Seidl,K. L. and Newhouse, R. P. (2012). The Intersection of evidence-based practice with 5 quality improvement methodologies. JONA, 42(6), 299-304. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0b013e31824ccdc9 Smith, K., Tremblay, M. L., Richer, M. C., and Lanctot, S. (2010). Exploring nurses perceptions of organizational factors of collaborative relationships. The Health Care Manager, 29(3), 271-278. Doi:10.1097/HCM.0b013e3181e9351a The Joint Commission (2012). National Patient Safety Goals. Retrieved from http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.aspx APPENDIX A Practicum Planning Practicum: Preparing for the role of an Informatics Nurse Specialist Clinical Project: Compliance improvement surrounding the Medication Reconciliation NPSG Goals Objectives Activities Timeline Goal 1: Advance my learning of the role of an Informatics Specialist (INS) using guidance from ANA Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards (2009) throughout Fall semester 2012. Three standards will be addressed including: Standard 2: Issue Identification Standard 3: Outcome Identification Standard 15: 1.1 Enhance my understanding of the role of an INS and encourage my growth into the role. 1.1a Review literature related to the role of an INS. 1.1 b Meet with preceptor to review various aspects of her current role and responsibilities and student’s observations of the role. 1.1 c Attend applicable professional meetings with preceptor. 1.1d Actively participate with preceptor’s (and 1.1a August - September 2012 1.1 b August - December 2012 1.1 c August - December 2012 1.1d August - December 2012
Advocacy 1.2 Standard 2: Issue Identification. Analysis of caregiver workflow and documentation processes to identify issues (ANA, 2009). 1.3 Standard 3: Outcome Identification co-worker when necessary) work to standardize the organization’s documentation and search for applicable evidence. 1.2a Learn Cerner EHR related to Behavioral Health care. 1.2b Review what quality initiatives or standards of care the facility is involved with and the documentation requirements. 1.2c Review data surrounding quality initiatives and standards of care. 1.2d Learn current caregiver workflow and processes for documentation. 1.2e Perform gap analysis between current and expected workflow including documentation content. 1.3a Review literature about current 1.2a September 2012 1.2b September 2012 1.2c October2012 1.2d October 2012 1.3a September 2012
Identifying specific expected outcomes and the relation to improved patient care (ANA, 2009). 1.4 Standard 15: Advocacy Advocating for patients and caregivers through the promotion of complete and accurate information collection and management. The Advocacy standard will be practiced during the clinical project as compliance with The Joint Commission’s National Patient safety Goal for medication reconciliation will be improved (ANA, 2009). initiatives and standards of care facility is required to comply with. 1.3b Outline specific outcomes expected for initiatives and standards. 1.3c Review current patient outcomes for the facility and examine need for improvements related to patient care. 1.4a Review literature related to accurate documentation capture to promote better outcomes. 1.4b Review of literature related to NPSG for medication reconciliation including requirements for documentation 1.4c Review current caregiver workflow related to medication reconciliation 1.4d Perform gap analysis by comparing current workflow with requirements for 1.3b October 2012 1.3c October 2012 1.4a September 2012 1.4b September 2012 1.4c October – November 2012 1.4d October – November 2012