Discuss how this aging of such a large segment of the population will affect specific health care delivery services and organizations.

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You will write and submit a 2-3 page essay in APA format (with a proper cover page, well-organized with source citations, and an APA reference list—which do not count towards the page count requirement) that addresses the following:
The baby boomer generation, which represents a significant portion of the U.S. population, is reaching an age when its utilization of health services will most likely increase. Additionally, life expectancy continues to improve with advancements in medicine and in community health. Discuss how this aging of such a large segment of the population will affect specific health care delivery services and organizations.

What do models and theories have in common?

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This Assignment targets this course outcome:
Evaluate the application of models of practice to the advanced nurse roles.
What is the difference between a model and a theory?
A model demonstrates the researcher’s interpretation of how concepts are related to one another and is developed based on qualitative research. A theory is a hypothesis tested and measured to explain, predict, describe, and prescribe relationships between concepts and is developed through quantitative research.
In short, the difference between a model and a theory is the amount of proof that exists in demonstrating the outcomes they predict.
What do models and theories have in common?
Both models and theories show relationships between concepts. Models often are precursors to theory development.
Directions
1. Locate a model of practice that you could apply to nursing. It does not need to be a nursing model. Models of practice can be found in leadership, business, education, and technology. Explain how you will use the model you chose in your advanced practice role.

What are key problems related to the adoption of EHRs in your selected functional area?

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EHRs are an important focus of the HITECH Act. To comply with this legislation and to make the best use of their organization’s resources, health care managers should develop a clear understanding of the nature of EHRs and of factors that promote or mitigate against their adoption.
Prepare for this Application Assignment as follows:
Select a particular functional area within a health care setting. This must be an area that makes use of the types of patient data found in EHRs. Examples include: a hospital’s admissions department, emergency room, pharmacy, or nursing unit; or the billing department or outpatient treatment department at a clinic or physicians’ office.
Review this week’s Learning Resources and conduct a literature search to determine factors that promote and hinder adoption of an EHR system across this type of organization and within this area in particular. Look not only for technological, but also human factors that impact the adoption of EHRs.
Then write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
What are key problems related to the adoption of EHRs in your selected functional area?
What factors promote the adoption of EHRs in this particular setting?
Describe solutions that have been found to promoting adoption of EHRs and to overcoming barriers. Include specific examples, and be sure to address technological as well as human factors.
What are specific steps management can take to facilitate the adoption of EHRs?

How does each of the coaching steps build upon one another to create a positive and effective coaching experience?

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Assignment & Portfolio Submission: Coaching Employeesent & Portfolio Submission: Coaching Employees
Consider the following scenario:
You were very pleased with your decision to select Mala during your last recruitment initiative. Just out of college, Mala has the enthusiasm and professional drive that could benefit your health care organization. However, you recognize that Mala will have a lot to learn in a clinical setting. As a nurse manager, you have led many successful group trainings, but have far less experience coaching employees one-on-one. You wonder how you should approach this relationship and what steps you should take to increase the positivity and effectiveness of this experience.
Coaching is an ongoing process that is an integral function of the management role. It focuses on the development needs of the employee and is built on a relationship of trust between the leader and follower. Coaching is a powerful activity that demonstrates value of and respect for the employee. In this Assignment, you examine how you could serve as a coach to facilitate an individual’s professional development.
To prepare
Reflect on the information shared in the article, “Coaching Nurses: A Real Example of a Real Difference.” Which of these best practices might you use to strengthen your own coaching skills?
Review Chapter 7, “Coaching and Developing Others” in the course text, From Management to Leadership: Strategies for Transforming Health Care. Consider how the author compares coaching staff in a health care setting to coaching athletes, directing a movie, and conducting a symphony. Then, examine the six steps of the coaching process. How does each of the coaching steps build upon one another to create a positive and effective coaching experience?
In preparation for this hypothetical coaching exercise, identify one individual, staff member, or employee (from your current organization or a past setting) who could benefit from coaching. Create a pseudonym for him or her.
Use the six-step coaching process to develop a coaching and development plan.
Note: This assignment also serves as your portfolio submission.
To complete
By Day 7 of Week 6
Submit a 5- to 7-page paper in which you do the following:
Step One: Determine your intention.
Describe your intention and purpose for coaching this specific individual.
Explain the goals, skills, and/or competencies you have in mind, and define your primary focus.
Explain how you would engage this individual in identifying these and other development opportunities.
Step Two: Assess the performer.
Identify the individual’s strengths and level of development.
Explain the leadership style and interventions that would be most appropriate to help this individual achieve his or her identified goals, skills, and/or competencies.
Step Three: Clarify expectations and parameters.
Describe the roles and expectations of both you and the individual.
Outline the learning opportunities you could provide and the order in which they should be approached.
Identify the specific objectives to be achieved for each learning opportunity.
Explain the coaching best practices you would apply and why.
Step Four: Carry out the coaching intervention.
List the coaching questions you might develop to ensure that learning opportunities and interventions are applied as needed, and explain how any additional development opportunities might help to address your intended coaching goals.
Step Five: Observe performance.
Explain the observation method you will use to assess whether or not your coaching has been effective.
Step Six: Give feedback.
Describe how you will administer feedback to this individual.