- Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
- Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
- Content: Provide a title page and reference page following APA style.
- References: Use at least four scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles.
- APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
Assessment 02 – Applying Research Skills
For this assessment, you will research best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 4. Before you complete the instructions detailed in the courseroom, first select one of the following health care problems or issues:
Staffing Shortages o Description: Healthcare systems often struggle with staffing shortages, leading
to increased workloads for existing staff and potential impacts on patient care. o Interventions: Recruitment campaigns, training programs, flexible scheduling. o Keywords: Nurse-to-patient ratio, healthcare recruitment, workload.
Technological Advancements o Description: The rapid pace of technological advancements in healthcare
presents both opportunities and challenges, including issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and the integration of new technologies into clinical practice.
o Interventions: Training programs, cybersecurity measures, technology assessment.
o Keywords: Electronic health records, telemedicine, health informatics.
After you have selected one of the problems/issues from the list above, return to the detailed instructions in the courseroom to complete your assessment.
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