How can technology reduce errors in medical coding while helping organizations remain compliant with billing and reimbursement guidelines?

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How can technology reduce errors in medical coding while helping organizations remain compliant with billing and reimbursement guidelines?
TOPIC ONE::::How can technology reduce errors in medical coding while helping organizations remain compliant with billing and reimbursement guidelines?
TOPIC TWO:::What effective control systems does a health care organization have in place to ensure that different people with varying professional commitments and approaches are consistent with the organization’s mission in a patient-centered environment?

Discuss additional ways one can think more critically

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Discuss additional ways one can think more critically.
Respond to Peers: Review your classmates’ posts, and respond to at least two of your peers. When responding to your classmates, please provide feedback on their examples of good and poor critical thinking skills. Discuss additional ways one can think more critically. Each participation post should be a minimum of 75 words.
By: Sylvia
· 1. Determining what the problem is.
· 2. Being able to analyze a subject more in-depth
· 3. Making a decision on what your believe is right and follow that direction
· 4. Justify your argument
· 5. Assess of the outcome

This video demonstrates critical thinking skills by using global warming a controversial subject to some and gives examples of what some members of the general public may be doing that could be contributing to global warming. The speaker gives examples of the effects/repercussions of it to include what we could be doing to minimize our global foot print and ways to do our part in saving our planet. This video demonstrates to me good critical thinking skills because it makes someone think of what if it’s true and the consequences it will have on everyone lives.
https://youtu.be/np4f5p8XCrg
In this video Bill O’Reilly has an absence of good critical thinking skills as a TV broadcaster by not clearly choosing the right words. As each speaker was trying to make a point on a subject they felt passionate about; Bill O’Reilly made a bad comment and didn’t even show repentance about what he said. I think his lack of critical thinking skills by having costly errors, repeated mistakes and bad decisions could represent an example. Getting caught up in the moment during a discussion could be costly when being performed in front of a large audience. Correcting ones mistake quickly might have had a less significances impact, then acting if nothing could be interpreted wrong and offensive. I believe criticla thinking is also about being able to articulate your choices of words to get your point accross (argue your belief) without creating other problems.
References
Youtub.com (Aug 23, 2007) The Reality of Global Warming https://youtu.be/03xB9JbVgLE
Youtub.com (Oct 27, 2012 ) Fox’s chief racist, Bill O’Reilly calls black PhD a coke dealer
https://youtu.be/np4f5p8XCrg
By:Scott
Five Critical Thinking elements I found within the reading are as follows, in no particular order:
1. Objectivity
2. Willingness to ask the right questions
3. Willing to change opinions based upon facts
4. Ability to distinguish facts from opinions
5. Ability to balance open-mindedness and skepticism (Plencner, 2014).
A strong and applicable example of critical thinking shows in the story of a nurse whose patient was preparing to be placed on a pacemaker, but was having trouble maintaining constant oxygen supply in his body and had excess fluid in his body. The nurse looked at his history and observed that the patient had a history of congestive heart failure (Haws, 2016). Despite having no idea what the root of the problem was, the nurse thought critically and simply followed the symptoms the patient was showing, and intuited that the patient required medication that would force him to eliminate excess liquids. Shortly afterward, the patient was stable enough to receive a pacemaker without complications. The nurse shows objectivity and is receptive to information as it is rather than how he interprets it to be.
A poor example of critical thinking is much easier to locate than a strong one. One such instance comes from a blog about environmental activism, where the writer addresses four “myths” that lead to discouragement, especially to those new to “earth activism” (Halstead, 2016). There is not a shred of critical thinking to be found here; the writer assumes a great deal of information to be accurate but has no information to back his claims, and makes his points with emotive and passionate wording in the absence of factual data points.
REFERENCES:
Plencner, A. (2014). Critical Thinking and the Challenges of the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.communicationtoday.sk/download/2/2014/Plencner%20-%20CT%202-2014.pdf.
Halstead, J. (2016). 4 Things Every Aspiring Environmental Activist Should Know. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-halstead/4-things-every-aspiring-e_b_8153554.html.
Haws, J. (2016). 2 Examples of How I Used Critical Thinking to Care for My Patient (Real Life Nursing Stories). Retrieved from https://www.nrsng.com/2-examples-used-critical-thinking-care-patient-real-life-nursing-stories/.

create a PowerPoint presentation that explains any legal implications that exist for failure to adhere to a standard of care, the key elements of malpractice, and compare the differences in malpractice policy options.

