Category: Nursing

QUESTION 1- Do you feel that the United States should have a National HIV registry which lists the names of those infected with the disease? Why or why not?

Question 1       Explain the purposes and characteristics of registers and registries. Give at least three examples of registers and registries that you may come into contact with in your career and explain how they are used.    Your response should be at least 200 words in length

Question 2       As aspiring health information managers, describe the steps you would take to ensure that your health care facility’s data is accurate.    Your response should be at least 200 words in length

Question 3       Explain the advantages of an automated MPI and a manual MPI.    Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 4       What are the various types of indexes used by health care facilities? Explain the purposes and uses of each one.    Your response should be at least 200 words in length

Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment

Your Policy Priority Issue Guidelines and Grading Rubric

Purpose

The purpose of this Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment is to: a) identify and reflect upon key concepts related to your planning a policymaker call b) provide empirical evidence to support new insights gained regarding your healthcare policy issue and the policymaking process, and c) present ideas in a clear, succinct, and scholarly manner.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

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(CO#1) Analyze application of theories to the development of policies that affect nursing and health care. (PO 9, 10)

(CO#3) Communicate with policymakers to advocate for effective policies that affect nurses and nursing, consumers, or the health care system. (PO 2, 3, 10)

(CO#4) Analyze the historical, ethical, and political contexts of healthcare policy and the consequences of policy implementation. (PO 6, 10)

(CO#6) Investigate the interrelationship between policy decisions and evidence-based practice. (PO4, 7, 10)

Due Date
Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3

 

Total Points
: 175 points

Requirements

Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment Criteria for Presentation:

Provide an introduction to your healthcare policy-priorityissue and the title or name of your legislator.

Articulate key points under each of the Formulating a Healthcare Policy Ungraded Worksheet #1 sections.

Provide an analysis of empirical evidence that supports your chosen healthcare policy-priority issue and analysis.

Demonstrate the importance and impact of the chosen healthcare policy-priority issue to nursing.

Provide concluding statements summarizingthe content.

The paper will be a minimum of 4 pages and a maximum offive pages in length,in APA format 6
th
edition,excluding the title and reference page.

Preparing the Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment Paper

After completing Formulating a Healthcare Policy Ungraded Worksheet #1
, address all areas on the worksheet in the body of a scholarly paper. Include a minimum of five (5) classic or current references published within the past 5 years.

 

Category

Points

%

Description

Introduction and Conclusion

35

20

Introduction clearly introduces your healthcare policy- priority issue and the title or name of your designated legislator.

Concluding statements summarizing content.

Key Points

40

23

Identification of all key points of your healthcare policy-priority issue (review sections of Healthcare Policy Ungraded Worksheet) are clearly analyzed and fully articulated.

Empirical Evidence

40

23

Provide an analysis of empirical evidence thatsupports your chosen healthcare policy issue and analysis.

Impact and Importance to Nursing

35

20

Demonstrate the importance and impact of the chosen healthcare policy issue to nursing.

APA Format

10

6

Text, title page, and references are consistent with APA format.

Writing Quality

15

8

Rules of grammar, word usage, sentence, and paragraph format and punctuation.

Total

 175

100

A quality Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Exceptional

(100%)

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Exceeds

(88%)

Very good or high level of performance

Meets

(80%)

Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement

(38%)

Poor or failing level of performance

Developing

(0)

Unsatisfactory level of performance

ContentPossible Points
=  150 Points

Introduction clearly introduces your healthcare policy-priority issue. Concluding statements summarizing content are present.

35 Points

31 Points

28 Points

13 Points

0 Points

Introduction clearly introduces your healthcare policy-priority issue and the title or name of your designated legislator. Concluding statements summarizing content are present, clear, and well written.

Introduction introduces your healthcare policy-priority issue and the name or title of your designated legislator. Concluding statements summarizing content are present. Minor clarity or detail issues.

Introduction and conclusion are included; could include more details such as a specific healthcare policy-priority issue that a legislator could act upon or the name or title of the legislator; clarity or improvement of format.

Lacking introduction or conclusion.

No attempt made at introduction or conclusion.

Identification of all key points of your healthcare policy-priority issue are clearly analyzed and fully articulated.

40 Points

35 Points

32 Points

15 Points

0 Points

Key points are well described, and analysis is fully articulated.

Key points are described with some lack of clarity, and/or analysis is lacking detail or clarity.

Key points are not well described, and/or analysis is lacking detail or clarity.

Key points or analysis is missing.

