What does the organization/agency do that supports the hallmarks of quality?
1. In the last century, what historical, social, political, and economic trends and issues have influenced today’s health-care system? 2. What is the purpose and process of evaluating the three aspects of health care: structure, process, and outcome? 3. How does technology improve patient outcomes and the health-care system? 4. How can you intervene to […]
. Discuss how research can be done on sensitive issues while still protecting the rights of the research subjects.
In the best-selling book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Skloot, 2010), the author highlights the true story of an African-American woman who died in 1951 from cervical cancer. What makes her story unique is that prior to her death, cells from her tumor were removed and successfully grown in a petri dish. This was […]
how can an identified high-quality technology tool impact nursing practice if it were more widely used?
With so much attention focused on health care reform, it is important that nurses be given the opportunity to use high-quality technology tools. These tools can increase access to vital medical information, promote effective communication among health care professionals, and improve the patient experience. By actively seeking out and adopting these tools, nurses can greatly […]
What actions would you take to provide more sensitive and effective care for women who are lesbian, bisexual, or transgender?
Women’s Health 1. Read the scenario below. 2. Respond to the questions in full sentences. Be sure to use standard English grammar and spelling a. What are the biophysical, psychological, sociocultural, behavioral and health system factors operating in this situation? b. What actions would you take to provide more sensitive and effective care for women […]
Explain how the findings of the program evaluation may be used to change a disease or public health issue.
Respond to the following: Select a public health evaluation program. You may use the Healthy People 2020 Initiatives, CDC, or select another local, state, or federal program of your choice. Analyze the selected program by explaining the purpose of the program and background; the goals, measureable objectives, related activities; and the established outcomes for the […]
What could be the underlying cause of pain and abnormal lab values?
Ja A 58-year-old female is admitted for a work up for a complaint of neck and low back pain. During admission, you discover that she underwent a renal transplant six years ago. The patient also had blood work collected. When you review the findings, you notice that her serum calcium is elevated at 13.9 (Normal […]
Explain the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management.
Asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require immediate treatment making it essential that you recognize and distinguish minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening symptoms. Since symptoms and attacks are often induced by a trigger, advanced practice nurses must […]
how can ethical considerations impact your treatment plan and communication with clients and their family?
Examine Case 1: You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be sure to consider co-morbid physical as well as mental factors that might impact the client’s diagnosis and treatment. At each Decision Point, stop to complete the following: Decision #1: Differential Diagnosis Which Decision did you […]
How is the practice of nursing expected to grow and change?
As the country focuses on the restructuring of the U.S. health care delivery system, nurses will continue to play an important role. It is expected that more and more nursing jobs will become available out in the community, and fewer will be available in acute care hospitals. Write an informal presentation (700 words) to educate […]
Conduct a windshield survey to identify a population and its primary health concern
Please read bellow and all the way to the end instructions: Conduct a windshield survey to identify a population and its primary health concern. Develop a 3 page report that explains demographic changes for a population and describes the health disparities and social determinants of health that can affect the population. Note: The assessments in […]
Can current laws be made more effective through better enforcement or are amendments required?
There is evidence that vaccinating school-aged children against influenza assists in limiting community-level transmission. Historically, the U.S. has had a long-standing, government-led strategy of recommending that vaccine distribution should be concentrated primarily in high-risk groups and distributed to individuals who operate the health system and social infrastructure. For this assignment, assume the role of a […]
which key issues are human resource management employees likely to encounter in the health care field?
Imagine you have been selected to conduct a recruiting and staffing training program for a group of new human resource management (HRM) employees at a health care company. You need to prepare a proposal for the organization outlining your strategy for the training program. Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: […]