Relevant Behavioral Risk Factors As the director of strategic planning, I need to develop a plan to manage behavioral risk factors influencing the amount of health care expenditures in the area. These factors include the prevalence of unhealthy diet, high level of physical inactivity and extensive tobacco use among the...
Introduction Random drug screening involves experimental analysis by utilizing such specimens as saliva, hair, blood, or urine, with a view to determining the presence of certain drugs or their metabolites. These tests are usually done to ascertain the presence (or absence) of prohibited drugs or steroids. On the other hand,...
PICOT Question In community clinic nursing staff, how does the introduction of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) guidelines within ten weeks affect the accuracy of diagnosing and quality of managing depression in the older population as compared to the staff’s performance before the intervention? Governmental Agencies for...
PICOT Question In community clinic nursing staff, how does the introduction of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) guidelines within ten weeks affect the accuracy of diagnosing and quality of managing depression in the older population as compared to the staff’s performance before the intervention? Leading Teams in...
Introduction The insurance industry is one of the most observed segments in the financial markets. This notion is supported by several literatures that provide comprehensive discussion about the industry. In addition, the scope covered by the insurance industry is broad. Hence the areas for research are unlimited and robust. Because...
The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains one of the greatest health crises currently facing the global community. Not only does this disease have a long list of life-threatening co-morbidities, but it is also associated with obvious social, racial/ethnic, and demographic health disparities. According to Pellowski, Kalichman, Matthews, and Adler (2013), “Poverty, discrimination,...
Organizations and professionals in the healthcare industry are held responsible by the law to ensure that they perform their activities within legal frameworks. Employees are answerable to their employers to adhere to their agreements contained in employment contracts. Accountability in healthcare organizations should be characterized by a top-down pattern whereby...
Universal healthcare for all, regardless of their level of income and ability to pay for it, has intrigued state legislators all around the USA. People with different views have both criticized and upheld this method of providing medical services to those who need them, but no single state has successfully...
Abstract This paper presents an exploration of the problem scenario illustrated in the book Code Green. The paper takes a significant thrust on illuminating factors and variables leading to the actualization of the problem scenario encapsulated in the book. The paper draws evidence presented in the source (Code Green Book)...
Introduction The paper overviews and compares healthcare systems in the United States (US) and Spain. These countries are selected for the analysis mainly because their approach to system organization and management differ substantially. Health Statistics and Costs In this section, the comparison of statistics for the US and Spain is...
Introduction Healthcare organizations face multiple challenges in managing public health issues due to numerous constraints. Therefore, they may need organizational change to create a flawless corporate culture and draft a strategic plan that will inform future choices regarding the management of public health issues. This change management essay will perform...
The fundamental principles of healthcare finances and ethics are associated with nonmaleficence, beneficence, and autonomy. These principles can be traced back to the Hippocratic ethics that proposes doing no harm and benefiting people (Dunham-Taylor & Pinczuk, 2015). In health care, autonomy is understood as the competence of a patient to...
Introduction Single-Payer Health Insurance is a system aimed at providing high-quality medical services for Americans so that all of them can get essential health care irrespective of their ability to pay. Though the Affordable Care Act introduced in 2010 made it easier for millions of people to collect medical insurance,...
Health Policy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation This paper aims to consider one of the voluntary foundations, which is the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It is going to dwell upon its health policy. Apart from that, it will reflect on possible ways to make improvements to it. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...
The transmission of HIV is substantially driven by such risk-taking behaviors as unprotected sexual intercourse. Therefore, efforts to promote HIV prevention should mainly focus on educating community members about relevant protective measures. This approach is in line with the principles and values of political and social conservatives in terms of...
It should be noted that both the UK and US healthcare systems have flaws and aspects that require immediate attention from the side of different stakeholder groups. Nevertheless, several differences may be observed in terms of financial expenditures (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2017). In particular, the first difference may...
