Category: Nursing

Note please*** I would like for one writer to take this capstone project for 8 weeks, each week I will send you a top to add to the first page, and at the end, you will put the weekly write-up together to complete the capstone project.***
A logic model or program theory is a description or model frequently pictorial of how a program is supposed to achieve its expected outcomes and solve the identified problem for which it was created. It creates a logical links between expected outcomes and the activities designed to achieve them and incorporates the evidence-based theoretical assumptions that explain how the activities will lead to outcomes. A program theory or logic model is NOT the theoretical framework on which your project is based although it may be related to a theoretical framework. A theoretical or conceptual framework is a general theory that explains why some things happen. A program theory or logic model is unique to your project and explains how it is supposed to work.
Assignment:
Develop a one-page diagram of theoretical foundation for your project/program, describing how and why your project should achieve the desired outcome. Add references on the second page. You may arrange items in the diagram in any way you choose, but the diagrams should include each of the following components and show the logical connections between them:
The need or problem to be addressed by the project/program with supporting data
The context for the project/program (attach a reference list with your diagram)
The strategy (ies) proposed to address the need/problem
The evidence base for the proposed strategies (attached a reference list with your diagram)
Factors that will influence the use of strategy
The expected outcomes of the project/program
The resulting impact of the project/program if the outcomes are achieved.
Expectations
Length: Two pages (1st page for diagram, 2nd page for references)
Format: APA Style (7th ed.), one-inch margins with double spacing, proper APA formatting
Research: Scholarly (peer-reviewed) contemporary  reference(s) within the last 5 years
Writing: Use correct grammar and sentence construction: Clear expression of ideas
File Title: Save the file with Student First Name_Last Name_Title of assignment

Write a letter to the editor of a scholarly journal, the length and format of the letter is dictated by your choice of journal.  

Supporting Lectures:
Refer to the following lecture:
Women’s Health in Global Health
Understanding Maternal and Child Health
The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.
Using your course textbooks and the South University Online Library, answer the following questions:
What are the most important causes of women’s death globally?
How do causes of death differ for neonates, infants, and children younger than five years?
What is the link between nutrition and women’s health?

Description
The government is one of the largest purchasers of health care services and because of this, they seek out opportunities to contain costs. Recent health care policy has focused on managing costs while offering quality care and improving access to care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center develops payment and service delivery models with this in mind. 
Scenario 
Mr. Magone, CEO of Healing Hands Hospital, has asked you to join the Future of Healing Hands Task Force. Your first assignment is to work with the hospital’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ms. Johnson, and provide a summary of how the new CMS initiatives might impact the organization’s revenue structure. More information on the innovation models can be found on the CMS Web site. 
Describe an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and the benefits of an ACO.  
Describe an episode-based payment initiative and the benefits of this initiative to Healing Hands Hospital.
Use this template to complete your assignment.
Reference
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Innovation models.https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/models#views=models