Key points and analysis is missing.

Empirical evidence supporting your healthcare policy-priority issue is clearly analyzed.

40 Points

35 Points

32 Points

15 Points

0 Points

Empirical evidence supporting your Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment is clearly analyzed in a comprehensive and accurate manner.

Empirical evidence supporting your Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment is analyzed but lacking clarity or not substantive.

Empirical evidence supporting your Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment is noted but not analyzed.

Empirical evidence supporting your Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment is lacking.

No attempt made at providing empirical evidence.

Your healthcare policy- priority issue clearly demonstrates the impact and or importance of your issue to nursing or the intended impact to patient outcomes.

35 Points

31 Points

28 Points

13 Points

0 Points

Impact to patient outcomes or nursing practice is thoroughly discussed.

Impact to patient outcomes or nursing practice has rare inaccuracy.

Impact to patient outcomes or nursing practice lacks occasional important elements or specificity.

Impact to patient outcomes or nursing practice has multiple instances of inaccuracies.

Impact to patient outcomes or nursing practice has multiple instances of inaccuracies and is vague.

Content Subtotal
_____of 150 points

Format Possible Points =  25 Points

APA Format: Text, title page, and reference page(s) are completely consistent with APA format 6
th
edition.

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

Paper is free from APA errors throughout.

There are 1-2 APA format errors in the text, title page, and/or reference page(s)

There are 3-4 APA format errors in the text, title page, and/or reference page(s)

There are 5 APA format errors in the text, title page, and/or reference page(s)

There are 6 or more APA format errors in the text, title page, and/or reference page(s)

Writing Quality: Paper is appropriate in length. References include a minimum of 5 scholarly references excluding the course text. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work.

15 Points

13 Points

12 Points

6 Points

0 Points

Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment Paper is appropriate in length. References include more than the minimum number of scholarly references, excluding the course text. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work.

Paper is short/long in length and/or contains a minimum of scholarly references excluding course text, or references utilized are not scholarly. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work with1-2 exceptions.

Paper is short/long in length and contains only 1 scholarly reference. Additional references are not scholarly. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent with formal written work with 3-4 exceptions.

Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment Paper is short/long two or more pages in length and does not contain scholarly references. References utilized are not scholarly. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are not followed with 5 errors.

Healthcare Policy-Priority Issue Essay Assignment Paper is short/long two or more pages in length and does not contain scholarly references. References utilized are not scholarly. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are not followed with 6 or more errors.

 

 

Format Subtotal_____of  25 points

Total Points
_____of 175 points

Case Study: Fetal Abnormality

Write a 750-1000-word analysis of “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality.” Be sure to address the following questions:

1.Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? Explain.

2.How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendation for action?

3.What theory do you agree with? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

 

Case Study: Fetal Abnormality

Jessica is a 30-year-old immigrant from Mexico City. She and her husband Marco have been in the U.S. for the last three years and have finally earned enough money to move out of their Aunt Maria’s home and into an apartment of their own. They are both hard workers. Jessica works 50 hours a week at a local restaurant and Marco has been contracting side jobs in construction. Six months before their move to an apartment, Jessica finds out she is pregnant.

Four months later, Jessica and Marco arrive at the county hospital, a large, public, nonteaching hospital. A preliminary ultrasound indicates a possible abnormality with the fetus. Further scans are conducted and it is determined that the fetus has a rare condition in which it has not developed any arms, and will not likely develop them. There is also a 25% chance that the fetus may have Down syndrome.

Dr. Wilson, the primary attending physician, is seeing Jessica for the first time, since she and Marco did not receive earlier prenatal care over concerns about finances. Marco insists that Dr. Wilson refrain from telling Jessica the scan results, assuring him that he will tell his wife himself when she is emotionally ready for the news. While Marco and Dr. Wilson are talking in another room, Aunt Maria walks into the room with a distressed look on her face. She can tell that something is wrong and inquires of Dr. Wilson. After hearing of the diagnosis, she walks out of the room wailing loudly and praying aloud.

Marco and Dr. Wilson continue their discussion, and Dr. Wilson insists that he has an obligation to Jessica as his patient and that she has a right to know the diagnosis of the fetus. He furthermore is intent on discussing all relevant factors and options regarding the next step, including abortion. Marco insists on taking some time to think of how to break the news to Jessica, but Dr. Wilson, frustrated with the direction of the conversation, informs the husband that such a choice is not his to make. Dr. Wilson proceeds back across the hall, where he walks in on Aunt Maria awkwardly praying with Jessica and phoning the priest. At that point, Dr. Wilson gently but briefly informs Jessica of the diagnosis, and lays out the option for abortion as a responsible medical alternative, given the quality of life such a child would have. Jessica looks at him and struggles to hold back her tears.

