Assignments

Using the recommended readings, your textbook, and additional research, construct an essay that addresses how you would approach the implementation of a risk management strategy based on recommendations found in Strategy for a National EMS Culture of Safety, your paper should:   Be a minimum of four pages and follow APA guidelines   Incorporate the…

The leading public health care problems in the U.S. are: · Mental disorders · Consumption of alcohol, nicotine, OTC drugs, and prescription drugs The count for people suffering from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year is on the rise. This figure translates to approximately 57.7 million people currently (National Institute of Mental Disorder,…

Massage and other touch therapies are probably some of the most recognizable and utilized CAM treatments used in contemporary society. Considering the above statement and your understanding on the basis of your readings this week, answer the following questions: · Compare and contrast between reflexology and massage techniques. · Although reflexology and massage are distinct…

With your approved pathologic condition, you will research and discuss the following topics:   The signs and symptoms of the pathologic condition The treatments for and any prevention of the pathologic condition The short and long-term consequences of the pathologic condition Your discussion must include the following requirements:   Must be two – three pages…

Quality studies, a key quality management process, are routinely completed on clinical and service issues and are required by the various accreditation agencies. Some examples include the following: analysis of member complaints, clinical study of readmissions to the hospital within four weeks, and drug usage for hypertensive patients.   Identify five (5) clinical or service…

A 50-year-old man has been suffering from substernal pain for the last 5 months, particularly on waking up in the morning. He lost his job a year ago and was suffering from depression. He consumes about 12–16 cans of beer every day. He has lost his appetite too and says that eating aggravates pain. Is…

A lower percentage of African Americans and Hispanics report being satisfied with the quality of their healthcare than Caucasians. In the light of this, answer the questions that follow: Discuss at least three factors influencing differences in the rates of satisfaction with quality of healthcare among African Americans and Hispanics. Explain how differences in the…

This semester you have been exposed to many ethical approaches and theories, including, utilitarianism, deontologism, the rights approach, the virtue approach and natural law. Discuss the development of your ethical reasoning during the semester. Do you tend to support one ethical approach over another? Give examples of your position on four issues and support your…

Introduce an overview of a healthcare system practice guideline, preferably where you work or have worked. Discuss how different professionals in the healthcare system (nurses, pharmacists, technicians, etc.) are held to this guideline. Identify the research/reference used by the system to adopt the guideline. Define the evidence used to define the guideline. Determine the level…

In a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document, express your views on the following: Describe at least three (community, state, or national) organizations that are committed to improving access to healthcare for women and minorities. Also, identify the primary stakeholders of each organization as well as their target audiences. Describe the mission statement of each…

Dropbox 1 Analyze a health leader’s use of power as it relates to followership, culture, change, and knowledge management. Dropbox 2 What are the attributes of a technically astute, successful health leader in the industry today? Describe the technically competent leader you want to become and be in a health organization. What is unique about…

Poverty and lack of education are two big barriers to healthcare for women and minorities. Low levels of education are associated with low life expectancies and high mortality rates. People living in poverty often lack education about when, why, and where to access healthcare. There have been various legislative activities in the US to improve…