Essays on Care Plan

Part 1

A: When working in the home and community, the best practice and current sector approaches to working with clients include: using person-centred practice, working in a consumer-directed care model, and understanding the potential for empowerment versus disempowerment when supporting clients.

The care worker integrates these contexts into their support work on all levels.

Complete the table below by describing each approach and giving an example of how you might integrate this in your support work with a client: B. Case Study. Read this case study and then answer the questions below.

Complete the table outlining:

Two areas where Mrs. Brady and Justin could target in a CDC package What could be arranged for each area of ...

Health History

Introduction Health history assessment is a vital part of the nursing process. This process establishes the foundation through which nurses can diagnose and create a care plan for their patients. That said, incorrect health assessments may result in misdiagnosis, hence wrongful care plan development. For this task, I interviewed Anna, L. (not her real name). The following discussion encompasses a review and reflection of this interview.

Demographic Data

Anna is a 26-year-old single female of Japanese descent. She recently moved to the US to pursue her degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her hobbies include traveling, photography, blogging, dancing, ...

ADHD is a behavioral disorder that exhibits a severe long-term effect on victims. The condition poses, even more, grave consequences on the health of females than males. Therefore, given that it can progress unnoticed during childhood, there is the need to conduct a thorough assessment to enable accurate diagnosis. Diagnosis is usually made using the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition-Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria. An in-depth exploration of all the possible treatment recommendations begins after the diagnosis. In the treatment of DHD detected in the patient in the case study, various approaches can be considered. Usually, the treatment of ...

The main objective of any health care system is to provide patient care with desirable patient outcomes. Simply put, a health care system strives to promote well-being and heath status of all human beings. It is also important to note that most aspects of the healthcare focus on prevention and management of pain among patients because freedom from pain is an essential dimension of health. Additionally, pain among patients is a multidimensional phenomenon that requires a broad, integrated and a comprehensive care model (Glare et al., 2014). Many studies that have been carried out by various scholars on health ...

The use of skin care bundle among hospitalized adult sick people can reduce the risk of skin breakdown compared to standard care of practice Pressure ulcers are a common problem in acute care hospitals, specifically among obese patients in intensive care units. Pressure ulcers or sores are common, serious but preventable health issues in the healthcare system. Pressure ulcers are associated with low quality of life, increased expenditure, increase hospital stay, and poor health outcomes (Bhattacharya & Mishra 2015). Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) are preventable if repositioning and turning techniques. However, the evidence on the effectiveness on these techniques is ...

Holistic Care Plans

Just like the term indicates, a holistic care plan is an comprehensive assessment of the needs and lifestyle of an individual in all facets of their lives, that is, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components. Self-care is an important concept that every individual should engage in. This is based on the fact that taking care of oneself is associated with a myriad of benefits such as increased energy levels, motivation, confidence, and a healthier and renewed version of an individual. The following comprises my personal holistic care plan in terms of the four dimensions indicated above, in relation to ...

Introduction

Nurses play an integral, challenging, and complex role in the healthcare system. Nurses are considered as the backbone of the complex and diverse system that comprises patients and a multidisciplinary team of experts. Nurses are educated and trained to cater to a large group of patients and often seek continuing education and upgrade their skills and knowledge. It is only through clinical exposure that nurses learn and implement new strategies and techniques. Nurses are known to transform the healthcare system by acting as mediators between the patient population and the medical team (physicians and other allied healthcare members). Through ...

Introduction

Migraine is a common type of headache disorder which is characterized by moderate to severe recurrent headache. Migraine headaches are generally severe and could last up to 3 days, wherein the pain affects half of the head but the pain is pulsating in nature. People with acute migraine headache may have suffer from sensitivity to light, vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to smell and sound. In some cases, the pain may become severe and worsen after physical activity. In 1/3rd of patients with migraine, a short period of visual disturbance or aura occurs which is an indication that the pain ...

Based on the scenario above, please use the general survey process to describe the areas that you would be observing immediately upon entry to the home. Since the patient (Millie Gardner) is reported to be old, my first observation will be to assess and confirm the appearance of the patient in relation to the reported age. Secondly, I would check her facial expressions for any signs of acute distress as well as the body structure of the patient, for example, the range of body weight, height and nutritional status (Jarvis, 2016). Moreover, since the patient is confined to a ...

