Discussion: Apply Knowledge

Step 1: Review the scenario below:

1. The government is considering a nationwide healthcare data management system so that any care provider can access a client’s data in any location. There are many benefits and concerns with this idea.

Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.

1. Paragraph one: Discuss at least three benefits of a nationwide healthcare data management system for care providers and clients. Provide at least one scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library to answer the question. Provide an APA in-text citation for the scholarly source
2. Paragraph two: Discuss at least three concerns of a nationwide healthcare data management system for care providers and clients. Provide at least one scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library to answer the question. Provide an APA in-text citation for the scholarly source.
3. Paragraph three: Share your opinion of a nationwide healthcare data management system for the United States. Discuss the reasoning for your opinion. How do you envision the integration of a nationwide healthcare data management system impacting your daily nursing practice and the overall efficiency of your healthcare organization?
4. References: Provide complete references for all citations.

Posts should meet the following criteria:

I. Integrate Evidence: Cite at least two sources of evidence in weekly posts.

1. Integrate evidence from assigned reading(s) OR lesson.
2. Integrate evidence from at least one outside scholarly source as directed in the discussion directions.
3. Integrate evidence that supports the discussion.
4. Cite all scholarly sources, reading(s), OR lessons in an in-text citation within the post and include a complete reference at the bottom of the post.
5. Use sources no more than five years old unless they are historical references.

II. Engage in Meaningful Dialogue: Engage with peers and/or faculty by asking questions and offering new insights, applications, perspectives, information, or implications for practice.

1. Respond to a peer and/or faculty post.
2. Provide additional information or clarification in the reply post.
3. Add depth to the discussion.

III. Communicate Professionally: Communicate professionally on all posts.

1. Communicate clearly and concisely.
2. Communicate respectfully, civilly, and caringly.
3. Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.

IV. Participate: Participate during the assigned week. You are expected to meet the minimum participation requirement described below. You will receive a 10% point deduction in a graded discussion if you do not post at least two (2) times on at least two (2) different days during the assigned week.

1. Post in the discussion at least two times.
2. Post in the discussion on two different days.