Category: Health care

 
Aim:
The aim of this assignment is for the student to demonstrate an understanding of quality and safety in healthcare, including organisational and nursing strategies for care delivery, and evaluation of standards of care.

Task Details and Criteria
All Australians have the right to receive safe, high quality health care, regardless of the setting
(ACSQHC, 2008). Information about quality of care within health care organisations is discussed under three (3) categories: Structure, Process and Outcome (Donabedian, 1988).
• Structure – the context in which health care is delivered, inclusive of its buildings, its staff, its financial structures, and all its varied equipment.
• Process – activities, procedures, processes that are actually conducted in giving and receiving care.
• Outcomes – the effects of the care on the health status of the patient or patient population.
Information gathered about the processes used to deliver care is identified as Process data. Information about the resultant outcomes is identified as Outcome data. A clear relationship is identified in literature between Process and Outcome (Donabedian, 1988).
For this Assignment, you are required to:
1. Identify and explain the aims and core business of health institutions from the perspective of both the organisation and the nursing sector within the organisation
2. Identify and explain Process data and Outcome data in the context of quality and safety in health care
3. Use one (1) example of a clinical care activity for which process and outcome data is collected to:
• Discuss the clinical care activity in relation to quality and safety,
• Critically analyse scholarly literature and relevant resources to discuss the process and outcome data collected about that activity,
• Discuss how these data are used in relation to quality and safety in health care institutions.
Refer to the marking criteria for specific details
Presentation
To be presented in Essay format:
• Please refer to the Assignment Writing and Referencing Guidelines on the course site for information, on formatting, (including line spacing, font, page number and title page information) as well as referencing
• Ensure that you use scholarly literature (digitised readings, research articles, relevant Government reports and text books) that has been published within the last 7 years.
• Include an assignment cover sheet, and title page with your essay, but you do not need to include the marking guide.

 
6 pages on the links between learning and neuroscience, plasticity and neurogenesis.

6 pages on the links between learning and movement/physical activity.

For both sections (Neuroscience & Movement) they need to address these three criteria
1. What does it do?
2. What experiences are provided?
3. What does it look like?

Internet sources are fine but mainly need to address what does the research on these topics say.

 
8 pages), not including the cover and the references:
Developed a policy in Cameroon
In developing a policy in Cameroon, consider the following:
Explain the rationale for selecting the Cameroon
Describe the social determinants of health in Cameroon that you would need to address. Explain why you need to address these determinants.
Explain the possible public issues you might encounter in health literacy and cultural awareness in this country.
Describe the relationship between health inequality/inequities and life expectancy for the population in your selected country.
Describe two current efforts in Cameroon to reduce health inequities.
Explain how you might develop a health policy so that it gets the support of Cameroon. Note: Take into account the culture of the country.
Use APA formatting for this Project and to cite your resources. Expand on your insights utilizing the Learning Resources.

 

 

Assignment details at bottom to include length and required content

*Use the Learning Resources provided in this module, as well as previous modules, and locate additional sources through the Walden Library and credible websites to conduct your research. Use the following questions to guide your investigation:
•What are the prevalent health concerns in this community?
•What are the key issues related to cost, quality, and access that affect the organization and the people this organization serves?
•Which organizations in this area are business competitors and/or which organizations use highly effective practices or strategies that this organization may learn from or adopt?
•How will demographics and health reform likely impact the organization, as well as the broader community, in the next 5 years?

Next, review the information on business writing included in the Learning Resources. Consider what the central point of your memo should be. For instance, is there a critical challenge the organization is likely to encounter? Does the information you have gathered suggest the need for a particular course of action or a new business direction? If so, use this memo to inform and influence the CEO. If not, share the findings of your research with the assumption that the CEO will use this information as a launching point for future discussions.

