Category Archives: Healthcare

Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being.

Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed overtime. Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being. How has health promotion changed over time? Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice?  

Differentiate between the prospective payment systems for outpatient, home health, physician and non-physician practitioners, and ambulatory surgical settings.

Differentiate between the prospective payment systems for outpatient, home health, physician and non-physician practitioners, and ambulatory surgical settings. In your response ensure that you compare and contrast payment systems for each of the categories listed.  

Did the story over/under-state the actual research? Explain.

PHN Aging Choose a recently reported health related story in the news (newspaper, magazine, social media, TV, etc.) that corresponds to the topic being discussed in class. (Aging, with focus on Alzhemiers and/or Osteoporosis) The story must have been reported within the last year. The original source of the story (i.e., published research or study […]

What is your position on the exceptions offered?

Immunization Reflection Discuss the following prompts: 1. Discuss the delicate balance of public health protection versus individual liberty (i.e., personal rights and free will). Keep in mind that approximately 48 states currently grant exceptions for mandated immunizations based on religious objections, and approximately 19 states grant exceptions for moral, philosophical or other personal beliefs. 2. […]

How do you see them being used on a systems level, rather than simply organizational?

Electronic Health Record Reflection After watching the videos below, discuss the meaningful use and impact electronic records can have on the healthcare industry. 1. Why are they important for patients and healthcare organizations alike? 2. Why haven’t all healthcare organizations adopted them? 3. How do you see them being used on a systems level, rather […]

Describe why Robert should establish a collaborative process, who he should establish the process with, and what collaborative processes should be implemented internally to improve the organizational policies.

Leadership and Management Case Scenario State inspections of long-term care organizations happen at a minimum of once per year. Upon the inspection process, a multitude of violations can be incurred by the long-term care organization. With that said, the F-Tag system represents a very specific and individualized code of federal regulations. As an example, F880 […]

What procedures would a manager or supervisor enact to help ensure employee satisfaction and retention?

HR Training Program In no fewer than an 8-page essay (not counting title section, reference list & forms/templates), describe in detail (using your own perceptions and experience) how you would respond to the following scenario: You have been asked to develop a proposal for a comprehensive Training Program for the organization to present to senior […]

What problems does he/she perceive with aging-related issues now or in the future?

Aging The purpose of this assignment is to help you become more aware of the services for aging adults that are available in your community, and to encourage you to make direct contact with selected providers and consumers of these services. Of particular interest here is the recognition that basic services for all community residents […]