Herzing University Online Wk 7 Electronic Health Record Documentation Paper

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Unit 7 Assignment – EMR Documentation

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  • Due Jun 23 by 11:59pm


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     200
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Estimated time to complete: 4 hours

Instructions

Taking short-cuts in any profession can be a risk, but when it comes to

health
 record documentation, short-cuts can impact the patient, provider, and

health care
 entity. You are the clinical operations manager of the new surgical center.

You manage all physicians and other ancillary providers. You discover that no formal policy exists regarding “best practices” for EMR documentation.


Create
 a 2-3 page policy on EMR Best Practices

  • Include an introductory paragraph explaining the purpose of the policy.
  • Divide the policy contents into two sections: administrative staff, and clinical staff.
  • Include at least three best practices (some of these may be the same for both administrative and clinical staff, but you should strive to identify specific best practices for each group).
  • Include at least four (two for admin, two for clinical staff) common mistakes, short-cuts, etc. and how and why to avoid them.
  • Your policy should use formal and professional verbiage.
  • On a separate page, list a minimum of three references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your assignment meets criteria.

Submit:

  • EMR Best Practices documentation – Word document (.doc) or PDF

Rubric

Unit 7 Assignment: EMR Documentation (1)

Unit 7 Assignment: EMR Documentation (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
20.0 pts

5

Includes a comprehensive and well-written introduction that clearly and succinctly explains an accurate purpose for the policy.

 18.0 pts

4

Includes a well-written introduction that clearly and succinctly explains an accurate purpose for the policy.

 16.0 pts

3

Includes a somewhat well-written introduction that clearly explains an accurate purpose for the policy.

 14.0 pts

2

Includes a somewhat well-written introduction that minimally explains a purpose for the policy.

 12.0 pts

1

Includes a brief introduction that inaccurately explains a purpose for the policy.

 0.0 pts

0

Does not provide an introduction.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAdministrative Staff
75.0 pts

5

Identifies and accurately describes 3 or more best practices; correctly identifies 4 or more common mistakes; clearly and correctly describes multiple ways to avoid mistakes.

 67.0 pts

4

Identifies and accurately describes at least 3 best practices; correctly identifies at least 4 common mistakes; correctly describes some ways to avoid mistakes.

 60.0 pts

3

Identifies and accurately describes 2-3 best practices; correctly identifies 3- 4 common mistakes; correctly describes at least one way to avoid mistakes.

 52.0 pts

2

Identifies and somewhat inaccurately describes 2-3 best practices; somewhat incorrectly identifies 3- 4 common mistakes; or incorrectly describes ways to avoid mistakes.

 45.0 pts

1

Inaccurately describes best practices; incorrectly identifies common mistakes; and incorrectly describes ways to avoid mistakes.

 0.0 pts

0

Does not identify best practices, common mistakes, or ways to avoid for Administrative Staff.

75.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical Staff
75.0 pts

5

Identifies and accurately describes 3 or more best practices; correctly identifies 4 or more common mistakes; clearly and correctly describes multiple ways to avoid mistakes.

 67.0 pts

4

Identifies and accurately describes at least 3 best practices; correctly identifies at least 4 common mistakes; correctly describes some ways to avoid mistakes.

 60.0 pts

3

Identifies and accurately describes 2-3 best practices; correctly identifies 3- 4 common mistakes; correctly describes at least one way to avoid mistakes.

 52.0 pts

2

Identifies and somewhat inaccurately describes 2-3 best practices; somewhat incorrectly identifies 3- 4 common mistakes; or incorrectly describes ways to avoid mistakes.

 45.0 pts

1

Inaccurately describes best practices; incorrectly identifies common mistakes; and incorrectly describes ways to avoid mistakes.

 0.0 pts

0

Does not identify best practices, common mistakes, or ways to avoid for Clinical Staff.

75.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
20.0 pts

5

Paper is 2-3 pages; includes an introduction; clearly divided by administrative and clinical staff; best practices and common mistakes are clearly and accurately identified.

 18.0 pts

4

Paper is 2-3 pages; includes an introduction; clearly divided by administrative and clinical staff; best practices and common mistakes are identified.

