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I am a registered nurse working in the psych and substance unit for eight months. I have used EPIC medicine technology at work for five years, where I electronically kept medical records as a mental health counselor. The subject is very familiar to me. I initially worked as a medical...
Dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive ability, an ailment commonly thought to be inseparable from the concept of the elderly. Dementia causes people to lose practical skills and the ability to perform everyday activities. According to the World Health Organisation, as of 2018, 47.5 million people have been diagnosed...
Nursing developed, changed, and adapted to scientific progress and political, social, and economic changes throughout history. Providing care to the sick and injured became an indispensable general practice that saved thousands of people’s lives and became synonymous with alleviation, safety, and the common good. Nursing has always been inseparable from...
Source credibility is one of the central aspects to focus on when dealing with health-related messages. The credibility of sources includes such domains as the author’s (and the source’s) credentials and expertise concerning the topic discussed (Real et al., 2018). For instance, monographs, peer-reviewed journals, official websites of health-related organizations...
Introduction Functional ability and health disparity are some of the challenges experienced by many individuals in most developed countries. However, only a few studies have been conducted to examine the trends of these challenges. The main aim of those studies is to find out the strategies that can be implemented...
Case study A 21-year old female (A.M.) presents to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever for 3 days. She states that she has Type I diabetes and has not been managing her blood sugars since she’s been ill and unable to keep any...
Board of Nursing In order to understand the differences between nursing professional associations and boards, it is vital to review the key features of each entity. A board of nursing (BoN) is a state agency that operates on behalf of the government. In total, there are 59 Boards of Nursing...
Her name is Sam, short for Samantha; you may not tell by looking at her, but she has a mental condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD affects more than 2 million Americans; its symptoms include unwanted recurrent thoughts that compel the sufferer to do things repetitively. For example, some patients...
Introduction The United States differs from many developed countries in its health care financing system. Suppose in many states there are centralized organizations that provide health insurance for citizens. In that case, the United States is characterized by the absence of a unified, universal health insurance system, in which resources...
Population and Setting The implementation of research requires considerable attention to such domains as setting and sampling. It is critical to include all the meaningful details regarding the setting to ensure the reliability of the utilized methods (Fain, 2017). The setting for the proposed quantitative research is a local inpatient...
Summary Health workers integrate clinical experience with external evidence from systematic research. They also consider patients’ values and circumstances when deciding on the best wellness approaches. EBD takes into account the characteristics of the practice in which caregivers work. For instance, working in acute care nursing requires expertise because it...
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has rapidly and fundamentally changed the status quo in all areas of human life, including education and technology. The unprecedented and rapid nature of changing educational mediums by switching from face-to-face classes to online education has revealed practical and ethical issues....
Goal: To prevent and minimize health risks for primary school children with diabetes in the Playford Council Area. Objectives Strategies Process Indicators Data Collection Methods To promote the awareness of the target group about the risks of type 2 diabetes and their management when at school Advertise the program in...
The idea of providing someone with high-quality care involves the concept of respect and acceptance of the patient’s wishes. The definition of nursing practice is illustrated through the provision of diagnostics and treatment procedures as a response to a potential health threat (New York State Education Department, n.d). However, a...
Introduction Understanding the nature of the current problem with the provision of ionizing radiation testing to patients is vital for proper diagnosis. However, there are indications that a substantial number of healthcare providers do not have the required skills or tools. For this reason, a closer examination of the problem...
Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, a specific skeletal disorder associated with bone weakness and loss. In addition, it addresses African American seniors as a population group vulnerable to this disease. The significance of this paper...
The community surrounding my school of nursing is mostly represented by average middle-class people. In nursing, the environment can be defined as public places such as homes, schools, and workplaces, or the environment can be global considering air, water, soil, and food (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2016). The most common environmental...
Blood cultures are tests aimed at checking for foreign invaders in the bloodstream, such as yeast, bacteria, and other microorganisms. A positive blood culture is the presence of these pathogens in the bloodstream, a term that is medically referred to as bacteremia. Normally, when a physician suspects their patients might...
There are situations when organizational goals contribute to improvements and have no positive outcomes in the same sphere. Despite following the recommendations of the Medicare Hospital, the hospital performances for pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and congestive heart failure (CHF) vary. According to Spath and Kelly (2017), effective goals usually...
Evidence For Cultural Competence Among Healthcare Professionals Several educational initiatives and training courses have been designed to enhance the competencies required for recognizing and addressing sociocultural challenges in the clinical context (Gradellini et al., 2021). Most educational and training programs for cultural sensitivity focus on developing specific skills in healthcare...
