NURS FPX 4020 Assessment 1 Enhancing Quality and Safety

The cost implications of these interventions are significant. A 2023 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report found that hospitals adopting LGBTQ+  focused training and EHR enhancements observed significant benefits. There was an 18% reduction in costs associated with adverse drug reactions and a 15% decrease in readmission rates for LGBTQ+ patients (Wesley et al., 2023). These cost reductions are attributed to the decreased incidence of medication errors and the improved effectiveness of healthcare delivery, demonstrating the financial benefits of investing in targeted training and EHR system enhancements.

Role of Nurses in Coordinating Care

In addressing patient safety risks and reducing healthcare costs, nurses play a crucial role in coordinating care, especially for LGBTQ+ and transgender patients. Their involvement in patient care coordination is supported by recent evidence-based research. Nurses are instrumental in creating and implementing individualized care plans that cater to the specific needs of LGBTQ+ and transgender patients. A study by Karam et al. (2021) demonstrated the effectiveness of nurse-led care coordination in reducing medication errors. The study found that in healthcare settings where nurses actively coordinated care, there was a 40% decrease in medication administration errors and a 25% reduction in hospital readmissions for transgender patients.

Nurses achieve this by collaborating closely with other healthcare providers, ensuring that all aspects of a patient’s care, including medication management and monitoring of hormone therapies, are well-coordinated and tailored to the patient’s unique healthcare needs. Furthermore, nurses play a vital role in patient education and advocacy, which is essential for patient safety. As reported by (Martínez et al., 2021), nurses who provided targeted health education to LGBTQ+ patients about their medication and treatment plans contributed to a 30% increase in medication adherence among this patient group. This increase in adherence directly correlates with improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs due to fewer complications and hospital readmissions.

Identifying Stakeholders for Quality and Safety Enhancements

In healthcare, particularly regarding enhancing quality and safety, nurses must effectively coordinate with various stakeholders to address specific safety issues. This collaboration, crucial in ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality care, involves diverse stakeholders, each playing a unique role in the healthcare ecosystem. Their involvement is supported by recent research highlighting the importance of these collaborative efforts in improving patient outcomes and safety, especially in complex care areas such as LGBTQ+ healthcare. One primary stakeholder group is healthcare providers, including physicians, pharmacists, and specialists. Collaboration with these professionals is essential for comprehensive patient care.

For instance, a study by Chen et al. (2023) showed that when nurses collaborated with pharmacists, there was a 30% reduction in medication errors, underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary communication in patient safety. Nurses play a crucial role in bridging the communication gap between different healthcare providers and ensuring all parties are informed about patient care plans, particularly in managing complex cases like transgender health where hormone therapy might interact with other treatments.

Another vital stakeholder group is the patients and their families. Engaging them in care plans is essential for ensuring treatment adherence and patient satisfaction. Kreines et al. (2022) highlighted that patient-centered care facilitated by nurses led to a 20% increase in treatment adherence and patient satisfaction in LGBTQ+ healthcare settings. By involving patients and their families in decision-making processes, nurses can ensure that care plans are medically appropriate and align with the patient’s preferences and lifestyles.

Lastly, administrative and policy-making bodies within healthcare institutions are crucial stakeholders. Nurses must collaborate with these entities to advocate for policy changes that address specific patient safety issues. As Wesley et al. (2023) noted, nurse-led policy-making initiatives contributed to implementing more inclusive healthcare practices, which significantly improved patient safety and quality of care in LGBTQ+ health.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this assessment underscores the critical need to address medication administration errors in healthcare settings, with a focused lens on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals. A detailed analysis of contributing factors, the pivotal role of nurses, and the integration o