In this assignment, you will be researching dimensions of quality and safety in healthcare, specifically long- term care, and how various industries can apply these concepts to improve operations. Using the Medicare Nursing Home Compare website, research one nursing home that displays a low level of quality as indicated by their Five Star Rating* The…
Nurses engaged in the policy arena often are asked to provide information on a health care topic of interest to policy makers. This is frequently accomplished through developing a policy brief. A policy brief advocates for a particular recommendation (prior to the enactment of a policy). Learning how to write a policy brief in a…
Nursing informatics is a discipline that is still evolving. Yet, there is a set of core skills and knowledge that applies to all individuals who work as nurse informaticists and many competencies that are specific to informatics roles, positions, tasks, and responsibilities. For example, a nurse informaticist who works as a consultant for a health…
Reflection queries: 1. How would you define sociology to someone who has never heard about the discipline (note the notable figure/ figures associated with the creation of the discipline)? 2. How would you describe “the sociological imagination” to someone who has never heard the concept (note the influential figure associated with this concept)? 3. …
It studies human behavior, social relationships, society, and interactions. It’s an interesting field as it connects so strongly to the world around us. For our first discussion, you will define sociology. From there, think about the role of the sociologist. Is it their job to observe society or to reform it? Are we all sociologists…
Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx , and Max Weber each devoted some time to writing about religion and society, including questions such as the following: * What do people believe? * How do people talk about religion ? * How is religion organized? * How do a person’s belief impact other aspects of social life? Primary Discussion Response: within the discussion Board …
Describe a patient with a cardiac symptom or group of symptoms, such as palpitations, hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, or bradycardia. Do not limit yourself to these examples. What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment? What history might be associated with the symptom, if any? What are the known risk factors for this…
Describe a patient with a genitourinary symptom or group of symptoms; such as incontinence, burning on urination, irregular menses, pain in the scrotum, erectile dysfunction, and so on. Do not limit yourself to these; for example, there are different types of incontinence. What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment? What history…
Describe a patient with an abdominal symptom or group of symptoms, such as bloating, flatus, and eructation; constipation; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea; or abdominal pain. Do not limit yourself to these examples. Remember that there are different types and locations of abdominal pain. What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment? What…
Describe a patient with an abnormal skin symptom or group of symptoms such as a rash, an itch, redness, a lesion, or wounds. Do not limit yourself to these examples. What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment? What history might be associated with the symptom, if any? What are the known…
Casey is a 17-year-old high school student admitted to the ER with a compound fracture of the left leg obtained falling at the local skateboard park while practicing for a national competition. He has never been hospitalized before. His mother has been notified and is on her way. The EMTs gave him morphine and he…
Understanding cultural phenomena is essential to the completion of an accurate health assessment. Please choose a cultural group from Table 4.1 from your text and describe the cultural differences pertinent to that group. Remember, the table may not include all cultural groups. Let’s try to include all the groups listed in the discussion, so please…