Write 3–4 pages describing the effective use of patient-care technologies, communication systems, and information systems across the care continuum of a health care system of your choice. Add a one-page executive summary your organization could use to disseminate these ideas.
Because a lack of knowledge when using technology can lead to errors in patient care, effective use of technology in health care is paramount to providing a safe health care delivery environment.

 
In the role of a nurse leader, describe the effective use of patient-care technologies across the care continuum in a chosen health care system.
Preparation
Choose any type of health care system, for example, acute, ambulatory, or home health or telehealth.
Directions
Submit the following for this assessment:
Technology Across the Care Continuum
Include the following in your 3–4-page description:

A brief overview of the care continuum in your selected health care system.
Describe the types of patient-care technologies and how they are used across the care continuum in your system. Be sure to include communication and information systems.
Identify strengths and weaknesses in the systems and describe how to manage change and technology to improve patient outcomes.
Support your description of effective patient care with current nursing and informatics theoretical ideas.

Executive Summary
Based on the description above, add a 1-page executive summary that captures the following points:

Current state of technology across the care continuum in your system.
Proposed improvements.
Risks of making or not making changes or improvements.
Recommended next steps.

Additional Requirements

Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Number of resources: Cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed resources.
Length: Submit 4–5 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12 point. 

This week’s quiz is on Chapter 8: Physical Activity or Chapter 11: Injury Prevention. Choose ONE of the prompts to respond to. Include detailed, and clear descriptions. Use ONLY the TEXT as a reference for this exam. Include APA citation and reference in the response.
PROMPT A: Chapter 8  Physical Activity
Review the case of “Complete Streets Policies” at the end of Chapter 8.  Then, answer the following questions:
· Provide a detailed summary of the background of the issue/problem (Think 5 w’s & how).
· State, describe, and clearly explain two (2) examples of policy implementation/solution (or proposed implementation).  
· Include a detailed explanation of why each of the policy implementation/solutions (or proposed implementations) was effective or ineffective.
OR
PROMPT B: Chapter 11 Injury Prevention
· State, describe, and clearly explain one example of successful policy implementation for injury prevention policy.
· Then, include a detailed explanation of TWO different components of the advocacy process** outlined in Chapter 17, and listed below, as it relates to the policy implementation you selected. (HINT: Select only the components of the process that the text clearly describes),
**Advocacy Process as outlined in Chapter 17:
1.Define the problem and possible solutions
2. Form a coalition
3. Begin “Ground Softening”
4. Determine Who Has the Power to Make the Change Sought
5.Translate research for Decision-makers and the Public
6. Understand the Opposition
7. Understand Public Opinion
8. Outline Possible Solutions
9. Consider unintended consequences
9. Plan Your Media Advocacy Strategy
10. Evaluate Your Advocacy Efforts