Gap in Care Quality during the Discharge Process for Care Coordination for Patients with Chronic Illnesses

Patients in the United States who experience long-term illnesses may change from one health care setting to another. They might move from home to a hospital, to an assisted living facility, or to other types of residential care. The coordination of care for patients with chronic illnesses is reliant on the abilities of health care providers to interact effectively in order to provide optimum outcomes (NTCC, 2010). In order to determine the best possible option for the patient, care coordinators must accurately assess the patient’s condition, reach a consensus on prognosis, evaluate possible resources, and develop and initiate ...

Health and Hospital Management

Numerous organizations have taken a holistic approach to health and healthcare system management as they seek to address the common problems related to the rising health care costs, need for insurance, and promotion of healthy staff. The organizations have sought to establish and implement health care plans for thousands of employees. The plans have raised the need to have administrative competence, excellence in case management, solid network of care providers and health care institutions and departments. Common health-related problems today require a continuum of care that is built upon the collaboration of several actors and institutions. For this reason, ...

• From your perspective, explain the role of nurse practitioners in clinical settings

It is also the role of the nurse practitioner to be a self-directed learner. With continued learning and professional development, clinical competency is maintained. Clinical competency brings satisfaction to patients. Aside from being learners, NPs are mentors and educators. They are also researchers and apply their findings to clinical practice. The NP often acts as a primary health care provider and work in private practice with little to no supervision from physicians. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that an NP is organized and independent. An NP should also be an effective communicator. NPs work together with patients in ...

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Health History and Physical Examination

A 50 years old American Male comes to the hospital with angina-like symptoms. Subjective Data Demographic data: There exists a risk of cardiovascular ailments or malfunctioning. The patient is an IT professional with long sitting schedules.

Reason for care: The patient was admitted to the emergency ward due to the severity of the pain 6 days back.

Present illness: Currently facing chest congestion with breath shortness and exertion, with heavy perspiration, recommended cardiac catheterization. Perception of health: Patient is an educated, independent and sincere individual who thinks that he is healthy and with several precautions he will overcome the current situation. He is little worried about his excessive ...

Introduction

Sub- capital fracture of the femoral neck is a common injury among the ageing population and is regarded as “unsolvable fractures”. This is a growing health concern in every country as the healthcare expenditure is very high. The surgical options, especially for elderly population, highly depend on the patient’s profile, their preference and the experience of the surgeon . Mrs. Pollard, 75- year- old, sustained a left sub- capital fractured neck of femur. Due to her age and her other complications such as hypertension and Type- 2 diabetes, a total hip replacement might be a better surgical option as ...

John Magill is a 75-year-old male with Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. John was admitted to the hospital after falling at home. The physical examination revealed bruising on John’s hips and buttocks, as well as a tear on the right hip, but the X-ray did not reveal fractures in the lower extremities. The emergency department noted generalised tremor, decreased mobility, signs of confusion, agitation, and restlessness. The assessment of John’s vital signs showed that most measures are within expected ranges for an elderly person (temperature 37.2; respiratory rate 24; heart rate ...

Abstract

In healthcare financial management, health insurance contributes in determining the healthcare services. The fee schedule provides a list of charges reimbursed for service providers and suppliers. Center for Medicare services, CMS, uses the fee schedule to determine the facilities and non-facility in healthcare provisions. Physicians, ambulance and medical equipment services among others help in the determination of the fee schedule by Medicare Physician Fee Structure (MPFS). The study focuses on CPT code 99214-office visit as the reference in the service delivery by the center of Medicare services. The Medicare and Medicaid rates are essential in determination the fee schedule. ...

Care Plan

Subjective The patient presents at the clinic complaining of nocturia, decreased urinary flow, decreased flow as well as terminal dysuria. TG states that the symptoms have been persistent for the last two years but the last two weeks have seen a significant increase in intensity of the symptoms. TG denies any case or instance of radiated pain within the period of two weeks,

Objective:

60 year old, Hispanic male

Vital signs: BP at 140/92;

Pulse rate: 80; Temperature: 99.0 Weight = 200 pounds; height = 71”, BMI = 27.9

Patient Hx for hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, costochondritis, suspected angina, possible family history of heart disease in the family

Patient denies any use of alcohol, tobacco, or drug abuse Current medication list: Cardizem 240mg QD and Zocor 20mg ...

