Company Introduction Described company – Baptist Hospital of Miami; Type of facility – hospital setting; Facility location – Miami, FL 33176-2197; Hospital Size – 720 beds (large metro) Hospital type – general medical and surgical; High-quality performance in three adult specialties. Baptist Hospital of Miami is one of the most...
Program Plan Table 1. Logic Model with Measurement Plan. Inputs Activities Outputs Target Group Staff, children, community parks, and money for the program implementation Staff will educate children on the importance of physical activity and encourage them to visit such places Healthy nutrition and activity education for children and their...
Introduction The United States is a very multifaceted country which welcomes people from all over the world. Even though many nationalities live on the territory of the US, they need to adhere to certain rules and laws. The prevalent communities are Latino/Hispanic, Black, Asian, Native Americans, and non-Hispanic Whites. As...
Introduction Human health can be heavily impacted by the environment. Spread of infectious diseases, exposure to hazardous materials, lack of food supplies, growth of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, as well as numerous other factors can be harmful to health and lead to death, while the definition of this exposure has...
Within the system of relations between people and the environment, the matter of population’s health evaluation gets more and more important. Humanity’s health depends on multiple factors, among which are the natural conditions, type of activity, the way of life, the level of culture and hygiene habits, and medical service....
The United States has always been known for the diverse population. The representatives of racial and ethnic minorities constitute more than one-third of American people, and this figure is increasing. American Indians and Alaska Natives make one of the less numerous ethnic groups in the US. They amount to 5.2...
Various techniques of risk assessment can drastically improve patient outcomes. Since the health care providers use complicated recording and analysis systems, the chance for a mistake or a near-miss is high both during the care process itself and the associated managerial activities. These risks can be mitigated by implementing a...
The patient-centered care is defined by the Institute of Medicine as “Providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions” (IOM, 2001). I had an opportunity to exercise this kind of care during my nursing...
The health issue, its importance, and the need for government intervention Smoking is one of the major causes of death in the United States and globally. Tobacco users are said to lose a decade of their life expectancy compared to non-smokers (Schmidt par. 4). With the various chronic diseases caused...
Introduction Humanity lives in the time of rapid progress nowadays. People are surrounding themselves with modern gadgets, which were invented to make their lives easier; scientific discoveries are unbelievable. However, the world is facing probably the most pressing problem today which people all around the globe do not know how...
The influence of humanity on the planet is striking. Year by year scientists are getting sad statistics concerning the damage people do to the environment. It resulted in coining a term “environmental science” and continuous research made by scientists in order to prevent complete devastation of the Earth. A lot...
Introduction Society is constantly faced with various health problems. Many are unaware of practices which work to the detriment of individual health fitness. In the recent past, governments as well as community based organizations have realized that prevention is cheaper than cure. It is on this basis that an increased...
The practicum project, dedicated to the prevention of pressure ulcer occurrence in patients at Intermediate Care Unit in Kendall Regional Medical Center, outlined the nature of the problem and presented the changes necessary to implement for the purpose of pressure ulcers prevention. The project justifies the necessity to implement the...
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) first appeared on the U.S. market in 2007. Since then, they have gained increasing popularity and have been used by smokers as a substitute for tobacco products. E-cigarettes were not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) until 2014 when the FDA considered regulating...
Introduction: Heimlich Definition The Heimlich maneuver definition is as follows: it is a method of first aid for a choking person, which involves performing abdominal thrusts until a foreign object leaves the throat or windpipe and the victim can breathe again. This paper aims to explore what causes sudden choking....
Homeless persons were chosen as a vulnerable population for the presentation. Homeless individuals are at increased risk of developing various infectious and non-infectious diseases due to the barriers to the healthcare they have to face. Mortality rates among this vulnerable population are higher compared to the non-homeless population of the...
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is a for-profit organization that aims to promote and develop high standards in primary family care. The AAFP is an association of family physicians that unites almost 130,000 members across the country. The organization’s mission, as described at the association’s official site, includes...
