Choose one Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs)

Discussion Board Posting (3 points):

Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) can affect the economics of healthcare organizations and dominate health policy agenda. Choose one HAC of interest. No duplicates please (see thread) unless approved by the instructor

• Provide a brief overview of the selected HAC

• Elaborate on the economic effects of the HAC related to healthcare systems

• Discuss how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Non-Payment Policy affects health outcomes and quality, cost-effective care

• Identify an evidence-based policy the master’s prepared nurse can initiate to advocate for change