NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4 Lobbying for Change

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Applying Research Skills

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Applying Ethical Principles

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Analyzing a Current Health Care Problem or Issue

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Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Interprofessional Practice

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Collaboration and Leadership Reflection Video

NURS FPX 4010 Assessment 2

Interview and Interdisciplinary Issue Identification

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Interview and Interdisciplinary Issue Identification

NURS FPX 4010 Assessment 4

Stakeholder Presentation

NHS FPX 4020:
Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety

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Enhancing Quality and Safety

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Root-Cause Analysis and Safety Improvement Plan

NURS FPX 4020 Assessment 3

Improvement Plan In-Service Presentation

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Improvement Plan Tool Kit

NHS FPX 4030:
Making Evidence-Based Decisions

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Locating Credible Databases and Research

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Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

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PICO(T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach

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Remote Collaboration and Evidence-Based Care

NHS FPX 4040:
Managing Health Information and Technology

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Nursing Informatics in Health Care

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Protected Health Information (PHI): Privacy, Security….

NURS FPX 4040 Assessment 3

Evidence-Based Proposal and Annotated Bibliography….

NURS FPX 4040 Assessment 4

Informatics and Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators

NHS FPX 4050:
Coordinating Patient-Centered Care

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Preliminary Care Coordination Plan

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Ethical and Policy Factors in Care Coordination

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Care Coordination Presentation to Colleagues

NURS FPX 4050 Assessment 4

Final Care Coordination Plan

NHS FPX 4060:
Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health

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Health Promotion Plan

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Community Resources

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Disaster Recovery Plan

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Health Promotion Plan Presentation

NHS FPX 4090:
Capstone Project for Nursing

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Leadership, Collaboration, Communication….

NURS FPX 4900 Assessment 2

Assessing the Problem: Quality, Safety….

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Assessing the Problem: Technology….

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Patient, Family, or Population Health Problem Solution

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Intervention Presentation and Capstone Video Reflection

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NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

NHS FPX 4000:
Developing a Health Care Perspective

NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills
NHS FPX 4000 Assessment 2
Applying Research Skills

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Courses

NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4

[Student Name]

Capella University

Professor’s Name

August 2025

Marcus Thompson

91 Willow Creek Rd.

Springfield, IL 62711

(217) 402-8930

mthompson83@yahoo.com

October 15, 2025

JB Pritzker Governor of Illinois 2760 W 111th St.

Chicago, IL 60655

Dear Governor Pritzker,

Hospital readmissions are extremely costly to the healthcare system and this is why I would like to make sure that not only our nurses should know the importance of this issue but the whole Illinois population should be informed about it as well in NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4. Not only does such readmissions represent a huge financial burden to the health system and to the patients themselves, but it is also a form of economic burden that must be relieved. Since you are already intertwined with nurses and other health practitioners, you are best placed to help bring about a change through lobbying to make laws that might help in mitigating this.

Lobbying for change in hospital readmission rates is key to improving patient outcomes and ensuring better healthcare overall. With fewer readmissions to the hospital, patients and the health care system will save money. For each avoidable readmission, the hospitals save approximately $9,000 to $12,000 per avoidable readmission, but sometimes more (Yakusheva & Hoffman, 2020). Another benefit that can stated in NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4 is improved

patient health outcomes and quality care. The early detection and interventions for patients and increase of primary care are going to improve and help patients’ health as it is going to help patients with chronic illnesses and prevent readmissions. Also, comprehensive post-discharge care leads to fewer readmissions to the hospital (Bronstein et al., 2015). This leads to improved patient outcomes in healthcare and avoids readmissions.

Nationwide, hospital readmission rates keep climbing, and this problem needs to be addressed before it overwhelms the healthcare system. Nurses lobbying for change can play a powerful role in driving solutions and protecting patient care. If the healthcare system fails, it will have a negative effect on all Illinoisans and Americans. About 20 percent of geriatric patients discharged from the hospital are readmitted within 1 month, costing Medicare $17.4 billion annually (Farhat et al., 2019). Readmissions are expensive for patients and the health care system and are associated with adverse health outcomes for patients as highlighted in NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4. However, the burden of readmissions isn’t only clinical; there are large financial costs associated with readmissions for hospitals, healthcare facilities, patients, and their families. Since most geriatric patients have multiple morbidities, there is an increase in health care utilization. Further, the financial burden for patients and families for having to be readmitted is also a factor which further demonstrates the urgent need for resource allocation (Picco et al., 2016). The funds saved from hospital readmissions can be used for primary and preventative care to ensure that patients do not end up being readmitted to the hospital.

Experience as a nurse has guided the planning and risk analysis of resources, strengthening the efforts of the health action lobby to tackle this economic issue. Having witnessed the effect of the increased rate of hospital readmissions, I felt compelled to present a case for change and make recommendations for solutions to this economic problem. In addition,

I have conducted a risk analysis to identify possible problems and ways to address them in order to reduce the problem. A focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion will help provide optimal solutions for the prevention of hospital readmissions as emphasized in NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4. Understanding how to treat the geriatric population is important. The older generations have different attitudes and beliefs towards life, and it is important that we, as health care providers, try to overcome these sensitivities. Some of the older generations are very prideful and struggle to accept help, so while we work to connect them with resources, it’s equally important to meet them where they are. To truly advocate for health equity, we must respect their needs and provide support in ways that honor their comfort and dignity. Improve patient care management and coordination to allow for a comprehensive discharge plan and outpatient care program to eliminate rehospitalizations. By intervening earlier, such as on the area of nutrition, mobility, fall risk and functional dependence, we can provide patients with the proper interventions and the proper resources (Cilla et al. 2023). The goal is to prevent hospital readmissions by giving patients the appropriate resources, care management and early interventions.

Being a nurse myself, I have personally witnessed how hospital readmissions affect patients, nurses, healthcare staff, and the entire healthcare system, which is why advocating for health equity is so important in addressing this issue. As the number of readmissions increases, nurses are working on fewer hands on the floor, but must be able to safely and well treat patients. I work as a medical surgical nurse in a home town hospital and we are already understaffed and continue to receive a significant number of repeat care readmissions. Higher rates of readmissions will negatively affect the healthcare system economically, but more importantly

will negatively affect patients as noted in NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 4. I am asking you to act to help find a solution to the high rates of hospital readmissions in your state.

Sincerely,

Marcus Thompson, BSN, RN

References

Bronstein, L. R., et al. “Impact of a social work care coordination intervention on hospital readmission: A randomized controlled trial.” Social Work, vol. 60, no. 3, July 2015,

248–55. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swv016. Characteristics of 30-Day All-Cause Hospital Readmissions, 2016-2020.

Cilla, Francesco, et al. “Risk factors for early hospital readmission in geriatric patients: A systematic review.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 20, no. 3, Jan. 2023, p. 1674. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031674.

Nada M. Farhat, PharmD, et al. Evaluation of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Transitions of Care on Readmission Rates. July 2019. www.ajmc.com, https://www.ajmc.com/view/evaluation-

of-interdisciplinary-geriatric-transitions-of-care-on-readmission-rates.

Picco, Louisa, et al. “Economic burden of multimorbidity among older adults: Impact on healthcare and societal costs.” BMC Health Services Research, vol. 16, no. 1, Dec. 2016, p. 173. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1421-7.

Yakusheva, Olga, and Geoffrey J. Hoffman. “Does a reduction in readmissions result in net savings for most hospitals? An examination of Medicare’s hospital readmissions reduction program.” Medical Care Research and Review, vol. 77, no. 4, Aug. 2020, pp. 334–44. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1177/1077558718795745.