Problem statement for research purpose: Hypertension can be a cause as well as a consequence of chronic kidney disease (CRD). A number of clinical studies have identified the harmful effects of uncontrolled hypertension on the kidney function (Kokubo, 2012; Berlowitz, 2016)). According to NIH statistics, 23.3% individuals without CKD had hypertension in a representative sample. On the other hand, 35.8% of individuals in stage 1, 48.1% in stage 2, 59.9% of stage 3 and 84.1% in stage 4-5 CKD had hypertension (National Institutes of Health, 2010). In stage 4 CKD, the glomerular filtration is the lowest at <15 ...

As a nurse or healthcare personnel, it is always important to have a personal philosophy that guides one in their daily professional practice. This personal philosophy acts as the guideline that motivates and keeps one moving in the right direction and serving the patient population in the manner that befits their status and provides ultimate satisfaction to the healthcare provider at the personal level. In most cases, the professional practice derives satisfaction not form the wages and economic benefits but from the satisfaction with the outcomes each time they are reviewed (Laabs, 2011). For the nurse, the satisfaction is ...

Communication in Healthcare Teams

Complementary Roles, Decision Making and Shared Responsibility Effective communication is necessary to be incorporated in the healthcare teams in order to ensure the enhanced wellbeing of patients by means of developing and implementing the patient care plans in an effective manner. The effective implementation of the care plans is based on the shared responsibility of the healthcare teams or multidisciplinary teams, in which the individual members of these teams are responsible to provide care to the patients. The patients in the intensive care units or long-term residential facilities require services from the individuals of different departments and team members, ...

Basic Requirements for a Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan Counseling Checklist ____________ DA Form 5304 Family Care Plan ____________ DA Form 5305 Letter of Instruction __2 Copies__ Certificate Of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort ____________ DA Form 5840 (Short Term)* Power of Attorney ____________ DA Form 5841 (Short Term)* Certificate of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort __2 Copies__ DA Form 5840 (Long Term)* Power of Attorney __2 Copies__ DA Form 5841 (Long Term)* Application for Uniformed Services 2 Copies__ Identification Card – DEERS Enrollment Allotment or Financial Support – as stated in AR 600-20 ___________ Parental Consent (If appropriate) ___________ DA Form 7666 Family Care Plan Preliminary ...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Abstract The intensive care unit in most hospitals plays the role of providing care to patients dealing with life-threatening conditions. The technological and other set ups in these hospital units are vital in ensuring that these patients continue to receive the best regarding care while with the intentions of having them emerge with desirable outcomes. There are however challenges relating to the care that these patients receive since, in most cases, they are usually under mechanical ventilation. A patient under this condition faces the risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia if the ventilators are not handled with the required care. ...

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Term Month and Year Patient-centered care is an approach to nursing and medicine that puts the focus of healthcare provision on the patient and their specific needs (Hood, 2013). Patient-centered care also places a focus on the relationships between the patient and their family, recognizing them as one inseparable unit. This focus has allowed patient-centered care to focus on the needs of the patients and their families, including the visitation procedure that is most suited to that particular case (Riley, White, Graham & Alexandrov, 2014). As such, patient-centered care provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in healthcare to provide a ...

A The nursing profession is characterized by dynamism, precision and disciplined due to the delicate nature of care- giving that it primarily involves. Different organizations have different goal and different strategy to guide their healthcare staff to deliver the better quality of service to the patients. The organizations aim to instill the organizational goals into their staff in different phases of their life i.e., during their education, practice and evidence- based research. The set of goals and strategies helps them function effectively in the organization. The nursing boards play a major role in the regulation of the nursing workforce ...

