NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 3 Assessing the Problem Technology Care Coordination and Community Resources Considerations

Local, state and federal legislation significantly impacts nursing practice by establishing regulations and reimbursement policies that influence the adoption of technology, care coordination efforts, and access to community resources. Compliance with HIPAA is particularly crucial in the context of healthcare technology. HIPAA regulations ensure patient confidentiality and data security in telehealth interactions and digital health interventions. I must adhere to HIPAA guidelines to protect Mr. Henry’s health information, maintain privacy, and prevent unauthorized access or disclosure. This compliance safeguards Mr. Henry’s rights but also fosters trust between healthcare providers and patients, which is essential for effective care delivery in digital health environments (Grande et al., 2020). 

Ethical considerations play a critical role in nursing practice when applying health technology, coordinating care, and utilizing community resources. I must uphold ethical principles such as beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. This involves respecting Mr. Henry’s privacy in telehealth interactions, facilitating his informed decision-making through patient education, and advocating for equitable access to healthcare resources within the community (Ewens et al., 2022). In the Core Elms Volunteer Experience Form, I documented the hours spent with patients and families addressing obesity management through telehealth platforms, wearable fitness trackers, and mobile diet tracking applications. This highlights the integration of healthcare technology, community resources and care coordination, emphasizing the influence of HIPAA regulations and NIH Obesity Treatment Guidelines on delivering ethical and comprehensive care.

Conclusion

In this capstone project, I explored the impact of healthcare technology on obesity management, focusing on telehealth, wearable fitness trackers, and diet-tracking apps. These innovations enhance patient care by providing virtual consultations, real-time activity monitoring, and personalized dietary guidance. Through models like PCMH and community resource integration, nurses support holistic obesity management. Despite challenges like digital literacy and access disparities, adhering to policies such as NIH Obesity Treatment Guidelines and HIPAA ensures ethical and equitable care.

References

Auckburally, S., Davies, E., & Logue, J. (2021). The use of effective language and communication in the management of obesity: The challenge for healthcare professionals. Current Obesity Reports, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-021-00441-1 

Ewens, B., Kemp, V., Barnard, A. T., & Whitehead, L. (2022). The nursing care of people with class III obesity in an acute care setting: A scoping review. BMC Nursing, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00760-7