Schizophrenia is a common mental disorder among the young males and females. Therefore, for this paper, I will be finding out the various effects of Schizophrenia on the young adults. Among the effects that will be further investigated include victims withdrawing from their peers and relatives, dropping out of school...
A medical insurance policy covering a client as a subscriber, an employee, or a member is known as primary insurance. Therefore, when people obtain medical care, their primary insurance is billed first. For example, most people’s primary insurance is their employer-provided health insurance. Conversely, a healthcare insurance policy covering one...
Introduction My interview subject, Michaela, works as a case manager attached to a healthcare institution. The job entails providing advocacy to clients on addiction treatment, scheduling and following up on their appointments, connecting the patients with useful resources, and monitoring the success of the treatment options. Although case management roles...
Introduction Cannabis is an illicit drug that is widely used worldwide. It has been estimated that about 181 million people use it all over the world (Archie & Cucullo, 2019). This drug is obtained from three types of the cannabis plant called Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa, and Cannabis ruderalis (Archie...
Interactions between personnel are among the key points that are necessary for the success of any organization. In a health care context, well-coordinated teamwork is even more critical, as the lives of others depend on it. Studies show that communication disruption between health workers accounts for more than 60 percent...
The need to improve patient care in hospitals has led to the development of new technologies that assist nurses in managing, monitoring, and controlling clients’ conditions within the facilities. Information management allows each patient’s data to be recorded, stored, and easily retrieved by health professionals when needed (Bhatt & Chakraborty,...
Mental health is an essential component of human health. It is a state of well-being in which a person realizes their abilities, can withstand the everyday stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to the community. However, in underdeveloped countries, such as Uganda, the issue of psychological health is very...
Introduction EMR systems can make or break a healthcare facility’s quality. EMR systems are for everyone, from independent primary care physicians to specialists and major medical organizations. EMR systems were once considered a luxury in the medical community. However, they have now become a must for all types of medical...
Pembroke Pines is a beautiful suburban city close to Miami. Unfortunately, the town is infamous due to the high number of people suffering from substance abuse. Numerous individuals have developed addictions, such as alcohol, drug, and fentanyl. In 2016, Pembroke Pines saw an outbreak of fentanyl abuse, where more than...
Introduction Inexpensive, high-quality healthcare continues to be one of the most controversial, complicated, and critical concerns confronting US legislators, corporations, and the general public. Healthcare facilities are encountering several issues due to two primary factors: first, the growing complexity of fulfilling an incredibly aware and insisting customer. Second is the...
Summary The Emergence of a New Threat Few clinical problems could become so urgent and relevant to the global agenda that their emergence led to radical changes in all spheres of human life. One of the main threats to the international health system remains the problem of a new coronavirus...
Introduction The phenomenon of euthanasia and its application in the medical sphere is a vital debate topic addressed by numerous scholars worldwide. Currently, the positive aspects of euthanasia implementation have become the focus of multiple studies, questioning whether this method could be a prominent option for terminally ill patients with...
Introduction Medication errors are issues that exist in everyday medical practices. The presentation makes it possible to show the impact medication errors have on the economy and the number of people at risk annually, and this phenomenon is considered a failure in practice. Several initiatives are put in place, and...
Behavior that would make me label a patient as difficult is when a patient somatizes. This type of patient manifests all the psychological stress they have been going through physically. For example, a patient may decide to punch holes in walls and injure themselves when stressed. Other symptoms may be...
Purpose Statement Having been invited asked to develop a task force for designing a medication assistance program, the purpose of this paper is to identify stakeholders who will contribute to the development of the initiative. The proposal seeks to directly serve patients by ensuring that they can afford medication. In...
Healthcare management is a multifaceted phenomenon that profoundly impacts the quality of living among individuals. In this case, it is crucial to determine the key factors that attribute to the disparity in the effectiveness of the treatments. Although there is a significant decrease in the rate of the asthma cases’...
Learner Objective The issue of HIV/AIDS remains one of the most acute problem of the global society nowadays. Multiple researches and studies have discussed different aspects of the consequences the HIV/AIDS problem brought into the world throughout the years. Thus, it is important to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge about...
The responsibility of the policy-making process is the prerogative of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which is regulated by a secretary who submits directly to the president. Governmental policy within healthcare has its benefits and challenges, such as various healthcare laws, regulations, acts and high...
Introduction The health care sector is in need of reducing patients’ prolonged stays in emergency departments. As a result, it is crucial to develop an efficient system for predicting the length of patients’ stay and, consequently, decreasing its duration. Overall, the productive solution should be an analysis of the conditions...
