In healthcare, one of the most critical components of the treatment plan for achieving the greatest possible patient outcomes is involving the patient in decision making. The combination of evidence-based medicine, patient-centered communication skills, and collaborative decision-making is described in Hoffman et al2014 .’s journal paper (Figure 1). In my personal practice, I’ve seen how […]
Subject: Management Information System in Healthcare Topic: Technical and Physical Safeguards The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) created privacy safeguards for patients to prevent misuse of their information. Click the link: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/laws-regulations/index.html Explain the physical and technical safeguards of HIPAA and create an outline for a training program on HIPAA for a healthcare […]
What is evidence-based practice and why is it important? The discussion posts are assigned to encourage reflection, critical thinking, engagement and interaction within the course. There will be two discussion post to participate in. The initial reply should be 200 words and should include at least one peer-reviewed journal article reference and should reflect a […]
DQ Effect of expanding state Medicaid roles There is great controversy over whether a patient will be able to retain or choose his or her doctors with the advent of the PPACA. In addition, many existing plans are being ruled as incompatible with the requirements of the PPACA and discontinued or canceled as a result. […]
DQ 3 How are LGBTQ families constructed? We begin our journey of studying the family by looking at the definition of family. Then we dive into the historical changes of family and examine family variations. Family has changed over the decades of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st century. We will […]
DQ Mandated health insurance coverage under PPACA worked The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires that U.S. citizens and legal residents obtain qualifying health coverage. Write a report of 4-5 pages that explores the individual mandate section of this health reform law and how current legislation impacts this. Complete the following: Explain the […]
Discussion: Group with highest percentage of diabetes This is the second of three parts of the CDC assignment. There is a separate upload link for this part of the assignment. Each part must be uploaded in its own assignment link. For this part of the assignment, you will need to revisit the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence/ […]
B. Write your community health nursing diagnosis statement. 1. Explain how the health concern from your community health nursing diagnostic statement is linked to a health inequity or health disparity within the target population. a. Discuss the primary community resources and primary prevention resources currently in place to address the health concern. b. Discuss the […]
Many APNs become independent contractors for health care groups that provide services to patients. Discuss the elements that are important to you when seeking a place of employment. What is negotiable and what is non-negotiable? Discuss the two benefits of formal employment as an APN. What is negotiable and what is non-negotiable are the terms […]
Older adults (OA) are at risk for potential hazards of hospitalization, these include: immobility, delirium, medication side effects, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, procedures, peri- and postoperative periods, and hospital-acquired infections and more. Discuss in detail three potential hazards for this population while in the hospital and identify potential prevention strategies for each hazard. Discussion of three […]
