Before the digital revolution, health information technology supplied very limited support for evidence-based practice. If nurses wanted to be informed about cutting-edge research, their best bet was to either subscribe to leading journals or make periodic trips to the library. With the establishment of research databases, however, nurses became empowered to learn about and facilitate […]

Quality Improvement Milestones Throughout history, major events have influenced quality improvement efforts in health care. For example, the Institute of Medicine’s report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System revealed statistics about errors in patient safety that result in thousands of deaths annually. Health care providers must be cognizant of the purpose and philosophy of […]

Visit the website of an insurance company, such as Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or Humana and identify one of the company’s insurance plans. In a four-paragraph paper, describe what the plan provides and what obligations it places on patients. Contrast this with another plan offered by the insurance company or by another insurance company. Save […]

Please write at least 75 words PER question, and at least ONE citation and reference PER question. 1. Discuss how the Affordable Care Act and Patient’s Bill of Rights protect patients and health care professionals. What areas of the Affordable Care Act would you change and why? 2. Adhering to HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality is an important rule of compliance […]

In this group assignment, you will be developing a presentation on childhood diseases that exist in adults. To complete this assignment, access the “Collaborative Learning Community: Health Promotion Presentation” resource. While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be […]