Introduction

In the recent years, CPGs (Clinical Practice Guidelines) have been widely incorporated into clinical practice to facilitate efficient as well as effective medical practice and improve the care of patients as well as their health outcomes. Essentially, CPGs are statements that are systematically developed mainly to assist healthcare professionals in making the relevant clinical decisions in regard to the suitable healthcare involved in specific clinical issues (Brouwers et al., 2012). As such, CPGs provide clear and succinct instructions on the screening and diagnostic tests that should be ordered in certain clinical circumstances, medical services to be offered, length of ...

Introduction

Self-care is taking a strategic measure to ensure that one is safe and stays in focus. They are personal decisions that one takes for to improve their future. In this case, my self-care is to ensure that I remain in line with the nursing career requirements and set strategies to implement the key options that I have chosen. They include, time management, more attention to nursing school, and developing a nursing career path. The field of nursing is diverse (Lever, 2010, p. 105). It requires focus to be able to cope with the daily challenges. However, caution should be ...

Literature review – VAP

Part 1

The theory of goal attainment which was developed by Imogene Kings, it focuses on the interaction between patients and the care providers taking care of them. The goals that are focused on desirable patient outcomes are developed by ensuring that there is an existing communication process which ensures that a mutual interaction between nurses and their patients exists (Current Nursing, 2012). This theory can be used as a basis the assessment and the maintenance of desirable, healthy systems that which overall result in patients achieving their wellbeing goals.

Question 1

This theory is made up of a series of ...

Healthcare reform

The Clinton health care plan This program is also known as the health security act. Some of its detractors gave it the name "Hillarycare." This phenomenon is reminiscent to the recent "Obamacare" bill nicknamed after President Barrack Obama. The health security act was a healthcare reform package. It got proposed by the Clinton administration under the then President Bill Clinton. The first lady got closely associated with the chair of the task force. This panel got created in January 1993. The creation process, however, appeared controversial. People became widely divided with one faction actively supporting the bill while another ...

Theory/Author Name and Background

The theory on spiritual well-being in illness is a concept that was explored by Sr. Mary Elizabeth O’Brien. Sr. Mary began her career as a nurse at the Mercy Hospital in Pennsylvania and she worked closely with people with chronic illnesses. Over the course of the history of nursing and specifically on the issues that touch on chronic illnesses and end-of-life care, the aspect of spirituality holds significant influence as to the development of the care plan (O'Brien, 2003). Even in the contemporary healthcare system, nurses are expected to observe the code of ethics within the specifics of ...

Introduction: CRAFFT-Screening test for risk behavior evaluation

The issue of substance abuse is one of primary adolescent behavioral problems that need to be treated well in advance for avoiding further complications. CRAFFT is a very important screening tool because it uses the series of 6 questions that can be administered either by a response questionnaire or via an interview. These 6 questions are developed from the six alphabets used in the name of the tool where C stands for Car, R stands for Relax, A stands for Alone, F stands for Forget, F stands for Friends, and T stands for Trouble (Children’s Hospital Boston, 2009). ...

In the contemporary society, cultural competence in care provision is a necessity. The world today is a global village and healthcare professional are likely to tend to people of diverse cultures as well as diverse faiths and backgrounds. Care provision is a complex process whose outcomes are determined by the internal factors as well as the external environment in which the patient is receiving care. The insistence on cultural competence as a critical determinant for nurses is based on the fact that people of diverse faiths have different and diverse views on what and how care should be provided ( ...

The central mandate of the nurses is to promote patient safety and ensure excellence in their nursing roles. For the nurses, patient safety is not just a part of their day to day engagements; rather it is a commitment to safe, ethical and competent care. Whether in clinical roles, research, education, management or leadership, nurses have to remain true to the code of ethics that calls for protection of the patient from harm as well as aiding to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. Nurses are regarded as the central point of care; the connection between the healthcare ...

Introduction

The Intussusception remains as the most common problem of bowel obstruction in children and infants which needs an immediate medical attention and could be resulting in severe morbidity in children when ignored (Jiang, Jiang, Parashar, Nguyen, Bines & Patel, 2013). The given case study focuses on the Intussusceptions faced by Jayadha, a 4 months old girl, and the given case study analyses the associated pathophysiology and nursing care plan for the child in order to ensure proper adherence to the evidence based practice. The essay will start with pathophysiology and then discuss the role of nurses in the effective use ...