Introduction Community and population assessment are vital aspects of public healthcare delivery and upkeep. By understanding the local environment, available public resources, and health behavior patterns, medical professionals can better treat individuals as well as deliver competent public health interventions. This community evaluation will focus on the urban Miami, Florida...
Introduction of Community The community that will be analyzed in this paper is Coral Way in Miami, Florida. It is a nice, clean neighborhood that is located in the South-West of Miami. There is little sign of poverty or overcrowded houses here. It has good infrastructure, multiple medical and educational...
Introduction of Community The community I am going to survey and analyze is Flagami. This neighborhood is located in Miami, FL. Although it seems to be relatively clean and tidy, there are certain issues related to crime, drug and alcohol use. The neighborhood is more suitable for Spanish-speaking visitors and...
Abstract Background and purpose Health care strategies have modernized the patient care system. But significant areas that fall under cultural/ethic categories remain unexplored or poorly addressed. This might affect the overall nurse care policies in western countries. Possible disparities or misconceptions may be the consequences that would continue to build....
The two populations to discuss are Asian Americans and African Americans. Health issues related to these populations can be viewed as different, and this aspect influences nurses’ health promotion activities. For instance, among Asian Americans, cases of cardiovascular diseases and strokes are frequent, and heart diseases represent the leading cause...
Differential Diagnoses Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SYRS) The presence of swelling, heat, and pain, or tumor, calor, and dolor imply that the child may suffer from SYRS. Seeing that the patient is experiencing severe abdominal distension, bacterial translocations, and, particularly, bacterial peritonitis, can be considered one of the key factors...
Introduction The State of Florida is characterized by a great variety of ethnic population groups which compose its demographics. Resembling a nation-wide trend, this state’s residents include many immigrants, a large part of which come from the countries of Latin America. Therefore, a significant part of Florida’s population is occupied...
Introduction The student project analyzed in this discussion is the New Beginnings Program for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), implementing and providing opportunities for social engagement, community support, and professional help to a vulnerable population in order to improve quality of life and achieve stability. The autism rate in...
Introduction The community under discussion could be found in Miami, Florida. It is a suburban area where a significant number of people lives. There are several problems peculiar to this very location. First of all, one could observe a disregard for sanitarian regulations. Houses are dirty and inaccurate. Objects of...
Introduction of Community This windshield survey focuses on Miami Gardens. The suburb is located in Miami City, Florida. This community has a residential area. The neighborhood is inhabited by individuals from diverse racial backgrounds. Windshield Survey Vitality People are visible in the community. Some are in school and others in...
Nowadays, vaccination is one of the most important prevention strategies in the medical sphere, and healthcare authorities tend to develop effective adult immunization schedules to ensure in-time vaccination (Kelley, 2015). When reviewing and summarizing the vaccination of adults greater than 65 years old, it could be said that the process...
Introduction Public health is of paramount importance for ensuring that communities have appropriate access to health care and receive sufficient attention from care providers at various levels. While nurses offer direct services to people in need, ARNPs should be more focused on improving neighborhoods and assisting underserved families. The goal...
Summary Interdisciplinary rounds represent a new model of care that brings all members of a healthcare team to patients’ bedside to promote accountability, collaboration, and participation in care. The lack of effective communication among practitioners operating in various areas of patient care contributes to decreased patient outcomes and limits the...
What are the ethical and moral issues that present themselves when communities/cities/states choose to address or not address the health needs of the underserved populations? Choose one of these populations and discuss what resources may be available to them When focusing on the needs of the underserved populations, communities can...
Introduction of Community The city under analysis is Miami, Florida. The community analyzed is the Hispanic population residing in East Little Havana. It is not far from the city’s downtown, and it has a massive residential area with public parks. The observation was carried out during a weekday and a...
Introduction of Community Selected community – Golden Beach is located in Miami, Florida. The assessment was broken down into several stages for increasing its efficiency (Stanhope, Lancaster, Jakubec, & Pike-MacDonald, 2017). Windshield Survey Vitality Are people visible in the community? What are they doing? People are visible. They are communicating,...
