Case Study: Assessment of Patient-Care Technologies
Case Study: Assessment of Patient-Care Technologies
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 Must Read and use Chapter 2 as a reference of E-book which is attached below – Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century
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
For additional details, please refer to the Case Study Guidelines and Rubric document.
NUR 305 Case Study Guidelines and Rubric 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
Guidelines for Submission: 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. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (88%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Response to Questions
Meets “Proficient” criteria and seamlessly incorporates these responses into the submission
Thoroughly addresses all prompts from the case study and comprehensively explores issues, ideas, and concerns
Adequately addresses most of the case study prompt but does not explore issues, ideas, or concerns
Addresses less than half of the case study prompt
30
Assessment of Patient-Care Technologies
Meets “Proficient” criteria and explanation is exceptionally clear and well informed
Assesses the role of patient- care technologies (as appropriate) in caring for individuals identified in the assigned case study without any gaps
Assesses the role of patient- care technologies (as appropriate) in caring for individuals identified in the assigned case study, but with gaps in information given
Does not assess the role of patient-care technologies (as appropriate) in caring for individuals identified in the assigned case study
30
Incorporation of Resources
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
Incorporates sources of evidence from at least two, discipline-specific, peer- reviewed journal article
Incorporates at least two sources of evidence from peer- reviewed journals but fails to make connection to case study clear
Does not incorporate at least two source of evidence from a peer-reviewed journal
30
Writing Mechanics
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding
10
Earned Total 100%
- NUR 305 Case Study Guidelines and Rubric. Case Study: Assessment of Patient-Care Technologies.
