Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051
Assignment: Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet
As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051
With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, and other stakeholders.
In this Assignment, you will study a recent nursing informatics-related healthcare policy, and you will share the relevant details via a fact sheet designed to inform and educate.
To Prepare for Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051:
Review the Resources on healthcare policy and regulatory/legislative topics related to health and nursing informatics.
Consider the role of the nurse informaticist in relation to a healthcare organization’s compliance with various policies and regulations, such as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).
Research and select one health or nursing informatics policy (within the past 5 years) or regulation for further study. Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051
The Assignment: (1 page not including the title and reference page)
Create a 1-page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address the following:
Briefly and generally explain the policy or regulation you selected.
Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on system implementation.
Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow. Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051
Highlight organizational policies and procedures that are/will be in place at your healthcare organization to address the policy or regulation you selected. Be specific.
Use APA format and include a title page, in-text citations, and reference page.
Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.
By Day 5 of Week 11
Submit your completed Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet.
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Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051 Week 11 Assignment Resources
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 8, “Legislative Aspects of Nursing Informatics: HITECH and HIPAA” (pp. 145–166)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2018). MACRA/MIPS: The transition from fee-for-service to quality-based reimbursement. Retrieved from https://www.aanp.org/legislation-regulation/federal-legislation/macra-s-quality-payment-program
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (n.d.). MACRA. Retrieved January 18, 2019, from https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/value-based-programs/macra-mips-and-apms/macra-mips-and-apms.html
HealthIT.gov. (2018a). Health IT legislation. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and-policy/health-it-legislation
HealthIT.gov. (2018b). Meaningful use and MACRA. Retrieved from
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/meaningful-use-and-macra/meaningful-use-and-macra
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Laws & Regulations. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://www.hhs.gov/regulations/index.html
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Health Informatics & Population Health Analytics: Privacy, Security, and Ethics [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Accessible player –Downloads– Download Video w/CC Download Audio Download Transcript
Congratulations! After you have finished all of the assignments for this Module, you have completed the course. Please submit your Course Assessment by Day 7. Policy/Regulation Fact Sheet NURS 6051
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Title: Fact Sheet on Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
Introduction:
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is a healthcare policy that aims to shift the focus of healthcare providers from fee-for-service to value-based care. MACRA was signed into law in 2015 and introduced a new payment model, the Quality Payment Program (QPP), that is aimed at improving the quality of care delivered to patients.
Impact of MACRA on system implementation:
The QPP under MACRA has made it mandatory for healthcare providers to use certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to ensure the accurate capture of patient data. This requirement has led to a significant increase in the adoption and implementation of health information technology systems. Healthcare organizations have had to invest in CEHRT to remain compliant with MACRA, resulting in changes to their IT infrastructure and workflows.
Impact of MACRA on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow:
The QPP under MACRA has incentivized healthcare providers to focus on providing high-quality care to patients. This focus has led to an increase in patient-centered care, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Additionally, the use of CEHRT has led to increased communication and collaboration among healthcare providers, leading to improved patient/provider interactions. The implementation of MACRA has also resulted in changes to workflow, as healthcare providers have had to adapt to new documentation and reporting requirements.
Organizational policies and procedures in place:
Our healthcare organization has implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with MACRA. We have invested in CEHRT and provided training to our staff to ensure proper use and documentation. We have also implemented processes to monitor and report quality measures as required by the QPP under MACRA.
References:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2018). MACRA/MIPS: The transition from fee-for-service to quality-based reimbursement. Retrieved from https://www.aanp.org/legislation-regulation/federal-legislation/macra-s-quality-payment-program
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (n.d.). MACRA. Retrieved January 18, 2019, from https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/value-based-programs/macra-mips-and-apms/macra-mips-and-apms.html
HealthIT.gov. (2018b). Meaningful use and MACRA. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/topic/meaningful-use-and-macra/meaningful-use-and-macra