On December 12, 2012, the UN adopted a health care resolution asking countries to provide for affordable and quality healthcare for all the people. However this is easier said and done. There are many factors why universal health care still remains a project in the pipeline in many countries. Some countries simply cannot afford to provide subsidized or free medical care to all its citizens, in some countries the medical system is taken over by private corporations and in some countries there is a large scale corruption making it impossible for the government to offer free medical services. In ...

Mary Koroma

Bowie State University Abstract There have been a lot of innovations and inventions in the way healthcare services have been provided to persons in the country. Such advancements in the healthcare delivery process have seen improvements in terms of the modalities through which patients receive treatments and the pharmaceuticals needed to address their specific problems. Similarly, there are other techniques that are being taken into account in addressing the healthcare issues of people in the country. This paper will provide an in-depth analysis of the alternative treatment techniques that can be used in ensuring that patients come out with ...

As Madeleine Leininger noted, nursing is built on the element of caring; nurses are caregivers and thus their interaction with the patient is a necessity rather than an option. Any role that falls within nursing and seeks to cut off the link with the patient cannot in any way find its basis in nursing. My philosophy is built on Linenger’s description of the role of nursing as a process that affords a patient in need the chance to meet and interact with a caregiver who cannot only give them access to resources but can help them cope within ...

Introduction

The advance care planning is a route paper where the elder people establish an action plan at the moment when they do not have the capacity to take a decision by themselves or their life is in danger, and they are physically unable to decide. The advanced care planning in not only a medical and nursing issue, but a legal issue where the elder gives the instructions of his life at the moment when they cannot make decisions. The testament is the last part of the advance care planning, but previous to that, there are medical procedures and instructions ...

It is imperative for nurses to develop communication competence in order to discharge their duties efficiently and create a good rapport with patients and colleagues (Kourkouta & Papathanasiou, 2014). Therefore, nurses ought to strive to expand their communication skills adequately and master ways of delivering important information efficiently and induce the positive immediate reaction to the message delivered. Notably, efficient communication strategies both personal and interpersonal in the professional setting or at informal environment promote a healthy environment where a nurse can express his/her needs and concern effectively (Kourkouta & Papathanasiou, 2014). This, in the long run, have the effect of ...

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Introduction to gender identity disorder

Mental health is the absence of the mental disorder or the level of the psychological wellbeing. Therefore, it is the ability of a person to create an equilibrium between life activities and to enjoy life. It includes the mental, emotional and social being and therefore, it affects how we feel, think and act as we cope with life. Mental fitness determines how we make choices, handle stress, and relate to others and handling stress. Mental disorders affect our thinking, behavior, and mood. Mental disorders are caused by a family history of mental illness, genes and the life ...

Literature and Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan

Literature and Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan

Introduction

In Homer’s Iliad, the two most notable characters are Achilles and Hector. The former was a Greek war hero synonymous to a demigod. The latter was a Trojan prince who was also famous for his role in the wars Troy fought (Homer, 2008). In many aspects, the two come about as among the most known historical figures. Their battle at the Trojan gates is among the most revered duels. Even with their greatness, the two figures were ailing in one way or the other. Their overly ambitious mentalities were the reasons behind their eventual downfall. ...

Woodrow, the author of the article aimed to provide the readers with a better understanding of fundamentals behind w intrapleural chest drains. Woodrow p 49, shared that the article main purpose is to describe the intrapleural chest systems. It also gave the readers basic tips on providing safe nursing health care in relation to the chest drains and the type of damages the tool can assess. The device is significant because it addresses the need to lessen the burden caused by abnormal fluid and air found in between pleura that may increase the risk of respiratory problems and will lead to ...

Unequal reimbursement to Nursing Practitioners (NP) compared to physicians.

I would like to address the state and federal health officials over the unequal reimbursement to Nursing Practitioners (NP) compared to physicians. The present situation is that NP are reimbursed up to 15% less for provision of primary care services while physicians get 100% of the total cost incurred. This is despite the fact that there is no clear justification for this kind of discrimination. NPs provide the same quality services, and in cases which require personal communication, even better care than physicians. The healthcare reimbursement system should be changed to promote equality and fairness among all primary healthcare ...

