Roadmap Policy: Improve Health for Specific At-Risk Populations

Roadmap
Policy: Improve Health for Specific At-Risk Populations
Specific populations that are at risk for poor health outcomes
for manageable conditions present unique opportunities for care
improvement. Toward this end, the Task Force recommends that the
targeted interventions detailed below be implemented to address the
special health care needs of specific sub-populations. Strategy
Element #15: Expand the existing evidence-based family home
visiting program for high-risk mothers and evaluate the impact of
home visiting on health disparities. Minnesota children who
experience economic hardships, maltreatment, and other trauma face
distinct risks to their overall health and development. In
Minnesota, 13.7% of pregnant women received inadequate or late (2nd
or 3rd trimester) prenatal care, 15.2% of pregnant women smoked
during their pregnancy, and 4.3 per 1,000 children 12 years and
younger are abused or neglected.
Evidence-based family home visiting has been shown to be an
effective service strategy for very young children and their
families, improving outcomes in lifelong health and well-being,
school readiness, and economic self-sufficiency.
Research-based family home visiting models have proven that for
every public health dollar invested, a return of up to $5.70 can be
expected in savings to programs including Medicaid and food
support. Therefore, the Task Force recommends expanding the family
home visiting program to include voluntarily-enrolled first-time
mothers on Medicaid and pregnant and parenting teenagers in the
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).
After reading the Road Map to a Healthier Minnesota, pick a
policy you want to discuss further in this discussion board.
What did you find most surprising in the plan and the
policy?
Discuss the implications the healthcare policy you chose impacts
the healthcare crisis happending today.
Perhaps the policy suggestions in the report are not something
you encounter in your work or profession. If not professionally,
which policy change recommendations resonate with you as a citizen?
Support your ideas with examples you have experienced and
information you have read which bring you to a place of passion (or
compassion!) for one or more of the recommendations.

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What are quality indicators and why are they important in the nurse’s healthcare organization?

QUESTION

1. What are quality indicators and why are they important in the nurse’s healthcare organization? 2. Identify the quality indicators or specific National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQIs) that the nurse’s healthcare organization monitors

1.        The scholarly paper should be 4-5 pages excluding the title and reference pages.

2.        The paper should include level 1 and level 2 headings.

3.        The paper should begin with an introductory paragraph that includes a purpose statement.

4.        The paper should include a conclusion.

5.        Include a minimum of two (2) scholarly peer-reviewed references.

6.        APA format is required (attention to spelling/grammar, a title page, a reference page, and in-text citations).

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>Nursing homework help

 The two theories that i have selected are :  Roy Adaption Model of Nursing and Interpersonal relations in Nursing
This week, reflect up your personal nursing philosophy as it has evolved over the course of your RN-BSN program at WCU. Identify specific theorists you feel you most identify with. How does your personal nursing philosophy, and the work you completed in your program support evidence of meeting the following?
Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
· Outcome #18: Develop an awareness of patients as well as healthcare professionals’ spiritual beliefs and values and how those beliefs and values impact health care.
Review your past academic work, evaluate your effectiveness at meeting this program essential, and ponder the impact that this proficiency will have on your future.
Identify how you met the essential by referring to the assignment(s) specifically in your response. Additionally, reflect upon and make connections between your academic experience and real-world applications.
Recommended: Refer back to work you completed for NURS 500 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice and LDR 432 Principles of Leadership for Healthcare Organizations, as well as other courses to gather academic examples and evidence of having met this essential.
Your reflection should be 1-1 1/2 page and in APA Style. Include at least 1 Reference
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Human Resource Management homework help

Course 1: Adv Human Resource Management
Reflection and Discussion Forum
Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
1. How would a manager use the progressive disciplinary action approach? How would the use of this approach prevent employees from being surprised if they are terminated?
2. Why are discipline and disciplinary action essential at any organization? What methods do firms use to ensure a disciplined workforce?
Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 150+ words minimum each.
[Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion].
[Your initial post should be at least 500+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
[Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST. All peer replies must be completed by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST]
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” is not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit. A blank post just to review other submissions will not be tolerated]
 

Short Essay

Define employment at will. Are there legal exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine? How can employers protect themselves from wrongful discharge lawsuits? Discuss (600+ words)
The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form and should be as thorough as possible. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to human resource management. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.
 
