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Select a community organization or group that you feel would be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues that affect the coordination of care. Then, develop and record a 10 slide, 20-minute presentation, with audio, intended for that audience. Create a detailed narrative script or speakers notes for your presentation, 4-5 pages in length.
Preparation
It would be an excellent choice to complete the Vila Health: Ethical Decision Making activity prior to developing the presentation. The activity provides a helpful update on the ethical principles that will help with success in this assessment.

Scenario
Your nurse manager at the community care center is well connected and frequently speaks to a variety of community organizations and groups. She has noticed the good work you are doing in your new care coordination role and respects your speaking and presentation skills. Consequently, she thought that an opportunity to speak publicly about contemporary issues in care coordination would be beneficial for your career and has suggested reaching out to a community organization or support group to gauge their interest in hearing from you, as a care center representative, on a topic of interest to both you and your prospective audience. You have agreed that this is a good idea and have decided to research a community organization or support group that might be interested in learning about ethical and policy issues related to the coordination of care.

To prepare for this assessment, you may wish to:

Research your selected community organization or support group.
Review the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements and associated health policy issues, specifically, the ACA.
Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete.
Allocate sufficient time to rehearse your presentation before recording the final version for submission.
For this assessment:
• Use the Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination [PDF]to select the community organization or support group that you plan to address.
• Develop a PowerPoint with typed speaker notes (the script for your voice recording) and audio voice-over recording, intended for that audience. Video is not required.
Note: PowerPoint has a feature to type the speaker notes directly into the presentation. You are encouraged to use that feature or you may choose to submit a separate document. See Microsoft Office Software for technical support about the use of PowerPoint, including voice recording and speaker notes.
For this assessment, develop your presentation slides and speaker notes, then record your presentation. You are not required to deliver your presentation to an actual audience.
Presentation Format and Length
You may use PowerPoint (recommended) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides and add your voice over. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your faculty to avoid potential file compatibility issues.

Sample Solution

Target Audience: Community-based support group for individuals with chronic illnesses

Slide 1: Introduction

  • Welcome: Greet the audience and introduce yourself.
  • Topic: State the topic of the presentation: “Ethical and Policy Issues in Care Coordination.”
  • Outline: Briefly outline the key points that will be covered.

Slide 2: What is Care Coordination?

  • Definition: Define care coordination as a collaborative process that ensures patients receive appropriate services across different healthcare settings.
  • Importance: Highlight the importance of care coordination in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and preventing adverse events.

Slide 3: Ethical Considerations in Care Coordination

  • Autonomy: Discuss the importance of respecting patients’ autonomy and their right to make informed decisions about their care.
  • Beneficence: Explain the ethical principle of beneficence and the obligation to do good for patients.
  • Non-Maleficence: Discuss the ethical principle of non-maleficence and the obligation to avoid causing harm to patients.
  • Justice: Explain the ethical principle of justice and the importance of ensuring equitable access to healthcare services.

Slide 4: Policy Issues Affecting Care Coordination

  • Healthcare Reform: Discuss how healthcare reform initiatives, such as the Affordable Care Act, have impacted care coordination.
  • Payment Models: Explain how different payment models, such as value-based care, can influence care coordination efforts.
  • Health Information Technology: Discuss the role of health information technology in facilitating care coordination and improving data sharing.
  • Regulatory Changes: Discuss any recent regulatory changes that may affect care coordination practices.

Slide 5: Case Study: Ethical Dilemma

  • Present a hypothetical case study: Describe a scenario that presents an ethical dilemma in care coordination.
  • Analyze the Situation: Discuss the ethical principles involved and the potential consequences of different decisions.

Slide 6: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas

  • Ethical Decision-Making Framework: Present a framework for making ethical decisions, such as the four-step ethical decision-making model.
  • Key Considerations: Discuss factors to consider when making ethical decisions, such as patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

Slide 7: The Role of Care Coordinators in Addressing Ethical Issues

  • Advocate for Patients: Discuss the role of care coordinators in advocating for patients’ rights and ensuring they receive appropriate care.
  • Facilitate Communication: Explain how care coordinators can facilitate communication among healthcare providers and patients to address ethical concerns.
  • Identify and Address Conflicts: Discuss strategies for identifying and resolving ethical conflicts.

Slide 8: Impact of Policy on Care Coordination

  • Positive Impacts: Discuss how policies can support care coordination, such as through payment reforms and health information technology initiatives.
  • Negative Impacts: Discuss how policies can create challenges for care coordination, such as complex regulations or limited funding.

Slide 9: Improving Care Coordination

  • Collaboration: Emphasize the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers, patients, and families.
  • Communication: Discuss the need for effective communication to ensure coordinated care.
  • Technology: Highlight the role of technology in improving care coordination, such as electronic health records and telehealth.
  • Education and Training: Discuss the importance of providing education and training to healthcare providers on care coordination principles and practices.

Slide 10: Conclusion

  • Summary: Recap the key points discussed in the presentation.
  • Call to Action: Encourage the audience to consider the ethical and policy issues involved in care coordination and to advocate for improvements in their communities.

 

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