Describe a vector-borne disease that represents public health problems in the United States. Infections may be spread among humans by intermediaries known as vectors. Certain insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, etc., serve as vectors. Using your course textbook, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, research the vector-borne diseases. Find maps that reveal…
Morbidity and mortality are the two demographic phenomena most commonly studied in epidemiology. These two phenomena allow us to view disease trends and associated changes over time. Discuss morbidity and mortality in terms of how you would use them in developing prevention strategies aimed at increasing attention to disease and decreasing adverse health outcomes. Which…
On the basis of your understanding of CHIP, create a 2- to 3-page report in a Microsoft Word document on the HSC3030 Political Challenges of the CHIP political challenges regarding the CHIP. Your report should be created using the following guidelines: · Review at least two articles on the given topic, and write a review…
Medicare has been in existence since 1965, and during the intervening years, its original design has been greatly modified. The recipients of Medicare may have stayed basically the same, but the delivery, types of services, control, and regulations have changed significantly and continue to change. Choose two articles related to Medicare from the list below…
Using the South University Online Library and the Internet, find three articles describing the role technology will play in addressing the challenges ahead in long-term care. Summarize your findings and based on your learning, respond to the following questions: Which challenges in long-term care system remain unmet? Why? What changes can we expect to occur…
There are many federal and state regulations when it comes to long-term care. Using the South University Online Library and the Internet, research any four specific regulations related to long-term care and summarize them. Based on the regulations you identified, respond to the following questions: What are the benefits and shortcomings of your identified regulations?…
Your instructor will assign you a research article relating to the current challenges in the long-term care continuum and their impact on the current long-term care industry. Read the assigned research paper and research the South University Online Library and the Internet to learn more about the topic. After you have completed your review, create…
During the 1800s, and well into the 1900s, families took care of their own members whenever possible. Several generations lived together, with the younger generation taking care of the older and vice versa. Post 1900s, the joint family system started disintegrating. Interview at least five people of varying ages from different families to know their…
Rights and Duties during Emergencies Consider the following scenarios related to interoperability and its impact on emergency preparedness. Utilize your course textbook and assigned readings as well as search the South University Online Library or the Internet to answer the questions that follow each scenario. Scenario 1 One of the primary goals of the public…
According to the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the four core components of knowledge management are: · Governance: The leadership that commits to an organizational structure capable of managing the knowledge. · Content: The quantity and quality of the data and information that is managed. · Processes: The standards and guidelines that…
Discussion—Difference between Evidence-based Public Health and Evidence-based Medicine The concept of evidence-based practice is well established in numerous disciplines including psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, and public health. The concept, however, is probably more established in medicine compared to any other disciplines. There are important distinctions between evidence-based approaches in medicine and public health. In…
The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered. By the due date assigned, post a response to the discussion topic below, using information from the lectures, reading assignments, library resources, and Internet resources. All responses should be posted to the Discussion Area. To…