NR-544 Week 5 Assignment: Risk evaluation and patient safety  The purpose of this assignment is to (a) provide examples of a potential risk concern in your organization, (b) apply basic principles of risk management and risk reporting to a healthcare risk management concern, (c) demonstrate an understanding of risk management tools by correctly choosing and…

NR-544 Week 6 Collaboration Cafe: QSEN and patient safety  QSEN, or the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses initiative, is a national effort to prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. The QSEN framework encompasses several core competencies:   Patient-Centered Care:   Focuses on…

NR-544 Week 6 Collaboration Cafe: Accrediting agencies and hospital quality  Sunny Valley Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). The last survey was in 2016. Consistent with TJC tracer methodology approach to surveying, the survey was unannounced. The hospital worked diligently and continuously to prepare for this survey. Sunny Valley Medical Center and…

NR-544 Week 4 Scholarly discussion forum: Risk management and patient safety Case study : Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to the nursing home from the hospital following a left hip fracture on Friday evening. Discussion: NR 544 Risk Management and Patient Safety   Diane was an 80-year-old resident who was returning to…

Welcome to NR-544 Week 3 Discussion on “Medical Errors and Patient Safety.” In this discussion, we will delve into the critical topic of medical errors, their impact on patient safety, and explore strategies to mitigate and prevent such errors within healthcare settings. Understanding the complexities surrounding medical errors is essential for healthcare professionals as we…

NR-544 Week 1 Collaboration cafe: Applying quality improvement to nursing practice Week #1 Dear Professor and classmates: Describe one patient care scenario where a safety or quality issue is apparent. This can be something you have experienced in your current practice or one you develop for this discussion. Explain the details surrounding the scenario and…

The objective of this assignment is to:   (a) Present instances of quality improvement initiatives or patient safety concerns within any healthcare delivery setting, with a rationale for selecting the issue. (b) Examine the contributing factors to the adverse medical outcome. (c) Apply quality improvement theories and philosophies to a healthcare management project. (d) Demonstrate…

In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have observed in…

Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze how inclusion of the nurse in the purchasing of health information technology systems impacts healthcare organizations Analyze the impact of nurse inclusion on each step of the systems development life cycle   Due By Assignment Week 9, Days 1–2 Read/Watch/Listen to the Learning Resources.Compose your initial Discussion post. Week 9,…

Saleema had total hip replacement in March 2015. One week later, the stitches started to bleed. She was concerned and went to the doctor’s office and was told it was a superficial hematoma. The bleeding continued on for three weeks and involved two doctor’s appointments and one trip to the emergency room. She was sent…