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1. In the last century, what historical, social, political, and economic trends and issues have influenced today’s health-care system? 

2. What is the purpose and process of evaluating the three aspects of health care: structure, process, and outcome? 

3. How does technology improve patient outcomes and the health-care system?

4. How can you intervene to improve quality of care and safety within the health-care system and at the bedside? 

2. Select one nonprofit organization or one government agencies that influences and advocates for quality improvement in the health-care system. Explore the Web site for your selected organization/agency and answer the following questions: •

What does the organization/agency do that supports the hallmarks of quality? • 

What have been the results of their efforts for patients, facilities, the health-care delivery system, or the nursing profession? •

How has the organization/agency affected facilities where you are practicing and your own professional practice? 

 Research Report i will discuss biktarvy how it’s used as a preventative drug Bibliography Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agens in adults and adolescents living with HIV. Rockville (MD): AIDSinfo; 2018 May 30: https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/1/adult-and-adolescent-arv/0. Accessed 2018 Jul 30. Department of Health and Human Services Adults and Adolescents Antiretroviral Guidelines Panel* Classifies a Fixed-Dose Combination Product of Bictegravir/Tenofovir Alafenamide/Emtricitabine as One of the Recommended Initial Regimens for Most People with HIV. Rockville (MD): AIDSinfo; 2018 Mar 27: https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/news/2044/adult-arv-panel-classifies-bic-taf-ftc-as-recommended-initial-r egimen-for-hiv. Accessed 2018 Jul 31. Important facts healthcare professionals 2020 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. BVYC0236 05/20 https://www.biktarvy.com (More sources can be used ) REQUIREMENTS: Your essay must cite at least 3 sources (all independent: none from the class reading list). — No Wikipedia or general encyclopedias (on-line or print) — Try to find articles designed for the general reader, as opposed to articles in professional medical journals. –Be sure to consistently (in every paragraph) document your sources (APA Style) as we have learned to do throughout our work during the semester. –All sources must be listed on the References page according to standard APA guidelines. –Note the proper formatting for direct quotations in your text. –Paraphrase and quote accurately. All drafts will be screened for plagiarism. Plagiarism on this project will result in your failing this course (as noted on the syllabus). Be especially scrupulous in using Internet sources. Websites offering ready-made research papers are absolutely off-limits; using them in any manner will be considered plagiarism. –You may be required to submit links to your source materials. –Use the Model Research Essay, “Are Organic Foods Healthier Than Conventional” (on Canvas/Files) as a model to your writing, documentation, and formatting. THE COMPLETED PROJECT: The final draft is expected to display writing skills worthy of a second-semester college student, including competence with APA style of documentation and formatting. (For a guide to APA Style, see your handbook or a website such as the Purdue Owl). The finished essay should be 4-5 pages of text, not including the References pag 

1. Describe the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

2. Describe the rationale for providing culturally competent care.

3. List the basic characteristics of culture.

4. List and describe factors related to socialization.

5. List 8 items of information that should be communicated to the client concerning the terms of expectations of the interview.

6. Describe the points to consider in preparing the physical setting for the interview.

7. List eth pros and cons of note-taking during the interview.

8. Contrast open-ended versus closed questions, and explain the purpose of each during he interview.

9. State at least 7 types of nonverbal behaviors that an interviewer could make.

10. List 10 traps of interviewing.

Reply answering the questions above using APA format.

In this assignment, you will develop two separate infographics (informative posters) to discuss two separate health issues relevant to the LGBT communities. In each infographic you will discuss:

• What is the health problem?
• Which group(s) are most likely to be at risk?
• What social/behavioral/health system determinants affect this?
• Identify at least two potential interventions/activities the community, community health agency, community health nurse could offer to prevent and or support this health issue
• What resistance might be met in implementing the intervention/activity?

View these links on how to create infographics:

• https://www.visme.co/make-infographics/
• http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/34223/5-Infographics-to-Teach-You-How-to-Easily-Create-Infographics-in-PowerPoint-TEMPLATES.aspx
• http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-ppt-infographic-templates-designs-ht

You should submit two infographics and one reference list containing at least three scholarly sources. These can be submitted as three separate files.