Reviewing Healthy People 2020 from the perspective of consumerism, it can be noted that the initiative has fully addressed customer needs and has elaborated the customer-friendly approach (Fani Marvasti & Stafford, 2012). Consumerism applies to Healthy People 2020 in multiple aspects including empowering individuals towards their quality of life improvement...
Components of Communication and What We Need to Avoid Communication is essential in our daily lives. In effect, the quality of communication and the components utilized determine the effectiveness of the messages conveyed by an individual. Some of the components that augment the effectiveness of communication include attention, trust, and...
Introduction of Community The windshield survey took place in Miami, Florida. This particular community is vibrant and rather dynamic in comparison to other communities in the area. Overall, the community can be described as conscious and active. Windshield Survey Vitality There are numerous people visible in the community. They are...
Introduction of Community The city and state that I chose to focus on are Miami, Florida. The overall state of healthcare in Florida is concerning, particularly for the vulnerable populations, such as unemployed people and immigrants. For instance, according to Families USA (2016), 2.2 million Floridians stand to lose their...
Introduction of Community The community which will be considered for this survey is that of the city of Miami, Florida. It includes the individuals living in this city, as well as those who commute from the surrounding areas to work in the city. Windshield Survey Vitality People could often be...
Summary of Teaching Plan When the time came to plan a community teaching plan, I realized that I had to adopt several systematic guides to help me. My initial plan was to evaluate some serious health issues in my community and select the best topic for the target audience. I...
Summary Values Family health values and beliefs are determined through traditions of the individual members as well as the availability of resources to support healthy lifestyles and accessibility to health care (McNaughton, 2011). The interviewed family is an American Caucasian family consisting of an older adult couple (late 50’s) and...
The Rationale for Selecting Public Health as the Transdisciplinary Approach Public health was chosen as the transdisciplinary approach to understanding human WB because this factor is highly crucial in establishing people’s flourishing or the lack of happiness. Public health is a significant component of WB since it encourages healthy lifestyle...
Preventative care measures Description for an adult male population (21-65) Description for an adult female population (21-65) Immunization recommendations Hepatitis A 21-65 Both male and female adult populations are recommended to have two doses of hepatitis A vaccine given at least six months apart (CDC, 2016a). Cases, when adults should...
Abstract The research conducted by Ash, Agaronov, Young, Aftosmes-Tobio, and Davison (2017) aimed to explore family-based childhood obesity prevention interventions in a variety of settings and geographical locations. The choice of the problem was associated with the availability of a large range of interventions used for managing and preventing childhood...
Introduction This paper will identify the main health risks to which the residents of Miami are exposed. Furthermore, it will present a care plan that will include strategies for minimizing existing threats. Much attention will also be paid to the ways of handling natural disasters that are likely to impact...
Health Care Beliefs: Introduction Cultural beliefs have a significant effect on health. They influence the patient perception of disease etiology and pain, health-seeking behaviors, and health care preferences, among others. Cultural competence is required to include such beliefs in evidence-based diagnosis and treatment. Adequate knowledge of a patient’s culture can...
Do you speak a language other than English? Yes, I speak Swedish as my primary language. What is your sociocultural heritage? I am of the Scandinavian heritage, from the country of Sweden. My family also has North Germanic roots which ethnoculturally similar to that of Scandinavian. What major sociocultural events...
Being a multi-national country, the United States is home to people of different ethnical backgrounds and diverse cultures. They brought their heritage from native countries and, despite partial assimilation, it continues to influence different aspects of their lives including health care. This paper provides an overview of Chinese and Guatemalan...
Introduction People’s health depends not only on things that a person can control. Some factors influence human well-being as much as individuals’ behavior, but they are more difficult to change because it requires much effort of the government or the entire community. For this reason, it is essential to estimate...
Introduction The authors of the paper delve into a topical issue of childhood obesity. The importance of the problem can be evidenced by the statistics related to the question as growing numbers of adolescents face the problem of obesity every year (James, Matsangas, & Connelly, 2013 ). For this reason,...
Introduction The United States’ population is diverse with different minority groups including American Indians, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders. Hispanics are some of the largest minority groups, and their number has been increasing consistently over the years. Currently, the estimated number of Hispanics in the US...