Introduction:

The Chlamydia has been reported to be the most common sexual transmitted disease in the United States of America. It is most common among the sexually active people who include the young adults and the adolescent. State reports and surveys have revealed that from two to twenty percent of this age group have contracted this disease. The female adolescents have been noted to be having the highest rate of infection of this disease. In general, the young adults and adolescents who are infected with this disease result to a total of 4%. The black Americans are also noted to be ...

2.In 2010, the American health care system was completely overhauled with the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; amended later by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. In these changes, a broken system that left many American citizens uninsured will gradually become the means by which all Americans will receive health insurance, for better or worse. In this presentation, we will discuss the impact of the bill on everyone from individuals to insurance companies, as well as the varying arguments for and against the bill. We will also discuss where the bill is at ...

Patient-centered care is an approach that has gained much prominence in modern day care. This care model has more focus on the interaction between the patient and tits a paradigm shift from the physician-centered care in which the physician’s skills and knowledge had all the influence on the care plan, medication as well as therapy adopted (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2014). Patient-centered care is based on giving the patient more autonomy as well as more involvement in the decision-making process to facilitate safer and quality care techniques which suit each patient. Through employing measurable skills and knowledge, ...

Fee-for-Service (FFS) Reimbursement

In this hospital reimbursement model, services are unbundled and each is paid for separate from the rest. This model is founded in order to motivate and provide incentive for physicians to provide as many treatments as possible. Therefore this reimbursement model or basis will increase the number of admissions since physicians are compensated depending on the quantity of treatments. The average length of stay and volume of services per day will also be affected in the same way. This is attributed to the fact that quantity is favoured over quality.

This basis however raises the unit cost of ...

How will health care reform impact the small, medium, and large employer’s organization?

Major challenges to managing the enrollment information on a managed care plan.

An inefficient database system. This poses the major challenge for all organizations as the database system used influences the nature of information to be processed. The information system in place is a crucial factor that influences the nature and availability of information regarding to the health care enrollment information. Due to this challenge, the state of Illinois has developed various systems to help to store the data in regard to the particular patient. They include integrated care program and primary care case management program. Information backup systems. It is a ...

Introduction

Specialists in nursing have existed since early 1900s with nurse anesthetics and nurse midwives having been the pioneers. They lay formative foundations in early 20th century for advanced nursing practice. The roles of advanced nurses have not been clear historically. There was and still there is a lack of clarity in roles of different advanced nurses. This paper delineates the roles of clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioners.

Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are two of advanced practice nurses with nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists constituting the rest. Clinical nurse specialists provide care in a wide range of specialty areas, ...

End of life palliative care can be a stressful, even traumatic time for not only dying residents, but also for families and the medical staff working with them. Fortunately, there is much staff can do to alleviate stress. In my own experiences as a Health Care Assistant in a nursing home, I have helped residents, families, and other staff members deal with this difficult segment of life through palliative care, and I have learned much from them as well.

Working and Interacting With Others in Palliative Care

Making sure that dying residents and their family have as stress-free an experience as possible is extremely important as a Health Care Assistant and ...

Arguably, health care is one of the fundamental things that directly affect the entire population in the world. United States is not an exception when it comes to health care policies. President Obama administration has made reforms on health care a priority. Most popular media companies in United States frequently argue on the Obama’s plans in the health care sector. Others support the plan, while other views it as a waste of time.

Perhaps, approximately 85 percent of American people already have health care insurance; hence, to them the plan comes as a bad news. The primary objective of Obama insurance ...

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Introduction

There had been numerous studies and data gathering done to correlate depression and cardiovascular disease. While the exact pathophysiology that produces depression particularly for cardiovascular disease patients is yet to be established, researchers are almost certain that 1 in every 5 patients with a heart condition is experiencing a depressive state . In the website of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance it was mentioned that 20 to 30% of patients who suffered from stroke have suffered from a major depressive disorder . Similarly, the website also indicated that at least 1 in every 3 patients who suffered a heart attack is depressed . Another ...