Jessica is torn between her hopes of a better socioeconomic position and increased independence, along with her conviction that all life is sacred. Marco will support Jessica in whatever decision she makes, but is finding it difficult not to view the pregnancy and the prospects of a disabled child as a burden and a barrier to their economic security and plans. Dr. Wilson lays out all of the options but clearly makes his view known that abortion is “scientifically” and medically a wise choice in this situation. Aunt Maria pleads with Jessica to follow through with the pregnancy and allow what “God intends” to take place, and urges Jessica to think of her responsibility as a mother.

Explain the difference between the two types of diabetes

Your mouth contains thousands of bacteria. How can bacteria survive in your mouth when you are eating, drinking, and producing saliva throughout the day and these actions would ‘wash’ the bacteria away?

Describe the two active processes of cell membrane transport, state their energy requirements, and provide examples of substances transported by these methods

Core Principles & Values of Effective Team-Based Health Care

In the assigned article, “Core Principles & Values of Effective Team-Based Health Care”(
https://www.nationalahec.org/pdfs/VSRT-Team-Based-Care-Principles-Valures.pdf
) the authors state that “the incorporation of multiple perspectives in health care offers the benefit of diverse knowledge and experience; however, in practice, shared responsibility without high-quality teamwork can be fraught with peril.” Describe the perils that the authors say lead to uncoordinated care and unnecessary waste and cost. How do communication and interdisciplinary collaboration prevent adverse events?

Reflect on
a Pregnant patient
who presented with a
Gastrointestinal disorder
such as:

Nausea & Vomit
during your Practicum Experience.

1. Describe the
patient’s personal and medical history
,

2.  Drug therapy and 

3. Treatments, and 

4. follow-up care. 

5.
Then, explain how the
patient’s gender

might have impacted or influenced her care.

Note:

DUE:

November. 09. 2017

Write 1 page

APA format

Zero plagiarism

Locate and select a research article that addresses current best practices for assessing and managing NAUSEA & VOMIT DURING PREGNANCY. 

Be sure that the research article you select is from a reputable source

Need 3-4 verifiable references (See
 below

1. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2014

2.http://www. acog.org/patient)

3.Schuiling, K. D., & Likis, F. E. (2017). Women’s gynecologic health (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

4.Tharpe, N. L., Farley, C., & Jordan, R. G. (2017). Clinical practice guidelines for midwifery & women’s health (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

5.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2012a). Womenshealth.gov. Retrieved from
http://www.womenshealth.gov/

6.National Institutes of Health. (2012). Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH). Retrieved from http://orwh.od.nih.gov/

Review
 the strategic plan of your organization’s HR department.

Create
 a 2000 word paper APA format for your chief nursing officer detailing your research.

Address
 the following areas in your presentation and include why each is important:

Definition of human resource management

Nurse retention rates for the organization

The varying educational levels of nurses

Analysis of the employee satisfaction survey results and areas for improvement

Plans to recruit specialty nurses

Why proactive action is important in the areas identified

Recommended interventions

Research
 at least four peer-reviewed journal articles less than 5 years old to support your assignment.

Include
 APA-formatted references.

Introduction:

This article is about studying the pandemic of obesity around the globe. The focus of this article looks at many views and aspects of the reasons why we are experiencing this pandemic. Years ago people did not worry or think much about obesity because they didn’t see it very often. The authors of this article pursue the change in diets in the 1970’s. Something has clearly shifted around these times because by the 1980’s it was understood that dietary quality declined, physical activity was declining and obesity was on the rise in the United States. This study shows how the pandemic is not only here at home, but how it has reached rural areas in some of the poorest countries such as Africa and South Asia.

Incentive:

The purpose of this study is to attempt to determine what changes have occurred to cause this rise of obesity. There are reasons for why we are eating the way we do, and moving less then we used to. If we can understand what key factors are playing major roles in this occurrence, then we can attempt to restore this pandemic. This article may provide information regarding future options and changes necessary to overcome this problem.

Methods:

This is a review article so the authors themselves do not use any techniques and they do not do any of the actual studies. This peer-reviewed journal article takes results and discussions from multiple previous works and combines them to show the probable shifts of the human diet. The key aspects, among many others, these authors reached at are studies done on institutional and large-scale feeding programs, education: labeling and front-of-package initiatives, regulations regarding beverages and food marketing, schools, and country-specific initiatives.