Introduction The popularity of social media is projected to continue its growth in the years to come, and one may contend that the Internet has become the primary source of information for many US citizens. Promotion through various media outlets is one of the ways of tackling national problems, for...
Overview Description of the Community History Miami, FL has a unique history and a legacy that still shapes its culture and affects its population in a variety of ways. The city was founded in 1896 when its population was represented by only 110 people (United States Census, 2017). However, the...
Cultural Group: Native Americans History Descendants of Paleo-Indians (Lithic stage); Cultural exchange with European travelers; Large tribes with unique culture; Deadly diseases due to colonization; Native Americans were migrating peoples. Values/Worldview Wise use of natural resources; With respect to life experience (elderly); All-natural objects are sacred; The importance of generosity...
Summary of Teaching Plan The suggested teaching plan covers the topic of primary prevention and health promotion. The health problem it comprises is diabetes. The topic of this teaching series is “Managing the Daily Life of Individuals with Diabetes.” Its target aggregate is middle-aged Hispanic male population 36-55 years old....
Cultural heritage plays a critical role in determining a person’s health care needs and the process of receiving medical care. Despite being universally human, it is a cultural heritage (regarding race and ethnicity) that significantly differentiates patients from each other. It influences family history, genetic composition, perceptions of medicine, and...
Nola J. Pender’s Health Promotion Model The Health Promotion Model is a predictive framework of nursing that aims to find out the major determinants of human health-related behavior, which is supposed to be preconditioned by the patient’s individual experience and environment. Its ultimate goal is to reveal the potential for...
Abstract Today, the Hispanic population is one of the largest minority groups in America. This paper provides an overview of the healthcare-related challenges Hispanics may encounter, the problems associated with their cultural background, and the needs they have. The report features a literature review that offers recent findings in the...
Introduction of Community Little Havana is one of the communities located in Miami, Florida. The outstanding fact about the ethnic constitution of this developed community is that it is composed of Latinos. Several social institutions, schools, and welfare programs are available in the community (Curtis, 2014). The majority of the...
Public health policies and interventions frequently appear to be complicated, programmatic, and context-dependent. However, they are an essential tool for every countries safety regulation. The government has to take action on specific issues and intervene in citizens’ lives by implementing public health policies. Its primary goal is to prevent any...
While people’s health is one of the essential parts of their lives, not everybody has equal access to healthcare services. Several minority groups living in the United States encounter a number of barriers to care that result in health disparities between the group and the rest of the nation (CDC,...
Introduction The activities of the community under consideration are aimed at combating obesity among the population of different ages. A theoretical approach to solving the problem and helping patients is valuable because of a large number of useful resources. The possibility of involving representatives of the healthcare sector opens up...
Tobacco use is a critical issue. In the Healthy People 2020, it is one of the 12 topic areas that contain the leading health indicators; the indicators themselves include the percentage of the currently smoking adults and the “adolescents who smoked cigarettes in the past 30 days” (ODPHP, 2010, p....
Introduction Pediatric obesity is a crucial public health problem in the United States and internationally due to severe complications of the condition (Kumar & Kelly, 2017). As the number of children affected by obesity is growing, healthcare providers need to search for new methods of treating and preventing the condition...
The modern health care system strives to improve the process of handling and assess patients’ well-being. Although some factors are often overlooked, more and more health agencies tend to improve their understanding of how they can affect the process of a patient’s recovery. As such, the Joint Commission on Accreditation...
Overview Description of the Community Physical Environmental Considerations: The Community As a Place Description: General Identifying Data Boundaries, Area in Square Miles The area of Pinecrest is 7.6 square miles. It borders Glenvar Heights on the North, South Miami on the North-East, has the Atlantic Ocean on the east, borders...
Overview I have attended a three-day medical conference on the topic of women’s health. It took place from February 23 to 25 and was located at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. The program included talks on a variety of topics related to women’s health. It was aimed at physicians, nurses,...
