Nursing Practice Standards and Organizational or Governmental Policies

My intervention was influenced by the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) practice standards and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. To begin, the ANA recommends that nurses use the nursing process to manage patients (MO.gov, n.d.). To improve the quality of care, nurses should also take a proactive role in quality control and interdisciplinary teamwork (MO.gov, n.d.). Moreover, the ANA’s practice standards champion the use of practice guidelines for standardized care (MO.gov, n.d.). These provisions influenced the design of my intervention. For example, I adopted evidence-based methods and patient-centeredness while adhering to current recommendations on AD management.

The provisions of HIPAA also made it possible for me to use medical technology for patient management. Edemekong et al. (2022) report that HIPAA promotes the privacy, security, and secrecy of personal health information (PHI) that is transmitted electronically. According to HIPAA, unauthorized access to PHI is prohibited unless when specifically exempted by the legislation (Edemekong et al., 2022). Based on these provisions, I will protect the patient’s PHI and only make it available to authorized personnel. This is essential because my intervention leverages telehealth to manage AD.

Proposed Intervention and the Quality of Care, Patient Safety, Costs

My intervention includes the use of medication as well as lifestyle changes. Following this, pharmacotherapy provides symptomatic relief for Alzheimer’s disease (Galvin et al., 2021). These treatments provide the best results for patients with mild to severe Alzheimer’s disease. As a result, early AD diagnosis and treatment improve the disease’s prognosis. Examples of pharmacotherapy include cholinesterase Inhibitors such as donepezil and N -methyl-D-aspartate inhibitors such as memantine (Galvin et al., 2021). Medication adherence will be achieved via reminder messages and alarms (De Marchi et al., 2021). Lifestyle modification addresses nutrition and physical activity metrics. Dietary guidelines include nutritional programs such as fresh fruits and vegetables (Galvin et al., 2021). Physical activity is advantageous because it decreases brain atrophy linked with Alzheimer’s disease.

The proposed intervention will increase treatment quality and improve patient outcomes while lowering healthcare costs. To begin, it seeks to enhance adherence to pharmacotherapy through the use of reminder messages and alarms (De Marchi et al., 2021). Adherence to pharmacotherapy improves symptomatic control of Alzheimer’s disease, hence better patient outcomes. Better patient outcomes lead to fewer AD-related hospital stays and lower healthcare costs. Second, the intervention incorporates lifestyle modification. Cardiorespiratory exercise decreases brain atrophy linked with Alzheimer’s disease (Galvin et al., 2021). This leads to better patient outcomes, fewer hospitalizations, and lower healthcare expenses.

In the United States, the Alzheimer’s Association publishes benchmark data on AD. This is performed by yearly reporting on various aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. The annual report includes issues such as the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, mortality and morbidity trends, healthcare costs, management, and the societal effect of AD (Alzheimer’s Association, n.d.). Furthermore, the Alzheimer’s Association publishes updates on Alzheimer’s disease awareness. Furthermore, the annual reports enable institutions to gauge their progress with that of other facilities and to assess the need for change depending on the results of their evaluations.

Technology, Care Coordination, and Community Resources

The management of AD can benefit from telehealth technology. De Marchi et al. (2021) assert that mobile health improves care delivery by improving adherence to treatment plans and providing a platform for education. Medication adherence is improved by mobile health features, including reminders and alerts (De Marchi et al., 2021). De Marchi et al. (2021) also note that remote patient monitoring (RPM) makes it possible to offer care quickly and enhance patient follow-ups. Wearables and sensors are utilized in RPM to track and send patients’ vital signs to the multidisciplinary team for analysis. To improve patient management, video conferencing enables real-time communication between AD patients, their families, and medical professionals.

Care coordination is advantageous because it encourages collaboration and the provision of effective healthcare services. Examples of parties involved in coordinating care for AD patients include pharmacists, nurses, physicians, dietitians,