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Medical Application Critical Appraisal

PART 2: Answer the Medical App Critical Appraisal questions thoughtfully and comprehensively.
Use the criteria headings on this outline as the headings on your properly APA- formatted paper.
NAME: What is the name of the app?
AUTHOR: Who created, developed, or maintains the app? Explain.
ENDORSEMENT: Is the app licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, other government

agency, or endorsed by an academic institution or medical professional organization? Explain.
OPERATION: Which platform (mobile or web-based) is suitable for the app and why?
AESTHETICS: Is the information displayed in a way that is easy to navigate? Is it easy to use?
Can you use it without instructions? Explain.
PURPOSE: What is the intended purpose or use of the app?
CLINICAL DECISION MAKING: What influence does the app have on clinical decision making?
Explain.
SAFETY: Is there potential for patient harm? Explain.
PRIVACY/SECURITY: Does the app have privacy statement or setting? Is there a clear privacy
policy stating information will be encrypted and not shared with third parties? Does the app share
information on social networks? Are users notified in the event of a breach of privacy and health
information? Explain.
USER: For whom is the app intended (providers, patients, or others)? Explain.
DISTRIBUTION: Is it designed for local use or wider distribution? Explain.
CREDIBILITY: How credible are the sources of information? How do you know? Explain.
RELEVANCE: How current is the information in the app? When was the last update? Is the
content consistent with evidence-based literature or best practices/standards of care? Explain.
PART 3: Provide one example of an appropriate patient or clinical scenario for this app. The
example should include the following details:
Patient Age-population (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric)
Clinical Setting (Hospital, Private Practice, Extended Living Facility)
History of Present Illness and Diagnosis or Condition

Provide a detailed description of the app in your example. When will the app be implemented (at
the Point-of-care or elsewhere)? Who will use the app? What potential impact will it have on the
scenario? Incorporate the critical appraisal information from Part 2. Provide one evidence-based
scholarly article as a reference to support clinical decision making.
This assignment will be graded on the quality of the information, inclusion of one evidence-based
scholarly resource, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based
on the required components (see the paper headings and content details in Part 1).
The length of the paper is to be between 1,000 and 1,500 words, excluding title page and
reference list.
Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the document is saved as a
MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
APA format is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins and double spacing. See the APA
manual for details regarding proper citation. See resources under Course Resources,
“Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers” for further clarification.
* Scholarly Sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this
course. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a
professional or scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons are NOT considered to be outside
scholarly sources. For the threaded discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources
such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations
(often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to
use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal.  You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and

search one of the available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article.  The following
sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs.  These websites are not
considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary
in scholarship and quality.  For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with
scholarship and quality.  It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and
quality of any .com site.  Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be
deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside
scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years.  Instructor permission must be
obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.

Abortion (Pro- Choice)

Proposal. Students first write a project proposal to the committee, where they describe the topic
they have chosen, explain why it is worthy of study, and identify the sources they intend to
leverage. Research and Read. Students research a compelling topic where they will prove a
point and draw new conclusions on the topic. Some things to keep in mind while researching:
How the topic changed over time
Why people should care about the topic
How does the topic connect to today
Student will identify and keep track of appropriate sources. These sources may include books,
scholarly journals, news articles, primary sources, oral histories, and historical fiction. At least
five separate sources will need to be cited in the written paper that follows. An annotated
bibliography of these sources will be required with the submission of the paper. Write. Next

students will demonstrate findings and a new understanding of the topic by using the research to
write an analytical paper. We will provide a rubric for this. Similar to the quarterly essays, each
point you make in the paper should be proven by factual evidence from the informational text.
You will analyze, reflect, and compare. In referencing their sources, students use MLA-style and
in-text citations. A Bibliography must be included with the paper. Library Page on how to do
citations.
At least 6 sources must be used for this research/argumentative paper.

Nurse Performance Evaluation

REQUIREMENTS
Description of the Assignment
This assignment has two major parts. The first part is the development of a written summative
evaluation using the required template for a learner who is successful, but still needs
improvement in one of the identified competencies. The second part is the development of a
written summative evaluation for a learner who is unsuccessful and must repeat the content. For
both parts of this assignment, the following three competencies are to be used.
• Demonstration of quality nursing care
• Demonstration of professional behavior
• Demonstration of information from evidence-based practice literature
The MSN student may select ONE of the following practice settings based upon career goals.
The practice settings are noted to be the following.
• For the MSN student who is focusing on nurse professional development, the learner’s clinical

competencies are being evaluated as part of a performance improvement plan.
• For the MSN student who is focusing on an academic setting, the learner is a student in a
fundamental nursing class who requires successful completion of the didactic and clinical
components.
For the selected practice setting, the MSN student is required to complete this assignment for
one learner who has successfully demonstrated all required competencies, but has one
competency that needs improvement AND one learner who has not successfully demonstrated
all required competencies. Each competency must be evaluated regarding the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes related to professional nursing practice of the competency.
Criteria for Content
This assignment consists of two required parts:
• Part 1: Completion of the written Final Performance Evaluation for one learner who is
successfully demonstrating TWO of the required competencies but needs improvement in the
third required competency.
• Part 2: Completion of the written Final Performance Evaluation for one learner who is
unsuccessful in all three of the required competencies.
Note: The practice setting is based upon the MSN student’s future practice setting as a nurse
educator.
For each of the two learners, the written summative evaluation is completed using the Final
Performance Evaluation Form noted below. Specific fictional examples of learners’ expected
behavior or absence of behavior are to be provided in the Educator’s Summative Assessment
column in order to support the decision regarding satisfactory, improvement needed, or