It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Scenario: A 42-year-old woman who is an established patient comes to an appointment complaining of sudden and unexpected weight gain, fatigue, and heavy menses for the past 3 months. The woman has a history of allergies, Guillain-Barré syndrome at age 18, depression, and some difficulty getting pregnant in the past. Her maternal grandmother had a history of thyroid problems, but no specific information was available. What additional subjective and objective assessments should be included in the patient examination?
Explain whether this patient should have had a routine screening of thyroid function prior to today’s visit.
Which testing is needed to diagnose hypothyroidism?
Why is the measurement of free T4 always preferred over the total T4?
Under what circumstances should this patient be referred to an endocrinologist for treatment?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Prepare an evaluation (5-7 pages) of an existing QI initiative to determine if the initiative is effective. 
Imagine you have been asked to prepare and deliver an analysis of an existing QI initiative at your workplace. The QI initiative you choose to analyze should be related to a specific disease, condition, or public health issue of personal or professional interest to you, or you may use the hospice information provided in the Vila Health: Data Analysis activity in this assessment. The purpose of the report is to assess whether the specific quality indicators point to improved patient safety, quality of care, cost and efficiency goals, and other desired metrics. Your target audience is nurses and other health professionals with specializations or interest in your chosen condition, disease, or public health issue.
In your report, you will:
Analyze a current QI initiative in a health care setting.
Identify what prompted implementation of the QI initiative.
Evaluate problems that arose during the initiative or problems that were not addressed.
Evaluate the success of a current QI initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures as required to meet national, state, or accreditation requirements.
Identify the core performance measurements related to successful treatment or management of the condition.
Evaluate the impact of the quality indicators on the health care facility.
Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to the success of actions used in the QI initiative as they relate to functionality and outcomes.
Recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand outcomes of a current quality initiative.
Ensure your analysis conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Be sure to address all of the bullet points. You may also want to read the Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Scoring Guide to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion. Additionally, be sure to review the Guiding Questions: Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation [DOCX] document for additional clarification about things to consider when creating your assessment. Please use in text citation to give credit for the information used to provide you with that is not common knowledge.  See attached files as well and follow exact criteria. 
Competency 1: Evaluate qualities and skills that promote effective leadership within health care organizations.
Analyze the leadership characteristics and skills most desired in the person leading potential performance improvement projects, taking both an appreciative inquiry (AI) and a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) approach.
Competency 2: Apply strategies to lead high-performing health care teams to meet organizational quality and safety goals.
Synthesize stories and evidence about times when a care setting performed at its best with regard to quality and safety goals.
Conduct a SWOT analysis of a care setting, with respect to quality and safety goals.
Describe an area of concern identified in a SWOT analysis—relevant to a care setting’s mission, vision, and values—that should be improved.
Compare the AI and SWOT approaches to analysis with regard to data gathering and interactions with others.
Competency 3: Apply cultural, ethical, and regulatory considerations to leadership decision making.
Propose positive, attainable quality and safety improvement goals for a care setting.
Competency 5: Communicate with stakeholders and constituencies to build collaborative partnerships and create inclusive work environments.
Communicate analyses clearly and in a way that demonstrates professionalism and respect for stakeholders and colleagues.
Integrate relevant and credible sources of evidence to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
View Scoring Guide
PLEASE FOLLOW CONPTENCIES IN EXACT ORDER AND PLEASE USE IN TEXT CITATION TO REFERENCE WORK…..THANKS.

Topic: Electronic Medication Administration with Barcoding; This technology involves scanning barcodes on patient wristbands and medications to ensure the right patient receives the right medication at the right dose and time. It significantly reduces medication errors and enhances patient safety. 
Instructions: prepare a 4–6 page paper in which you introduce your selected technology and describe at least four peer-reviewed publications that promote the use of your selected technology to enhance quality and safety standards in nursing. You will conclude your paper by summarizing why you recommend a particular technology by underscoring the evidence-based resources you presented. Be sure that your paper includes all of the following elements:
Introduction to the Selected Technology Topic
What is your rationale for selecting this particular technology topic? What is interesting about it?
What research process did you employ?
Which databases did you use?
Which search terms did you use?
Note: In this section of your bibliography, you may use first-person since you are asked to describe your rationale for selecting the topic and the research strategies you employed. Use third person in the rest of the bibliography, however.
Annotation Elements
For each resource, include the full reference followed by the annotation.
Explain the focus of the research or review article you chose.
Provide a summary overview of the publication.
According to this source, what is the impact of this technology on patient safety and quality of care?
According to this source, what is the relevance of this technology to nursing practice and the work of the interdisciplinary health care team?
Why did you select this publication to write about out of the many possible options? In other words, make the case as to why this resource is important for health care practitioners to read.
Summary of Recommendation
How would you tie together the key learnings from each of the four publications you examined?
What organizational factors influence the selection of a technology in a health care setting? Consider such factors as organizational policies, resources, culture/social norms, commitment, training programs, and/or employee empowerment.
How would you justify the implementation and use of the technology in a health care setting? This is the section where you will justify (prove) that the implementation of the
patient care technology is appropriate or not. The evidence should be cited from the literature that was noted in the annotated bibliography.
Consider the impact of the technology on the health care organization, patientcare/satisfaction, and interdisciplinary team productivity, satisfaction, and retention.
Additional Requirements: 
Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Length: 4–6-typed, double-spaced pages.
Number of resources: Cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed publications, not websites.
Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA: Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for all bibliographic entries.
Competencies Measured: By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 3: Evaluate the impact of patient care technologies on desired outcomes.
Analyze current evidence on the impact of a selected patient care technology on patient safety, quality of care, and the interdisciplinary team.
Integrate current evidence about the impact of a selected patient care technology on patient safety, quality of care, and the interdisciplinary team into a recommendation.
Competency 4: Recommend the use of a technology to enhance quality and safety standards for patients.
Describe organizational factors influencing the selection of a technology in the health care setting.
Justify the implementation and use of a selected technology in a health care setting.
Competency 5: Apply professional, scholarly communication to facilitate use of health information and patient care technologies.
Create a clear, well-organized, and professional annotated bibliography that is generally free from errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for all bibliographic entries.

