Explain why the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) was formed to ensure quality of patient care and measurement of patient outcomes with set standards.

Requirements:
Explain why the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) was formed to ensure quality of patient care and measurement of patient outcomes with set standards.

Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a performance measurement tool used by millions of health insurance plans. There are 6 domains of care:

Effectiveness of Care.<<<< USE THIS DOMAIN OF CARE** Access/Availability of Care. Experience of Care. Utilization and Risk Adjusted Utilization. Health Plan Descriiptive Information. Measures Collected Using Electronic Clinical Data Systems You may access the 6 domains of care by clicking this link: (NCQA, n.d. https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/ (Links to an external site.))>>>>> see this link TO ACCESS EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE

***Use link, I am choosing EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE: AND UNDER CARDIVASCULAR: CONTROLLING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.>>>> see this link

As an APN, productivity will be an important measurement for the practice to determine reimbursement and salary. Fee-for-service practices will require a set number of patients per day to maintain productivity. A capitated practice will require the APN to have a large panel of patients but also will focus on controlling costs. This can be accomplished through effective primary care that is accessible, convenient for the patients and has a method of measuring quality of care.

Write a formal paper in APA format with title page, introduction, the three required elements below, conclusion and reference page.

You are now employed as an NP in primary care. Choose one performance measure from one of the six domains of care ** EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE: CONTROLLING BLOOD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

Develop three different patient interventions for that one performance measure and how you would specifically implement the intervention and measure the outcomes for that particular performance measure in clinical practice.

How would these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and health care cost savings?

How can these interventions result in improved NP patient ratings?

RUBRIC:List and discuss three different patient interventions and how you would specifically measure the outcomes.

60

30%

From the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) website, discuss three patient interventions for the one performance measure.

Develop a measurement tool to track patient outcomes.
How would these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice?

60

30%

Discuss how the interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice.

How can these interventions result in improved patient ratings?

60

30%

Discuss how these interventions can result in improved patient ratings (an NP’s patient scorecard).

180

90%

Total CONTENT Points= 180 pts

Category

Points

%

Descriiption

Clarity of Writing

10

5%

Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.

APA Format

10

5%

APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate.

20

10%

Total FORMAT Points= 20 pts

200

100%

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 200 points

Rubric
NR506NP WK3 Quality Healthcare Paper_SEPT19
NR506NP WK3 Quality Healthcare Paper_SEPT19
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Interventions
From the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) website, discuss three patient interventions for one performance measure.
60 pts
Excellent
Provides detailed information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources.
54 pts
V. Good
Provides some information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Uses some valid, relevant, reliable outside sources.
48 pts
Satisfactory
Provides non- specific information on three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources.
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks detailed information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. The submission uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide information regarding three patient interventions and how they could specifically be measured. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrimary Care Interventions
Discuss how these primary care interventions result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice.
60 pts
Excellent
Provides detailed information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources.
54 pts
V. Good
Provides some information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Uses some valid, relevant, reliable outside sources.
48 pts
Satisfactory
Provides non- specific information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources.
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks detailed information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. The submission uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient outcomes and cost savings for the practice. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePatient Ratings
Describe how these interventions result in improved patient ratings.
60 pts
Excellent
Provides detailed information regarding how these interventions may result in improved patient ratings. Uses valid, relevant, and reliable outside sources.
54 pts
V. Good
Provides some information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings.
48 pts
Satisfactory
Provides non-specific specific information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings. Little valid, relevant, or reliable outside sources/
30 pts
Needs Improvement
Lacks detailed information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings. The submission uses information that is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide information regarding how the primary care interventions can result in improved patient ratings. Information is not valid, relevant, or reliable.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writing
10 pts
Excellent
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning
9 pts
V. Good
Good use of standard English showing original thought. No more than two spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.
8 pts
Satisfactory
Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts.
5 pts
Needs Improvement
Language needs development. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than six spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity of writing APA format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
10 pts
Excellent
0-1 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
9 pts
V. Good
2-4 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
8 pts
Satisfactory
5-7 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
5 pts
Needs Improvement
8-9 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Post contains 10 or greater errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate penalty deductions
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
0 pts
Manual Deductions
0 pts
Manual Deductions
0 pts
Total Points: 200

Discuss how it impacted the organization(s) (For example: decreased productivity, loss of credibility, market share, etc.).

Question 1: Security Breaches (Min 100-Word Response)
Almost every day you learn that another organization’s confidential information has been compromised by a security breach. Research a recent security breach, malware infection, or denial-of-service attack. Summarize how the attack occurred. Discuss how it impacted the organization(s) (For example: decreased productivity, loss of credibility, market share, etc.). Outline at least two suggestions you would make to reduce the likelihood of another breach like this one. Cite your resources.

