NURS-4220K Week 2: Discussion Applying Measurement Tools

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NURS-4220K Leadership Competencies-Summer

Preparing the Discussion

One example of a measurement tool is the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) comprehensive care measures. Review the components of HEDIS comprehensive diabetes care; then consider the following scenario.

By Day 3 – Initial Post

  1. As a staff nurse, explain how you would determine how many patients in your practice have diabetes.

  2. Explain how you would determine how many of those patients meet all components of HEDIS comprehensive diabetes care measures.

By Day 7 – Peer Responses

  1. Respond to at least two colleagues.

  2. Critique their data collection mechanisms.

  3. Explain whether their data mechanism is practical.

  4. Discuss how long it might take to gather the data.

  5. Suggest alternatives and/or electronic data collection possibilities.

Sample Solution

After reviewing Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), I would put together a presentation to present to the staff members of the practice so everyone is on the same page. First, I would review diabetes and the potential complications that come along with it, especially if untreated. Next, I would explain what HEDIS…..Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)