The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response t

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the


Discussion Area


by


the due date assigned and complete your participation for this assignment by


Day 7.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use resources from the



University Online Library



. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. You may use this


APA Citation Helper


as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.

TASK

Post your initial response to the topic below.

Telenursing and Telemedicine

Telenursing and telemedicine will only be successful if patients engage in the program. You have been asked by your manager to pilot a program aimed at improving transitions of care using the new telemedicine system recently implemented at your hospital.

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  What are some of the ways that you can encourage both patient and provider engagement to ensure the pilot program success?
  
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  What barriers or challenges would you anticipate?