State Board Nursing Practice Standards and/or Government/ Organizational Policies on Health Technology, Care Coordination, and Community Resources

The American Nursing Association (ANA) advocates for using health information technologies, offering standard guidelines to nurses, and initiating various programs. Similarly, ANA has trained nurses about their care coordination responsibilities, emphasizing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality and satisfaction of patient care. Furthermore, ANA has established standards for utilizing community resources, incorporating guidelines from the ALA and CDC on tobacco addiction management. These guidelines will facilitate care coordination among nurses, a crucial aspect of managing tobacco addiction (American Nurses Association, 2023).

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act’s primary goal is to encourage the use of telehealth and mHealth effectively. Telehealth gives medical professionals access to detailed patient data, facilitates the identification of smokers, the tracking of their smoking status over time, and the customization of interventions in response (Kotsen et al., 2020). The act encourages smooth data exchange between various healthcare systems.

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

Interoperability is essential for quitting smoking because it enables the sharing of relevant data between healthcare providers and organizations involved in patient care. Legal ramifications, such as fines for medical personnel for disclosing addicted patient information without authorization, highlight the significance of secure interoperability. This guarantees that the health plan for Daniel to quit smoking is reliable and consistent (Kadakia et al., 2021).

The ALA provides thorough endorsements for quitting tobacco use, with a focus on evidence-based methods that support people in giving up smoking. The ALA’s guidelines address several topics, such as medication, counseling, and behavioral interventions (Liu et al., 2022). To improve accessibility, the ALA promotes using quitlines, support groups, and online resources. These recommendations seek to enhance the success of tobacco cessation and promote lung health in general by addressing the psychological and physical components of tobacco addiction (Leone et al., 2020). 

I can efficiently influence technology, such as offering telehealth services, to support Daniel, ensuring effective care coordination and utilizing community resources optimally. Adhering to ethical professional practice guidelines implies promoting Daniel’s well-being through beneficence and non-maleficence. Additionally, safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) becomes a priority when implementing ethical professional guidelines (Leone et al., 2020). I have also recorded two practicum hours spent with Daniel, exploring his engagement with technology and its impact on improvement in well-being.

Conclusion

In conclusion, treating tobacco addiction needs an inclusive strategy that incorporates health technology and community resources. A comprehensive approach to tobacco cessation can be supported by utilizing organizational guidelines, ethical professional practices, and technological advancements to improve Daniel’s health outcomes.

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Bouabida, K., Lebouché, B., & Pomey, M.-P. (2022). Telehealth and COVID-19 pandemic: An overview of the telehealth use, advantages, challenges, and opportunities during COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare, 10(11), 2293. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10112293

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