Current Processes Coding errors are not uncommon in hospitals due to the complexity of the coding system and entering procedures. Below are coding errors that are often seen in the industry, many of which also apply to the Lower Mountain Hospital audit. Lack of data to support claims – a...
Pfizer stands to be one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. It is an American-based multinational company founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart. It based its foundations on the need to produce chemical compounds. For example, Pfizer engaged in the production of serotonin, an anti-parasitic...
The 21st century Is characterized by some of the highest numbers of people suffering from mental health issues. According to CDC, 20% of all US citizens are experiencing or have experienced mental health issues during the past year (Guntuku et al., 2020). The mental health environment has been further made...
Sustenance directing is a foundation of pre-birth care for all women during pregnancy. A woman’s wholesome status impacts her wellbeing, yet in addition, pregnancy results and the soundness of her baby child. Doctors and other medical services suppliers should be mindful of dietary necessities during pregnancy, as they vary altogether...
Introduction The quality of interactions between a patient and a healthcare facility, in particular, represents an important issue in healthcare and typically defines health outcomes to a significant extent. A case witnessed recently in a local nursing environment has shown the need for a better cross-cultural approach. Specifically, when managing...
Patient identification is regarded as an essential process in healthcare facilities, directed at ensuring the correspondence between patients and respective medical procedures via accurate communication of patients’ information. Patient identification errors (PIEs) can result in significant physical and mental harm and additional care cost, thereby complicating the treatment and nursing...
The article “Emotional intelligence in professional nursing practice: A concept review using Rodgers’s evolutionary analysis approach” is written by the Canadian scientist Angelina E.Raghubir and published in the International Journal of Nursing Sciences in 2018. The work explores how emotional intelligence (EI) impacts the nursing professionals’ careers, their methods of...
Introduction Health workers face considerably high-stress levels due to work-related factors. Occupational stress refers to harmful reactions due to work demands or undue pressure. According to Bhui et al. (2016), approximately 9.9 million working days have been lost due to occupational stress. Studies further demonstrate several occupational stress effects, including...
Introduction Pressure ulcers, commonly known as pressure sores or bedsores, refer to injuries that affect the patient’s skin and the tissues, basically caused by continued pressure on someone’s skin. Pressure ulcers can usually happen to anyone, but they frequently affect people who are limited to bed or those in a...
The current project will incorporate the Grounded Theory (GT) framework as the theoretical basis for conducting guided nursing research. GT is a prominent model used in the nursing sphere, especially in domains where significant knowledge gaps are present. Initially introduced by Glaser and Strauss, GT focuses on the systematic collection...
Healthcare Audit Fundamental Healthcare audits are divided into internal and external audits. These audits are designed to assess, evaluate, and improve the well-being and care of patients in a healthcare facility in a systematic manner. Internal audits are measured within a healthcare organization against benchmarks such as patient satisfaction and...
Suicide risk assessment is a significant activity because it allows social workers to identify clients’ suicide ideation and offer some ways to minimize it. Dr. Sommers-Flanagan utilized a comprehensive approach to working with Tommi, and he performed a few essential steps. The social worker began with a cognitive assessment to...
Introduction The ideas of equality and elimination of discriminatory behavior have now become deeply integrated into the social patterns worldwide. Indeed, today’s public attention is constantly drawn to the promotion of diversity and inclusiveness, creating an image of equality and respect. However, while the situation steadily changes towards positive outcomes,...
Nurses and internet health-related information: Review on access and utility by Ahmad, M. M., Musallam, R., & Allah, A. H.: Training nurses to use information technology is essential for their continuous professional development. This article serves as an overview of the literature on nurses’ use of and access to health-related...
Introduction Vaccinations play a crucial role in the prevention of many diseases, and it is essential to do them early in life. However, some parents refuse to vaccinate their children based on various factors, such as religious beliefs, safety concerns, or specialists’ advice. Jenna and Chris Smith present a problematic...
Medical caretakers are a basic piece of medical care and make up the biggest segment of the wellbeing calling. As indicated by the World Health Statistics Report, there are around 29 million medical caretakers and birthing specialists universally, with 3.9 million of those people in the United States (World Health...
The nervous system is made up of two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). For the purpose of this paper, the discussion will revolve around the central nervous system— an essential part of the human body that controls most functions of the body...