Healthcare policy is a crucial concept in nursing, as it impacts the provision of medical care on the state level. Healthcare policy is a set of rules and regulations affecting a particular area of medical care. For instance, healthcare policy can regulate payment and service delivery models, state insurance coverage,...
Introduction As a country falling under the category of states with a high mortality rate, Ecuador is selected. Based on further analysis, the Ecuador health system is not sufficiently advanced. One of the indicators that reflect the alarming situation in the state is the high infant mortality rate. Also, despite...
Introduction An essential element of the social and economic development of society is medical care. Healthcare is one of the leading service industries, so public expenditures on its development are not only of social but also of economic importance. The effectiveness of healthcare as a branch of the service sector...
Who do I need to involve in the discussion and at what point? To implement the shared governance decision-making model, it is required to involve the staff of the unit in the discussion (Marquis & Huston, 2017). It is paramount to involve not only nurse leaders, but staff nurses in...
The Affordable Care Act brought various positive changes to US health care, but it still had some drawbacks. The reforms are needed, although the dismantling of the ACA is a serious mistake. The reforms should concentrate on increasing people’s access to high-quality care that could ensure Americans’ health and wellness....
Introduction The US healthcare industry is constantly evolving and changing in terms of financing, organization, insurance, and other aspects. All medical organizations conduct their activities using advanced technologies and provide highly qualified medical aid. The health system ensures the right to receive medical care, develops scientific research, and introduces modern...
The Florida Nurse Practice Act is presented as Chapter 464 of Florida Statutes, in which the details and regulations regarding the scope of nurses’ practice are described. This act works as the legislation to regulate nurses’ activities with the focus on the roles of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical...
It was once said that the government is morally tested by its approach to providing care to the elderly, needy, handicapped, and children. For me, this statement is true because it points to the very fact that actions and decisions of the government in treating those in need are the...
Introduction The advancement of the technologies used in hospitals throughout the nation for the sake of minimizing errors and improving patient outcomes is the focus of the Intelligent Hospital Pavilion. As such, it introduces solutions that make care easier for providers and enable new approaches to care. The 2014 ICU...
There is a number of wasted resources that can be currently identified within the framework of a healthcare environment. First of all, there are different defects. This relates to the process of performing activities incorrectly or fixing the existing errors. Another type of wasted resource is over-production. This waste can...
The American healthcare system is rather inefficient as the funds invested are some of the highest in the world, but the quality is not sufficient. The system needs reforms that have to be implemented within a short period of time. The primary focus should be on the efficient allocation of...
Discuss one key challenge that you anticipate facing in advanced practice as a result of one of the provisions of your selected mandate. The Affordable Care Act has various provisions that influence the health care system of the United States. The aspects of this mandate affect all types of medical...
Introduction Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is one of the largest health care providers in the United States. Currently, the health organization has 178 hospitals in the UK and across 20 states in the US with over 200,000 employees (Hospital Corporation of America, 2018). HCA offers both inpatient and outpatient...
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the...
One of the wasted efforts is the overlapping services provided to patients and time wasted due to the lack of communication. According to Bertolini (2014), physicians tend to communicate ineffectively with each other, which results in duplicate tests and the waste of various resources. Hospitals now use numerous technological advances...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare, was put in effect in 2010 with the aim to offer better coverage of health insurance for the population of the United States. The ACA was necessary for addressing the gaps in the US healthcare system that has been considered...
The issues connected to healthcare staffing such as nurse turnover are often dependent on the decisions and behaviors of nursing managers and leaders. Nurse turnover is a problem that is so widespread that is can be considered an international concern (“The high cost,” 2016). Moreover, the outcome of high turnover...
Introduction In 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It has been the first attempt to reform the US medical system since the 1960s when the Medicare and Medicaid programs were created to help pensioners...
Needs assessment The needs assessment for the healthcare facility education plan will be preceded by identifying the underlying problem (Hodges, 2011). In this context, the problem may be a lack of critical competency in major healthcare areas. Moreover, the problem may be a lack of proper utilization of healthcare facilities....
