In 1999 and 2001, the Institute of Medicine published two reports on patient safety concerns and identified alarming problems within our healthcare system during this time. To Err is Human (IOM, 1999) identified high levels of avoidable medical errors in our hospitals resulting in many patients dying. Six aims to improve patient safety were identified in the Crossing the Quality Chasm (IOM, 2001).
Examine the ways in which the U.S. healthcare system has improved since the publication of these reports. What still needs to be done to make our healthcare system better? Discuss whether or not the U.S. healthcare system is meeting all of the six aims (safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable) necessary to improve quality of care delivered to our patients. You will also assess the role of patient care technologies in meeting the six aims. Include at least two references in your responses and analysis.
You will examine two case studies in this course. These assignments will help apply your theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. Within each paper, be sure to address each question in the given prompt thoroughly and include the following elements:
1. A thorough response to all parts of the prompt.
2. An assessment of the role of patient care technologies.
3. Incorporation of sources to support your response.
WHAT TO SUBMIT:
Case study papers should be 2–3 pages in length with double spacing, one-inch margins, and 12-point font. Each case scenario should include at least two peer-reviewed sources. APA formatting is to be used for references and in-text citations.
Please note this section in the rubric! It is missed by a lot of students and worth a lot of points for this paper:
"Incorporates more than two discipline-specific, peer- reviewed journal article and one source from an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal. Viewpoints of experts are analyzed and well informed" 30 Points.
(GIVE LOTS OF DETAILS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT)
Required Resources:
Textbook: Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge, Chapter 15.
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Chapter Two, “Improving the 21st Century Healthcare System,” outlines the Institute of Medicine’s six aims for improving patient care and offers methods to improve healthcare delivery.
It is a follow-up on the IOM’s 1999 report on medical errors, “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System.”
This text will be valuable in completing the assignment in this module and the final project in this course.
https://www.jointcommission.org/en/standards/national-patient-safety-goals/
This link is a valuable resource about patient safety goals for specific programs.
You may find this document a valuable resource as you continue to work on your final project, the patient safety presentation.
Webpage: https://medlineplus.gov/evaluatinghealthinformation.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_id=may4
The National Library of Medicine provides healthcare information through MedlinePlus. This webpage provides valuable information and tools to aid in the evaluation of health information. This resource will help you complete the web-based healthcare information assessment due in this module.
Webpage: https://medlineplus.gov/webeval/webeval.html
The National Library of Medicine provides healthcare information through MedlinePlus. This tutorial guides you through five sections showing how to evaluate health information found on the internet. In addition, be sure to download the checklist for Evaluating Internet Health Information available on the site, as it is a tool that healthcare providers can use to make recommendations of internet healthcare resources. The tutorial and checklist directly support your work on the web-based healthcare information assessment due in this module.
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This article explores eLiteracy and how this is essential for today’s consumer in the age of information technology.
Consider reviewing this article as you complete the assignments in this module.
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The document is the IOM’s initial report on errors in healthcare and was the leading document that has led to changes in our current healthcare system. These changes include updates to the national patient safety goals, improvements and advancements in information technology, and documentation of patient care.
Reviewing this document (especially Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5) will provide additional support as you complete the assignments for this module.
Library Article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3677061/
This article reviews how our healthcare system has changed since the IOM’s reports. One interesting finding discussed in the article is how health information technology can lead to increased errors if used inappropriately.
You may find this article helpful for completing your assignments and the final project for this course.
PDF: https://web.archive.org/web/20130903183125/http://medicalteamworkconsultants.com/articles/improved_patient_safety.pdf
This article defines types of errors in healthcare.
You may find this article valuable as you read the material in this module and prepare for the final project in this course.
Video: http://youtu.be/hJbYwL2vfJE?list=PLEB8F815EAC3A2D7E
This is a short video clip that shows what can happen to a patient when medical errors occur. If you are not familiar with the Josie King story, you may be surprised by the events that caused her death.
A captioned version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWUcTVLcj_E&feature=youtu.be
Video: http://youtu.be/JeVcXhvPvbU
This is another short video clip following up on the Josie King story. Again, this is a helpful resource to explore the potential dangers caused by medical errors.
A captioned version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKfU1wMr0ds&feature=youtu.be
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