Capstone Project Topic Selection and Approval  
    Due Date:   Jul 01, 2018 23:59:59       Max Points: 50

Details:
 

In collaboration with your approved course mentor, you will identify   a specific evidence-based practice proposal topic for the capstone   project. Consider the clinical environment in which you are currently   working or have recently worked. The capstone project topic can be a   clinical practice problem, an organizational issue, a quality   improvement suggestion, a leadership initiative, or an educational   need appropriate to your area of interest as well as your practice   immersion (practicum) setting. Examples of the integration of   community health, leadership, and an EBP can be found on the   “Educational and Community-Based Programs” page of the Healthy     People 2020 website.

Write a 500-750 word description of your proposed capstone project   topic. Make sure to include the following:

1. The problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational     need that will be the focus of the project
2. The setting or     context in which the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or     educational need can be observed.
3. A description providing a     high level of detail regarding the problem, issue, suggestion,     initiative, or educational need.
4. Impact of the problem,     issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need on the work     environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient   outcomes.
5. Significance of the problem, issue, suggestion,     initiative, or educational need and its implications to   nursing.
6. A proposed solution to the identified project   topic

You are required to retrieve and assess a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed   articles. Plan your time accordingly to complete this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer   to the directions in the Student Success Center

Advanced practice nurses should be able to critique, evaluate, and use theory.  They should be able to integrate and apply a wide range of theories from nursing and other sciences into a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.
After reflecting on the readings, discussions, and the concepts you have learned in this course address the following:Discuss three concepts that you learned during this course.How can you apply these concepts to your existing or future practice?Supplement your discussion with personal and professional experiences.Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.  

 

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussions and any insights gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Explain the flow of funds within an organization including private pay and third party reimbursement.

Assignment Description: This assignment will be at least 1000 words or more

This week you will reflect upon accountability in healthcare to answer the following questions:

• How can you prevent abuses and inefficiencies in third party payments?  
• Briefly define the flow of funds in the Care Organization.
• What challenges do consumers face who are enrolled in private insurance?
• What methods can you use to empower the consumer?

Assignment Expectations: How will students be successful?

• Length:
  • 1000-1250 words (4-5 pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
• Structure:
  • Include a title page and reference page in APA style
• References:
  • Two scholarly references are required; you should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions
• Format:
  • Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type
• File name:
  • Name your saved file according to your last name, first initial and the week (for example, “jonesb.week1”)
• Submission:
  • Submit your assignment to the Drop Box

********DUE IN 5 HOURS*************

  

Please write at least 150 words PER question (600 words) and cite a reference per question. 

1. Provide an overview of what a behavioral health healthcare venue is and how these services compare to more traditional healthcare venues. In your response, please be sure to also include your personal thoughts related to each venue.

2. Consider the purpose of the Joint Commission in terms of how care is delivered in the United States. What does this mean to you in terms of quality of care for patients?

3. Provide an overview, in your own words, of what purpose a Forms/Documentation Committee serves for a Healthcare Organization. Be sure to include how this ultimately impacts patients downstream.

4. Think of a time where you had to fill out forms that seemed to be incredibly redundant when visiting a healthcare provider. What are some ways that medical record redundancies can be reduced using your personal experience?