Firstly, Nordstrom has a clear understanding that the quality of the services might impact the loyalty of the customers (Nelson & Quick, 2013). In this instance, the company views customers as individuals while discovering the return cases to avoid misconceptions and complying the service quality with the company’s initial values...
Policy Summary Hennepin Health policy was introduced for low-income Medicaid patients living in Hennepin County, Minnesota in 2012. In collaboration with Hennepin County’s Human Services and Public Health Department, NorthPoint Health, the Wellness Center, and the Metropolitan Health Plan, Hennepin County Medical Center created an accountable care organization (ACO). According...
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the...
The specifics of healthcare services, their quality, and delivery vary significantly depending on a state, its traditions, and quality of life. The significance of primary healthcare and the role of a community health nurse is defined by the levels of awareness and health education among general audiences. In Japan, the...
Introduction The review of the needs of Cleveland community shows the growth in opioid abuse, especially characteristic to people with low income. Obesity is another health issue that is associated with many additional health complications. The literature presents relevant data regarding these issues. Opioid use increase The recent study conducted...
The current trends show that the Affordable Care Act is improving the welfare and general health of people with lower incomes by giving them access. Traditionally, patients with medical insurance have larger access to these services than underinsured and uninsured. However, by increasing the taxes and the insurance costs, the...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created in 1996 to reduce injustice in the healthcare system. It imposes standards for health information, ensures health data protection, and guarantees health insurance versatility for working people (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2018). This paper aims to describe the HIPPA health informatics policy,...
Introduction The issue of health care affordability is challenging in the modern world. U.S. policymakers do their best to provide many citizens with medical services, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a significant step toward achieving this goal. It was signed into effect in 2010, and one of its...
Healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers, and other stakeholders agree that the US healthcare system is far from being cost-effective. The services are rather expensive while patient outcomes are often moderate or even unsatisfactory. The waste of resources is one of the underlying reasons for the drawbacks in health care. Overuse can...
My project is a retrospective chart review titled “Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Mild Depression,” and it employs the following research question: in psychiatric patients with mild depression, what are the effects of psychotherapy on health compared with pharmacotherapy? The study does not require much money, and no...
Budgeting and Financial Management Although the connection between nursing and finances might seem rather loose, the insights that the course on budgeting and finances has led to are bound to be very helpful in my future nursing career. By focusing on a careful choice of an appropriate leadership strategy and...
Who do I need to involve in the discussion and at what point? Since there are immediate and growing concerns amongst the staff, it is critical to begin the discussion process as soon as possible. However, it is critical to avoid announcing changes or making promises until there are concrete...
Studying the peculiarities of healthcare systems in different countries makes it possible to compare domestic and foreign approaches to the organization of the medical sector and draw conclusions regarding possible experience sharing. In addition, such an analysis contributes to a better understanding of the capabilities of this area and its...
Vermont attempted to implement an alternate healthcare financing policy that would resolve the medical cost issues in the United States. The approach is known as a single-payer system, where a single public entity is funded by taxes and provides free essential healthcare for residents. The initiative failed, but the federal...
Dealing with a Problematic Employee For an administrator in a healthcare institution, it is difficult to control the performance of all members of the staff. Therefore, some employees can underperform, and it can be difficult to notice. However, if an employee is clinically incompetent, emotionally unbalanced, unproductive, and uncooperative, it...
Introduction Conflict in the workplace is inevitable because people have different opinions and perceptions regarding diverse issues. However, when conflict occurs, it may have negative implications on the workers’ morale and performance, which may lead to unmet goals or poor quality service provision. In the nursing practice, nurses may be...
Overview Healthcare legislation enables the government to improve public health, implement disease control, and promote healthy lifestyles. Healthcare policies address various issues related to chronic conditions, birth control, healthy living, aging, patient safety, and the like. Nursing practitioners play a significant role in the development of effective regulations as they...
