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Portfolio Assignment: The Role of the Nurse Informaticist in Systems Development and Implementation

Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team.

To Prepare:

· Review the steps of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reflect on the scenario presented.

· Consider the benefits and challenges associated with involving a nurse leader on an implementation team for health information technology.

The Assignment: (2-3 pages)

In preparation of filling this role, develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role description should be based on the SDLC stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will participate in and impact each of the following steps:

· Planning and requirements definition

· Analysis

· Design of the new system

· Implementation

· Post-implementation support

   

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

 

Develop a 2- to 3-page role description for a graduate-level   nurse to guide his/her participation on the implementation team. The role   description should be based on the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)   stages and tasks and should clearly define how this individual will   participate in and impact each of the following steps:
 

·   Planning and requirements definition
 

·   Analysis
 

·   Design of the new system
 

·   Implementation
 

·   Post-implementation support

77 (77%) – 85 (85%)

An accurate and fully   developed role description is provided for the Assignment and fully supports   the guidance of a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the   SDLC.
 

  The responses accurately and thoroughly define in detail a graduate-level   nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.
 

  The responses accurately and thoroughly explain in detail the impacts of a   graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.
 

  Includes: 3 or more peer-reviewed sources and 2 or more course resources.

68 (68%) – 76 (76%)

A role description   is provided for the Assignment and supports the guidance of a graduate-level   nurse’s participation in the steps of the SDLC.
 

  The responses define a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of   the SDLC.
 

  The responses explain the impact of the graduate-level nurse’s participation   in the steps of the SDLC.
 

  Includes: 2 peer-reviewed sources and 2 course resources.

60 (60%) – 67 (67%)

A vague or   inaccurate role description is provided for the Assignment and vaguely or   inaccurately provides guidance to a graduate-level nurse’s participation in   the steps of the SDLC.
 

  The responses defining the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps   of the SDLC are vague or inaccurate.
 

  The responses explaining the impact of the graduate-level nurse’s   participation in the steps of the SDLC are vague or inaccurate.
 

  Includes: 1 peer-reviewed source and 1 course resource.

0 (0%) – 59 (59%)

A vague and   inaccurate role description is provided for the Assignment which does not   provide guidance to a graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps of   the SDLC, or are missing.
 

  The responses defining the graduate-level nurse’s participation in the steps   of the SDLC are vague and inaccurate, or are missing.
 

  The responses explaining the impact of the graduate-level nurse’s   participation in the steps of the SDLC are vague and inaccurate, or are   missing.
 

  Includes: 1 or fewer resources.

 

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and   Organization:
 

Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed   ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are   carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of   the time.

3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%- 79%   of the time.

0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and   sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60%   of the time.

 

Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
 

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct   grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2)   grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several   (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5)   grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s   understanding.

 

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct   APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins,   indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations,   and reference list.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA   format with no errors.

Readings

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

  • Chapter 9, “Systems      Development Life Cycle: Nursing Informatics and Organizational Decision      Making” (pp. 175–187)
  • Chapter 12, “Electronic      Security” (pp. 229–242)
  • Chapter 13, “Workflow and Beyond Meaningful      Use” (pp. 245–261)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.a). Health IT evaluation toolkit and evaluation measures quick reference guide. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/health-it-evaluation-toolkit-and-evaluation-measures-quick-reference

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (n.d.b). Workflow assessment for health IT toolkit. Retrieved September 27, 2018, from https://healthit.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit

Required Media

Louis, I. (2011, August 17). Systems development life cycle (SDLC) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtpyjPrpyX8

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