The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of March 2010 ...

[Collmarie]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of March 2010 (PPACA) Section 1561 will, when fully activated by 2014, extend affordable health care to an estimated 32 million more people.
 
  Which of the following is not a financial impact of the Act? 1. A need for increased supplies
  2. The need to hire more staff
  3. The need to monitor patient outcomes
  4. The need to hire additional health information technology (HIT) coordinators

Question 2

As technology is implemented in health care systems, the role of the nurse who has informatics experience and education will be placed in leadership roles to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Guide IT technicians
  2. Work closely with physicians
  3. Spearhead policy reform
  4. Develop evidence based practice models
  5. Participate in research initiatives

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of March 2010 (PPACA) Section 1561 will, when fully activated by 2014, extend affordable health care to an estimated 32 million more people. This will require the need for the additional purchase of supplies, hiring more staff and health information technology (HIT) coordinators.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: As regulatory agencies become more involved in the monitoring and distribution of health care to the nation's citizens, nurses will no doubt be the guides to lead IT technicians, physicians, policy developers, researchers, and chief clinical information officers into the age of HITECH, evidenced and patient centered practices, and safer care. Nursing institutes across the country are developing career programs in informatics.