 
 
Course 2: LEGAL, Ethics and Social Envn
Reflection and Discussion Forum
 
Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
 
1. California passes regulations that address pesticides.  These regulations are much stricter on the use and production of pesticides than the federal regulations.  Is this permissible under current law?  What if California’s regulations are much less strict than the federal regulations?
 
2. Deceitful Dad promises to take Sammy Son to the store to purchase a video game over the weekend.  Deceitful Dad has promised to do this multiple times, and never follows through.  Sammy Son has had enough and writes a contact between Deceitful Dad and Sammy Son.  Both parties sign the agreement and it is notarized.  Deceitful Dad, despite the contract, fails to follow through once again.  Can Sammy Son seek damages under the contract?  Why or why not?  Would the result be different if Sammy Son paid Deceitful Dad $15.00 to take him to the store?
 
3. Discuss the required elements of a valid contract analyzing when an agreement rises to the level of a legally enforceable contract and when it does not.
 
[Your initial post should be at least 600+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
[Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST. All peer replies must be completed by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST]
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” is not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit. A blank post just to review other submissions will not be tolerated]
 
Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 150+ words minimum each.
[Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion].
 
 
 

– Short Essays

Question I – Explain some of the hurdles litigants have encountered when it comes to the Endangered Species Act and standing to bring a lawsuit. (200+ words)
 
Question II – An illegal drug manufacturer and an illegal drug dealer enter into an oral contract in which the manufacturer will sell the drugs to the drug dealer for a set price.  The manufacturer changes his mind and sells his product to another dealer.  Could the dealer enforce the oral contract?  Why or why not? (200+ words)
 
Question III – A contract is made between two parties.  The terms of the contract are complete and unambiguous.  A dispute arises between the Parties.  Party A wants to pull out of the contract without penalty.  Party B argues that Party A’s proposed action is prohibited by the express terms of the contract.  Party A argues that the Parties verbally agreed to ignore that provision of the contract that would impose a penalty on Party A.  Which Party will prevail and why? (200+ words)

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Information Systems homework help

Instructions

Find an article that discusses an ERP implementation. Write a 2 page summary of your article. Be sure to include the following items:

  1. Company – name and information
  2. Business – describe type of business the company does
  3. ERP – which ERP system did the company implement
  4. Was the project considered successful?  Why or why not?  Provide an explanation.
  5. Describe challenges encountered before, during and after the implementation
  6. Describe benefits the company received from the ERP system

Include any other information that you find of interest. Be sure to provide the reference to your article. Refer to the attached rubric for self-assessment.

Deliverable

Submit this article analysis as a file upload.

Rubric

Some RubricSome RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBasic Information is provided (see detail)Basic information is provided: (article citation, name of the company, type of business, type of ERP implemented and whether the project was successful)3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides thorough description provides a thorough
description of the implementation and its challenges7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBenefits list is comprehensive provides a comprehensive list of the benefits the company achieved as a result of implementing the ERP system7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, punctuation and spelling correct usage of grammar, punctuation and spelling3.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0

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Should nursing homes use Telehealth to reduce readmissions

Discussion
Should nursing homes use Telehealth to reduce readmissions, and also to better health outcomes for patients?

  • Explain the broad topic you will be covering.
  • Explain the controversy you will be presenting both sides of the issue on.
  • Explain your purpose for choosing this topic and its relevance to current issues.
  • List the audience that you plan to address and why.
  • Discuss any challenges that you believe you might face or obstacles you can foresee that you will have to overcome to write about your chosen topic.
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What are the biophysical, psychological, physical environmental, sociocultural, behavioral, and health system factors influencing health?

Case Study – The Elderly 

Scenario:As a community health nurse, you are working in an outpatient clinic in a community that serves mainly elderly clients.
This year, you noted that 85 percent of the visits resulting in hospitalization resulted from bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and influenza as compared to last year. At that time; the visits were due to colds, sore throats, influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia, in order of frequency.
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Maria Perez, a 73-year-old Cuban American woman has been referred for community health nursing services following her discharge from the hospital. She smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. She was recently hospitalized as a result of a severe shortness of breath due to an asthma attack. The primary care provider prescribed respiratory treatments using Albuterol via jet nebulizer every 4-6 hours as needed. Mrs. Perez lives alone and has three cats to take care of. Case Study – The Elderly.

Instructions:

  1. Read the scenario above and answer the following questions:
    • What are the biophysical, psychological, physical environmental, sociocultural, behavioral, and health system factors influencing Mrs. Perez’s health? Case Study – The Elderly.

