Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team.
Resources
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To Prepare:
- Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented.
- Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology.
The Assignment: (2-3 pages not including the title and reference page)
In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:
- Planning and requirements definition
- Analysis
- Design of the new system
- Implementation
- Post-implementation support
- Use APA format and include a title page and reference page.
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By Day 7 of Week 10
Submit your completed Role Description.
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Rubric
NURS_5051_Module05_Week10_Assignment_Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:· Planning and requirements definition· Analysis· Design of the new system· Implementation· Post-implementation support | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentUsing the literature and course resources:…An accurate and fully developed role description is provided that supports the role of the nurse informaticist on the Systems Development Life Cycle stages including how the individual will participate and impact each of these steps: definition of planning and requirements.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodUsing the literature and course resources:…A role description is provided that supports the role of the nurse informaticist on the Systems Development Life Cycle stages including how the individual will participate and impact each of these steps: definition of planning and requirements.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response elements are superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Analysis· Design of the new system | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentUsing the literature and course resources:…An accurate and fully developed role description is provided that supports the role of the nurse informaticist on the Systems Development Life Cycle stages including how the individual will participate and impact each of these steps: analysis and design of the new system.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodUsing the literature and course resources:…A role description is provided that supports the role of the nurse informaticist on the Systems Development Life Cycle stages including how the individual will participate and impact each of these steps: analysis and design of the new system.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response elements are superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is incomplete, inaccurate, or missing. | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Implementation· Post-implementation support | 25 to >22.0 ptsExcellentUsing the literature and course resources:…An accurate and fully developed role description is provided that supports the role of the nurse informaticist on the Systems Development Life Cycle stages including how the individual will participate and impact each of these steps: implementation and post-implementation support.22 to >19.0 ptsGoodUsing the literature and course resources:…A role description is provided that supports the role of the nurse informaticist on the Systems Development Life Cycle stages including how the individual will participate and impact each of these steps: implementation and post-implementation support.19 to >17.0 ptsFairThe response elements are superficially addressed.17 to >0 ptsPoorThe response is incomplete, inaccurate, or missing | 25 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResources | 10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentAssignment includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed articles and 2 or more course resources.8 to >7.0 ptsGoodAssignment includes: 2 peer-reviewed articles and 2 course resources.7 to >6.0 ptsFairAssignment includes: 1 peer-reviewed article and 1 course resource.6 to >0 ptsPoorAssignment includes: 1 or no resources. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.3 to >2.0 ptsFairParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79% of the time.2 to >0 ptsPoorParagraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. | 5 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. | 5 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – APA:The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. | 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format with no errors.4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (1-2) APA format errors.3 to >2.0 ptsFairContains several (3-4) APA format errors.2 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts | |
| Total Points: 100 | |||
Required Readings
McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2022). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (5th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.Chapter 9, “Systems Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision Making” (pp. 191–204)
Chapter 12, “Electronic Security” (pp. 251–265)
Chapter 13, “Achieving Excellence by Managing Workflow and Initiating Quality Projects”
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT evaluation toolkit and evaluation measures quick reference guide
Links to an external site.. Retrieved January 26, 2022, from https://digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-evaluation-toolkit
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit
Links to an external site.. Retrieved January 26, 2022, from https://digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit
Required Media
Louis, I. (2011, August 17). Software development life cycle
Links to an external site. (SDLC) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtpyjPrpyX8
Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2018). Interoperability, Standards, and Security [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2018). Managing Health Information Technology [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