Shared decision-making is one of the possible methods to enhance the experience of patients during treatment. It is usually characterized by the development of a number of interactive processes between doctors/nurses and patients. This method may help facilitate patients’ involvement in those situations when they realize there is no simple...
Introduction For this assignment, I chose to interview the director of the intensive care unit at my place of work. She has been working in the position for three years and is a competent leader that is trusted by the staff and praised by the upper management. As such, I...
Introduction The topic of palliative care is ethically complicated, especially with regards to situations where the patient’s condition is severe, and recovery is projected to be near impossible. In some cases, the person will be incapacitated as a result of the issue or some other cause and cannot make decisions....
Introduction Fall prevention in elderly patients is among the key concerns of nurses working in clinical settings. According to Bouldin et al. (2013), the rate of falls among elderly patients in the United States is 3.56 falls per 1000 patients. Injuries from falls result in additional medical costs and extended...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is a federal healthcare reform legislation intended to increase healthcare coverage across the United States. Although the implementation of ACA was mandatory, each state had a choice on how to enact its provisions – using governmental funds or on their...
The emphasis on interdisciplinary communication as the foundation for the further development of the employees is, perhaps, the primary characteristic that drives a thick line between the positions of a healthcare manager and a manager from any other area. Unlike the regular one, a healthcare manager must focus on coordinating...
During the last week, I understood that appropriate and timely health care delivery directly depends on a team of experts headed by a leader. The interdisciplinary team consists of different professionals, including a physician, a Registered Nurse (RN), a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and so on. At this point, the primary...
In the healthcare context, the process of decision-making depends on the participation of not only leaders but also the staff who represent one of the most valuable assets for organizations. Human resources may often challenge leadership in healthcare as the shortage of employees or their improper distribution within organizations creates...
Conflict is a problem that arises in an organization where constant human exchanges occur. Examples of conflict in healthcare settings include disputes between two or more nurses, between physicians and nurses, or between healthcare providers and patients (or their families). Discord is the outcome of experienced or apparent discrepancies in...
Introduction The state of Florida was one of the last ones that adopted the Medicaid program. Florida joined Medicaid in 1970, which was on average four years later than the majority of states (Norris, 2017). The latest alterations to the program were offered in 2013. The state is now doing...
Organizational conflict can be defined as a clash of interests, which occurs in the workplace environment due to the dissimilar needs and desires among different levels of subordination and clients (Rahim, 2010). In turn, it can be described as a presence of dissimilar ideas regarding finding an alternative solution to...
The website Florida Health Insurance reveals the most relevant details concerning healthcare insurance options in different states. As for Florida, the state has various options including private and employer-sponsored coverage, as well as federal plans such as CHIP and Medicaid (“Florida Health Insurance,” 2017). As to the general health statistics...
The change proposal is focused on the nursing problem of discharge planning for patients aged 50 years and older and its impact on readmission rates. The potential solution is performing risk assessments before discharge to identify patients at risk for readmission and contact these patients within 48 hours after discharge...
Group Reflection To develop a successful group project that is based on the mission of Mindo Futures, it is necessary to understand the pressing needs of the community. Today, they include the presence of transmittable diseases, the importance of vaccination policies, and the necessity to provide children with home and...
Introduction Change management, as applied to the healthcare sector, has some peculiarities. The goal of the current project is to provide insights into the ways how understanding in nursing may be increased. This requires alterations not only in practices employed by specialists but also changes at the organizational level. In...
Unequal access to care and compromised efficiency of the healthcare system are two serious problems faced by American society. This tendency leads to the situation when millions of citizens do not have access to high-quality treatment due to lack of insurance coverage and its high cost. Advanced practice nurses should...
Introduction A conflict is a situation that may occur in any organization due to human interaction challenges. In nursing practice, care is a collaborative effort that involves various team members, who may act as educators, managers, care providers, and so on. Therefore, it is critical to timely identify conflicts and...
