How is assisted living different from residence receiving care in a nursing home or rehabilitation center? Why is assisted living such a growing field of health care today?

What do you consider the role of assisted living programs in America? Unit VI Case Study Review the website http://www.alfa.org Part 1: What do you consider the role of assisted living programs in America? How is assisted living different from residence receiving care in a nursing home or rehabilitation center? Why is assisted living such […]

Evaluate industry dynamics that would influence your organization’s decision to participate in an ACO.

Urban and rural health care organizations throughout the industry are working together to coordinate care for Medicare patients. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs were established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help facilitate this cooperation. Select a type of health care organization that would accept Medicare patients (e.g., family practice, hospital, urgent […]

What does Autonomy mean to you?

1. Read the Case Presentation on page 63 (in 4th Edition) of Burkhardt & Nathaniel. This is in Chapter 3 Part 1, the section titled Noncompliance vs Autonomy a.What does Autonomy mean to you? b. Comment on the statement: It is easy to honor a patient’s autonomy when they agree with us. c. Was Cora’s […]

If someone were to say to you, “Qualitative research is not real science,” how would you respond?

Assignment: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies Critiquing the validity and robustness of research featured in journal articles provides a critical foundation for engaging in evidence-based practice. In Weeks 5 and 6, you explored quantitative research designs. In Week 7, you will examine qualitative and mixed methods research designs. For this Assignment, which is […]

readiness of the health care organization or network in addressing the health care needs of citizens in the next decade

Nursing Leadership and Management – Reengineering Health Care Research a health care organization or a network that spans several states within the U.S. (example: united healthcare, vanguard, banner healthcare, etc.). Harvard business review online and Hoover’s company records, found in the GCU library, are useful sources. You may also find pertinent information on your organization’s […]

What biases, attitudes or beliefs do you have about the family unit?

Family Unit: Effect of Biases, Attitudes or Beliefs 1. What biases, attitudes or beliefs do you have about the family unit? 2. Will these biases, attitudes and beliefs affect your ability in dealing with today’s diverse family unit? 3. How have changes in health care policies or trends impacted your practice of nursing? Read More