unsatisfactory. A comprehensive concluding statement must be provided that summarizes the
decision. A separate Final Performance Evaluation form must be completed for the satisfactory
learner and for the unsatisfactory learner.
• Part 1: Written Performance Evaluation for the Successful Learner: The required content for the
written summative evaluation is the following.
o Identify the practice setting
o Provide a fictional example identifying the behaviors of the successful learner in the clinical
setting
o Identify the evaluation score for each competency
o Identify the competency that needs improvement
o Objective wording present in the Educator’s Summative Assessment that supports the
Evaluation Score
o Specific fictional examples of learner’s behavior for knowledge, skills, and attitudes for each
competency
o Comprehensive concluding statement regarding the summative evaluation
• Part 2: Written Performance Evaluation for the Unsuccessful Learner: The required content for
the written summative evaluation is the following.
o Identify the practice setting
o Provide a fictional example identifying the behaviors of the unsuccessful learner in the clinical
setting
o Identify the evaluation score for each competency
o Identify the two competencies that are unsatisfactory

o Objective wording present in the Educator’s Summative Assessment that supports the
Evaluation Score
o Specific fictional examples of learner’s behavior for knowledge, skills, and attitudes for each
competency
o Comprehensive concluding statement regarding the summative evaluation
PREPARING THE ASSIGNMENT
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. Part 1 requires the use of the Final Performance Evaluation Form: Successful Learner’s
Summative Evaluation, noted below.
2. Part 2 requires the use of the Final Performance Evaluation Form: Unsuccessful Learner’s
Summative Evaluation, noted below.
3. Title page must follow APA guidelines as found in the current edition of the manual.
4. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with
formal, scientific writing.

EHR Selection

Scenario
1
Most hospitals and practices have implemented an electronic health record
(EHR) system to ensure compliance with meaningful use and other
requirements under the HITECH Act and the Affordable Care Act. The benefits
of an EHR system are numerous; however, there can be significant barriers to
their acquisition and use. Many health care institutions are re-evaluating their
current EHR system in light of new requirements, concerns about the ability
of current vendors to support changes, and also mergers and acquisitions of
institutions and practices. You will use the following scenario to complete
each week’s assignments in this course.
Scenario
Yorkshire Clinic is an acute care clinic located in Tacoma, Washington. The

clinic is comprised of a group of 10 physicians, 2 physician assistants, 1 nurse
practitioner, and several ancillary staff. Yorkshire Clinic serves a patient
population of approximately 14,000. An EHR system was implemented 5
years ago to qualify for government incentives under the Health Information
Technology for Economic and Clinical (HITECH) Act of 2009.
Ms. Janet Hendricks, the Chief Executive Officer of Yorkshire Clinic, has
received complaints from the medical staff about the current EHR system and
has concerns about the responsiveness and ability of the vendor to make
upgrades. She has set the goal for the HCO to evaluate, select, and
implement a new EHR system. Ms. Hendricks and the physicians have
discussed the option, and they realize that replacing the current EHR could
improve the quality and safety of patient care and alleviate future issues. In
fact, they all believe in the need to replace the current EHR system so much
that Ms. Hendricks has incorporated an EHR system replacement/upgrade
into Yorkshire Clinic’s strategic plan.
Ms. Hendricks and the physicians realize that replacing the current EHR
system and implementing a new one will be costly and will take time, but
they are willing to make the investment. There is widespread support for the
endeavor, and everyone has agreed to be part of the steering committee to
guide project development.
The various stakeholders include physicians, nurses, administrators, and
patients. There have been several meetings in which the end users have been

afforded the opportunity to ask questions and provide their feedback about
the initiative. There is growing enthusiasm among physicians and clinicians

 Scenario
2
about the improvements and advantages of replacing the current EHR
system.
Ms. Hendricks has made it clear that patient needs are driving the project.
She wants to ensure that EHR design is driven by patient care and
satisfaction. She also wants to make sure that proper workflow planning
occurs and the areas where EHR use could be best applied are determined.
Leadership at Yorkshire Clinic also recognizes that training and support will be
imperative to success. Ms. Hendricks wants to ensure that training is
budgeted for and scheduled accordingly.
Deciding to replace an EHR system and then doing so can be a daunting and
extensive process, and it requires an extensive amount of planning and
organizational commitment. By developing a viable plan, risks associated with
new EHR implementation can be minimized. Throughout this course, you will
develop a plan to select and implement a new EHR system in Yorkshire Clinic.
Each week, you will build upon your plan, and in the final weeks of this
course, you will provide a final report detailing your findings.
Continue to utilize the scenario to assist you with your plan completion. Complete the following in
a 3–4-page paper, not including the title and reference pages:

Utilizing the information in the scenario and the information that you have compiled, conduct
quality research, and suggest a list of EHR vendors that would best suit the needs of Yorkshire
Clinic. Keep in mind that this is not selecting a vendor and implementing an electronic system
from a paper-based recordkeeping system, but replacing the current EHR system and
transitioning to a new one.
Your selection recommendation will require you to examine various vendors that sell EHRs in the
United States and to select the vendor that you feel will best suit the needs of Yorkshire Clinic.
Research may include calling vendors, requesting information from a vendor directly, or
extensive Web research.
https://www.healthit.gov/playbook/electronic-health-records/
This link provides a valuable go-by that will assist you in this week’s assignment: EHR
implementation steps. Use the go-by as a foundation for this week’s assignment.
Provide a report to Ms. Hendricks that details your research of at least 2 EHR vendors in the
United States. Include consideration of any challenges in replacing one EHR system with
another as this is different from moving to an electronic system from a paper system.
The conclusion of your report should include your recommendation of what company you chose
to replace the current EHR system and provide EHR capabilities to Yorkshire Clinic and the
reason why.

Letter of Recommendation for a Nurse. Nurse Letter of Recommendation

Required

A letter of recommendation from your physician.