Answer the following questions: Identify the major factors that have resulted in the shift in utilization from inpatient hospitalization to ambulatory care services. Describe the implications of this shift for hospitals, consumers, and the health care delivery system as a whole. In what ways have private practice physicians responded to the expansion of hospital, health…
The Chronicles of a Leader journal is an activity in which your leadership experiences are utilized to promote self-reflection, analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT), and track your leadership progress. The journal will also supplement your understanding of leadership theory and application in public health. Journal Entry 3: What strategies would you use…
Describe how the concept of multifactorial etiology relates to the natural history of disease and the different levels of prevention. How should the nurse incorporate these concepts into health promotion of clients in community settings? How should the nurse approach client risk in these health promotion activities?
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin is arguably the most influential novel ever written. It changed the course of U.S. history (For more on the influence of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, see the video, David Reynolds: Harriet Beecher Stowe: Uncle Tom’s Cabin.). In “Articulating Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” Jim O’Loughlin argues that Uncle Tom’s Cabin…
How do culture and environment influence health? What role does personality play in health outcomes? How do stressful life events influence disease? As a health care professional, you have most likely witnessed the influence of psychosocial factors on individual health. These factors also have a significant impact on population health. Chronic conditions such as high…
Chamberlain Care emphasizes person-centered communication. Provide an example of using person-centered care in communicating to another who disagrees with you.
The future of health care delivery will require multidisciplinary teams of health care professionals that collaborate to provide patient-centered care. The key to high performance in multidisciplinary teams is an understanding of the distinctive roles, skills, and values and ethics of all team members. What will be your role as an NP and how do…
The origin and source of human violence is a central topic for anthropologists. Cross-cultural studies show evidence of both peaceful and violent societies. In this discussion, choose to answer one of the prompts below. Choose only one: Some argue that gender roles play a part in the extent of violence in a society. Based on…
Describe the health beliefs of the African American and Amish people and how they are differ 2. Mention the difference between the African American and the Amish communities regarding health care. 3. If there any similarity between the African American and the Amish population. As always and stated in the syllabus present your assignment in…
Debt collection is a challenge for most businesses—including the medical office. It is a delicate task as we never want to alienate patients or make them feel uncomfortable. In 250 – 500 words, Discuss some problem-solving and debt collection strategies for people who do not pay at your medical office. Should some people be treated…
Written Case Analyses Each student will prepare written analyses of 3 cases in the textbook (and one other given case study). Each written case analysis is worth 25 points. As a suggested guide to conducting such strategic analyses, you should read Appendix A in the text entitled “Analyzing Strategic Health Care Cases”. In writing your…
You are to develop a two- to three-page SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis for the quality assurance program of your hospice facility. You will present your analysis to senior management. There are several SWOT analysis examples on the Internet that you may access and use, including Excel spreadsheets. Assess a hospice’s internal quality…