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create a PowerPoint presentation that explains any legal implications that exist for failure to adhere to a standard of care, the key elements of malpractice, and compare the differences in malpractice policy options.
Recognizing the Role of Adhering to the Standard of Care
When providing health care, there are standards of care which a reasonably prudent provider (NURSE Practitioner) should follow. Providers at all levels are held to these standards of care. Failure to provide competent care to your patients will put you at risk for malpractice. Remaining current with the evidenced-based guidelines and providing optimal care will minimize the risk of liability.
For this Assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation that explains any legal implications that exist for failure to adhere to a standard of care, the key elements of malpractice, and compare the differences in malpractice policy options.
To prepare:
Consider the importance of using professional resources such as the National Guideline Clearinghouse to guide care delivered
Create
a PowerPoint presentation no more than 15 slides in length that addresses the following:
Identify and explain any legal implications that exist for failure to adhere to a standard of care for nurse practitioners
Identify and explain the key elements of malpractice for nurse practitioners
Compare the differences in malpractice policy options
Required Readings
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2016). National Guideline Clearinghouse. Retrieved from http://www.guidelines.gov
Buppert, C. (2015). Risk Management. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.) (285 – 302). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Buppert, C. (2015). Negligence and Malpractice. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.) (285 – 302). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Jordan, L. M., Quraishi, J. A., & Liao, J. (2013). The National Practitioner Data Bank and CRNA Anesthesia-Related Malpractice Payments. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal, 81(3), 178-182.
Miller, K. P. (2013). The National Practitioner Data Bank: An Annual Update. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, (9)9, 576-580.
Stelmach, E. I. (2015). Dismissal of the Noncompliant Patient: Is this What We Have Come to? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11(7), 723-725.
Watson, E. (2014). Nursing Malpractice: Costs, Trends and Issues. Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting, 25(1), 26-31.
Westrick, Susan J., & Jacob, N. (2016). Disclosure of Errors and Apology: Law and Ethics. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(2), 120-126.
Required Media
Institute of Medicine. (2015, December 7). Assessing Progress on the Implementation of the Recommendations of The Future of Nursing [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMOjACA2ats
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 1 hour.
Optional Resources
Buppert, C. (2016). Carolyn Buppert-Specialist in Legal and Reimbursement Issues for Nurse Practitioners and Physicians.
Goodwin, B. (2016). You’ve Been Sued for Malpractice: What Happens Next? Urology Times.
Kreimer, S. (2015). Avoiding an EHR-Related Malpractice Suit. Contemporary OB/GYN, December, 39-42.

Post an explanation of your understanding of interprofessional practice. Discussion: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Advanced Practice Nurses

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Post an explanation of your understanding of interprofessional practice.
Discussion: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Advanced Practice Nurses
Interprofessional practice requires that health care practitioners recognize that patient outcomes are better when there is a collaborative team approach in addressing patient health issues. Also, there are barriers to interprofessional practice that must be addressed among health care practitioners. The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is an initiative including multiple professions designed to advance interprofessional education so that students entering health care professions are able to view collaboration as the norm and seek collaborative relationships with other providers (IPEC, 2011).
This week your Discussion will focus on interprofessional practice. This Discussion is an opportunity for you to examine your perspective and experiences with interprofessional collaborative practice and to apply your knowledge to managing patient care.
To prepare:
Identify a professional nursing organization and review their position on interprofessional practice
Review the following case study:
Case Study:
Ms. Tuckerno has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient receives care at an internal medicine clinic. Her internist is not in the office today and she is being treated by the nurse practitioner. The patient is on two medications for her MS, three different blood pressure medications, one medication for thyroid disease, one diabetic pill daily, insulin injections twice a day, she uses medical cannabis, and uses eye drops for glaucoma. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse practitioner (NP) decides her treatment plan should be adjusted. The NP discontinues some of the patient’s meds and discontinues medical cannabis. She orders the patient to follow up in two weeks.
The patient returns and is seen by her internist. The internist speaks with the patient and reviews her medical chart. The internist states to the patient, “I am dissatisfied with the care you received from the nurse practitioner.” The internist places the patient back on originally prescribed medications and medical cannabis.
Post at least 250 words (no introduction or conclusion)
an explanation of your understanding of interprofessional practice.
2. Also, explain the position on interprofessional practice for (The American Association of College of Nursing)
3 Then, explain what you think is the best collaborative approach to manage Ms. Tuckerno’s care.
Resources
Bankston, K., Glazer, G., (November 4, 2013) “Legislative: Interprofessional Collaboration: What’s Taking So Long?” OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 19 No. 1.
DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol18No01LegCol01
Hain, D., Fleck, L., (May 31, 2014) “Barriers to Nurse Practitioner Practice that Impact Healthcare Redesign” OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 19, No. 2, Manuscript 2.
DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol19No02Man02
Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel. (2011). Core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice: Report of an expert panel. Washington, D.C.: Interprofessional Education Collaborative
Buppert, C. (2015). Appendix 11-D: Sample Professional Services Agreement. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.) (417-422). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Buppert, C. (2015). Legal Scope of Nurse Practitioner Practice. In Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide (5th ed.) (37-78). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.