Describe a real-world, current problem in US psychiatric care
Week 1: The PICO Question After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, and completing 500 clinical hours, students undoubtedly witness problems or gaps in healthcare. The PICO question Population/ Patient Problem: (P), Intervention: (I), Comparison: (C), Outcome: (O) is to ask a searchable and answerable question that provides evidence to improve practice. In a […]
How have legislation like the HITECH Act impacted health information technology in the clinical setting?
After reading the textbook chapters assigned this week, how have legislation like the HITECH Act impacted health information technology in the clinical setting? What is your role in protecting data and electronic information? What actions will you take as a DNP leader to ensure you are up to date on legislation impacting the use of […]
Discuss the purpose and importance of data governance
Explore the literature for information on data governance. Your paper should include an introduction, information on the three areas of content below, and a conclusion. · Discuss the purpose and importance of data governance. · Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized data governance. · Provide an example of healthcare legislation that influences data governance. · […]
The patient is a 71-year-old widowed man who is seen regularly in the clinic for health maintenance and follow-up of his chronic insomnia and anxiety
The patient is a 71-year-old widowed man who is seen regularly in the clinic for health maintenance and follow-up of his chronic insomnia and anxiety. He has regular prescriptions for triazolam (Halcion) and clonazepam (Klonopin) for these problems. Recently he has been reporting frequent episodes of losing his balance and falling, and eight weeks ago […]
Jackie is a 31-year-old pregnant patient (2nd child, two different fathers) single mother of a 6-year-old who is coming for prenatal care since she suspects she is pregnant
Jackie is a 31-year-old pregnant patient (2nd child, two different fathers) single mother of a 6-year-old who is coming for prenatal care since she suspects she is pregnant. She is no longer with the father of Robby, her firstborn. She indicates “pretty serious partying” with the likely father of the baby. By pretty serious partying […]