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Informatics and Health Care Delivery System
#1 Final Project Topic Selection, 1 page, Due: 5/5/2017
#2 Final Paper Concept Map, Due: 5/14/2017
#3 Introduction/Background to the Final Paper Draft, Due: 5/28/2017
#4 Proposed Solutions /Final Paper Draft, Due: 6/4/2017
#5 Final Paper Submission, 10 pages, Due: 6/11/2017
#1 Final Project Topic Selection
Submit a one page document that briefly discusses three different health informatics issues that you would like to use for a final paper topic.
#2 Final Paper Concept Map
Concepts maps have applicability to the implementation of EHRs and other informatics tools. We will be taking the concept map idea and applying it to your final paper. Using your assigned topic from Module 2, create a concept map/flow chart that describes the critical issue. The concept map/flow chart will be a visualization tool to show all aspects of the critical issue and what it entails. The concept map/ flow chart should include the, who, what, when, where and how regarding the critical issue.
Review the following materials:
Using Concept Maps to Engage Adult Learners in Critical Analysis (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
What is workflow? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Workflow Tool Examples (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Once all materials are read, using any tool that you wish (Microsoft Word or Visio or any freely available tools on the Internet or from the list below), create a concept map/flow chart of the informatics critical issue that was assigned to you. Make sure to include the following:
What is the critical issue?
When did this critical issue occur?
Who is involved in the issue?Has there been any possible solutions for the critical issue?
Patients, healthcare professionals, police, the government, etc.
How does the critical issue effect each type of person involved?
Has there been any possible solutions for the critical issue?
Where/who is the critical issue effecting?
Any additional components that relate to the critical issue
It is important to cite were all of the information relating to the critical issue came from. Make sure to submit a reference list in APA format with your concept map.
Some examples of concept mapping applications available online. (Note: these have free and paid versions)
LucidChart (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: Has a limited free version but it is a good example of the web-based tools that are out there.
Gliffy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: Is a similar product.
Bubbl.us (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: This is a brainstorming tool with a very simple interface and not too much stuff to learn. I really like this one and highly recommend giving it a try.
Inspiration Software (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: This has been a school-teacher favorite for many years and the site includes some interesting examples and templates. Although it is school focused---they have branched out into businesses over the years. Their examples are easily adaptable for different contexts--even if some of their clipart is a little cartoonish! They also have some nice documentation---we will look at their concept mapping tutorial below.
MindMeister (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: A nice set of tools, with a free version and a free mobile app as well. They have a public repository of maps which is worth looking at for ideas.
Scapple (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.: This is a desktop application and not a mobile one but it is made by the creators of Scrivener (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., a fantastic tool for managing writing projects. There is a downloadable free demo available for you to experiment with.
#3 Introduction/Background to the Final Paper Draft
Using the issue that you were assigned during the week of Module 2, and the 3 references (please utilize additional references where possible to support your work) that you found as an assignment for Module 3, submit the first section , the introduction/background of your final paper that clearly describes the informatics critical issue and answers the following questions:
Describe and define the informatics-related critical incident. Include a description of the background of the selected informatics incident.
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What is the critical incident?
Why do you consider it a critical incident?
Did something happen that created this critical incident?
As technology and informatics evolve, how as the incident changed?
How has this critical incident evolved?
How long has the larger issue existed?
Who is this critical incident an issue for?
Who does it affect?
Does it affect stakeholders? How?
How? Provide examples.
Has this critical incident and issue occurred in other fields? Explain.
Has there been a HIPPA/HITECH Act breach in this incident?
Have any related regulations or policies been broken?
#4 Proposed Solutions /Final Paper Draft
Using the critical issue that you were assigned during the week of Module 2, including the 3 original references as well as additional , and building upon your previous components of the paper, you will now develop , proposed solution (s) to the issue selected. Please apply APA formatting. Use of Turnitin is optional.
Suggest and describe a possible solution to the informatics critical incident or the steps one would take to coming up with a possible solution or the critical incident.
From the patient perspective. What is a possible solution for the critical incident? Why?
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Does the critical issue affect the patient to the patient needing a solution?
