Discussion Questions:
• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and MACRA Legislation require provider transparency in quality and value care. As an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) enrolled in the Medicare reimbursement program, you will be expected to demonstrate competent patient centered outcomes. Describe how you plan to utilize and implement evidence based practice protocols fround from the Agency for Health Research and Quality to ensure competent and safe care for yoru patients.
• Review the Team STEPPS initative from the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ). Describe the specific objectives of this national initative and how you can implement this into your clinical setting as an APN to reduce patient errors and improve team work and communication.