Critical Thinking Ethical Issue Exercises
Scenario 1 What should you do based on legal and ethical guidelines? You are the chief nurse executive at an organization that provides clinic services to Medicare patients. There are seven clinics located in underserved areas. While visiting one of the other clinics, you perform a routine audit. You notice that one physician, who has […]
Conceptual Understanding of Quantitative Statistical Techniques
The interpretation and application of statistical results demands a firm conceptual understanding of quantitative statistical techniques and the assumptions for their use but does not require the nurse leader to be an expert in calculating the various statistical tests. An understanding of the differences among statistical, practice, and clinical significance is essential for effective financial […]
What Is a QI Project?
A DNP project is an evidence based Quality Improvement (QI) project or alternatively a practice change initiative impacting patient care outcomes. It uses systematic, data‑guided activities designed to lead to measurable improvement in healthcare delivery or patient outcomes within a specific setting. It is not a research project, a research study or an education plan […]
List three ways the Doctor of Nursing (DNP) provides leadership in helping a healthcare entity optimize reimbursement from insurers
Choose two preferred financial and patient care outcomes from the following list and describe two ways to achieve each of them (in approximately 200-250 words): -Reduction in overall hospital admissions -Reduction in average length of stay (LOS) -Reduction in avoidable hospital readmissions -Reduction in high-tech imaging services -Reduction in CMS-paid amount per beneficiary USE THESE […]
Partnerships between acute care and community-based settings improve continuity of care. How do these partnerships influence reimbursement for health systems?
Week 3 Discussion 1: Optimize Reimbursements Partnerships between acute care and community-based settings improve continuity of care. How do these partnerships influence reimbursement for health systems? Required Read the following in your Waxman textbook: Chapter 2, “Health Insurance and Reimbursement” Chapter 3, “Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Leader Strategies for Practice and Population Health Management: Financial […]