Is the measurement of quality more about financial gain than patient outcome?
Quality and cost are staples in the healthcare arena. Is the measurement of quality more about financial gain than patient outcome? Be sure to provide and explain at least 2-3 pros and cons for your answer.
discuss ways to proactively avoid or prevent negligence in the profession that you selected.
Paper 1: Professional Liability—select an allied health (nonphysician) profession; this can be your own profession or another profession that interests you. Some examples of allied health professions include physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, nursing, physician assisting, radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, medical laboratory, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and many others. Discuss a situation in which an individual […]
Discuss your position on whether the lobbyists’ actions are positive or negative on healthcare legislation in the United States
Part I: Lobbyists have been part of the U.S. Government system since the early 1800s. Lobbyists play an important role in healthcare, as they are advocates for their interest group. In a 4-5 page paper, analyze two examples of how lobbyists affect healthcare legislation. Conclude your paper with your opinion about whether the actions of […]
Why is disease prevention important?
Visit the National Coalition on Health Care Website. Briefly describe who they are, what they do, and their principles for improving our current health care system. • http://www.nchc.org/ 1. What is the American Medical Association doing to expand coverage for the uninsured? 2. Visit the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Website. Choose a specific […]
Describe the “natural history of disease” and disease progression from its inception to its resolution
1. Managerial epidemiology is integrated through general management functions. Explain each of the management functions in terms of the managerial epidemiology, i.e., what are the: a. Planning functions, example(s)? b. Directing functions, example(s)? c. Controlling functions, example(s)? d. Organizing functions, example(s)? e. Financing function, example(s)? 2. Describe the “natural history of disease” and disease progression […]
explains why comfort with technology and informatics is important in patient care and administration
Review Ch. 11 of Handbook of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals. Read “Factors Influencing Nurses’ Attitudes Towards Healthcare Information Technology.” Create an educational or training tool for new nursing hires that describes the nurse’s role in the use of informatics and technology. Incorporate at least one theory (nursing theory, informatics theory, change theory, or […]
As a professional nurse, what are some ways in which you are able to reach out to members of the community who do not have access to healthcare reform?
Discussion Prompt 1 COLLAPSE Does equating status with authority cause confusion? Why or why not? Discussion Prompt 2 COLLAPSE As a professional nurse, what are some ways in which you are able to reach out to members of the community who do not have access to healthcare reform?
Post an example of how the healthcare culture either helped or hampered practitioners seeking to be safe.
Post an example of how the healthcare culture either helped or hampered practitioners seeking to be safe. Describe the team culture and hierarchy within your organization or one you experienced. Review the organizations Mission, Vision, and Values statements: does it speak to quality and a culture of safety? What are your reactions to that? Finally, […]
analyze health policy proposals, health policies, and related issues from health care stakeholder perspectives.
revise your assignments into a complete 13-15 page paper and presentation in which you: Identify a policy gap relating to a clinical issue or concern Identify a solution for addressing the gap Describe a plan for how you will implement the solution Address an element of the proposed intervention and demonstrate your role as an […]
Outline and explain the roles and skills of other non-pharmacist healthcare professionals in your healthcare team that are integral to the care of this patient
You are a member of an interdisciplinary team which consists of a:- ? pharmacist (you) ? general practitioner ? registered nurse ? paramedic ? radiographer or radiation therapist ? dietician ? occupational therapist *Each team will be assigned a patient case by Week 2 after team memberships are finalised. Your team’s task is to:- 1. […]
Considering the circumstances and the preliminary workup, what type of anemia does Ms. A most likely have? In an essay and explain your answer and include rationale.
Case Study 1 Case Study 1 Ms. A. is an apparently healthy 26-year-old white woman. Since the beginning of the current golf season, Ms. A has noted increased shortness of breath and low levels of energy and enthusiasm. These symptoms seem worse during her menses. Today, while playing in a golf tournament at a high, […]
Why is it easier to measure the effects of smoking on individual’s health than it is to measure the effects of anti-smoking campaigns on health? Be
SECTION II. SHORT ANSWERS (10 points each) Place your cursor after the arrows → and type the requested information or your answer. Expect that the text will move to accommodate the length of your answer. ________________________________________ 1. Why is it easier to measure the effects of smoking on individual’s health than it is to measure […]