Conclusion:

The authors found major shifts in the way humans eat and drink. Major problems are coming from the consumption of processed foods, fast food restaurants, lack of education, and dramatically reduced movement/exercise. The authors see an evolution process occurring that is non beneficial. We need to evolve towards a healthier diet involving less processed food and more nutrient-dense food. Obesity, cancer, and diabetes rates are all on the climb and a big factor of that is what we put into our bodies.

Analysis:

The most important thing I took from this article is that there differently is a change occurring around us and it comes from the decisions we make every day on what we decide to put in our bodies. I think it may be hard for some younger people to see a change happening because nothing seems new to us. We are used to the away from home meals and the easy access to fast food chains. As we get more and more educated on the topic, we begin to realize that health issues are on the rise, businesses are solely based on income rather than related health issues, and people are becoming lazy.

Some of the shocking information includes how much our fat intake has increased over time. Between 1985 and 2010 individuals intakes of vegetables increased by up to 6 times the amount. Caloric sweeteners are seen in 75% of foods and beverages bought in the United States. In 1977-78 two-thirds of added sugar in the US diet came from food, today over two-thirds comes just from our beverages. Many countries have seen major increases in the production of beef, pork, dairy, eggs, and poultry. Increased consumption of animal-source food has both positive and negative health effects. This is good for poor countries where people need a few extra grams of animal source food, but over consumption of these foods are linked to excessive saturated fat intakes.

The study also showed reduced intakes of legumes, coarse grains, and vegetables. Most of the reasoning behind this is the relative price shifts. These foods began increasing in price, while processed foods kept getting cheaper.

I found this whole article to be interesting and informative. We don’t really look at diabetes and obesity as a pandemic, but it really is. I found it interesting that nearly the entire world is going through this pandemic, even the poor countries across the globe. Industrialization has really played a big factor in this. Money makes the world go round, and when uneducated/uninformed people find “food” that is cheaper and can feed more people, then they are going to buy it; not caring what is inside of that food. Businesses know that people are going to buy something that is cheap and that tastes good. The evolution of this process has led to a viscous cycle of manmade chemicals in processed food, and people only looking at price tags rather than food labels. Over the past few decades scientists are finally noticing the alarming increasing rates of diabetes, cancer, and obesity. The evolution of food and business is taking a toll on our bodies and the statistics are backing it up. This article is one of very few that are addressing concerns about rapid dietary shifts around the world. Some actions need to be taken to create effective programs and policies to help end this pandemic.

I guess the only question/concern I have is how so many policies and regulations have been able to get passed to allow major corporations to put so much unhealthy chemicals and ingredients into our food. I would hope organizations, such as the world health organization, would be powerful enough to keep some of the harmful ingredients out of some of these foods. The only explanation I can see for allowing this is just ignorance. The fact that people didn’t know how our bodies would respond to new ingredients and new changes to our food must have been the reason to let some of these regulations goes through. I think it is clear now that the way we eat now is damaging our health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global nutrition transition and the pandemic of obesity in

developing countries

Barry M Popkin, Linda S Adair, and Shu Wen Ng

Abstract:

Decades ago, discussion of an impending global pandemic of obesity was thought

of as heresy. But in the 1970s, diets began to shift towards increased reliance upon

processed foods, increased away-from-home food intake, and increased use of

edible oils and sugar-sweetened beverages. Reductions in physical activity and

increases in sedentary behavior began to be seen as well. The negative effects of

these changes began to be recognized in the early 1990s, primarily in low- and

middle-income populations, but they did not become clearly acknowledged until

diabetes, hypertension, and obesity began to dominate the globe. Now, rapid

increases in the rates of obesity and overweight are widely documented, fromurban

and rural areas in the poorest countries of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to

populations in countries with higher income levels. Concurrent rapid shifts in diet

and activity arewell documented aswell. An array of large-scale programmatic and

policy measures are being explored in a few countries; however, few countries are

engaged in serious efforts to prevent the serious dietary challenges being faced.

© 2011 International Life Sciences Institute

Source:

Popkin, B., L. Adair, and S. Wen. “Global Nutrition Transition and the Pandemic of Obesity in.”
Nutrition Reviews
(2012): n. pag. Rpt. in
THEN AND NOW
. Vol. 70. N.p.: n.p., n.d. 3-21. Web.