify your selections. F. Describe strategies that are currently employed to address the issue. These strategies may be used in the community with the issue, or in a different community with the same issue. G. Assess the effectiveness of the previously identified strategies in addressing the issue, justifying your assessment. How effectively do the strategies combat the issue, and where are there gaps? H. How does your previous assessment impact the specific branches of the criminal justice system? Justify your response. In which branches are the strategies most and least effective?

TOPIC – EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE 

What do you feel is the rationale behind the restorative justice theory and how it can resolve issues for victims?

There has been a significant trend toward more victim involvement in the criminal justice system in recent years. Legislation has been passed to provide victims with certain rights, and there has been a movement to alter the U.S. Constitution with an amendment concerning victims’ rights. Victims have also participated in the process known as restorative justice, which focuses on the needs of both the offenders and the victims of a crime.

For this discussion, first read the following articles:

You may also find Forgiven helpful. In your initial post, discuss the following:

  • Why is victim involvement important?
    • Cite at least one example where it would be appropriate for a victim to be involved in a criminal trial and conviction process.
    • Cite at least one possible negative consequence of allowing victims too much involvement in the criminal justice process.
  • What are your own personal feelings regarding restorative justice theory? Do you believe the criminal justice system should foster a dialogue between offender and victim?
  • What do you feel is the rationale behind the restorative justice theory and how it can resolve issues for victims?
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