Risks across the life-span Discharge planning including home environment needs Write a 950-word reflection to identify your selected issue or problem and provide rationale as to why this is an issue or a problem. The rationale must be supported by valid research findings. * Description of selected topic in the practice setting * Discuss the significance of…
For this assignment, select a simple process you routinely perform or a common household or office object as the topic for your process/mechanism description. Some examples of common processes are brushing your teeth, combing or brushing your hair, tying your shoes, eating breakfast, etc. Some common household or office objects for a mechanism description are…
In July 1999, The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) issued the following advice to consumers who use the Internet for health-related information and services. ATA’s criteria for a quality site include the following (“Advisories” 2–3): The site is sponsored by a reputable healthcare organization (American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, nationally recognized medical college, or the…
Using the format outlined on the PICO reference page in the Nursing Reference Center design your own question. (This may be related to something you are familiar with, or something you imagine to be an issue in nursing. It is BEST if you keep it simple!) Next research reliable data bases or websites and find…
Complete the following chart. Law Identify 2 characteristics of the law Describe the major difference between the laws (45- to 90-words) Identify stakeholders involved in law (45-words) Describe the Confidentiality requirements of the law (45- to 90-words) Identify a law that was enacted to protect confidentiality in the health care industry (45-words) Describe the impact…
Interpret the reason behind the perceived shortage of physicians in the U.S. highlighted in the text. Debate whether or not hospitals should hire more trained nurses to relieve the burden posed by the shortage of physicians.
Analyze the role of U.S. pharmaceutical companies in the health care industry, and give your opinion on whether or not you believe the protocols used in their business transactions falls under ethical / moral considerations. Defend or critique the pharmaceutical industry’s use of direct to consumer (DTC) ads in order to advertise its business. Provide…
primary health assessment primary health assessment Why is it essential for the nurse practitioner to complete a primary health assessment on every patient in their practice? Describe how you would utilize the data collected from a primary health assessment to develop a health promotion plan for a patient in primary care primary health assessment Essay…
1. Describe the ways in which Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) has impacted regulations surrounding the privacy and security of health information. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. 2. Discuss the steps to release patient information. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. 3….
Working individually, you will read The Veterans Health Administration: Taking Home Telehealth Services to Scale Nationally posted in the Blackboard folder labeled Case Study. The case study identifies certain challenges and opportunities facing the VHA as it pursues its goal to fully leverage telehealth. Your assignment is as follows: · Synthesize the strategic and business…
Analyze the use of consumer utilization of external quality indicators on health care organizations. For your organization, evaluate how stakeholders, such as patients, managers, administrators, clinicians, health insurers, regulatory agencies, and so forth, use feedback in the QI process. If you do not know how it is used, indicate how it can be used….
Watch the “Medical Professor Without Borders” video. Discuss your thoughts in at least 150 words