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Provincial Health Services

Introduction Canada along with several other countries follow a public health care system that takes care of all basic health care services required by its citizens. The health care system of Canada has undergone a lot of changes since its conception. Several reforms have shaped the current health care system to turn out as a publicly funded system. The health care system is a provincial responsibility and is comprised of ten provincial and three territorial plans. The entire system is known as "Medicare" to Canadians. Despite various reforms, the main motto of the health care system has remained the same, i.e. to ...

Amongst mentally ill patients at high risk for early readmission, does the utilization of a multi-component transition care plan as compared to usual care help to improve early readmission rates?

Abstract

The early hospital readmission rate in a 30-bed psychiatric unit in California is 25%. This figure is higher than the 13% reported in the literature for high-income countries like the US (Vigod et al., 2013). Early readmissions are problematic as they are costly and disruptive to the personal and professional lives of patients and their family members. In addition, they are construed to be negative patient outcomes and negative indicators of ...

OBAMA CARE

Introduction The term Obama care is more or less a derogatory term coined by the critics of the affordable care act put in place by president Barack Obama. The literal meaning of the term Obama care is quite disturbing to say the least. This is because it refers to the type of care that is more inclined towards president Barack Obama as opposed to the entire nation. The question thus arises as to the true nature of this Obama care and whether or not it favors the greater good of the nation or it is a desperate plan by president ...

Introduction

Organization can’t exist in a vacuum; it must be set in a particular country and region to which it is inextricably linked. The setting under which the organization operates provides numerous contexts which may influence how the organizations carry out its operations and how it produces (Mark, 2003). This notion yields the concept of external environment which is a significant aspect as organizations seek to address the various emerging trends. Analysis on the external environment is based on attempts to help understand the forces that exist outside the organizational boundaries that contribute towards shaping the organization. According to researchers, the ...

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive nursing care plan in relation to a case study. The nursing care plan is a structural framework that is developed by a health care provider for the purpose of ensuring harmonized communication that will eventually result to secure and valuable care for the patient (Doenges, M. E., Moorhouse, M. F., & Murr, A. C., 2005). Maternal health care is a sensitive area of health care provision as it involves handling two lives at once; that of the mother and the unborn child. In this case, developing a maternal care plan requires adequate familiarization with the psychological, ...

Health Care Plan on Child Obesity

[Institution’s Name] Health Care Plan on Child Obesity

Program Planning and evaluation for community health

The presented health care plan is determined over the assessment and management of childhood obesity. The evaluation over the agenda has been conducted for addressing childhood over the spectrum of the area of New York State and NYC. The obesity rate of children age (2-14) of the state is 15 / 41 amongst the other states of the country. In the spectrum of the children age (10-17) the state rank 25 / 41 displaying the rate of 14.5%. The reading of the ratio is 10.6% at the level of ...

Discussion assignment

This interview is conducted in a college setting, and the method used face to face. There are two participants, the nurse as the interviewee and I as the interviewer. This interview will respond to the question of teaching, technology, and evaluation of lessons taught in the nursing college.

Interview

Question 1

Response As a mentor of future and current generations of nurses, one major role is to design, implement, evaluate and revise academic programs to ensure quality education. Since health care is ever changing, we ensure we design a curriculum to fit with this trend. The curriculum is designed to fit the ...

Human Resource Management

Introduction This project alludes to the compensation and benefit strategy of an organization. It is very essential to clarify the concept and all the aspects of compensation and benefits given to the employees of an organization. Walmart is the world’s largest retail store that has been taken for this project to study the compensation and benefits issues and the steps taken by them. As per the Fortune global 500, Walmart is also one of the largest companies in the world in term of revenues, and the leading private employers worldwide. It employs approximately 2.2 million employees across ...

[Institution Title] Working as an Advance Practice Nurse requires mastery and competencies in nursing. This course allows for APN students to acquire those competencies. Among the skills that can be learned through this is working on an effective nursing care plan specific to the patient's exact needs. During the course, different cases had been presented allowing the students to appreciate every case that come into the hospital. The nursing care plan is necessary be it helps the patient manage their condition according to a specific design. The nursing care plan communicates the treatment, the procedure, as well as ...