Describe specific initiatives, laws, and accreditation standards that can be leveraged to improve health care quality and enhance performance improvement
Assignment 1 Health care costs in the United States continue to increase. Despite the high cost of care for health care in the United States, quality indicators and outcomes lag behind other countries when compared to certain dimensions of performance. For this assignment, analyze and discuss the relationship between quality and cost in health care […]
Give examples of two celebrities who are currently successful spokespersons for an illness or disease
You are developing a strategic plan for your healthcare institution. A one-time Olympic champion from your hometown was recently diagnosed with a life threatening illness. You ask if the champion will share his story with the community and encourage testing at your facility. However, you must ask the board’s permission. You develop a PowerPoint presentation […]
Discuss the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) on access to quality care and disparities in underserved populations in the US
Healthcare has always been in a constant state of flux, accelerating in the last two decades due to increasing costs, limited access to care and demands for quality. The paper is a scholarly discussion of forces that drive healthcare today, how health policies shape our healthcare system and the global healthcare environment, and your personal […]
A 71-year-old male has been recently diagnosed with a stage III tumor of colorectal cancer and is attempting to increase his knowledge about his diagnosis. Which of the following statements about colorectal cancer demonstrates a sound understanding of the disease?
1. Following a long history of fatigue, weakness, and poor appetite, a 39-year-old male has been diagnosed with hypopituitarism. Which of the following clinical findings would most likely cause his care team to suspect that the man has an additional endocrine disorder from a different source? (Points : 2) The man has a low sperm […]
Describe the evolution of managed care and the forces that have driven its evolution.
Managed health care emerged in the early 19th century in response to the growing cost of medical services in the United States. It is an ever-evolving approach to combining the financing and delivery of health care that seeks to manage costs, increase access, and ensure or improve quality of care through a variety of methods, […]
Examine the impact of increasing unemployment rates on the healthcare delivery system.
Using your textbook, the University online library resources, and the Internet, research current rates of employment in various sectors of the economy. Examine the impact of increasing unemployment rates on the healthcare delivery system. What utilization trends might one expect to see in times of higher than average unemployment rates? What financial trends could one […]
Identify the distribution of national health spending by type of financing source.
HEALTH CARE FINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES Assignment After reading the background materials below and attached as well as additional information you find from the literature and online sources, respond to the following: 1. Identify the distribution of national health spending by type of financing source. 2. Identify the distribution of health insurance coverage among […]
discuss the role of the registered nurse as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team.
Critically discuss the role of the registered nurse as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team. In your discussion, explore important aspects of this role, such as professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and inter-professional collaboration.
Discuss the impact of this issue in healthcare organizations and its implications for Human Resources leaders
Topic: Sexual Harassment in Healthcare (1) Describe the issue (2) State why this issue is important for Human Resources Leaders (3) Discuss the impact of this issue in healthcare organizations and its implications for Human Resources leaders (4) How should HR leaders address this issue.? What best practices/recommendations exist to deal with this issue? A […]
psychology
Erikson and Freud are two of the few theorists who have developed a lifespan approach to development. Freud’s approach to development was psychosexual while Erikson’s was psychosocial. Even though Freud’s theory is better known, Erikson’s theory remains a leading and very much applied model in personality and developmental psychology today. When considering these two stage-oriented […]
What are the health and nutrition concerns for this population?
Identify a vulnerable population to study (see table below). Write a paper about the identified vulnerable population that addresses the following: o Why is this a population vulnerable? o What are the health disparities present in this vulnerable population? What are the health and nutrition concerns for this population? Include specific nutrients of concern and […]
Discuss two high priority nursing strategies used to manage a child with a severe acute exacerbation of asthma
Your concept map must contain Definition: of the disease, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, course of disease, prognosis, treatment and prevention. Have a look at the attached pathophysiology template for stroke. You must make the concept map using computer, it must be attractive and clear, you can write up to 500 for the map. Please […]