The Assignment

Write a 2- to 3-page business memo in which you address:
•Prevalent health concerns in the community
•Issues related to cost, quality, and access that affect the organization and the people it serves
•Organizations in the community that are business competitors and/or from which you can learn highly effective practices or strategies
•Ways in which changing demographics and health reform will likely affect your organization and the broader community in the next 5 years
Your Assignment must be written in standard edited English. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this module’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct. See the rubric for additional requirements related to research and scholarly writing.

 

Watch the video about psychiatric diagnosis and the DSM. Also, click the links for the Online Anxiety Survey and the Online Depression Survey and take both of them. PRINT AND ATTACH THE SHORT SUMMARY ONLY.
Answer the following questions in paragraph form:
1)What are some of the controversies and issues surrounding the DSM as a diagnostic criteria.
2) What are some of the influences which may play a part in the creation of various diagnoses.
3) Discuss the results of your anxiety survey? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
4) Discuss the results of the Depression survey? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
4) Do you think these kinds of questionnaires are useful in diagnosing conditions such as anxiety or depression?
5) What are some of the problems with self-report questionnaires like these?

 
With the passage of national health care (ObomaCare) describe how the health care buying decision process for consumers may change? What does this mean to marketers? What is on the horizon now and how do you see as the success or failure of this program. (Focus on success of the program to answer last question

 

The PICO concept will be established in the scholarly paper and presentation project to reflect a quality improvement perspective that you will present as a scholarly paper then converted to a group presentation.
PICO Format for Group Project Presentation
• Patient, Population or Problem
o What are the characteristics of the patient or population?
o What is the condition or disease you are interested in?
• Intervention or exposure
o What do you want to do with this patient (e.g. treat, diagnose, observe)?
• Comparison
o What is the alternative to the intervention (e.g. placebo, different drug, surgery)?
• Outcome
o What are the relevant outcomes (e.g. morbidity, death, complications)?

The scholarly paper and presentation will have references from the various levels of evidence as described in the pyramid of empirical evidence presented by your professor as posted in ANGEL

Scholarly Paper & Presentation Content Sequence to Follow

Scholarly Paper Sequence: Must be written in APA Format

Paper will include the following in Sub-Headings:

Introduction (10%): Review of the Literature:

• The Relevance of the Problem to Healthcare Delivery System when promoting Quality and Safety

Problem Statement (15%):

• Why is it Personal Area of Interest for Professional Nursing Care?
Ex: Core Measures, National Patient Safety Goals, Negative Clinical Indicators, Unit Based Problems.

• What type of data is being presented to reflect the problem in numbers for the past three months? Graphs, tables, fiscal report in numbers.

Goal(s) and Objectives of the Quality Improvement Project (25%):

The team will produce data that reflect improvement with reasonable interventions addressing the improved clinical indicators to appropriate benchmark number acceptable to regulatory practice.

Action Plan (25%):

PICO Format Problem, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome
Level Three Evaluation: Education, Validation and Simulation

Conclusion (15%):
• What was the outcome?

• Did the problem resolve and or did the Team’s project improve the situation?

• What would be the future implications for Nursing Practice and Healthcare Delivery

References (10%): From various levels of evidence:

 

Week 10 Discussion

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Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria—most often Escherichia coli. However, certain viruses, fungi, and parasites can also lead to infection. The infection can affect the lower and upper urinary tract, including the urethra, prostate (in males), bladder, ureter, and kidney. Due to the progression of the disease and human anatomy, symptoms present differently among the sexes as well as among age groups. It is important to understand how these factors, as well as others, impact the pathophysiology of UTIs. Advanced practice nurses must have this foundation in order to properly diagnose patients.

To prepare:
•Review Chapter 29 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of lower and upper urinary tract infections. Consider the similarities and differences between the two types of infections.
•Select two of the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how the factors you selected might impact the pathophysiology of the infections, as well as the diagnosis of and treatment for the infections.

Post on or before Day 3 a description of the pathophysiology of lower and upper urinary tract infections, including their similarities and differences. Then explain how the factors you selected might impact the pathophysiology of the infections, as well as the diagnosis of and treatment for the infections.

