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NURSE LEADERS AND DATA ANALYSIS
Nurse leaders use data analysis to inform strategic decisions for the nursing department and the overall healthcare organization. This involves interpreting data to identify areas for improvement, allocate resources effectively, and enhance patient care. In this Assignment, you will examine data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps website to explore the ways in which nurse leaders utilize data to improve care. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Get It Done Now!
To prepare: Review the Required Learning Resources Identify a population health care initiative based on the data for your country using the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps Consider how nurse leaders utilize data The Assignment Complete all three parts of the Assignment.
Part 1 Go to county health rankings website C and explore the health outcomes and health factors data for the county where you reside. Analyze the available data, compare county data to state and national benchmarks, identify potential reasons for disparity or similarities between two health outcomes.
Part 2 You will describe one population health care initiative that could improve health outcomes or reduce factor that affect health outcomes in a particular county. After selecting the county, you will describe one population health care initiative that could improve health outcomes or reduce factors that affect health outcomes in your county.
Part 3 Describe how nurse leaders use data to tie into care outcomes. How is data used in your area of practice? How have you used data?