Issues of Increased Healthcare Demands for Vulnerable Populations Bhatt, J., & Bathija, P. (2018). Ensuring access to quality health care in vulnerable communities. Academic Medicine, 93(9), 1271-1275. Web. The authors explain that many Americans are living in vulnerable urban and rural communities. The hospitalization of these people is vital, and...
Obesity is now a significant public health issue around the world. Fast frequency and associated comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, cardiac conditions, stroke, and metabolism are the main factors. This is to mention only a few. Weight gain and decreased body fat, and changes in fat composition and distribution...
In a healthcare delivery, it is important for one to be aware of the cultural competence concept. Especially when it comes to patient care, that is, nursing. It implies the ability of medical personnel to take into account the patient’s racial characteristics, beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and principles. Such data may...
Introduction As a temporary endeavor that focuses on the production of unique operational entities, a project plays a vital role in nursing. Projects’ outcomes help either solve particular negative problems or create positive issues, such as new clinical procedures, practices, and products. Therefore, project management may be regarded as a...
There are a number of healthcare quality issues affecting the performance of various caregiving centers. The improvement in medical insurance coverage has enabled individuals to embrace and access primary care services in modern societies. Concurrently, patient experience is a paramount concern that often shapes the operational culture in many of...
The prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in today’s environment has become a pressing concern. Millions of people suffer from them, as the contemporary lifestyle leaves fewer opportunities to maintain cardiac health. Under such circumstances, it is vital to research and promote relevant practices that will contribute to the cardiovascular disease prevention...
The global COVID-9 pandemic disrupted normal life on the planet; nations worldwide had to close their borders while millions of citizens were forced to stay home and maintain social distancing. Today, the harshest measures are already in the past in the majority of countries, and now the main agenda is...
Robust medical systems can elevate the healthcare arrangement structure around the world. Key care providers should work closely to create and execute sufficient clinical solutions for the advanced efficiencies and results in health settings. The utilization of experiential exercises coupled with information technology has an important impact on stimulating health...
The Circulatory System Blood Blood is one of the most researched liquids of the body that circulates through the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries (that will be explained further in the text), performing various functions. Despite being 78% water, this red color pigmented substance contains four distinct components, which are...
This part of the assignment examines the credentials for both county and state health directors, according to Health Department (2021). Since it is rare for public service officers to display their contacts, the contact information given relates to the County and state health departments through which they are contacted, as...
As healthcare systems become more complex, there are growing concerns about the safety of patients and healthcare workers. The two parties should be safe against injuries and infections that are likely to arise in a health facility setting. I have worked as a nurse in a local acute care hospital...
Introduction The world has been subjected to the new norm since the outbreak of a viral disease known as SARS coronavirus-2 or COVID-19. The disease is respiratory, and it affects the lungs causing breathing problems and leading to the death of those with existing breathing conditions. It has rendered the...
Multicultural Communication Multicultural communication refers to the interaction of people from different cultures (Zimmermann, 2017). Its origin can be traced back to the civilization era when people who were confined within particular regions started to explore other parts as they travel and conduct trade activities. Culture, Ethnicity, and Acculturation Culture...
Clinical research is essential for discovering new treatments and vaccines for a wide variety of conditions and diseases. As medical research often involves human subjects, it is imperative to acquire their informed consent and ensure their safety and well-being during the study. This critique will consider three articles on the...
Managed care organizations (MCO) have become a significant part of the overall healthcare environment, aiming to address the system’s challenges. They adhere to strict standards, which are necessary to follow to ensure safety and affordability. Failing to comply with them may put patients at risk, so organizations should have appropriate...
The US healthcare system experiences an increasing overload at present. The aging of baby boomers, a rising number of people with chronic conditions, and extended access to care provided by the Affordable Care Act put much pressure on the healthcare workforce (Wheatley, 2017). The most affected group within the workforce...
Nursing entails building a foundation that can examine the needs of patients and face the crisis emanating from the health sector with a common vision of stabilizing it. The skills and ethics of nursing are meant to promote change and empower the families that various patients are affiliated. The frontline...
The problem of registered nurses (RN) shortage is predicted to escalate in the near future due to the aging population. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2015), by 2024, the demand for new medical assistants would reach 1.09 million people due to sector growth and the need for...
Introduction Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a pattern of inattention or hyperactivity in a person. A patient with ADHD has a hard time keeping their attention on one subject, often suffering from hyperactive bursts of energy and struggling with impulsive decision-making (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). While...
Evidence-based practice implies the idea that treatment should be based on specific scientific evidence, and this approach is gaining popularity in the field of medicine today. American Organization for Nursing Leadership is among the setting, which attempts to implement this method (Evidence-based practices, n. d.). It involves “the national professional...
