Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Week 3: Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics (graded)

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PURPOSE

This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO3 Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing‘s unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO 3)
CO8 Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO 8)

THE ASSIGNMENT

What is the impact of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) payment denial on the healthcare system?

- What are the implications for our nursing practice related to use of standardized terminology for documentation?
- How do evidence-based practice guidelines impact patient outcomes and necessitate improved practice care?

Hebda, T., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (6st ed.). New York, NY, Pearson.

Chapter 6: Policy, Legislation, and Regulation Issues for Informatics Practice (pp. 98-104)
Chapter 9: Strategic Planning, Project Management, and Health Information Technology Selection (pp. 156)
Chapter 10: Improving the Usability of Health Informatics Applications (pp. 167-175)
Chapter 14: Information Networks and Information Exchange (pp. 274-275, 280)
Chapter 15: The Role of Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics (pp. 294-300, 304-310)

Website (required)

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. (2013). What is interoperability? http://www.himss.org/library/interoperability-standards/what-is-interoperability (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Article (suggested)

Tastan, S., Linch, G. C., Keenan, G. M., Stifter, J., McKinney, D., Fahey, L., . . . Wilkie, D. J. (2014). Evidence for the existing American Nurses Association-recognized standardized nursing terminologies: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51(8), 1,160–1,170. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.12.004. Retrieved from https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=103959650&site=eds-live&scope=site (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Rubric

RNBSN Discussion Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers initial questionAnswers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.

16.0 ptsAddresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.Full Marks

14.0 ptsAddresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.

12.0 ptsAddresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.

0.0 ptsMinimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).

16.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegrates evidenceIntegrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. (APA format not required)

12.0 ptsIntegrates evidence to support your discussion from: • assigned readings OR online lessons, AND • at least one outside scholarly source (not assigned in the course). Sources are credited.

10.0 ptsIntegrates evidence to support discussion from: • assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited.

9.0 ptsIntegrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.

0.0 ptsDoes not integrate any evidence.

12.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngages in meaningful dialogueEngages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.

14.0 ptsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.

12.0 ptsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.

10.0 ptsResponds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.

0.0 ptsNo response post to another student or instructor.

14.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunicates professionallyCommunicates in a professional manner.

8.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

7.0 ptsPresents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

6.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

0.0 ptsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).

8.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation: Initial questionResponse to initial question(s): Responds to initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT.

0.0 ptsFails to meet: Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT. * 5 points will be deducted from total score.

0.0 ptsMeets: Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT.

0.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation: Total postsParticipates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days.

0.0 ptsFails to meet: Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days. * 5 points will be deducted from total score.

0.0 ptsMeets: Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.

0.0pts

Total Points: 50.0

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need a reference and citation from the textbook and a scholarly cite; and must be within the past 5 years

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