Mental Health Concerns in the Older Adult Mental Health Concerns in the Older Adult Complete a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) on an older adult using this document and write a descriptive essay regarding this assessment. In the paper, first introduce the reader to the older adult that was examined. Explain the meaning of the results of…
Using the information from this course, your assigned readings, and the article and websites linked below you will develop a 6-10 page paper (excludes cover and reference page) addressing obesity and the role of the professional nurse in addressing teaching and learning needs of patient(s) and families. A minimum of three (3) current, professional references must be…
Refer to the SEC Form DEF14A Annual Proxy Statement obtained during Unit 1, identifying the company’s comparator group. Visit each of the companies’ Investor Relations Web sites. Download and review copies of their most recent SEC Form DEF15A, Proxy Statement, focusing on Compensation Philosophy, Executive Compensation, the Report of the Compensation Committee, and compensation plans…
Write a no more than 1,050-word paper in which you evaluate the effects of three federal employment laws. The paper must include the following: What does each law entail? Provide a brief overview. How do these laws affect organizational processes and policies? What is the influence of these laws on organizational ethics How do these…
Western Heights Hospital (WHH) is an 1125-bed, 5-hospital academic healthcare system servicing central and western Massachusetts. WHH is the only designated Level I Trauma Center for adults and children in the area and is home to New England’s first hospital-based air ambulance and the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Center. WHH launched a…
Read the following scenario and analyze how this situation should be handled. Scenario John, a health management student completing an internship at Memorial Hospital, has been appointed chair of a multidisciplinary clinical taskforce by the hospital’s CEO. The taskforce will design a new operational system to reduce the waiting time of patients entering the hospital’s…
Plants develop specialized roots, stems, leaves, and flowers to make them better adapted to their environment. People exploit many of these modifications as vegetables. An example of this is the taproot of carrots. The carrot plant stores sugars in the taproot to supply energy for the formation of flowers in later development. People dig up…
Explain whether or not you think Siddhārtha Gautama’s quest to find enlightenment falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss how his decision to leave his family would be received in today’s culture. Is desire (craving) good or bad or, can desire be either good or bad? How do desires reveal…
As health care leaders, it is important to understand that health care is quite a dynamic field. Its constant changes are a result of continuing trends in regulation, policy, patient and provider advocacy efforts, as well as increasingly sophisticated technology and industry benchmarking guidelines. For your assignment you review the possible topics for your Senior…
Patient rights include the right to informed consent, which entails that patients receive adequate information to make medical decisions. But many questions can arise if patients appear to lack the capacity to understand their medical condition or options. How is capacity determined? Who decides on behalf of the patient if the patient is determined to…
Compare two ethical principles and three measurable goals that would support passage by Congress of your amendment. Please carefully review the Discussion Board grading rubric in the grading rubrics section of the Course Home.
Read: Story, L., Mayfield-Johnson, S., Downey, L. H., Anderson-Lewis, C., & Day, R. (2010). Getting on Target with Community Health Advisors (GOTCHA): An innovative stroke prevention project. Story et al. GOTCHA. Nursing Inquiry, 17(4), 373-384. Discuss the goals, implementation, and evaluation of the program. What would you change to increase effectiveness of the program and why? What do you…