Review HIPAA, protected health information (PHI), and requirements for privacy and confidentiality in EHRs. Discuss one ethical and one legal issue related to the use of EHRs that directly impact advanced registered nursing practice. Consider the emerging role of telehealth and the EHR in patient care delivery and the compromise of patient data using telehealth applications and measures you can implement in your own practice to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Explain the pathophysiology of common presentations for each of the following common environmental emergencies, and their variations from normal functioning body systems: (Australia) Toxic or industrial chemicals Heat stress Exposure to cold

Explain the positive and negative aspects of the living arrangements for the elderly listed below. Be sure to thoroughly evaluate each option.

1. Living in own home
2. Living with their children
3. Assisted living facility
4. Nursing home with intermediate care
5. Nursing home with skilled nursing care and make recommendations for healthy and disabled elderly

In what ways could an understanding of systems theory and complexity science impact the role of the NP?

Take a few minutes to reflect on the NP practice model that is most predominant in advanced practice environments you have observed. Are you satisfied with the demonstrated level of interprofessional collaboration?

Briefly consider what appears to be the driving practice model for advanced practice nursing in your state. If your state lags behind in its practice model language, what might you do to facilitate change?

Describe the three healthcare settings that you explored as proposed sites for an EBP QI project. For each healthcare setting, identify the following defining features: patient population, mission, public or private entity, single institution or member of a corporation, and others you identify as significant.

Compare the settings for strengths and weaknesses as sites for an EBP QI project. Be specific and provide examples.