*********MUST USE RESOURCES LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROFESSOR AND STUDENTS. ALSO USE PAGE NUMBERS IN THE CITING SO THAT THEY KNOW WHAT PAGE YOU RECEIVED THE INFORMATION FROM. MUST USE TEXTBOOK ALONG WITH ANOTHER RESOURCE.

 

Week 11 Discussion

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Disorders of the Reproductive Systems

While the male and female reproductive systems are unique to each sex, they share a common function—reproduction. Disorders of this system range from delayed development to structural and functional abnormalities. Since many reproductive disorders not only result in physiological consequences but also psychological consequences such as embarrassment, guilt, or profound disappointment, patients are often hesitant to seek treatment. Advanced practice nurses need to educate patients on disorders and help relieve associated stigmas. During patient evaluations, patients must feel comfortable answering questions so that you, as a key health care provider, will be able to diagnose and recommend treatment options. As you begin this Discussion, consider reproductive disorders that you would commonly see in the clinical setting.

To prepare for this Discussion:
•Review Chapter 22 and Chapter 23 in the McPhee and Hammer text, as well as Chapter 32 in the Huether and McCance text.
•Select two disorders of the male and/or female reproductive systems that interest you. Consider the similarities and differences between the disorders.
•Select one of the following factors: genetics, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of and treatment for the reproductive disorders.

Post on or before Day 3 a description of the two reproductive disorders you selected, including their similarities and differences. Then explain how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of treatment for the reproductive disorders.
MUST USE RESOURCES 5 YEARS OR LESS AND MUST PUT THE PAGE NUMBER WHEN CITING SO THAT THEY INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT CAN ACCESS. IT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS. ALSO. PLEASE PUT IN PARAGRAPHS WITH LABELS FOR EACH QUESTION.

RESOURCES:

Week 11 Learning Resources

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This page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to scroll down the page to see all of this week’s assigned Learning Resources.

Required Resources
This chapter establishes a foundation for examining alterations of reproductive systems by examining the female and male reproductive systems. It covers the development of both reproductive systems and effects of aging on the systems.
◦Chapter 32, “Alterations of the Reproductive Systems, Including Sexually Transmitted Infections”

This chapter covers alterations of the female and male reproductive systems. It also explores the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

This chapter reviews the normal structure and function of the female reproductive tract. It then examines disorders specific to the female reproductive tract such as menstrual disorders and infertility.
◦Chapter 23, “Disorders of the Male Reproductive Tract”

This chapter reviews the normal structure and function of the male reproductive tract. It then explores disorders specific to the male reproductive tract such as male infertility and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Media

This media is an interactive final review covering course content.

Note: Although this media piece references Week 12, the content associated with Week 12 is a review of Week 2.

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Term Paper/Background Memo (9-11 pages): Your goal is to a write an informative
background memo on a policy topic or a theoretical topic. You are free to choose
your topic as long as it falls broadly into the field of public economics as construed
in this class. Some potential topics are given below. Your paper will be graded for
the clarity exposition, argumentation and the use of sources. The goal of this paper
is not necessarily to argue a point, but to provide a balanced presentation of a
debate. You will be required to submit your topic for approval, as well as submit a
(approximately 50% finished) first draft in addition to the final paper. Note that the
first draft is worth 5% of the course grade.
You are welcome to use as sources academic journals, working papers,
newspapers/magazines, policy papers by think-thanks/governmental agencies/international
agencies and other sources (such as books). Most sources are available online. Do not rely
solely on newspaper/magazine commentary as sources; the goal is to write about the
economics of the question, so it is important to relate to some of the economic analysis
underlying the question. When citing information from a source, please try to keep in mind
the underlying policy stand taken by the author/the publishing entity and try to present a
balanced view on the topic. This does not mean that you are not allowed to take a particular
point-of-view on the topic, but your paper should not present only one side of the argument.