 

  • Describe at least three primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies that would be appropriate in resolving Mrs. Perez’s health problems. Why would they be appropriate?

 

  • What activities related to health promotion and disease prevention would you plan for the late fall? Case Study – The Elderly.

 

  • How would you evaluate your nursing interventions? What criteria would you use to evaluate care?

 

  1. Your response should be 1 page.

 
APA Instruction:
 
1-Would need an Abstract. Good reference page format, citation and APT format
 
2- After submission, a rating of 0-15% similarity will be considered acceptable. Over 15% will not be considered acceptable.
3-NOTE:  Wikipedia is not a source to be used in any of the generated work; using it will result in a “zero” for the assignment. Case Study – The Elderly

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Discuss a problem from the field of forensic psychology that you would like to have resolved through investigative research methods.

Psychology homework help
Research investigators often encounter the following saying: “A problem that goes unnoticed or ignored is a problem without a resolution.”
Discuss a problem from the field of forensic psychology that you would like to have resolved through investigative research methods.
Use the following questions as guidelines for formulating the actual quantitative research question with respect to the problem that you identify:

  • What is the specific problem?
  • What is the evidence of the problem?
  • What do you suspect is causing the problem?
  • Is the research question clearly expressed without being too general or too narrow?
  • Does the question relate to the identified problem?
  • Is the research, based on the research question, feasible?
  • Will the research, based on the research question, add to the body of knowledge in the forensic psychology field?

After you submit your research question, read the responses of your classmates and critique the research question of at least two of them. To ensure each of your classmates receives feedback, please first respond to those who have not received any from your peers. Use these same questions as critique criteria in your response to other classmates:

  • Is the question clearly expressed without being too general or too narrow?
  • Does the question relate to the identified problem?
  • Are there any barriers to the research?
  • Will the research, based on the research question, add to the content body of knowledge?
  • Were these questions fully addressed?
    • What is the specific problem you are encountering?
    • What evidence do you have that there is a problem?
    • What do you suspect is causing the problem?
    • 300 words.
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How psychotic disorders are very common in the criminal justice system

Discussion
This Assignment will center on how psychotic disorders are very common in the criminal justice system. It is believed that almost half of the killers of law enforcement officers meet the criteria for antisocial personality disorder.
Andrea Yates: More to the Story
The case of Andrea Yates, who drowned her five young children in a bathtub on a beautiful June morning, captured the attention of society’s legal and psychological community. The defense she used was “not guilty by reason of insanity,” which subsequently failed. The Time magazine online article, “Andrea Yates: More to the Story” examines the role of the key prosecution witness, a forensic psychiatrist who was paid $500 an hour to dispute claims that Andrea Yates was insane under Texas Law.
As you learned in this week’s unit, the term “insanity” is a legal, rather than psychological, concept. Although the case was later overturned on a technicality, the original jury did not adhere to the defense’s claim of legal insanity.
For this Assignment, you are to discuss the insanity defense and ethical considerations. To help you prepare for this week’s Assignment, review the following sources:

  1. In your text, Chapter 14: “Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues”
  2. Roche, T. (2002, March 18). “Andrea Yates: More to the Story.” Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,218445,00.html
  3. Duran, M. V. (2013). Juries and Insanity. Retrieved from http://www.cengage.com/custom/ems/psych/shared/video/player.html?video=jries_and_insnty_16555

Proceed with the Assignment locating one credible source from the Library or the internet about a criminal case where the defendant used the not guilty by insanity defense. You can use the Andrea Yates case. Address the following:

  1. Provide an overview of the case story.
  2. Explain why it is difficult for the defendant in the chosen story to be found not guilty by insanity in a court of law.
  3. Discuss any ethical concerns that pertain to the chosen case story.

The best answer will discuss how it can be determined whether a mental illness affected the individual’s ability from knowing right from wrong at the time the crime was committed.
Submitting Your Assignment
Referring to the textbook and one other credible source, complete the Unit Assignment Template. Complete the document in 1–2 pages, using APA writing style, and save it in a location with your first and last name in the title. When you are ready to submit it, go to the Dropbox.