Health literacy ensures that patients have the opportunity to receive proper healthcare services. As the ability to read, understand, and implement health-related information, health literacy is especially important for some populations such as older adults, veterans, and children. Both shared decision-making and motivational interviewing may enhance veterans’ and older adults’...
Cultural Group: European American A Brief History Values and Worldview Language and Communications Patterns Art and Other Expressive Forms Norms and Rules Lifestyle Characteristics Relationship Patterns and Common Rituals Degree of Assimilation or Marginalization from Mainstream Society Health Behaviors and Practices Socio-Cultural Group: Greek American A Brief History Values and...
Cultural Group: African American and African A brief history of the cultural group Values and Worldview Language and communication patterns Art and other expressive forms Norms and rules Lifestyle characteristics Relationship patterns and common rituals Degree of assimilation or marginalization from mainstream society Health behaviors and practices Socio-Cultural Group: Mexican...
The US healthcare system slightly differs when compared to other industrialized countries. In many developed states, medical services are widely accessible for residents, while the US imposes strict insurance programs which are sometimes not available for the low-income, unemployed, and elderly population. Even with the implementation of such programs as...
Introduction of Community This assignment will observe the community of Miami, Florida. The population of this city is ethnically diverse as it has a high percentage of Black and Hispanic (Latino) residents (Statistical Atlas, 2018). The residential area of Naranja is a suburb of Miami with racial diversity and a...
Smoking Cessation Program Notes: The “Smoking Cessation Program” course is held in South Miami Hospital Lung Health (“Smoking cessation program,” 2018). Experienced specialists of the medical center conduct a comprehensive survey of all those who apply to them. Based on the results of examinations, an individual therapy program is prepared....
Introduction Hello, I am a representative of a nursing organization that reveals an increased concern regarding HIV/AIDS prevalence. I want to pay attention to this healthcare issue, as it affects the well-being of a diverse population, including adults and children of various nations. I want to urge you to develop...
Abstract Cultural competence is the ability to provide health care services with consideration of socio-cultural and linguistic needs of patients that leads to improvement in the quality of care. Hispanics which are one of the largest minority populations in the United States, are disproportionately affected by health care disparities. This...
Introduction Miami is the most prosperous city in Florida. While the average income per household in the area is relatively normal, there are people who do not have regular meals. Although food insecurity is not among the major problems of the city, an assessment of the aggregate is pivotal for...
Current Health Status At present, there are approximately 4.2 million, or 1.3%, of Native Americans and Alaskan Americans in the United States (United States Census Bureau, 2017). Despite the enhancement of the principles of diversity and inclusion in modern American society, the health-related needs of the specified demographics have not...
Introduction Nurses play a critical role in the delivery of public healthcare, engaging in projects ranging from community education to policy advocacy. One of the most important concepts is identifying relevant health issues in the community and tailoring interventions to address them with consideration of disease epidemiology, population culture, and...
In the case of disaster recovery, the role of public health nurses (PHNs) is to provide public-based health care in the corresponding community. Conducting critical work, they are to respond adequately and appropriately to various hazards and threats to achieve long-term effects. In particular, rapid needs evaluation, population-based triage, and...
Disaster Preparedness and Response It could be hardly doubted that any disasters, regardless of being of natural or artificial cause, pose an immense threat to public health on local, national, and international levels. Therefore, it is apparent that in such situations a guiding organizational action is essential. Accordingly, the primary...
Introduction The American healthcare system has numerous inequalities that emanate from factors such as race, gender, religion, social and economic class, and sexual orientation. According to scholars, health inequality can be explored from three main perspectives that include disparities in health itself, disparities in care, and disparities in health insurance...
Introduction The subject of health has become a common issue in present-day communities that are struggling to deal with sexually active youths and young adults. Globally, the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among teenagers is high. Similarly, America is recording increased prevalence levels among adolescents who are being exposed to...
What biological, psychological, physical environmental, sociocultural, behavioral, and health system factors are influencing this situation? In this case, Ms. Brown is suffering from depression due to a lack of sufficient money to provide for her children, a dangerous physical environment that creates stress, and a lack of sufficient respect from...
