NR360 Information Systems in HealthcareWe Can, But Dare We? Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate informatics in healthcare and to apply professional, ethical, and legal
principles to its appropriate use in healthcare technology.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 4: Investigate safeguards and decision‐making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information
systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO 4)
CO 6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security,
regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)
CO 8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in the delivery of nursing care. (PO 8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this
assignment.
Total points possible: 200 points
Preparing the assignment
Your faculty member will provide a scenario for you to address in your paper. Choose an ending to the scenario, and
construct your paper based on those reflections. Choose one of the following outcomes for the end of the scenario:
1. A HIPAA violation occurs, and client data is exposed to the media.
2. A medication error has harmed a client.
3. A technology downtime that impacts patient care occurs, and an error is made.
4. A ransomware attack has occurred, and the organization must contemplate paying the ransom or lose access
to patient data.
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
Include the following sections:
a. Introduction – 20 points/10%
• Presents a clearly designed thesis statement or argument.
• Provides a clear and concise overview of the content.
• Offers a compelling argument to elicit the readers attention and generate interest.
b. HIPAA, Legal, and Regulatory Discussion – 20 points/10%
• Identify client privacy and HIPPAA standards as they relate to the impact of technology on nursing care.
• Review healthcare regulations as they relate to the impact of technology on nursing care.
• Describe legal guidelines on appropriate use of technology.
c. Scenario Ending and Recommendations – 50 points/25%
• Presents the selected or assigned scenario ending as the focus of the assignment.
• Evaluates the actions taken by healthcare providers selected or assigned scenario evolves.
• Recommends actions to mitigate the injury sustained in the selected scenario ending.
• Supports recommendations with evidence from recent scholarly publications.
d. Advantages and Disadvantages – 50 points/25%
• Presents at least two advantages of using the specified technology in healthcare.
• Presents at least two risks of using the specified technology in healthcare.
• Describes professional and ethical principles guiding the appropriate use of technology in healthcare.
• Support advantages and risks with evidence from recent scholarly publications.
e. Conclusion and Reflections – 40 points/20%
• Summarizes the selected or assigned scenarios ending including the recommendations.
© 2023 Chamberlain University. All Rights Reserved.
NR360_ RUA_We_Can_But_Dare_We_Guidelines_SEP23
1
NR360 Information Systems in Healthcare
We Can, But Dare We? Guidelines
f.
• Establishes a clear link between the discussion and the thesis statement or argument.
• Discusses thoughtful insights and implications based on the outcomes.
• Describes how new insights will impact future behavior as a healthcare professional.
APA Style and Organization – 20 points/10%
• References are submitted with assignment.
• Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
• Paper is 4-5 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
• At least three (3) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.
For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully
understand the concepts learned in the review module.
© 2023 Chamberlain University. All Rights Reserved.
NR360_ RUA_We_Can_But_Dare_We_Guidelines_SEP23
2
NR360 Information Systems in Healthcare
We Can, But Dare We? Guidelines
Grading Rubric Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Introduction
20 points
(20 points/10%)
Required criteria
Meets all requirements for section.
1. Presents a clearly designed thesis statement or
argument.
2. Provides a clear and concise overview of the
content.
3. Offers a compelling argument to elicit the
reader’s attention and generate interest.
HIPAA, Legal, and Regulatory Discussion
20 points
(20 points/10%)
Required criteria
Meets all requirements for section.
1. Identify client privacy and HIPPAA standards as
they relate to the impact of technology on
nursing care.
2. Review healthcare regulations as they relate to
the impact of technology on nursing care.
3. Describe legal guidelines on appropriate use of
technology.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Scenario Ending and Recommendations
(50 points/25%)
Required criteria
Presents the selected or assigned scenario
ending as the focus of the assignment.
Evaluates the actions taken by healthcare
providers selected or assigned scenario
evolves.
Recommends actions to mitigate the injury
sustained in the selected scenario ending.
Supports recommendations with evidence
from recent scholarly publications.
50 points
Meets all
requirements for
section.
Satisfactory Level
of Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section not present
10 points
5 points
0 points
Includes no fewer
than 2 requirements
for section.
Includes no fewer
than 1 requirement
for section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
10 points
5 points
0 points
Includes no fewer
than 1 requirement
for section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
38 points
19 points
0 points
Includes 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirements for
section.
Includes no fewer
than 2
requirements for
section.
43 points
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
No requirements for
this section
presented.
© 2023 Chamberlain University. All Rights Reserved.
NR360_ RUA_We_Can_But_Dare_We_Guidelines_SEP23
3
NR360 Information Systems in Healthcare
We Can, But Dare We? Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Advantages and Disadvantages
50 points
(50 points/25%)
Required criteria
Meets all
Presents at least two advantages of using the requirements for
specified technology in healthcare.
section.
Presents at least two risks of using the
specified technology in healthcare.
Describes professional and ethical principles
guiding the appropriate use of technology in
healthcare.
Support advantages and risks with evidence
from recent scholarly publications.
Conclusion and Reflections
40 points
(40 points/20%)
Required criteria
Meets all
Summarizes the selected or assigned scenarios requirements for
ending including the recommendations.
section.
Establishes a clear link between the discussion
and the thesis statement or argument.
Discusses thoughtful insights and implications
based on the outcomes.
Describes how new insights will impact future
behavior as a healthcare professional.
APA Style and Organization
20 points
(20 points/10%)
Required criteria
Includes all
References are submitted with assignment.
requirements for
Uses current APA format and is free of errors. section.
Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
Paper is 4-5 pages, excluding title and
reference pages.
At least three (3) scholarly, primary sources
from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook,
are provided.
43 points
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
38 points
19 points
Includes 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirements for
section.
30 points
15 points
Includes 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirements for
section.
34 points
Includes no fewer
than 3 requirements
for section.
18 points
16 points
Includes 4
requirements for
section.
Includes 3
requirements for
section.
8 points
Includes 1-2
requirements for
section.
0 points
No requirements for
this section
presented.
0 points
No requirements for
this section
presented.
0 points
No requirements for
this section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 200 points
© 2023 Chamberlain University. All Rights Reserved.
NR360_ RUA_We_Can_But_Dare_We_Guidelines_SEP23
4