Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality as it relates to population health.

The population is the hospitalized diabetes patients, and the transitional problem is 30 to 60 days readmission rates.

Paper
1: Literature Review
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The first paper, Literature Review, provides students an
opportunity to explore a care transition problem in their clinical setting.
Students should identify a transitional care problem and correlate the
implications of the problem to a population and setting of interest. Review the
literature pertaining to the identified challenge, and discuss any statistical
findings. Summarize and synthesize findings as they relate to patient
safety.
This should be a brief 5-6 page paper, not including title page
or reference list. Please make sure your paper doesn’t exceed the 6 page
limit. See rubric for details. As with all assignments, maintain
APA format throughout the paper. Please note the deadline, as late papers will
not be accepted.
Remember, late papers will not be accepted, so please note the
due date.
Rubric
Paper 1: Literature
Review (1)
Paper 1: Literature Review (1)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeIdentify and discuss a
transitional care challenge
20 pts
Strong discussion
15 pts
Strong discussion, but misses important components
12 pts
Discussion misses significant components
5 pts
Superficial discussion
0 pts
Poor discussion
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeReview the literature and
summarize findings pertaining to this(these) transition challenge(s).
25 pts
Thorough and comprehensive review of the literature with
multiple citings
19 pts
Thorough review of the literature with few citings
13 pts
Reviews the literature but limited
6 pts
Cites minimal references
0 pts
No review of the literature
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeDiscuss statistical findings when
identified.
10 pts
Statistical findings are present
5 pts
Limited statistical findings
0 pts
Omits statistical findings without explanation
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeRelate findings to improved
patient safety or outcomes
15 pts
Uses findings to relate to clinical practice
8 pts
Attempts to relate findings to clinical practice, but
superficial attempt
0 pts
Does not relate findings to clinical practice
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeSuccinct and comprehensive summary
(6 typed pages)
15 pts
Succinct, comprehensive, within page restrictions
10 pts
Review is comprehensive but does not stay within the
page restrictions
8 pts
Review is limited, but stays within the page
restrictions
0 pts
Review is limited and does not stay within the page
restrictions
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning OutcomeStyle: Well-written, organized,
headings, grammar, spelling, uses APA format
15 pts
Well written with no grammatical or APA errors
10 pts
Well written with few grammatical OR APA errors
5 pts
Well written with both grammatical and APA errors
0 pts
Poorly written with multiple grammatical and APA errors
15 pts
Total Points: 100
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Population Health
Healthcare today faces many challenges, not the least of which is access to care. This is evident by the fact that in the patient-centered medical homes, a transitional care model, access to care is a “must-pass” component when seeking accreditation. However, to provide access to care, we must have adequate providers, which is becoming a challenge. In fact, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates a projected shortage of medical doctors ranging from 61,700 to 94,700 within the next decade (www.aamc.org
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). And while nurse practitioners are appropriately trained to fill the void, we have our own practice struggles limiting our ability to deliver the care we are trained to deliver.
In addition to the shortage of medical providers, few would argue that our system is broken because there is little continuity of care, poor communication, and duplication of testing, causing high costs and inefficient follow-up.
Objectives
Review the definition of population health and how it is reflected in practice changes.
Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality as it relates to population health.
Explore the role of the DNP as a clinical leader in delivering a new model of care based upon population health quality metrics.
Readings
Clarke, R.M.A., et al. (2016). Delivering on accountable care: Lessons from a behavioral health program to improve access to care.
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IHI Guide to Measuring the Triple Aim
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Additional Readings
Patient Safety & Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nursing, chapter 13-15.
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