Introduction The increase in medical conditions has negatively affected the quality of life and wellbeing of the population due to their effects. This is because medical conditions reduce life expectancy and compel individuals to seek quality care to overcome them effectively. One of the fundamental topics related to medical conditions...
Introduction Patient safety is the priority of the healthcare system as a whole and any given medical facility in particular. Medicine reconciliation is a pivotal element of patient safety that ensures eliminating medication prescription errors and minimizes risks for harmful effects. The problem identified in the worksite is that the...
Although food allergies are most common in children, they may appear at any age. Allergies may even be developed into products a person has consumed for years without any issues. The foods most associated with food allergy in children are milk, eggs, and peanuts. Some products might be outgrown, such...
Today the health care industry is rapidly changing because of the necessity to adapt to the modern lifestyle and scientific progress. Technical advancements made possible health apps, physician portals, text reminders, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) (Gonzales 2017). Certainly, technology changed the approach to health care delivery...
Healthcare has always been a critical area for humans, but its importance will only grow in the future. As a result of the development of this sphere, new professions appear on the labor market, which are becoming more popular and widespread every year. According to Healthcare careers in 2020: Medical...
Introduction Research Background Several factors are known to contribute to low self-esteem among adolescents. According to Lowry, Sallinen, and Janicke (2007), body weight is directly related to low self-esteem among youngsters since they tend trying to fit the ideal image of physical perfection. Steiger et al. (2014) have established that...
The article by Watson (2010) is dedicated to never events, which are also called serious reportable events. These are the cases that should never occur during medical operations. The article also describes the actions of the National Quality Forum (NQF) aimed at preventing the never events. NQF has confirmed a...
Introduction Unfortunately, African Americans face health problems very often. From poverty to structural racism, many issues require government attention and immediate resolution as human life is at stake. This paper will focus on structural racism – its history, causes, consequences, and possible solutions to this problem. Finding structural racism and...
People nowadays can enjoy numerous benefits that were not available to their ancestors. That includes living in warm houses, constant access to high-quality food and clean water, new technologies, and better healthcare service, to name a few. Additionally, with the continuously growing quality of life, its duration also increases. However,...
Physical, psychological, emotional, and mental suffering is ordinary for people living with a deadly disease; such patients often fear long-term incessant suffering. Chronic illness can bring many uncomfortable situations to patients, including pain, difficulty breathing, and depression. Nurses accompany the patient all the way from the initial discussion of the...
Introduction Despite the transformations that the healthcare system is currently undergoing, the cost of healthcare remains high worldwide. The high prices have become an issue of concern even in the most developed countries. However, the United States’ budget for the health sector is higher than in other developed countries but...
Smoking and drinking alcohol is definitely a wrong decision for a pregnant woman who wants to heighten the chances of light delivery and good health for her child. Alcohol and cigarettes are substances that affect a child’s development in various ways. From the 3 to the 8 weeks of pregnancy...
The post discusses such metabolic bone disease as osteoporosis. Generally, older adults are at high risk of suffering from osteoporosis. Nonetheless, in rare cases, young people might also have this disease. The occurrence of osteoporosis at a young age is mainly associated with chronic diseases and the prescribed medications (Choong,...
This essay reviews Claire Steve’s presentation on TED Talks which discusses healthy living. Claire is a Geriatrician consultant and senior lecturer at Kings College London. In this video, Claire talks about healthy aging and factors that determine an individual’s lifespan and rate of aging. According to Claire, the most significant...
Introduction Patients and residents in nursing homes and other long-term care (LTC) facilities may face challenges due to their deteriorating health conditions, mainly caused by old age. As a result, appropriate communication forms an essential part of their daily routines to ensure that they can have a better quality of...
Causative Agent – Ebola virus Fig.1 above is a microscopic representation of the Ebola virus belonging to the filioviridae family in the order of mononegaviruses (CDC,2021a). The virus is single-stranded and exhibits a distinct heterogenous threadlike structure (CDC,2021a). Upon entering the body, the virus causes cells’ death, which weakens the...
Introduction Obesity is a global health challenge that contributes not only to the emergence of comorbidities in individuals but also creates a low quality of life among those affected by it. Lifestyle changes represent first-line therapy prescribed to overweight or obese patients. The most effective interventions resulting in weight loss...
The Killing Nurses of the Third Reich The documentary is about nurses during the Nazi period who participated in the Holocaust, violating their professional ethics. They also were involved in the murder of mentally ill and handicapped people. It is intended to show causes and consequences of ethical violations in...