Include the following sections:
Address the discussion questions below by using your self-appraisal proficiency/competency skill ratings identified on the TANIC survey.
Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Identify a clinical problem for which an NP could advocate for an evidence-based change that is client-focused. Avoid topics that are related to full practice authority, staffing, or burnout. The problem should be centered around clients and the care nurse practitioners provide for the population. 
Describe the scope and impact of the problem. 
Discuss the role of the NP in addressing the problem. 
Explain why the problem is of interest to you. 

see uploaded directions: the first section subject can be inadequate care with patients with psychiatric disorders

Our research paper is due on the due date (TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2024).  Late papers will NOT be accepted.
There is no revision on the research paper.  If you want to submit a draft to me before the due date, I will look at it and provide input.
Your research paper should be 7 to 10 pages.
The research paper follows formatting guidelines for take-home essays.
IT MUST BE TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACED, WITH ONE-INCH MARGINS AND READABLE FONT (I SUGGEST TIMES NEW ROMAN).
You do not need a title page but the first page should have a heading in the upper left-hand corner including your name, last 4 digits of your MEC ID, course number (ENG150.015), my name, and the date you turned it in.
You need an ORIGINAL title for your paper.
You are required to have AT LEAST FIVE OUTSIDE REFERENCE SOURCES.
These are IN ADDITION to the texts (stories, poems, or plays) you are writing about.
A reference source is an OUTSIDE source of information, such as a book, journal article, magazine or newspaper article, or website.
AT LEAST ONE OF YOUR REFERENCE SOURCES CANNOT BE A WEBSITE; IT HAS TO BE A SOURCE THAT EXISTS IN PRINT FORM (online journals, books, newspapers, and magazines are acceptable as long as they also have a print equivalent).
NO WIKIPEDIA!!!!!
Your reference sources AS WELL AS the texts you are writing about need to be listed in a separate Works Cited page at the end of your paper.
Your Works Cited page needs to be in MLA format.
Your texts and reference sources should be listed in alphabetical order by the last name of the author.
Tips for determining your research paper topic:
Part of the final paper assignment is for you to determine YOUR OWN topic.  Therefore, I will not be giving you a list of topics.
Remember that in this class we have been talking about different methods of critique – various ways of looking at and talking about what we read.  You should apply a method of literary critique to the texts you choose.  Some methods of literary critique we’ve discussed include:
Historicist Critique: discussing how works Giovanni’s Room relates to actual historical events.
Gender/Feminist Critique: discussing how Giovanni’s Room portrays gender (male and female characters).
Psychoanalytic Critique: discussing how Giovanni’s Room portrays human nature and psychology.
Religious/Mythological Critique: discussing how Giovanni’s Room relates to particular religious beliefs and/or mythological systems.
Biographical Critique: discussing Giovanni’s Room works in terms of James Baldwin’s life and background.
Cultural Critique: discussing Giovanni’s Room terms of the culture irt represents or discusses.
Racial Critique: discussing how Giovanni’s Room portrays race.
Socio-economic Critique: discussing what Giovanni’s Room says about social class.
If you are having a lot of trouble coming up with a research paper topic:
Pick your favorite story, play or novel from our class.
Do one of two things:
Find another story, play or novel by the same author.
Find another story, play or novel that deals with a major theme present in the text you picked.
Do some library and online research to find out what other people have said about your texts and/or the author.
Helpful hints:
Think hard about what part of our class was most interesting to you.  You CAN incorporate personal remarks or experiences into your research paper; you will write best about issues that matter to you.
You can always discuss how “non-traditional” forms of expression such as film, rap music, hip-hop, or other types of art forms and expression relate to some of the traditional literature we’ve read in class.
When in doubt, ASK ME!!!!!  I am more than happy to help!