It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format (6th Ed.).

Classroom Participation

Students are expected to initially address the discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forums is expected with a minimum total of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial posting and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days per week. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion, you aren’t just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion and should be correlated to the literature.

All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion you will not receive these points, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above. Due to the nature of this type of assignment and the need for timely responses for initial posts and posting to peers, the Make-Up Coursework Policy (effective July 2017) does not apply to Discussion Board Participation.

 Select a healthcare policy and identify the impact economics, political, and legal/ethical issues had on the development of that policy.

– Two references minimum

– APA format

– In cite text citations

 Please use the attached resources to complete the following assignment. Also, separate the 2 assignments from each other and provide individual references

Module 1.1 Learning Resources 

Readings:

· Nelson, R., & Staggers, N. (2018). Health informatics: An interprofessional approach (2nd ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier 

o Chapter 2: “Theoretical Foundations of Health Informatics”

o Chapter 3: “Evidence-based Practice, Practice-based Evidence and Informatics”

o Chapter 4: “Models, theories, and research for program evaluation”

Module 1.1 Actiivity 

This Learning Activity will help to develop skills and knowledge that will be needed for the Competency Assessments. It is highly recommended that you complete this optional activity.

Health Informatics in the Field

In an APA formatted paper:

· Identify and summarize two articles written within the past three years, reflective of health informatics in your program of study. (Nursing)

· Evaluate the conceptual model and theoretical foundation in professional practice.

· Provide current creditable sources supporting your statements. 

1.2: Healthcare Informatics in the Field 

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

Module 1.2 Learning Resources 

Readings:

· Nelson, R., & Staggers, N. (2018). Health informatics: An interprofessional approach (2nd ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. 

o Chapter 5 Technical Infrastructure to Support Healthcare

o Chapter 6 Electronic Health Records and Applications for Managing Patient Care 

o Chapter 7 Administrative Applications Supporting Healthcare Delivery

Media:

· The Joint Commission. (2018). National patient safety goals. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.aspx

· IHI Open School. (2008, October 21). Defining quality: Aiming for a better health care system [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vOxunpnIsQ

· Module 1.2 Activity 

This Learning Activity will help you to develop skills and knowledge that you will need for the Competency Assessments. It is highly recommended that you complete this optional activity. 

National Patient Safety Goals

One of the tenets of health informatics is the transition of data to wisdom, as depicted in Figure 2.6 in your textbook. In an APA formatted paper address the following:

· Access the Joint Commission website (www.jointcommission.org) national patient safety goals for Ambulatory Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, or Hospitals, and review the national patient safety goal on reconciling medication information. The types of information that clinicians use to reconcile medications includes (among others) medication name, dose, frequency, route, and purpose).

· Examine how organizations assess data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support this patient safety goal. 

· Outline the steps for addressing the medication reconciliation safety goal, by identifying and explaining the steps of the practice-based evidence approach.

· Include a minimum of two scholarly resources, other than the textbook, to support your response. 

Write 2-3 page explanation of the ethical standards you believe should be used in determining how resources should be allocated for an aging population and end-of-life care. Then, provide an analysis of the ethical challenges related to the preparation for the provision of such health care.

• Ethical Issues with an Aging Population
• Ethical Standards that Should be Used in Resource Allocation
• Analysis of Ethical Challenges in Preparation for Such Health Care

References

• Support your information with references. (at least 2 references) 

Please begin by responding to the following questions.

Search and locate an existing instrument that will be used to address your research question. Post the title of the instrument selected and the level of measurement on the tool. Next, post a description of the type of scale used in the instrument. Include a brief discussion of data collection procedures that will be presented in your proposal.

Provide constructive, supportive feedback to your classmates’ posts.