Discussion Prompt: Select A State Or Federal Law Or Regulati
Discussion Prompt 1select A State Or Federal Law Or Regulation Related
Discussion Prompt 1select A State Or Federal Law Or Regulation Related
Discussion Prompt 1 Select a state or federal law or regulation related to patient safety that has been implemented within the last five years requiring hospitals or any other health care organizations to change the way they manage the delivery of care. Discuss the changes that have occurred because of this law or regulation. Additionally, discuss the technology associated with either your selected law/regulation or a similar one. Are there ethical dilemmas that have resulted from technology changes when delivering care to patients or patient safety? Explain the dilemmas and how they might be resolved.
Discussion Prompt 2 Topic: SUPPORT MANDATORY VACCINATION FOR CHILDREN Evidence-based practice is extremely important in nursing. Throughout your master’s program, you will complete research on various topics. Knowing how to construct a strong problem statement and complete a critical analysis of the available information to write a literature review is essential. This week, you will write a problem statement and perform a literature review in preparation for your ethical issues debate presentation. Share your problem statement in this discussion so that you can review each other’s work and provide peer-to-peer feedback. Also, describe what you think are the most important learning takeaways from the literature review resources you reviewed.
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Introduction
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, laws and regulations play a pivotal role in shaping patient safety and quality care delivery. Over the last five years, significant legislative changes have been implemented at both state and federal levels, compelling healthcare organizations to adopt new strategies and technologies to enhance patient outcomes. This paper explores a recent regulation—the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP) regarding patient safety, examines the technological implications, and discusses ethical dilemmas arising from technological integration in healthcare.
Recent Legislation and Its Impact on Healthcare Delivery
The CMS’s updated Conditions of Participation, effective from 2019, require hospitals to implement robust infection control programs, focus on medication safety, and enhance patient identification processes. These regulations aim to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), medication errors, and ensure accurate patient identification, thereby significantly impacting hospital operations. To comply, hospitals have invested in advanced electronic health records (EHRs), barcode medication administration (BCMA) systems, and real-time infection surveillance technologies. These technological integrations have promoted meticulous documentation, streamlined workflows, and improved patient safety metrics (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2018).
Technological Advancements and Ethical Considerations
The adoption of technologies such as EHRs and BCMA has transformed healthcare practices but also introduced ethical dilemmas. For instance, while EHRs facilitate comprehensive record-keeping and data sharing, they raise concerns about patient privacy and data security (Sharon, 2020). Breaches of electronic data can compromise sensitive patient information, leading to ethical issues concerning confidentiality. Furthermore, reliance on automated systems may inadvertently reduce direct patient-provider interactions, possibly affecting the quality of care and informed consent processes (Bates et al., 2018).
Another emerging ethical concern involves artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms used in predictive analytics to identify patients at risk of deterioration. While these tools enhance early intervention, they may entrench biases present in training data, leading to disparities in care (Obermeyer et al., 2019). Resolving such dilemmas requires establishing strict data governance policies, ensuring transparency in AI algorithms, and maintaining human oversight to balance technological benefits with ethical responsibilities.
Conclusion
The recent legislative changes emphasize the importance of integrating technology in a manner that enhances patient safety while respecting ethical principles. Healthcare organizations must continually evaluate the implications of technological advancements, safeguarding patient privacy, promoting fairness, and ensuring that technology serves as an aid rather than a barrier to compassionate, ethical patient care. The evolving legal and technological landscape necessitates ongoing education, policy development, and ethical vigilance to optimize health outcomes and uphold patient trust.
References
Bates, D. W., Cohen, M., Leape, L. L., & Frommer, M. (2018). Reducing Preventable Harms to Patients: Evolving Approaches and Challenges. New England Journal of Medicine, 378(24), 2321-2323.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2018). Hospital inpatient prospective payment systems for acute care hospitals and the long-term care hospital prospective payment system and FY 2019 rates. Retrieved from https://www.cms.gov
Obermeyer, Z., Powers, B., Vogeli, C., & Mullainathan, S. (2019). Dissecting racial bias in an algorithm used to manage health of populations. Science, 366(6464), 447-453.
Sharon, T. (2020). Ethical and Privacy Concerns with Electronic Health Records. Health Informatics Journal, 26(1), 113-118.
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