The study of developmental theories reveals fascinating arrays of ideas about how children progress from infancy through adolescence, providing many perspectives on children’s growth and development (Burns, 2013). Using the developmental theorists (Table in ch 4 of your Pediatric Primary Care text) identify the theorist and explain the following child behaviors: A 3 year old…
Identify the trend to move from manual to electronic health records (EHR) and discuss how it has changed the delivery of health care.
Healthcare costs for the elderly are rising rapidly in the United States. One way for a hospital to control these rising costs is to implement a geriatric care management system. The goal of a system is to change the way the hospital treats medically complex Medicare patients and, thus, reduce unnecessary hospital costs. Such a…
Examine the role of the executive branch in healthcare policy. What is the current role that the executive plays? How has this role changed over time? Based on the current administration, how do you foresee new developments in the role of executive branch? Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, not including the title…
Discuss why the current health care system is in turmoil. Identify two major problems of health care and analyze the impact of each of the chosen problems on consumers and the community. Describe the benefits and risks of national health insurance. Your paper must be three double-spaced pages (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted…
Select a potential bioterrorism threat from the following: · Anthrax · Food supply contamination · Water system contamination · Air borne contamination Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research on your selected potential bioterrorism threat. Based on your research, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word report that covers the following aspects…
Using South University Online Library or the Internet, research and discuss on the topic, “Elements of an Emergency Response Plan for a Healthcare Facility.” Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions: · Where should the emergency response plan be posted? · How often should training be provided—annually or quarterly? · Which healthcare…
What impact does CVD have on the healthcare system and society? Why is CVD so prevalent when it is largely preventable? Can the issues of CVD even be “fixed” considering all that the healthcare profession has done in the last few decades to prevent CVD?
Choose one significant event that has changed or affected health care today. Examples include, but are not limited to, managed care, capitation, the multiple-payer system, excessive litigation, and so forth. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper and discuss the following: How does this significant event relate to changes in health care? In your opinion,…
The field of emergency management undergoes constant change as new threats emerge. Consequentially, a healthcare professional may face various disaster scenarios and will need to learn about the necessary tools to prepare and deal with such disaster scenarios. On the basis of what you learned in this week’s readings and in regard to the above…
Directions: For this medical record abstracting assignment, first click the following link to access the medical record for a patient with a respiratory system concern. MEdical record attached below When you have examined the entire medical record document, click the link below to download the list of questions related to that record. Save your answers…
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…