From the administrator perspective. What is a possible solution for the critical incident? Why?
What could be the long-term impact of the critical issue on a healthcare system as a whole?
Have any solutions for the critical incident been tried in the past?
If so, what are they? Explain.
Are there any existing informatics tools that can help be a solution to the critical incident?
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Can you propose any steps to a solutions effect a healthcare team?
Rather, if one were to come up with a solution, what aspects of healthcare informatics should be considered? Research and development? Ethics? Regulations? Explain
Does your proposed solutions align with HIPAA and the HITECH Act?
What potential benefits to informatics will your solutions bring? Explain
Think about what actions may have prevented the issue?
#5 Final Paper Submission
Describe and define the informatics-related critical incident. Include a description of the background of the selected informatics incident.
What is the critical incident?
Why do you consider it a critical incident?
Did something happen that created this critical incident?
As technology and informatics evolve, how as the incident changed?
How has this critical incident evolved?
How long has the larger issue existed?
Who is this critical incident an issue for?
Who does it affect?
Does it affect stakeholders? How?
How? Provide examples.
Has this critical incident and issue occurred in other fields? Explain.
Has there been a HIPPA/HITECH Act breach in this incident?
Have any related regulations or policies been broken?
Suggest and describe a possible solution to the informatics critical incident or the steps one would take to coming up with a possible solution or the critical incident.
From the patient perspective. What is a possible solution for the critical incident? Why?
Does the critical issue affect the patient to the patient needing a solution?
From the administrator perspective. What is a possible solution for the critical incident? Why?
What could be the long-term impact of the critical issue on a healthcare system as a whole?
Have any solutions for the critical incident been tried in the past?
If so, what are they? Explain.
Are there any existing informatics tools that can help be a solution to the critical incident?
Can you propose any steps to a solutions effect a healthcare team?
Rather, if one were to come up with a solution, what aspects of informatics should be thought about? Ethics? Regulations? Explain
Does your proposed solutions align with HIPPA and the HITECH Act?
What potential benefits to informatics will your solutions bring? Explain.
Think about what actions may have prevented the issue?
Guidelines:
Final Paper Guidelines
The end-of course assessment for this course takes the form of a formal paper. For your final grade in this course, you will be writing a research paper on a current health informatics critical incident ( note that this can be part of a larger issue ) that has occurred within the past 6 months from the start date of the course. The paper will examine the critical incident (with appropriate references) and then suggest possible solutions. WE will start with your submitting a one page document that briefly discusses three different health informatics issues that you would like to use for a final paper topic. The following link may be a good starting point to researching issues: http://libguides.excelsior.edu.vlib.excelsior.edu/health-informatics. You will submit this at the end of module 1 for feedback from the instructor of this course no later than the end of module 2. The paper will be submitted in two sections- A concept map due at the end of module 3. And the final paper at the end of module 7.
Concept Map Instructions:
Concepts maps have applicability to the implementation of EHRs and other informatics tools. We will be taking the concept map idea and applying it to your final paper. Using your assigned topic from Module 2, create a concept map/flow chart that describes the critical issue. The concept map/flow chart will be a visualization tool to show all aspects of the critical issue and what it entails. The concept map/ flow chart should include the who, what, when, where and how regarding the critical issue.
Review the following materials:
Biniecki, S. Y., & Conceigao, S. O. (2016). Using Concept Maps to Engage Adult Learners in Critical Analysis. Adult Learning, 27(2), 51-59. doi:10.1177/1045159515604148; http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=114343793&site=eds-live&scope=site
https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/workflow
https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/examples
Once all materials are read, using any tool that you wish (Microsoft Word or Visio or any freely available tools on the Internet or from the list below), create a concept map/flow chart of the informatics critical issue that was assigned to you. Make sure to include the following:
What is the critical issue?
When did this critical issue occur?
Who is involved in the issue? o Patients, healthcare professionals, police, the government, etc. How does the critical issue effect each type of person involved?
Has there been any possible solutions for the critical issue?
Where/who is the critical issue effecting?
Any additional components that relate to the critical issue.