 16.0 pts

3

Paper is 2-3 pages; includes a brief introduction; clearly divided by administrative and clinical staff; best practices and common mistakes are identified.

 14.0 pts

2

Paper is 1-2 pages; includes a very brief; divided by administrative and clinical staff; best practices and common mistakes are identified.

 12.0 pts

1

Paper is 1-2 pages; includes a very brief introduction; paper is not divided by administrative and clinical staff; or best practices and common mistakes are not identified or are missing.

 0.0 pts

0

Does not appropriately organize the paper.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting style, grammar, spelling and APA formatting
10.0 pts

5

Writing is highly professional and completely error free in grammar, spelling and APA formatting, citations and 3 or more references.

 9.0 pts

2

Writing is mostly professional; a few very minor errors noted in grammar, spelling, or APA formatting, citations and at least 3 references.

 8.0 pts

3

Writing is somewhat professional; a few minor errors noted in grammar, spelling, and APA formatting, citations and 2-3 references.

 7.0 pts

2

Writing is somewhat unprofessional; several errors noted in grammar, spelling, or APA formatting, citations and 1-2 references.

 6.0 pts

1

Writing is somewhat unprofessional; some major errors noted in grammar, spelling, and APA formatting, citations and only 1 reference.

 0.0 pts

0

Writing is very unprofessional; many major errors in grammar, spelling, and APA formatting, citations and no references.

10.0 pts

Total Points: 200.0

Complete 2 Short Medical Discussions GRANTHAM

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1:

Predisposing and enabling factors

Whether one lives in an urban city, a gated suburban community, or a small town in rural America, the presence and realities of vulnerable populations are prevalent and access to health care is limited. The lives of people in these populations are interwoven into communities and neighborhoods. They are homeless veterans that you see sleeping on park benches, a single mother of three who just lost her job and insurance benefits, or a young man diagnosed with HIV who is in college, the neighbor’s daughter who dropped out of high school and has been abusing drugs to self-medicate her untreated bipolar depression, or a retired police officer who is living on a fixed income who had both lower – legs amputated due to complication of diabetes.

Illustrate an understanding of predisposing and enabling factors.

Include the following aspects in the discussion:

  • Choose a vulnerable population from the readings
  • Identify the barriers to accessing health care for your population
  • Use Healthy People 2020 to provide statistical information for your population
  • Discuss what is currently being done to address these access concerns

2:

Poverty

Poverty is a pervasive human condition of being unable to obtain or provide a standard level of food, water and/or shelter. It exists in every country in varying degrees. In 2016, 40.6 million people lived in poverty in the U.S. That means the poverty rate for 2016 was 12.7%. For 50 years, lawmakers have attempted to equalize services for all.

Explore the relationship between poverty and health.

Include the following aspects in the discussion:

  • Use Healthy People 2020 to find data on poverty and health
  • What vulnerable populations are most impacted by poverty?
  • What actions are being taken to address the poverty?
  • Healthy People began with 1990. 2030 is being planned (the initiative crosses a decade at a time). Has progress been made in all these decades?

Complete the Health Care Timeline worksheet to create a timeline in which you describe the evolution of the U.S. health care industry

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As you learn about the health care industry in the United States and progress through this course, it is important to understand its history and evolution.

Complete the Health Care Timeline worksheet to create a timeline in which you describe the evolution of the U.S. health care industry.

Select seven events that have helped shape health care as it is today. Write a 50- to 150- word summary per event that discusses the event and its effect on the health care industry. An example has been provided for you.

Cite your sources below.

Health Care Policy

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Discussion: Health Care Policy

In this week’s media presentation, Dr. Trautman, Dr. Wakefield, and Ms. Coyle discuss how public policies initiated at the national or state level ultimately influence what occurs at the institutional and local level of nursing practice and health care delivery. Health care policy usually is developed to address health care cost, quality, or access, or a combination of the three. Due to the nature of their interaction with patients, nurses are well situated to be effective, knowledgeable advocates for their patients.

In this week’s Discussion, you will examine how current policies impact how you as a nurse provide health care. You will then select an issue of interest and determine how you could advocate for policy in that area.