Introduction Healthcare professionals have to make numerous decisions that often have an impact on people’s health. Although it has been estimated that reporting costs over $15 billion annually, it is regarded as one of the components of quality management as it ensures the development of effective practices (Casalino et al.,...
In cognitive-behavioral therapy, the emphasis is put mostly on trainer-to-client interaction. The trainer, at that, serves as a medium between the client and their stress self-assessment, helping the client to adequately evaluate their condition and guiding them to coping enhancement. Thus, one of the ways to educate clients to manage...
Introduction The selected entity for this paper is Banner Health, a non-profit healthcare organization in the United States. Banner Health is a network of more than 28 medical facilities providing care services to different populations in six states in the US. The organization deals with emergency interventions and surgery together...
Select one of the healthcare mandates, the Affordable Care Act or the American Health Care Act, and identify what are the specific provisions within the mandate that will directly impact the delivery and type or method of care you give to your patients. Discuss one key challenge that you anticipate...
The waste of administrative resources in modern healthcare has become a recognizable trait in the American healthcare system. In order to receive help, pay for the procedures, or even get insurance, an average American citizen has to go through numerous administrative checks and regulations, as well as push a tedious...
Obesity is a problem that bothers millions of people around the whole world. People of different age may be exposed to this problem. However, when this problem touches upon children, more concerns occur. Prevention of obesity is the task not only for children. Nurses, parents, and teachers have to participate...
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the...
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become popular in different parts of the world. In countries such as China, India, and Japan, many people embrace the use of alternative medicines in order to deal with certain conditions such as migraines and stress. Medical researchers and therapists have come up with...
The problem of nurse shortage is not new to healthcare. Moreover, it becomes burning in critical and intensive care units where the workload is high, and nurses observe an increased risk of burnout (Pastores & Kvetan, 2015). Nurse shortage has a negative impact not only on nurses themselves. It also...
Introduction The well-coordinated work of junior medical personnel in a care setting is the essential component of effective treatment and positive patient outcomes. Nevertheless, conflicts in the workplace arise in the healthcare environment, and their consequences can be negative both for participants themselves and colleagues. In order to resolve possible...
Synopsis The Purpose of the study This study sought to showcase the importance of developing and disseminating guidelines in hospitals regarding different hospital procedures. The discussion mainly focuses on Mechanical Ventilation (MV) guidelines (Eldh, Vogel, Soderberg, Blomqvist & Wengstrom, 2013). Research Hypotheses There are no national guidelines for mechanical ventilation...
The problem of an excessively high level of readmission among patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) determines the need to find an actual solution. One of the ways of nursing intervention is the use of the telehealth monitoring system, an innovative therapy aimed at helping patients through an educational program....
Introduction The article by Giltinane (2013) explains some of the most popular leadership styles and theories to highlight important distinctions between them, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. The author introduces the topic of leadership in clinical settings, noting that it can be used to enhance performance and achieve...
Governments should implement powerful policies and programs to address the health challenges affecting their people. Various issues affect the medical outcomes of individuals negatively. Such concerns should be mitigated using advanced strategies to improve people’s quality of life. The targeted issue for this discussion is that of climate change. Issue...
Introduction Conflict is an unavoidable consequence in healthcare teams working in high-stress environments. If not appropriately managed, conflict can cause severe dysfunction and poor results in the workplace. Conflict can arise due to an interpersonal relationship or inadequate management. However, with strong leadership, conflict can also be used as an...
There are several possible barriers to healthcare services for the population living in rural areas. These include barriers related to the provision of staff with regard to an adequate number of professionals to perform nursing activities, the career prospects and professional development of the staff, and equipment available for healthcare...
Unfortunately, the resources that can be used to improve patients’ physical or mental condition are not always used in the most effective manner, and this is why there is a lot of things to be improved. Speaking about the most outstanding examples of wasted resources or wasted efforts in healthcare,...
