ASSIGNMENT 1
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Consider a variety of population health problems and then select one of professional interest on which to focus for this Assignment.
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Explore three data sources (data sets) presented in the Learning Resources that could aid you in describing the population and magnitude of the problem you selected. Consider the strengths and limitations of each data source.
In 3 pages (not including title page and references), analyze the data sources you selected by addressing the following:
· Briefly identify the population health problem you selected.
· Identify each data set you selected.
· Identify the variables in each data set you would need to examine the association of interest.
· Assess the validity of each data set. Has it been used for prior studies/publications?
· Explain challenges you might face as a researcher in identifying a proper data set or securing permission to use it.
Resources/References
· Curley, A. L. C. (Ed.). (2024).
Population-based nursing: Concepts and competencies for advanced practice (4th ed.). Springer.
· Chapter 7, “Using Information Technology to Improve Population Outcomes” (pp. 158-182)
· Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. A. (2021).
Epidemiology for public health practice ( 6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
· Chapter 4, “Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, Time”
· Chapter 5, “Sources of Data for Use in Epidemiology”
· National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine. (2019).
Finding and using health statistics.Links to an external site.
ASSIGNMENT 2
To prepare:
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Review the Learning Resources for Weeks 1–2 related to patient care quality, safety, and health equity.
The Assignment In 3 pages (not including title page and references),
Analyze, synthesize, and apply evidence from the literature and course materials to develop a scholarly response to the following criteria:
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Select and deconstruct a selected nursing sensitive indicator on the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.
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Define the selected nurse sensitive indicator and relevance to nursing practice.
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Explain if this indicator is a structural, process, or outcomes indicator.
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Describe the relationship between the selected nursing sensitive indicator, evidence-based practice, and health equity.
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Analyze the literature to describe the potential impact of this nursing sensitive indicator on the cost of care to patients and the healthcare system.
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Describe the role of the DNP nurse in promoting quality driven nursing care.
Resources and References
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.).
Topic: Quality indicators (QIs)Links to an external site.
. AHRQ.
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American Nurses Association. (n.d.).
Nursing qualityLinks to an external site.
. ANA.
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Barchielli, C., Rafferty, A. M., & Vainieri, M. (2022).
Integrating key nursing measures into a comprehensive healthcare performance management system: A Tuscan experienceLinks to an external site.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1373.
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Madaris, S. (2023, January 12).
Your comprehensive guide to the Press Ganey National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)Links to an external site.
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Press Ganey Blog.
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Polonsky, M. S. (2019).
High-reliability organizations: The next frontier in healthcare quality and safetyLinks to an external site.
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Journal of Healthcare Management, 64(4), 213–221.
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CMS.gov. (2023, September 6).
Quality of care centerLinks to an external site.
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Montalvo, I. (2007, September 30).
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)Links to an external site.
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Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 12(3), Manuscript 2.