To prepare:

  • Select one public policy that currently is impacting you and your practice. Consider the following:
    • What health care driver was the policy designed to address: cost, quality, access, or a combination?
    • Does the policy appear to be achieving its intended results? On what data are you basing your assumption?
    • What have been the effects (adverse or positive) of this policy on health care cost, quality, and access?
    • How is this policy affecting your nursing practice?
  • Next, select a health care issue—something you see or experience on a daily basis—about which you would like to influence a practice change through the policy process.
  • Review the Learning Resources, focusing on Kingdon’s Model. How would you utilize this model to guide your policy development?

Fee Proposal

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Instructions

The assignment is to prepare a mock fee proposal based on the following information: An owner of a 3 acre parcel of land has contacted your firm to provide a fee proposal to design a 25,000 square foot, 6-story office building (structure only) and all associated site work (grading, drainage, parking, civil utilities, etc….site electrical design is not required). The surface parking area will accommodate parking for 250 vehicles. Storm water retention on site will be required and an existing sanitary main runs adjacent to the site.

Include the following in your proposal:

-Scope of Work to be performed by your firm. (Note: The scope should be full design to meet the Owner’s requirements including structural and site design. Your firm will also provide geotechnical work, surveying, and a Phase I environmental survey) No architectural, mechanical, electrical, or any other design will be required. The owner will be contracting for this work separately.

-Estimated Lump Sum Fee to complete the design ready for bidding. (Note: This will require you to estimate the number of hours for each labor classification to complete the design). Likely labor items will include: Senior Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Draftsman, Clerical, Surveyor, etc. Geotechnical work should include the cost of the drill rig. Provide backup for the lump sum total. In other words, show the number of hours, unit cost and total cost for each labor classification line item.

-A unit price listing of hourly rates for various positions in your firm. (Note: These rates will be used to negotiate any additional work should changes arise during design) Be sure to use a fully marked-up rate for each classification to cover overhead expenses for your firm.

To clarify, you are presenting a fee proposal for engineering (design) services…not construction cost. In other words, your are estimating the number of hours required to do the design for each of the required engineering positions…civil engineer, draftsman, geotechnical engineer, etc. required. In general, the unit billing rates for these professions are approx. 2.5 times the pay rate. For example, if an engineering firm pays a civil engineer $50/hr., the billing rate to a client would be $50 x 2.5 or $125/hr. Your assignment should be in a letter format addressed to me (the client). All other information is provided in the assignment description above.

Health Literacy

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Discussion: Health Literacy

In order to effectively manage their own health, individuals need to have competencies in two areas—basic literacy and basic health literacy. What is the difference? Basic literacy refers to the ability to read, even simple language. Health literacy is defined as, “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions” (National Coalition for Literacy, 2009). Unfortunately, according to a Department of Education report on health literacy, only 12% of adults aged 16 and older are considered to have a proficient level of health literacy (U.S. Department of Education, 2006). Acquiring health literacy skills has become more complicated with the explosion of online health information, some credible and some misleading.

In this Discussion, you focus on how to help individuals find credible information on the Internet and develop strategies nurses can use to increase the health literacy of their patients.

To prepare:

  • Think about the nurse’s role in improving the health literacy of patients.
  • Consider the many ways patients access health information, including blogs, social media, patient portals, websites, etc.
  • Reflect on experiences you have had with patients who self-diagnose using online medical sources.
  • Using the Internet, the Walden Library, or other trustworthy sources, identify a resource that you could introduce to patients to help them evaluate the credibility of health information found online.
  • What are some strategies you could employ to improve the health literacy of patients?

By Day 3

Post your assessment of the nurse’s role in improving the health literacy of patients. Then, identify the resource you would recommend to patients for evaluating online health information and why it would be beneficial. Describe additional strategies for assisting patients in becoming informed consumers of online health information.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days using one or more of the following approaches:

  • Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence or research.
  • Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
  • Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Walden Library.
  • Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.
  • Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.
  • Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

Toolwire LIve Lab Assignments

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This is the First lab assignment: There’s a Total of 10 labs in the assignment

Click the link above to submit your assignment.

