and SUD outcome among veterans who were previously deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq and assess the association between a mental health evaluations in a primary care setting versus a mental health clinic setting in this population. PTSD may increase the risk of the development of an SUD in veterans returning from OEF/OIF/OND. A case control study is relevant for the analysis of these potential associations because the prevalence of substance use disorders in the general population of veterans relatively…
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individuals receiving home care. MCC is a predictor of decreased quality of life, disability, premature mortality and increased health care costs and caring for this population is challenging due to inadequate health system structures. To date the majority of research related to older adults with MCC receiving home care focuses on single chronic illness trajectories and treatments and does not focus on the complex health and social implications of MCC. Everyday, home care case managers (HCCM) strive…
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developed the report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing health on October 5, 2010.This detailed study focus on the significant connection between the health needs of various, varying populations and the actions of the nursing staff. The health care delivery system and nursing profession consider this report as a framework for transformation. The changes in health care system and nursing workforce are directed to health care researchers, payers, national, state and local government leaders…
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Care Setting Environmental Analysis Andrea D. Lovett School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Capella University NURS-FPX6210: Leadership and Management for Nurse Executives Dr. Lynn Johnson March 2024 Care Setting Environmental Analysis Healthcare organizations are constantly seeking improvement in patient safety and quality. This paper will discuss two different methods that can be used to develop process improvement goals in a care setting. It will also compare the methods and describe leadership…
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Root Cause Analysis It is important to evaluate all aspects of the sentinel event as well as the events that led up to Mr. Bs death. The questions that follow are pertinent because they set up a scenario with valid questions that need to be answered. The goal is to identify errors and prevent reoccurrences incident in the future. In the case study, it appears that a lack of protocols as well as a lack of communication amongst staff members may have been contributing factors which led to death of…
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Requirements ------------------------------------------------- Objectives This memo is prepared with two objectives as follows: 1. To provide analysis reporting requirement both of a small county hospital (SCH) and a private not-for-profit nursing home…
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too is the demand on the acute care setting (Australia Institute of Health and Welfare [AIHW], 2007). Dementia is described as a "syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities" (World Health Organization [WHO], 2012, p.2). Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to establish if the delivery of nursing care in the acute care setting, encompasses the older person…
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procedural data from inpatient & outpatient hospitals, long-term care & home health agencies & other encounters. 2. What are some uses of data coded using ICD-9-CM? Classifying morbidity & mortality information for statistical purposes;Indexing hospital records by disease & operations;Reporting diagnoses & procedure for reimbursement; Storing & retrieving data;Determining patterns of care among healthcare providers;Analyzing payments for health services;Performing epidemiological studies, clinical trials…
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Ageism Associated with Health Care Settings and Professionals The role of a nurse reflects upon the moral codes and values that govern us in order to deliver impartial care to a patient, whomever they may be (Fowler, 2015). The goal of every health care learning facility is to equip future caretakers with the core moral and functional principles that would ensure impeccable performance of a provider. The specific issue that will be covered throughout this paper is the neglect of care associated with ageism…
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intangible, internal benefits for a health care organization's culture, working environment and employees," (p. 1). The health care environment changes daily. Daily changes creates a concern to employ strategic planning into the industry. Success occurs with the positive involvement of all participants. Major Components of Strategic Management Strategic planning involves five essential components. According to Simply Strategic Planning (2005), " engaging commitment, setting long term strategic objectives…
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