It is important to cite were all of the information relating to the critical issue came from. Make sure to submit a reference list in APA format with your concept map.
Some examples of concept mapping applications available online. (Note: these have free and paid versions)
LucidChart: (https://www.lucidchart.com/) Has a limited free version but it is a good example of the web-based tools that are out there. Gliffy (http://www.gliffy.com/) is a similar product.
Bubbl.us: (https://bubbl.us/) This is a brainstorming tool with a very simple interface and not too much stuff to learn. I really like this one and highly recommend giving it a try.
Inspiration Software: (http://www.inspiration.com/) - this has been a school-teacher favorite for many years and the site includes some interesting examples and templates. Although it is school focused---they have branched out into businesses over the years. Their examples are easily adaptable for different contexts--even if some of their clipart is a little cartoonish! They also have some nice documentation---we will look at their concept mapping tutorial below.
MindMeister: (http://www.mindmeister.com/) A nice set of tools, with a free version and a free mobile app as well. They have a public repository of maps which is worth looking at for ideas.
Scapple: (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scapple.php) This is a desktop application and not a mobile one but it is made by the creators of Scrivener, a fantastic tool for managing writing projects. There is a downloadable free demo available for you to experiment with.
Final Paper Instructions:
1. Describe the informatics-related critical incident. Include a description of the background of the selected informatics incident. o Describe the critical issue and rationale for you choosing the critical issue.
o Provide a detailed background of the critical issue.
o What is the critical incident? Why do you consider it a critical incident?
o Did something happen that created this critical incident? As technology and informatics evolve, how as the incident changed?
How has this critical incident evolved?
o How long has the larger issue existed?
o Who is this critical incident an issue for? Who does it affect? 1. Does it affect stakeholders? How?
2. Does it affect patients? How?
3. Does it affect administrative staff? How?
How? Provide examples.
o Has this critical incident and issue occurred in other fields? Explain.
o Discuss legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of the critical issue. Has there been a HIPAA/HITECH Act breach in this incident? 1. Have any related relations or policies been broken?
o From the patient perspective. What is a possible solution for the critical incident? Why? Does the critical issue affect the patient to the patient needing a solution?
o From the administrator perspective. What is a possible solution for the critical incident? Why?
o What could be the long-term impact of the critical issue on a healthcare system as a whole?
o Have any solutions for the critical incident been tried in the past? If so, what are they? Explain.
o Are there any existing informatics tools that can help be a solution to the critical incident?
o Can you propose any steps to a solutions effect a healthcare team? Rather, if one were to come up with a solution, what aspects of informatics should be thought about? Ethics? Regulations? Explain
Does your proposed solutions align with HIPAA and the HITECH Act?
What potential benefits to informatics will your solutions bring? Explain
o Think about what actions may have prevented the issue?
2. Suggest and describe a possible solutions to the informatics critical incident or the steps one would take to coming up with a possible solution or the critical incident. 3. Include references to our module texts and topics. A total of 5 or more outside, additional references from scholarly journals or media sources. All references should be in APA style. 4. The paper is limited to 10 pages double-spaced (Not including references, the concept mapt, or attachments) Must be written according to APA Guidelines. If you are unfamiliar with APA guidelines, you can either refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) or review the APA guidelines available on-line. Keep in mind that APA Guidelines encompass more than citations and include detailed directions for the format of the paper. There are numerous web sites that contain APA guidelines.
Draft sections of the paper will be written throughout the course. Module 1: Submit a one page document that briefly discusses three different health informatics issues that you would like to use for a final paper topic. The following link may be a good starting point to researching incidents: http://libguides.excelsior.edu.vlib.excelsior.edu/health-informatics Module 2: You will received feedback and be assigned one of your three selected topics Module 3: Submit a concept map that depicts the critical issue and those involved. Module 4: Received feedback and grade on the concept map. Module 5: Write the introduction/background of your final paper that clearly describes the informatics critical issue. Module 6: Write your proposed solution to the informatics critical issue that you were assigned. Module 7: Complete the final paper by revising and combining all sections from previous modules and submitting it.