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Lab Assignments- 10 labs

Worth 35 points apiece
Each lab will be submitted based on the following:

  1. Log into the Toolwire LiveLabs environment.
  2. Complete the weekly labs described below using Toolwire LiveLabs.
  3. Provide deliverables in the form of documents, files, and / or screenshots for the steps specified in each lab assignment. Some labs require the use of Microsoft Word or OpenOffice for preparing and submitting deliverables.
  4. Answer the Lab Assessment questions for each of the individual labs completed in each week’s Lab Assignment. Lab Assessment questions are located here. Note: This is an academic writing assignment. Correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling are necessary. Points will be deducted for poor writing.

Toolwire LiveLabs Lab Submission Breakdown

Lab

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Week

Due

Toolwire Lab #: Title

Deliverables for Submission

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Lab 1 : Performing Reconnaissance and Probing Using Common Tools

1. Lab Report file including screen captures of the following step: Part 1, Step 11

2. yourname_IntenseScan

3. yourname_FisheyeBubbleChart.pdf

4. Lab Assessments file

5. Optional: Challenge Questions file, if assigned by your instructor

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Imagine you have been asked to deliver a two-part informative workshop at a local health care expo by your Director of Community Outreach. Before he approves your workshop, you have to submit a proposal for each workshop that discusses the content you would like to present.

The first half was geared to the health consumer while this second half of the workshop is more detailed and provides health care administrators with better understanding of financial and economic tools used in the health care industry, particularly cost-benefit analysis. It is important that your audience understands possible challenges in the cost of health care services as well as what impact consumers and health care reform have on the availability of health care services. You also will discuss a specific population within health care (e.g., people with diabetes, people with mental health, etc.) and their needs.

Proposal Part ll

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you present the content you would like to discuss in the workshop.

Include the following in your paper:

  • Analyze the use of cost-benefit analysis in health care.
    • What cost-benefit techniques are used by providers of health care services?
    • What impact does the mix of fixed costs vs. variable costs have on a cost-benefit analysis scenario? Is it better to have more fixed costs or less?
  • Analyze common methods and tools used to address financial and economic challenges in the health care industry.
    • What is the role of health insurance companies in managing the cost and efficiency of the delivery of health care services?
    • How do billing and reimbursement processes affect providers of health care services as well as organizations/individuals paying for the services?
  • Analyze the changes in health care services to meet the needs of an ever-changing population. For this bullet, select a population to concentrate on (e.g., people with diabetes, people with mental health etc.).
    • What are the challenges of delivering health care services to your selected population? What are the ethical implications associated with the challenges?
    • What are the new types of health care services that have evolved to support your population?
    • What impact does the increase of preventive care services have on the health of your population?
  • Analyze the drivers and barriers for health care reform.
    • Currently, what role does the government play in the delivery of health care services to consumers?
    • What are the challenges and/or problems in providing/requiring health insurance for all consumers?

Cite at least 4 sources, including your textbook.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Unit V Essay 2 LIES

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  1. Our text states teleological models for decision making seek balance and harmony. This model focuses entirely upon the action that the individual performs. When the consequences are right, then the person is moral. Based on the scenario below, were the actions of the EMS leader judged morally right based on the consequence? Why, or why not? Were the actions of the employee morally right based on his problem? How does this scenario apply to the teleological theory?

    An EMS leader who had a professional relationship with one of his employees was asked to stop by his employee’s home. The employee had an outstanding performance review but was having a personal issue that he needed help with. As the leader enters the employee’s home, he finds it unsanitary and unkempt with garbage and dirty clothes scattered throughout the home. The employee shared that he took some money from one of their patients because he had an alcohol problem and needed help. Upon returning to the office, the EMS leader prepared pre-termination papers and later terminated the employee even after he asked for help.

    Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

  2. Please ensure that the APA format is used, with the in-text citation not included in the 200-word essay. Ensure that following text book is included in the answer:
    Fallon, L.F., & Zgodzinski, E.J. (2012). Essentials of public health management (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

this is a discussion forum, biology homework help

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As a class, we decide to take a ski vacation to Aspen, Colorado. The altitude in this area, between the Rocky Mountains’ Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains, is around 8000 ft. To put this into perspective, Atlanta is around 1000 ft. What causes your headache and difficulty breathing on the first day? What physiological changes occur that allow you to feel better a couple of days later? Make recommendations to your classmates to help prevent altitude sickness from happening again.