NURS FPX 4905 Assessment 3 Technology and Professional Standards

NURS FPX 4905 Assessment 3 Technology and Professional Standards Student name Capella University NURS-FPX4905 Capstone Project for Nursing Professor Name Submission Date   Technology and Professional Standards Technology and professional standards play an essential role in safeguarding and effective care delivery in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) at facilities such as Immersion Residential Center. One of the main problems that was revealed during my practicum is the discontinuity of care following detox, which predisposes to relapse. Electronic health records (EHRs) and telehealth can be used to aid in the improvement of coordination and follow-up care. Along with adhering to professional standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Nurses Association (ANA), and The Joint Commission, the ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered practice is guaranteed. Clarifying Role in Change Process Being a BSN-prepared Registered Nurse (RN), I am equipped to recognize the gaps in the system, ensure patient-centred care, and encourage evidence-based and ethical actions, especially at such a critical transition as post-detox discharge. BSN nurses can contribute to the quality improvement and patient safety using the ANA Code of Ethics and professional standards, particularly in high-risk groups, like people with SUDs (Dellasega & Kanaskie, 2021). Through my practicum experience in Immersion Residential Center, I noted that most patients were discharged without personalized follow-up plans. Even though my contribution to the program was limited as a student to an observational role, I was able to supply data and discuss with supervisors how to improve continuity of care. In a future RN position, I would contribute to the introduction of a standardized transition-of-care protocol by cooperating with any case managers, resorting to EHRs to make referrals, and ensuring that patients receive clear and personalized recovery plans upon discharge. The Florida Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464, Florida Statutes) states that RNs are in charge of monitoring, examining, treating, and evaluating patients and help to design and enforce the nursing care plans (Butler and Martin, 2023). The act also promotes the nurses who are involved in quality assurance and improvement programs. Consequently, an RN can identify and act on areas of care gaps that can affect patient outcomes since it is both their authority and their ethical duty. Such a legal framework will enable nurses in Florida to not only adhere to standards but also spearhead the initiation of changes in processes, particularly among vulnerable populations like patients undergoing detox and rehabilitation due to the abuse of SUDs. Interprofessional Collaboration Implementation Overview Interprofessional collaboration is crucial at Immersion Residential Center to provide holistic care to the people being detoxed and rehabilitated from SUDs. My practicum experience also witnessed collaboration between nurses, physicians, therapists, and case managers regarding the creation of personalized treatment and discharge plans. One of the main aspects of improvement is to improve the continuity of care after detox with the help of the organization’s cooperation with outpatient providers, mental health specialists, and social workers (Ojo et al., 2024). My role as a student enables me to contribute to follow-up activities through attending team meetings, recording observations, and reporting patient requirements. As an RN in the future, I would enhance interprofessional coordination by using shared EHRs, arranging case conferences, and frequent interdisciplinary huddles to resolve the gaps in care, define objectives, and provide safe and person-centered transitions. Benefits Interprofessional cooperation in this environment is beneficial in many ways. It results in the improvement of patient safety, less fragmentation of care, and quality care due to shared areas of expertise and responsibility. Patients get holistic care where their physical as well as mental needs are addressed. In the case of staff, teamwork leads to respect for each other, improved communication, and less burnout because of the distribution of the working load and problem-solving (Tingvold and Munkejord, 2020). Finally, this team model is effective in long-term recovery and reducing readmission or failure of treatment. Government Agency Practice Guidelines There are several government and regulatory authorities that offer good guidelines and standards regarding the treatment of SUDs in detox and residential rehabilitation programs, such as Immersion Residential Center. An example of such organizations is the Joint Commission, which accredits behavioral health facilities and prioritizes patient safety, continuity of care, and evidence-based practices in addiction treatment (Joint Commission, 2025). They suggest regular patient evaluation, systematic screening for co-occurring mental health disorders, and continuous training of the staff to maintain the quality of care. Equally, the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) encourages the measurement of the nursing sensitive indicators mentioned earlier, including patient falls, restraint use, and nurse satisfaction, which could have an impact on the quality of detox care (Gormley et al., 2024). Besides, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offers regulatory control and payment policies regarding behavioral health services. CMS supports the use of person-centered care models, coordinated care, and value-based care standards in the facilities (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2023). Other suggestions they make include the incorporation of behavioral health into primary care, the enhancement of access to medicine-assisted treatment (MAT), and unnecessary readmission reduction of unnecessary readmissions. Strict adherence to the standards of these agencies not only guarantees quality care but also guarantees funding and accreditation, which is vital in the sustainability of such facilities. Assumptions There are major assumptions made by the recommendations. The healthcare organizations will possess sufficient implementation resources, the staff will be trained and eager to embrace evidence-based practices, and patients will receive well-coordinated care (Kurpas et al., 2021). The companies, such as the Joint Commission and CMS, presuppose that adherence to the standards enhances the safety, outcomes, and efficiency (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2023). The assumption is also that, using data-driven monitoring, e.g., by the use of NDNQI, performance gaps are identified and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the care of patients. Clinical Technology Addressing Practice Issues In Immersion Residential Center, the treatment of clients with SUDs and comorbid mental health conditions is supported by several technologies at present. The most crucial technologies are EHRs to store the histories