Informatics Needs Assessment
Week Three
Write 700- to 1,500-word paper describing how a needs assessment could provide relevant feedback to upper management.
Address the following:
· Explain how and why a needs assessment must be completed before a new EHR may be selected.
· Describe some of the factors that need to be considered in the needs assessment.
· Explain what data you want to collect and how or where you can access it.
· Describe who you would consult and why.
Note. Do not include names; list only professional roles (such as Chief Nursing Officer).
Reference your course textbook and two additional peer-reviewed references, and develop an APA-formatted reference page. Hebda, T., & Czar, P. (2013). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Content 10 points possible |
Points available |
Points earned |
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· Explains the purpose of a needs assessment in selecting an EHR product for a health care workplace |
2.5 |
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· Describes factors that must be considered in the needs assessment |
2.5 |
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· Describes the type of data needed and how or where it can be accessed |
2.5 |
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· Summarizes how an appropriate needs assessment will provide relevant feedback to upper management. |
2.5 |
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Format 5 points possible |
Points available |
Points earned |
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· Follows rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation · Has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow · Consistent with APA guidelines for formatting and citation of outside works · Meets required word count · Includes required number of peer-reviewed references. |
5.0 |
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Total |
15 |
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