Purpose: Discussion

Data Management

Reflect on your experience with different aspects of data management-for example, identifying the target population and relevant measures, access to data sources, strategies for data collection, coordination of data entry, and data analysis to final deliverable to stakeholders.

Discuss those areas in which you feel skilled versus those areas that will require more skill development.

List at least three activities in which you might engage in your current practice setting that would increase your competencies in the area of data management.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Discussion post is at least 200 words.

• Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.

• 3 References, find resources that are 5 years or less

• No errors with APA format 6thEdition

Using Health Care Information Technology to Evaluate and Improve Performance

This unit provides an overview of the use of technology in practice. Patient outcomes can be enhanced by the ability to store, retrieve, and share data among provider networks.

Use of data in quality improvement and research projects has specific parameters for privacy, security, and accuracy. This unit will provide opportunity to explore different methods of quality assessment utilizing different technological techniques.

Reading Resources

Textbook Readings

Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach

• Chapter 23: "Integrative Review of Outcomes and Performance Improvement Research on Advanced Practice Nursing"

• Chapter 24: "Using Health Care Information Technology to Evaluate and Improve Performance and Patient Outcomes"