Summary This paper provides a discussion of malpractice in the medical profession. The lawsuit in this study involved a surgeon, a patient and a state-owned medical center in two thousand and one. The appellant, Arturo Iturralde, succumbed to death two years posts the medical procedure by Dr. Robert Ricketson. The...
Introduction Apart from the native American young, Latino youth record the highest suicide cases among minority groupings with more significant percentages of depressive symptoms following the rapidly growing number of young Latinos aged younger than 18. The stressors among Latino teenagers might result from immigration, cultural heritage, poverty, and marginalization....
Introduction The United States healthcare landscape has undergone various reforms ever since the nation’s adoption of federalism to advance the quality of care administered to its citizens. These reforms have, in turn, significantly impacted nursing practice and roles. This paper discusses the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a legislation that has...
Introduction Medical coding is how services offered in healthcare are converted into billable revenue. Every service provided corresponds to its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System codes (Hunley et al., 2021). Claims for services offered are then submitted to Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance companies in possession...
The pandemic has revealed many weak points of the healthcare system. One of the pressing issues is the access to care resources the underserved communities. The three articles included in this paper analyze the effect of the hindered access on the health of the underserved populations. The authors offer policy...
The Population Health concern selected and the factors that contribute to it Foodborne illness affects at least one in every six Americans. Food safety issues claim over 3,000 deaths per year in the US (Doe, 2017). As per the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the approximate cost for foodborne diseases...
Introduction The authors of the article have focused on how healthcare providers have developed various approaches to provide excellent healthcare services. For instance, the use of BIS Monitor has been introduced to reduce postoperative recovery time and anesthetic drug consumption (Rüsch et al., 2018). In this case, the article’s authors...
Background Cancer is a menace that plagues our society, tragically leading to suffering. According to recent research published in the Cancer Journal for Clinicians, there were approximately 1,762,450 new cancer cases that resulted in 606,880 deaths in the United States in 2019 (American Cancer Society, 2019). When it comes to...
In order to most adequately prepare a child for school life in the era of raging strains of coronavirus, a parent needs to be aware of their position in current social processes. An understanding is required that the state, in turn, carries out the necessary procedures to minimize infection while...
The aim of the project is to answer the following question: “What is the effectiveness of increased patient education and participation with regular exercise-physical therapy versus current hospital fall prevention programs with limited exercise-physical therapy, in promoting balance and stability thus minimizing falls and fall-related injuries, in senior patients within...
Thankfully, I have not faced serious bullying or incivility, such as physical abuse or verbal slurs within my clinical setting. The worst instances I can remember are several cases of unfunny jokes or seemingly unjustified negative comments on my or my peers’ performance. However, the fact that I have witnessed...
Care coordination serves as an essential practice in patient-centered care, targeting patients’ needs, preferences, and values and ensuring access to care and holistic treatment. In this key, a care coordination plan (CCP) entails the proper arrangement of patient care activities and tight collaboration between respective stakeholders to promote efficient and...
Introduction The U.S consists of the state boards and the national nursing board (NCSBN). The State Boards of Nursing (BON), develop and enforce nursing practice laws. Professional Nurse Associations (PNA) advocate for nurses during the development of these laws. The law development process allows nursing organizations to influence the outcome....
Are WMDs the Future? It is difficult to argue that the future of health care is still far away. On the contrary, humanity is already facing incredible scientific and technological advances every day that is significantly changing the agendas of medical science. Although by now these products of progress are...
The nursing intervention plan is to be started from the patient’s education within the scope of CHF. The daily intake of fluid should be appropriate and include all liquids consumed per day, including tea, juice, soup, fruits, and vegetables. When dry mouth and thirst appear, one needs to rinse mouth,...
Introduction Hypertension is a major health hazard that has been prioritized by the public health sector in many countries. All around the globe, hypertension has led to increased cardiovascular diseases and contributed to the death of many people across all races and ages. Although every race is affected by hypertension,...
Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on the American economy. The healthcare system of the country has not coped well with the crisis, which indicates that it is inherently inefficient. Some observers believe that countries with socialized care have coped better, with key examples including New Zealand and...
Introduction Public health programs have to be adequately funded if they are to achieve their objectives and make a positive change to the targeted communities and populations (Rosenbaum, 2015). Based on this elucidation, it is important to look into the funding landscape to have a clear understanding of the funding...
TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) was developed in order to provide healthcare employees with the opportunities to advance patient safety, as well as to make work in teams smoother and more consistent. It should be emphasized that TeamSTEPPS is founded on the four core...
