American Sentinel University Aurora Hospital Discharge Activity Report
Activity 3
Hospital Discharge
Evidence-based discharge teaching is critical in promoting health and impacting readmissions. Complete the Hospital Discharge Activity in Shadow Health. You will address Tina Jones’ diagnoses; asthma, dehydration, and wound infection, providing education that will support adherence and prevent readmission. Provide clear guidance for wound care, infection control, medications, diet, blood sugar monitoring, activity, and follow-up that will optimize her health. In this patient-centered activity, remember to use accessible, professional language as you anticipate any questions or concerns, she may have. Once you complete the Hospital Discharge Activity in Shadow Health, copy and paste your answers from each section into a Word document so you may add additional information.
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- All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
- Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
- Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
- Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
- Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.
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Paper
- 2 to 3-page paper. Include title and reference pages.
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
- 4 to 8 slides. Add title and reference slides.
- Follow Rules of 7.
Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation
- 4 to 8 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.
- Follow Rules of 7.
Video Presentation
- 5 to 6-minute video presentation.
- Attach reference page or include in video.
- Professional appearance and background.
- Video submissions must include a script in Word format, submitted through Turnitin for an Originality Report.
Table
- Table with appropriate columns and headers.
- Include title and reference pages.
Graphs or other illustrations
- Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.
Poster
- Poster utilizing any applicable poster template. Include visual graphics/images/other formats for visual appeal. Include appropriate title and references on poster.
Note: Title and reference pages/slides do not count towards the count requirements.
RUBRIC: Baccalaureate Generalist – Hospital Discharge Description: The baccalaureate-graduate nurse is prepared to provide appropriate patient teaching. Course Competencies: 1) Perform assessments of individuals throughout the lifespan and include spiritual, social, cultural, psychological and physical components. 2) Differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings. 4) Synthesize assessment findings using the Digital Clinical Experience (DCE) and in written format using standardized terminology. QSEN Competencies: 1) Patient-Centered Care 3) Evidenced-Based Practice BSN Essential IX Area Gold Mastery Silver Proficient Bronze Acceptable Acceptable Mastery not Demonstrated Diabetes Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion using current EBP in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Incomplete in addressing areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Does not discuss Diabetes Asthma Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion using current EBP in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Incomplete in addressing areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Does not discuss Asthma Dehydration Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and Incomplete in addressing areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and Does not discuss dehydrationusing current EBP in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. health promotion in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. health promotion. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Infection Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion using current EBP in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Addresses all areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Incomplete in addressing areas of the diagnosis, including pathophysiology, risk factors, and health promotion. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Does not discuss infection Wound Care Thorough instruction on asepsis, wound care and equipment using current EBP in a patient-centered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Thorough instruction on asepsis, wound care and equipment in a patient-centered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Incomplete instruction of asepsis, wound care and equipment. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Does not discuss wound care Medications Thorough instruction on medications, including indication, dosing, adverse effects, adherence, and administration using EBP in a patient-centered manner Thorough instruction on medications, including indication, dosing, adverse effects, adherence, and administration in a patientcentered manner Incomplete instruction of medication, including indication, dosing, adverse effects, adherence, and administration. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors Does not discuss medications demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. and/or therapeutic communication. Activity Thorough instruction on activity, including bathing, equipment, and safety using EBP in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Thorough instruction on activity, including bathing, equipment, and safety in a patient-centered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Incomplete instruction on activity, including bathing, equipment, and safety. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Does not discuss activity Diet Thorough instruction on proper diet for diabetes management, including counting carbohydrates, hypo- and hyperglycemia, and lifestyle changes using EBP in a patient-centered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Thorough instruction on proper diet for diabetes management, including counting carbohydrates, hypo- and hyperglycemia, and lifestyle changes in a patientcentered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. Incomplete instruction of proper diet for diabetes management, including counting carbohydrates, hypo- and hyperglycemia, and lifestyle changes. Lack of patientcenteredness, caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication. Does not discuss diet Follow-up Thorough instruction on instructions on follow-up plan, including appointments and warning signs of potential problems using EBP in a Thorough instruction on instructions on follow-up plan, including appointments and warning signs of potential problems in a Incomplete instruction on follow-up plan, including appointments and warning signs of potential problems. Lack of patientcenteredness, Does not discuss follow-up patient-centered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. patient-centered manner demonstrating caring behaviors with use of therapeutic communication. caring behaviors and/or therapeutic communication.