“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the...
Healthcare employees’ efforts on the improvement of people’s health are not limited by the hospital environment. Frequently, it is necessary to collaborate with a state official to implement crucial health reforms. The present paper discusses one of such essential policies, namely, the need to enforce the motorcycle helmet law in...
To Representative Jim Boyd, I am writing to voice my support for the recent HB-21 proposal bill that you have submitted to the Florida House of Representatives. The issue of addiction to opioids and prescription medications has been a growing concern in the state. Recently published statistics indicate that 9,784...
The duties of healthcare workers are not limited by their professional practice at hospitals or other institutions. In many cases, these specialists need to take action at a different level to ensure that the population’s health is out of danger. The paper presents the introduction of a healthcare policy that...
Banner Health Network (BHN) ranks among the top largest not-for-profit hospital networks in the US. The system operates 29 facilities – under full ownership and leasehold – providing a range of services, including hospice care, family clinics, and nursing registries, among others (Banner Health Care, 2013). It also offers home-based...
Introduction Nursing is a high-stress profession that requires working with patients and other staff in a stressful environment that can lead to conflict. Nursing conflict examples include task-based, value-based, and interpersonal-based disagreements stemming from differences between expectations and reality or between individuals’ viewpoints. Such situations can easily cause a loss...
Introduction Conflict is an unavoidable and persistent phenomenon in the nursing practice. Nurse leaders undergo extensive training on conflict management and resolution. However, different problems arise in the workplace and some may lead to conflicts. Therefore, nurse managers should be prepared to handle any arising conflicts to ensure that such...
The SWOT Analysis Grid Strengths Weaknesses Effectively trained personnel. Availability of material resources and innovative equipment. High-quality care. Low average mortality rates. Compliance with the critical care unit’s norms, codes, and policies. Application of evidence-based practices. Shortages in relation to nursing staff. Ineffective schedules and high workloads. High nurse-to-patient ratios....
Introduction The concept of leadership styles and the way that they are manifested in real-life situations is among popular topics in the field of nursing research. The article by Giltinane (2013) explores this research topic and adds to the existing knowledge by reviewing previous researchers’ findings and generalizing on the...
Purpose The issue of health insurance has been debated in the U.S. legal environment for quite a while, yet the policy that could potentially replace it has not been defined fully. In the course of the meeting between the Kaiser Health News correspondents, the opportunities that the Affordable Care Act...
Florida Senate Bill 0210 Senate Bill 0210 was filed to the Florida Senate in September 2015 by Senator Denise Grimsley. In general, the bill is about providing advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PAs) with the right to prescribe controlled substances. It proposes several amendments to existing laws....
What are the key drivers within the healthcare industry today for which HIT leaders must align their mission, vision, and strategy? Nowadays, the healthcare industry finds itself in a rather turbulent environment, which shapes the decision-making process for HIT leaders. Some of the key industry-level drivers that should be taken...
One of the major wasteful tendencies in the United States health care system is the phenomenon that is known as the administrative waste. In fact, Himmelstein, Woolhandler, and Wolfe (2003) stated that “The U.S. wastes more on health care bureaucracy than it would cost to provide health care to all...
Introduction: Cultural and Linguistic Competence The Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) is a self-evaluation test used for competency assessment in healthcare. It is designed to support community health centers. It is focused on improving healthcare access and utilization, enhancing the service quality for culturally diverse and underserved communities,...
The word ‘diversity’, when used within an educational context, encompasses a large number of concepts that describe different aspects of diversity education. These terms include multicultural education, antiracist education, ethnic studies, social justice education, multi-lingual education, integration, and many others, and together they propagate that all people, regardless of their...
Comparing of US and New Zealand health care systems Comparing the health care systems of the US and New Zealand, it seems important to note that they are rather different. Even though both countries make their efforts to continuously enhance health care access and quality for patients, New Zealand seems...