Introduction Windshield assessment is frequently considered as a potential source for the purpose of systemic observations that are carried out with the help of a moving vehicle or conducted in a much smaller area just by walking around the same. This type of assessment is of great help in understanding...
Analyzed and provided relevant information pertaining to all parts of the chosen population. Provide relevant information (demographics, social factors, income, and access to health care) pertaining to your chosen population (Hispanic population). There are several facts that should be clarified to prove that the Hispanic population is challenged by the...
Overview The Hispanics are Americans who are believed to have originated from countries speaking the Spanish language (Scheid & Brown, 2010). According to Angel and Whitfield (2007), they currently constitute about 17% of the American population. One of the reasons why their population has been on the rise is due...
Rollercoaster sleep The term “rollercoaster” sleep is used to describe irregular sleep patterns of many teenagers. For instance, some of them tend to sleep long hours or have long naps on the week-ends (National Sleep Foundation 485). Yet, they do not have the same amount of sleep during other days...
List of Disasters that May Affect the Aggregate Florida has a history of natural disasters that include “Hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, wildfires, and floods” (FDC, 2016, p. 1). However, in this paper, we only focus on two disasters – hurricanes and floods. Disaster Management Plan The section below explains the...
Why is information on health literacy essential for this group? The indicated age group in this scenario is at the stage of their development where they develop the eating habits and health-related activities that will carry on into adulthood. By encouraging health literacy early on for this age group, ensures...
Previous researches have brought up a number of important aspects of healthcare, but I am particularly interested in the idea that the “access to health care services in the United States is misleading.” I think that this problem of insurance is one of the most significant. For example, if you...
Why is information on health literacy essential for this group? Children and young adults from the ages of 2 to 7, 9 to 12, and 14 to 18 are considered to be in their formative years that set the foundation for a person’s inclination towards eating particular types of food...
Cultural Diversity in Health Care: Website review It is beyond doubt that the needs of all people regardless of their ethnicity, age, gender, religion, and so on must be met in all spheres. Work is one of the basic human activity areas. In this context, cultural diversity studies are of...
Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal Name and Credentials of Teacher: Estimated Time Teaching Will Last:2 weeks Location of Teaching: Miami Supplies, Material, and Equipment Needed:Interactive whiteboard Estimated Cost:$150 Community and Target Aggregate:High school students Topic:Health promotion among adolescents and prevention of HIV/AIDS infection Table 1. Planning Before Teaching. Epidemiological Rationale...
Cuban Immigrant in the US Maria Teresa Bravo grew up in Cuba. She jokes that she has always had very strong health, which is why she is not very well familiar with the Cuban health care system. However, when asked about the health traditions in Cuba, Sra Bravo affirmed that...
Cultural Identities As a representative of the Cuban population, I reveal cultural identities that are peculiar for this population. The culture of my country was created under various influences that often contradicted. Thus, it gathers some American, European and African elements. Cubans are friendly and hospitable people who are ready...
Heart and vessels problems as the main reasons for great mortality rates It is obvious that at the moment problems with the heart and vessels should be considered one of the main reasons for great mortality rates (Heart Disease and Stroke, n.d.). People suffering from illnesses that impact these organs...
Introduction Health and safety management is a relatively young phenomenon established out of the industrial revolution. During this time the industry went from hand production to more complex production methodologies such as heavy machinery, chemical manufacturing, textile processing, and food processing. During this time there was no effort made to...
Introduction As the object of research, the family of Robinson was chosen. It consists of both parents and two children (a twelve-year-old Eddie and a nine-year-old Lucy). The father works in a bank, and the mother is a housewife. The chosen family quite actively monitors the observance of a healthy...
Problem Statement an increasing number of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); age group: from 14 to 24 years old; distribution: 19 million cases in the US annually; determinants: social (racial and ethnic disparities); deterrents: abstinence, sex education, use of condoms; Unprotected sexual contacts are life-threatening to adolescents. Sex education and promotion...
Introduction There is no use denying the fact that people live in various places all over the world and the conditions, under which they survive, are different. That is why the analysis of a certain community and the conditions of its living can be very interesting for a person as...