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Science homework help

View an introduction to the Assignment here. Be sure to adjust your audio settings.
Unit outcomes addressed in this assignment:

  • Discuss applications of motivational interviewing to nutrition counseling.
  • Understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Course outcome assessed/addressed in this assignment:
NS420-2: Identify documents used for nutritional counseling.
Mastery level:
“Student work demonstrates the ability to identify and discuss all information which needs to be documented in the medical record and accurately describe and apply privacy policies when it comes to sharing client information.”
NS420-4: Assess the progress of the client and modify the therapy based upon obstacles to success.
Mastery level: “Student work demonstrates the ability to understand and assess client progress by identifying the importance of follow-up sessions and how often to schedule them, information which needs to be collected during follow-up sessions, how to assess previously set goals and modify treatment based on progress, as well as identify obstacles which could impede success and how to overcome them.”
GEL- 8.3: Formulate a logical solution to a problem.
Mastery level: “Work demonstrates the ability to apply critical thinking skills to formulate a logical solution to a problem. This includes the ability to define the problem; analyze the problem; design possible solutions; examine solutions and select the best solution.”
Instructions
Imagine yourself in the role of a Nutrition Counselor and Josephine is your client. Josephine is a 20-year-old female who is present for purging disorder, an “Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder” (OSFED).She currently teaches salsa lessons at the community college and is in her last semester of college. She reports she is living at home and the food her mom prepares is not the healthiest because her mom is from Honduras and her father is from Guatemala, so the food is prepared differently. She indicates she has been thin all her life, although she has struggled to maintain her weight since going through puberty, and since she is a salsa instructor, she has to remain fit. She reports she feels very guilty if she has consumed fried foods during the day, but since that is the way her mom primarily cooks, she feels awful to tell her mom to stop cooking that way. She reports if she does consume too much fried foods or junk food, she will run at least 2-3 miles that day or else force herself to vomit, but all the food does not come out. She reports sometimes if she has a later class, she will not eat dinner or only eat 1 meal per day. She has tried counting calories, but then she gets so mad at herself for having more than 1200 calories it causes her to exercise more, which then leads her to feeling exhausted. She indicates she is on no medication, but does take a multivitamin when she remembers. She indicates she has gone from 110 pounds to 125 pounds over 5 years and wants to be back down to 110 or even less. She also had gone to the doctor and he was quite concerned with her lab values. She has provided you a 24 hour meal record:
Breakfast:
1-6” corn tortilla
½ cup fried beans cooked with peppers, onions and oil
½ cup rice
1 cup no sugar added orange juice
Lunch:
1 slice of whole wheat bread
2 slices turkey
1 small apple
Dinner:
2- 6” tortillas
Beef with onions, peppers cooked in oil
Tomato, onion, pepper salad (made with oil and lime juice)
2 cups of rice
Height: 5’2” Weight: 117 pounds (based on your scale in the office)
Labs:
Test
Result
Reference Units
Albumin (visceral protein stores)
3.3 g/dL
3.5-4.8 g/dL
Sodium
133 mEq/L
136-145 mEq/L
Potassium
3.8 mEq/L
3.5-5.2 mEq/L
Iron
0.4 mg/dL
0.6-1.1 mg/dL
Vitamin B12
185 pg/mL
200-835 pg/mL
Questions for Unit 9:

  1. Documentation needs to be completed at each nutrition counseling session. What information needs to be documented and kept in Josephine’s medical record?
  2. Can we provide Josephine’s health and nutrition information to another health professional? Why or Why not? When is her permission required? When is it not required?
  3. In order for Josephine to continue to follow up, how do we address payment and reimbursement? How will you handle it if she has insurance? If she does not have insurance?
  4. What motivational techniques would you use to motivate Josephine to continue making progress?
  5. It is important to ensure Josephine is progressing through each counseling session. Answer the following questions regarding Josephine’s progress:

a .How often would you schedule follow-up sessions with Josephine, and why?
b. What type of information would you like to collect at the follow-up appointments?
c. How would you assess her previously set goals? How would you modify her treatment based on her progress?
d. Identify any obstacles which could impede her success at achieving these goals.
e. How would you help her get beyond these obstacles?
TIP: Notice that In order to achieve “Mastery” level on GEL 8.3, you must analyze a problem, then  generate more than one possible solution, and evaluate those solutions to find the best one.
Please do not use question and answer format in your essay. Instead, please write an essay with a separate paragraph to answer each question.
Requirements

  • This assignment needs to be at least two pages in length and include at least two references.
  • This Assignment should be in APA format and follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics. Be sure to use APA in-text citations and a reference page to attribute each source.

Please watch this short video for an overview of APA style.

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