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Watch the “Diary of Medical Mission Trip” videos dealing with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Reflect on this natural disaster by answering the following questions:

  1. Propose one example of a nursing intervention related to the disaster from each of the following levels: primary prevention, secondary prevention, and tertiary prevention. Provide innovative examples that have not been discussed by previous students.
  2. Under which phase of the disaster do the three proposed interventions fall? Explain why you chose that phase.
  3. With what people or agencies would you work in facilitating the proposed interventions and why?

BDH421-Module 2 Discussion

Healthy People 2020 Topics and Objectives

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMET

Of the major health concerns and objectives in the United States identified by Healthy People 2020, which in your opinion has the most impact on the health of the individuals, families, and the community? Why? Base your response on the topics listed here: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives

LINK: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives

report

Wait Times

The Institute of Medicine defines quality as “the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge”. Waiting to obtain an appointment with your MD or sitting for long periods in the Emergency Room can have negative health effects.

You open your social media app and you see a story on your timeline from your local news station that stated the following: Deaths due to long wait times

At Memorial hospital (inpatient and outpatient services), wait times to be seen for the emergency room (ER) and for primary care exceed quality standards. The wait times could range between three to four hours at the ER and an hour or two to be seen at the primary care clinic. Appointments to see a surgeon for surgical procedures are booking out weeks, unfortunately leading to deaths. Because of this, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is sending a team to conduct an audit. One possible result of the visit could be a reduction or loss of federal funding. Your job is to write a report that lead to a positive outcome for the hospital.

Examine this report: Measuring Health Care Quality: An Overview of Quality Measures

Implement quality measures at Memorial Hospital

Include the following aspects in the report:

Ø  Choose a quality measure for each problem you identify

Ø  Consider how you will implement changes to achieve the standards

Ø  Outline the financial impact of your changes

Ø  What kinds of systems need to be created to track progress?

Ø  Please use this template

Assignment: Case Study Analysis

An understanding of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems is a critically important component of disease and disorder diagnosis and treatment. This importance is magnified by the impact that that these two systems can have on each other. A variety of factors and circumstances affecting the emergence and severity of issues in one system can also have a role in the performance of the other.

Effective analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond these systems and their mutual impact. For example, patient characteristics such as racial and ethnic variables can play a role.

An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in neurological and musculoskeletal systems is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment. For APRNs this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.

In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.

To prepare:

You will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment.

Assignment (2-page case study analysis)

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:

· Both the neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.

· Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.

· How these processes interact to affect the patient?

Case Study:

A 58-year-old obese white male presents to ED with a chief complaint of fever, chills, pain, and swelling in the right great toe. He states the symptoms came on very suddenly and he cannot put any weight on his foot. Physical exam reveals exquisite pain on any attempt to assess the right first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Past medical history positive for hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus. Current medications include hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg PO q am, and metformin 500 mg po bid. CBC normal except for elevated sedimentation rate (ESR) of 33 mm/hr and C-reactive protein (CRP) 24 mg/L. Metabolic panel normal. Uric acid level 6.7 mg/dl.

Benchmark – Curriculum Development Issue Paper

     

Benchmark – Curriculum Development Issue Paper

Read “Reconceptualizing Program Outcomes” and “Leveling EBP Content for Undergraduate Nursing Students” for a better understanding of issues within curriculum development.

Select an issue within curriculum development that is of interest to you.

Write a paper of 1,250 words on the issue, discussing its affect and relevance to nursing, staff or patient education.

1. Why is this issue a problem at your place of employment?

2. What are your proposed strategies to resolve these issues?

3. Use at least three to five scholarly, peer-reviewed resources less than 5 years old in addition to the course materials. Make sure that you do not use the two sources given in this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Stakeholders

  • What are the characteristics of the consumers that you regularly see in your current work environment? What are some ways in that they are impacted by the other identified healthcare stakeholders?

  • What effect has ACA had on stakeholders? Explain what strategies a nurse leader might adopt that would make it more effective?

  • What is important for nurse leaders to share with their staff regarding payers? Why?

  • Who are the various regulators that affect your healthcare organization? What is your role in the respective regulatory process?

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Final research paper

Final Research Paper: Leadership and Management topic

The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize and apply the knowledge you gained in class into a well-written research paper. For this assignment, you will conduct research and write a paper containing the two elements:

Part I: Choose one of the listed topics

  • Implementing change on a nursing unit (Student must incorporate an example and a change theory)
  • Leadership traits for successfully managing in the clinical arena.
  • Quality improvement in the nursing unit or system
  • Mentorship in nursing
  • Preceptor programs for nursing leaders
  • Solving incivility in the work place, How can a nurse manager help? (conflict resolution)
  • Legal Issues within the nursing unit
  • Promotion of ethical behaviors within the nursing unit (student must create a plan and implementation strategy)
  • Nursing Unit Strategic Planning
  • Compare and contrast the following new roles for the changing health care arena:
    • Nurse Navigators, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Leaders in Patient-Centered Care

Part II: Evaluate how the topic applies to 2 of the following course competencies.

  • Integrate concepts related to leadership into the professional nursing role.
  • Analyze the philosophy, goals, and organizational structure of a healthcare system in relationship to the delivery of quality healthcare.
  • Compare selected theories of leadership, management, and organizations in relation to healthcare agencies.
  • Identify how collaborative leadership styles might be utilized in various community agencies to enhance the role of the nurse leader.
  • Examine change theory, change management, conflict resolution, and strategies to promote innovation.
  • Explain principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and the process of quality planning, improvement, and control.
  • Discuss the management process and its impact on the delivery of optimal healthcare.
  • Analyze how accountability, advocacy, and collaboration augment the management of care.
  • Describe the meaning of teamwork in respect to the health care team
  • Identify the essential components of a business plan
  • Analyze various organization structure/management theories as they relate to nursing practice

In addition to the assignment specifics above, your paper should:

  • Be 3-4 pages, not including the title and reference pages.
  • Source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use in-text citations pointing to evidence in the literature that supports your ideas.
  • Incorporate a minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed sources into your paper.
  • Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.
  • Include a title page and a reference page listing the sources you used. Be sure to plan enough time for proofreading and editing.