Create a 1 page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address

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Create a 1 page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address the following: Briefly and generally explain the policy or regulation you selected. Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on system implementation. Address the impact of the policy or regulation you selected on clinical care, patient/provider interactions, and workflow. Highlight organizational policies and procedures that are/will be in place at your healthcare organization to address the policy or regulation you selected. Be specific. Use APA format and include a title page, in-text citations, and reference page. Use the Safe Assign Drafts to check your match percentage before submitting your work.

Dan Palmer · Accepted Answer

Creating an effective fact sheet that explains these policies to staff, patients, and stakeholders is crucial for successful implementation and compliance. This comprehensive guide will help you develop professional fact sheets that address all regulatory requirements while ensuring organizational success. Understanding Healthcare Informatics Policy Requirements Healthcare informatics policies have evolved significantly in recent years, with the 21st Century Cures Act improving the flow and exchange of electronic health information and the HITECH Act establishing ONC in law to improve health care quality, safety, and efficiency through the promotion of health IT. Key Healthcare Informatics Policies (2020-2025) The landscape of healthcare informatics has been shaped by several critical policies: Policy/Regulation	Year Enacted	Primary Focus	Impact on Organizations 21st Century Cures Act	2020	Interoperability & Information Blocking	Mandatory API implementation HITECH Act Updates	2021	Security & Privacy Enhancement	Strengthened breach notification HIPAA Security Rule	Ongoing	Electronic PHI Protection	Comprehensive security safeguards State Privacy Laws	2022-2024	Consumer Health Data	Additional protections beyond federal requirements Essential Components of Healthcare Informatics Policy Fact Sheets 1. Policy Overview and Explanation Your fact sheet should begin with a clear, concise explanation of the policy or regulation. This section must: Define the policy in simple, accessible language Explain why the policy exists Identify the governing body or agency Outline key compliance dates and deadlines 2. System Implementation Impact Analysis Nursing informatics research in 2024 advanced in several key areas, including research on the design and use of mobile devices and software apps in the context of nursing practice. Your fact sheet should address how the policy affects: Clinical Care Systems: Electronic Health Record (EHR) functionality Clinical decision support systems Medication administration systems Patient monitoring technologies Data Management Requirements: Data collection and storage protocols Information sharing procedures Audit trail requirements Backup and recovery systems 3. Patient and Provider Interaction Changes Modern healthcare informatics policies significantly impact how patients and providers interact: Patient Rights and Access: Right to access personal health information Data portability requirements Consent management procedures Privacy notification requirements Provider Responsibilities: Authentication and authorization protocols Training and competency requirements Incident reporting procedures Quality assurance measures 4. Workflow Integration Strategies Several interventions have been implemented with varying effects on nurses' time, with BCMA showing the most marked average relative time difference of −33%. Your fact sheet should include: Operational Changes: New documentation requirements Modified approval processes Updated communication protocols Revised training schedules Technology Integration: Software updates and installations Hardware requirements Network security enhancements User interface modifications Creating Effective Healthcare Policy Fact Sheets Design Principles for Maximum Impact Visual Organization: Use bullet points for easy scanning Include tables for complex information Implement consistent formatting Add visual elements like charts and graphs Content Structure: Lead with the most important information Use subheadings for easy navigation Include contact information for questions Provide links to additional resources Sample Fact Sheet Template Here's a proven structure for healthcare informatics policy fact sheets: 1. Header with Policy Name and Date 2. Executive Summary (2-3 sentences) 3. Policy Overview (1 paragraph) 4. Key Requirements (bulleted list) 5. Implementation Timeline 6. Impact Assessment 7. Compliance Procedures 8. Resources and Contacts Recent Healthcare Informatics Policy Developments 2024-2025 Policy Updates In September 2024, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a $75 million investment to support rural healthcare, demonstrating the government's continued commitment to healthcare technology advancement. Key Developments: Enhanced telehealth regulations Artificial intelligence governance frameworks Cybersecurity requirement updates Interoperability standard revisions Nursing Informatics Workforce Trends Just under two-thirds (62%) of the 1,118 survey respondents work for a hospital or multifacility health system, according to the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey. This data highlights the growing importance of informatics professionals in healthcare organizations. Workforce Statistics: 62% work in hospitals or health systems 23% work for vendors or payers 15% work in government or long-term care Growing demand for specialized skills Implementation Best Practices Stakeholder Engagement Strategies Internal Stakeholders: Executive leadership Clinical staff IT personnel Compliance officers Training coordinators External Stakeholders: Patients and families Business associates Regulatory bodies Technology vendors Legal counsel Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation Key Performance Indicators: Policy adherence rates Training completion percentages Incident reporting metrics Audit findings and corrections Patient satisfaction scores Monitoring Tools: Regular compliance audits Staff feedback surveys Technology performance metrics Risk assessment reports Cost-benefit analyses Common Implementation Challenges and Solutions Challenge 1: Staff Resistance to Change Solutions: Comprehensive training programs Clear communication about benefits Gradual implementation phases Ongoing support and resources Recognition of early adopters Challenge 2: Technical Integration Issues Solutions: Thorough system testing Vendor collaboration Backup procedure development User acceptance testing Phased rollout approaches Challenge 3: Resource Constraints Solutions: Prioritize high-impact areas Seek external funding opportunities Leverage existing infrastructure Form strategic partnerships Implement cost-effective solutions

21st Century Cures Act	Impact on System Implementation
This is a bill signed into law in 2016 by former president Barrack Obama. The purpose of the bill was supposed to accelerate medical research and product development through the application of healthcare technology (Gabay, 2017). The act among other things is aimed at; Accelerating research in prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses, for example, through the $6 billion for the cancer moonshot program (Goble, 2018) Hastens research and development of drugs and healthcare technology (Goble, 2018) Combat the current national opioid epidemic Improve efforts to reduce mental health illnesses	The act has various provisions that encourage the development and implementation of healthcare systems to enhance patient care and advance medical research. The act bars the FDA from restricting low-risk medical applications used to encourage and maintain a healthy lifestyle, so long as the technology is not used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases (Ronquillo & Zuckerman, 2017). This will encourage the development of such low-risk systems for the benefit of patients.
Impact on Clinical Care	Procedures and Policies in Place
The act has been hailed to have a positive impact on clinical care in the following ways; The act encourages the application of technology in the collection of evidence-based data to formulate clinical interventions. The act also encourages interoperability of systems to enhance efficiency in clinical work (Majumder et al., 2017). The act has also been hailed to increase the funding of precision medicine which is attributed to better patient outcomes.	To conform to the act, the organization has put in place the following procedures and policies; A safety policy that safeguards patient information when technology such as EHRs is used to conduct health care research or other clinical activities. The organization has also created policies and procedures to follow when conducting healthcare research within the premise of the facility.

Metric Category	Key Indicators	Target Goals
Compliance	Audit pass rates	95%+
Training	Staff completion rates	100%
Technology	System uptime	99.9%
Patient Satisfaction	Survey scores	4.5/5
Cost Management	Budget adherence	±5%

Create a 1 page fact sheet that your healthcare organization could hypothetically use to explain the health or nursing informatics policy/regulation you selected. Your fact sheet should address the following:

Written By: Dan Palmer, RN

Edited By: Ethan Green, MSN-FNP