Question 2: Rootkits (Min 100-Word Response)
The definition of a rootkit, according to the reading is: “Software program that has the ability to obtain root-level access and hide certain things from the operating system.” Do some Internet research and search on the following terms: “white paper, rootkits, and Symantec®”. Explain how a rootkit “hides” and what can be done to find and remove them. Share one breach that was the result of a rootkit. Cite your resources.

What other progress monitoring methods can be used to track data?

Self-Assessments

Assessment Descriiption
Self-assessments are crucial in helping students to monitor their own academic progress and helping guide ownership of learning. As students are working through their self-assessments, the teacher can continuously engage students in their own progress and then adjust instruction in response to meet their learning needs. Along with the self-assessment, students need to know how they will be graded and how to monitor their progress, which is done through a rubric. A rubric is an assessment tool that provides student’s with clear expectations for their deliverable. The rubric scaffolds to show a clear distinction between categories in order to achieve the target learning goals for the student’s assignment deliverable.
Review the “Learning Plan Template” to complete this assignment.
Complete Part 4: Assessment Plan.
Part 1: Assessment Plan
After researching different assessment methods, build on your completed assignment from Topic 3 by completing “Part 4: Assessment Plan”. Use the learning objective and educational goal created in the previous topic and create a formative and summative assessment and aligning rubric for one student you have been working with in your field experience. The assessment and rubric should be grade-level appropriate and allow the student to self-assess his or her work and monitor the progress toward his or her long-term educational goal. The rubric should demonstrate expectations for the assessment deliverable. In addition, include any necessary modifications to show how you plan to differentiate your assessment to meet diverse learning needs.
This assessment will be implemented in Clinical Field Experience C in Topic 5.
Part 2: Reflection
In 250-500 words, write a reflection regarding the process of self-assessing.
Address the following questions:
• How does this monitoring process help in tracking progress, assessing data, and identifying patterns and gaps in learning?
• How does the process of sharing the rubric help to establish guidelines and routines with students for them to monitor and assess their own learning?
• What other progress monitoring methods can be used to track data?
• How do you prepare instruction for diverse learning needs and make accommodations to meet exceptional needs and learning language needs?
• When addressing individual student needs, how is a private setting for instruction that considers student data confidentiality maintained?
• How do you determine your approach to collaborate with colleagues in a proper and ethical manner?
Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Submit the “Learning Plan Template” with your reflection as one deliverable.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Rubric
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Assessment Plan
22.5 points
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Rubric
• 15 points
• expand Self-Assessment Accommodations assessment
• Self-Assessment Accommodations
• 7.5 points
• expand Reflection assessment
• Reflection
• 7.5 points
• expand Mechanics of Writing assessment
• Mechanics of Writing
• 11.25 points
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• Research Citations and Format

Recourses:
• A Strong State Role in Common Core State Standards Implementation: Rubric and Self-assessment ToolRead “A Strong State Role in Common Core State Standards Implementation: Rubric and Self-Assessment Tool,” by Peltzman, Porter, Towne, and Vranek, located on the Achieve website (2012).
• Why Use Rubrics? Read “Why Use Rubrics?” located on the Teachers First website.
• Putting Rubrics to the Test: The Effect of a Model, Criteria Generation, and Rubric-Referenced Self-Assessment on Elementary School Students’ Writing Read “Putting Rubrics to the Test: The Effect of a Model, Criteria Generation, and Rubric-Referenced Self-Assessment on Elementary School Students’ Writing,” by Andrade, Du, and Wang, located in Educational Measurement: Issues & Practice (2008).
• Rubric: Teaching Students to Use Grading Rubrics Read “Rubric: Teaching Students to Use Grading Rubrics,” by Jackson and Larkin, located in Teaching Exceptional Children (2002).
• Rubric-Referenced Self-Assessment and Self-Efficacy for Writing Read “Rubric-Referenced Self-Assessment and Self-Efficacy for Writing,” by Andrade, Want, Du, and Akawi, located in the Journal of Educational Research (2009).
• Assessment Plan, Review the “Assessment Plan” template to inform this topic’s assignment.
• Fostering Learner Engagement: An Essential Guide for K-6 Educators Read Chapters 7 and 8.
• Student Progress Monitoring: What This Means for Your Child, Read “Student Progress Monitoring: What This Means for Your Child,” by McLane, located on the Reading Rockets website.

Identify a current event or issue in the field of Health Information Management, Health Informatics, or Information Technology (for example changes in coding and its impact on physician reimbursement and/or patient outcomes or issues surrounding the release of patient information) and outline how you would structure a systematic review process around such an issue?

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Write a memo informing the board of directors your proposal to finance a large theme park in Nicosia.

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