Informatics Technology: Evaluation Assignment

Overview

The doctoral student will complete a formal paper addressing implementation of a technology project suitable to his/her workplace/practice. The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (2006) addresses the understanding of DNP students to utilize patient care technology for the improvement and transformation of health care. The informatics technology project will allow the DNP student to identify a relevant technology for improving practice, patient care delivery and outcomes. The student will examine workflow design related to the chosen technology along with evaluation related to impact on policy, procedures and/or organizational protocols. As a result of the chosen technology for the project, the student will present the research and information learned to classmates.

Instructions

This portion of the informatics technology assignment should include a comprehensive evaluation plan of the project and its impact on policy, procedures, and governing laws. Evaluate current policy, procedures and/ protocols to determine if changes need to be made based upon the chosen technology and make those recommendations. In addition, identify and evaluate the laws governing protection, security, and reimbursement such as HIPAA, HITECH and PHI for the chosen technology.

Items to include are outlined as follows:

• 5 – 7 pages of content excluding the title page and references.
• Current edition of APA format
• Minimum of 5 articles published within the last 5 years
• Acceptable sources: Scholarly resources (peer reviewed and or evidence based); textbook and the Bible.