Introduction Good sleep is considered to be one of the keys to maintaining a healthy weight. Multiple studies prove that people who get too little sleep have a higher risk of weight gain and obesity. This is a particularly serious issue for children’s health because they are more vulnerable than...
Chronic pain can be potentially debilitating, reducing a patient’s functional status and quality of life. Available treatments for this condition include either multidisciplinary interventions or single-discipline approaches with varying levels of efficacy. Various studies have evaluated the effectiveness of opioid use, alternative medicine, cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation, and other therapies for pain...
Reimbursement and the Revenue Cycle What Reimbursement Means to a Healthcare Organization The U. S. healthcare system is rather complicated due to the existence of several approaches to paying for the provided care. Private payers (insurers and individuals) as well as the government (through Medicare or Medicaid) pay for the...
Introduction Many are spending most of their time working implying that they have no time for physical activities and exercises. Astra Plc is intending to launch a new fitness and health app in an attempt to diversify its portfolio in the next three months (The Association for Project Management, 2021)....
Dementia is one of the most common brain dysfunctions that predominantly occur in older adults by diminishing their quality of life and chances for independent functioning. Since the world’s demographic situation is currently characterized by an aging population, the causes of dementia are expected to grow in number. Therefore, it...
Introduction The importance of care coordination in achieving a high-quality, high-value, patient-centered health care system is generally acknowledged. Improving care coordination is vital to stakeholders at multiple levels within health care systems. For example, for policymakers who want to deliver high-quality, high-value care to individual patients; doctors who wish to...
I am firmly convinced that my life’s mission is to help people lead fulfilling lives, which is impossible without being healthy. Therefore, I would like to become a person who can treat people to increase their life expectancy and quality. I believe that every person deserves healthcare, both people from...
Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent illness affecting more than 16 million Americans. Its commonness among adults is on the rise, but more worrying is the recent recognition of this disease among children and adolescents. Researchers know little about the varying epidemiology, management and etiology of T2DM...
Legal Standards According to the case, a Pacific Islander family received a letter in which the apartment management company claims that Anamalia should move house because some of her neighbors are scared of noise during family arguments. As a reply to this issue, intervention in the care plan suggests legal...
Executive Summary The influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is dynamically increasing in the healthcare industry. AI experts believe that it is a revolutionary technology, and its impact in the medical sector is “life-changing” (Mills, 2020, para. 4). Its great potential drives a transformative change in the modern-day and future medical...
Summary After a thorough examination of comments left by Jordan’s residents, it is possible to say that the main health care issues of this community are connected with health care education, preventative health care, and its accessibility. Preventative health care and education helps minimize disease burden and the risk of...
The selected measure of morbidity, mortality, or natality The Natality index, or as some scientists claim fertility rate, is the indicator showing the number of children is to be born theoretically by one woman until she reaches a specific age when she cannot give birth to any child (OECD Data,...
Deaf and hard of hearing people are a particular group of the population that requires a unique approach, in particular, in nursing practice. The leading channel of perception of these people is the visual analyzer. As a result, they cannot or find it difficult to perceive spoken language. When trying...
Abstract Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a gene mutation that aims to impact the digestive and respiratory systems. It is a multisystem syndrome that damages mainly the lungs, but other organs such as the intestine, pancreas, and liver can also impact. The disorder of the disorder can be passed from one...
Health Issues Healthcare is an integral part of the global wellbeing equation. Unfortunately, the international health care system is ailing, and one of the severely hit countries is the United States. This paper explores the factors hindering effective healthcare locally and globally through lenses of three issues: racism in public...
For a full-fledged work in the framework of advanced nursing practice, a thorough study of the characteristics of work in this specialty is necessary. As with many other medical fields, getting an APN job comes with several complexities. It is essential to study the minimum requirements for the assignment of...
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is a significant element of an organization’s response to potential hazards. Although they may remain the same for one area throughout the years, new tools for vulnerability assessment and population warnings appear, potentially improving the strategy. The EOP under consideration is outdated and requires a...
Since this paper involves a description of RX drug addiction, two approaches will be used to enable addicts change their ways. These approaches are transformational and situational leadership approaches. The transformational leadership approach perceives change on two fronts: personal and societal (Roesner, 1990). Ideally, the outcome of transformational leadership would...
Abstract The theoretical models continually guide nursing practice, and the nurses follow and learn them intuitively. This paper examines the self-care theory of Dorothea Orem in psychiatric mental health practice. Orem has used a philosophical foundation to define the role of individuals and nurses in maintaining self-care, which she called...