Assignment: Research Specialty Care Paper 

Topic: HIV/AIDS Specialty Care for Pediatrics 

The paper must be in APA style and all in-text citations should be in APA format, with a minimum of 6 pages and a maximum of 8 pages in double spaces not including the cover and reference pages. You must read the Turnitin Policy prior to submitting this paper. All paper submitted must be in APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

Introduction 

Population at Risks Factor s 

Research Content EBP 

Education 

Body and Content 

Conclusion 

References- all from USA

Instructions

DUE OCTOBER 26TH AT 11:59pm

The Artichoke Version of the Self

USE ONLY  Mitchell, H. B. (2015). Roots of Wisdom: A Tapestry of Philosophical Traditions, 7th. Cengage Learning, ISBN 9781285197128 AS A REFRENCE

Write a 2–3-page paper explaining the artichoke idea of the self. Remember to explain specific theories with supporting citations from the textbook and online lectures. 

As you develop your response, you might find some of the following questions to be relevant:

• What is the existential idea of the self?
• What do you make of the feminist, existential, and non-Western critiques of/alternatives to the essentialist/avocado self? Are there any problems with the idea that human beings are fundamentally rational creatures?

For this assignment, please go to: https:/ /www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml

Step 1: Select the About EDGAR tab in the left column

• read about the purpose of the EDGAR database and
• view the quick tutorial
• write a brief paragraph on
  • what the EDGAR database purpose is
  • what EDGAR stands for (EDGAR is an acronym).

Step 2: Select the EDGAR SEARCH TOOL tab (see above) and select a publicly-traded company of your choice. (KPMG Company)

• Select the most recent 10K and review the annual report. This report will be many, many pages so just scan the report to get a feel of the level of information in an annual report.
• Based upon your review, answer the following questions:

1. What is the name of your company?
2. What is the CIK for your company?
3. What is the purpose of the CIK?
4. What is the SIC for your company?
5. What is the purpose of the SIC?
6. Using EDGAR, list 6 competitors of your company. (hint: use one of the codes in the EDGAR search bar).
7. a. Screenshot the list of the 6 competitors listed by EDGAR.
   b. Who were the outside auditors of the current annual report?
   c. What type of audit opinion did they receive?
   d. Screen shot the audit opinion signed by the outside auditors.
   e. What are the types of audit opinions they could have received?
8. What is the current year’s current ratio?

   a. Screen shot the location of the 10K where you found this information.

9. What Inventory valuation method did they use?

   a. Where did you find this information?
   b. What accounting principle were they following in reference question 8a above?

10. What information is found in the following forms on EDGAR?

    a. 8K
    b. 10Q
    c. 10K

Complete the Mini Nutritional Assessment (Links to an external site.) on an older adult you know or someone from your clincial experience. Based on their score, assess their nutritional risks and create a care plan including 2 short term and 1 long term goal for the patient and provide detailed education to the patient on how to meet these goals and maintain optimum nutrition. Include information on follow-up care as well.

https://www.mna-elderly.com/forms/MNA_english.pdf

 Research Article 

1. Research an article defending the position on the advancement of healthcare informatics and technology in healthcare. 

Instructions

1. Research Article: 

a. You will use the research-based paper grading rubric as a guide to complete the transcript and the group presentation rubric for delivering the presentation. (Both rubrics attached below)

b. Prepare an 8-10 page paper (including title and reference page) written in APA 6th edition style. References no later than 4 years old. 

Research Paper Rubric   (APA Format)

Title Page: Student has an appropriate title page, completed in an APA format with the title of the paper, the student’s name, a running head and date on the cover page.

Introduction: Contains a clear purpose of writing to inform the reader relating to the selected topic.

Body: The paper will have three main points with supporting evidence to back up the points.

Conclusion: The student will a clear conclusion with future directions.

Reference Page: Student has a minimum of 3 different references and all references are in APA format, no later than 4 years old.

Background info-historic perspective: Present with depth and clarity. APA format.

Citations and references: Both present written properly and has excellent depth of research information

  Once you have selected a PICOT question discuss your strategies for conducting a systematic search/review of the literature in order to answer your question.  Explain how you will critically appraise the literature you have selected to determine the best evidence for this assignment. 

(go to the EBP appraisal list in Melnyck’s book and the link here is also helpful: https://libguides.daemen.edu/EBP/appraise)

Expectations Excellent PICOT look at this site: https://acimedical.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/complications-with-negative-pressure-wound-therapy-abstract-and-introduction/

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Initial Post:

· Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references

· Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA format from within the last 5 years 

My PICOT Question

For elderly patients above 60 years with pressure ulcers (P) will the negative pressure wound therapy (I) as opposed to standard moist wound therapy (C) improve the healing of the pressure ulcer (O) during their two-week stay at the hospital (T).