Acids are substances that can give off hydrogen ions, and bases are substances that can accept these ions. The acid-base balance is an important parameter that is maintained in the human blood within certain limits. This is necessary for the normal functioning of various body systems, biochemical reactions, and the...
Endometriosis is a severe condition that affects the reproductive system of a woman. It is a chronic inflammatory disease when the endometrium is located outside the uterus. The endometrium is a tissue that lines the inside of the womb (Symons et al., 2018). Parasar, Ozcan, and Terry (2017) explain the...
The scientific article “A Brief History of Twin Studies” (2016) compiles the most interesting research on twins. First, the article describes how the phenomenon of eugenic studies occurred. Initially, eugenics is the science of improving the human race. The founder of eugenics is the English scientist Francis Galton who lived...
For this discussion, I chose to analyze the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States and India. Communities in both countries have been severely affected by it during the past few decades, and many interventions have been implemented in attempts to reduce its occurrence. As the...
Introduction The role of any medical worker is hard to overvalue; these people make an enormous input into the development of clinical organizations and patient treatment. In particular, nurses are a significant link between the patient and the doctor; thus, it is essential to look at how the nurse’s role...
Abstract Despite the success of both cognitive-behavioral and pharmacologic interventions for the therapy of anxiety illnesses, the combination of these modalities in adults has not reached significant improvements in results relative to either approach. Consequently, there have been questions about whether there are interfering impacts that attenuate the magnitude of...
Background Information Developed technological know-how directly relates to better-quality patient outcomes and safety. The use of upgraded technology in hospitals and healthcare facilities is growing significantly. Researchers predict an upsurge in global data to 44 zettabytes, with 80% being unstructured while 60% duplicating the original information (Mohamed, 2017, p. 4)....
Introduction Childhood disorders refer to the emotional and mental issues that are diagnosed and often happen to younger or school-going children. Some symptoms begin early in a child’s life, although some develop during the adolescent stage (Dias et al., 2018). Some illnesses might progress and become problematic, while others end...
The evolving technology has led to various improvements in service delivery in almost every sector. Healthcare is one such sector that benefitted from telecommunications. Telehealth medical services provider is a growing phenomenon and attracts debates on the benefits, advantages, and disadvantages. Healthcare experts, researchers, and users have their views on...
Nicolas, 27 years old, is a Hispanic male who reports three years of anxiety attacks. Thus, the complete diagnosis is F41.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and this issue does not imply any specifiers or severity measures. However, it is possible to highlight additional conditions that can deserve clinical attention. It refers...
Bibliographic Information of the Book Title: Medical apartheid: The dark history of medical experimentation on Black Americans from colonial times to the present. Author: Harriet A. Washington Publisher: Doubleday Books Date of publication: 2007 Edition: 1st edition Number of pages: 569 Summary of the Book The book Medical Apartheid is...
The number of nurses practicing in the United States has considerably declined over the years. It is estimated that in the next 20 years, there will be a shortage of 400000 practicing nurses in the United States due to the high nurse turnover (Halter et al., 2017). Hospital finds it...
In terms of healthcare issues, Jewish Americans are most concerned about genetic diseases. These include such conditions as Tay – Sachs disease and Familial dysautonomia (Sun Sentinel, 2010). It is also necessary to mention the most common one, which is Gaucher disease (NFG, n.d.). Experts note that “one out of...
The COVID-19 vaccine can protect people from getting infected by the virus. However, the scientific examinations of the vaccine side effects show that many dangerous conditions could cause severe illnesses among the vaccinated people (Kleine-Tebbe et al., 2021). The author of the practical research points out that the most significant...
The connection between the education of BSN-prepared nurses and improved patient outcomes can be explained not only by the advanced writing skills and critical thinking of professionals but also by the long-term effects of their activity. In the first place, they are related to lower readmission rates in the facilities...
A nursing career is characterized by a number of interesting and sometimes challenging tasks and responsibilities, and, in the majority of cases, it requires the development of leadership and management skills. Either as leaders or managers, nurses have to make sure that patients receive high-quality care and that the environment...
Healthy sleep is one of the most significant factors affecting people’s productivity and quality of life. Its duration has an impact on numerous things – from behavior to ability to work and health state. Changes in sleep quality and its duration have inevitable repercussions connected with health’s psychological and physical...
Name, Sponsor, Link to the Event Name: U.S. drug prices: Why are they so high? Sponsor: Reuters. Place, Date, Length of the Event Place: The Forum, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Date: September 26, 2018. Length of the event: 1 hour (Noon-1pm ET). Names of Participants and Their...
