Introduction Pressure injuries in the elderly are a serious problem requiring much consideration and insight. Medical professionals, including both doctors and nurses, must utilize evidence-based current-day approaches as a way to mitigate the possible harm done to their patients. The field of pressure injury research and prevention develops with the...
An electronic medical record (EMR) should not be confused with electronic health record (EHR) systems. However, both methods have the same application and capabilities. The EMR and EHR are automated versions of a patient’s medical history, including prior treatment and primary health data. The vast advantage of these systems is...
The choices and preferences of individuals primarily determine social well-being; however, the coronavirus threatens the possibility of implementing personal and civil liberties. To regain these rights and stop the spread of the disease, it is necessary to sacrifice part of individual freedom. The coronavirus pandemic endangers the life and health...
Considering the issue of diagnosis errors, we can identify two main stakeholders related to the situation. As mentioned by Flanagan (2016), the patient plays a central role in eliminating diagnosis mistakes. At this point, it is critical to note that the hospital could not be a perfectly safe environment that...
What foundational competencies do APNs need to possess to design an evaluation strategy, validate data, and interpret findings? Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) have core competencies in different domains such as direct clinical service, professional leadership, ethical decision-making, expert coaching, consultation, and others. To design an evaluation strategy, validate data, and...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) continuously remains one of the main problems of modern medicine. This is majorly due to the high frequency of the syndrome development as a complication of respiratory diseases or traumas, the complexity of the pathogenesis mechanisms, large material costs for treatment, and high lethality. ARDS...
The Current Effect of Non-vaccination Vaccination entails the administration of attenuated “antigens, toxoids or any chemical from a disease-causing microbe” to a healthy individual with an aim of inducing an immune response to any subsequent infection by the same infectious agent (Davies, Chapman & Leask, 2002). Vaccination is an important...
Background Transformational leaders are influential, intellectual, humble, and have a vision. The influential leader is a role model who inspires trust. The intellectual leader is fearless and has the ability to take risks. Leaders have humility and problem-solve to ensure the mission of the organization is kept in mind. They...
Every day, everyone can face the antisocial behavior of other people. Examples of antisocial behavior in everyday life are parking in the wrong place, violating traffic rules, ignoring the queue, and in general, selfishness towards others. However, the clinical picture of antisocial disorder looks more serious. A person suffering from...
The publicly available publications of institutions engaged in health promotion seem to be a novel idea, although, in my opinion, they are reasonably promising. For example, Healthy People‘s reports have attained sizable results since their emergence in 1979 (Edelman et al., 2014). Moreover, the main issues intervening in achieving the...
At the start of the treatment, after diagnosis, the patient’s control of their healthcare services was at its highest because they provided the specialists with their medical history. They also were concerned about the type of care they would be prescribed; therefore, they expressed active participation in establishing their treatment...
Introduction A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line is “a soft plastic tube that allows clients in a hospital to receive fluids and medicines” (Pedreira, 2015, p. 257). An x-ray can be done to ensure the PICC line is inserted in the required place. The PICC line insertion procedures cause...
The study by Jang et al. (2019) encompasses the findings from interviews of 12 nurses who work in an intensive care unit (ICU) at a university hospital in South Korea. The nurses were organized into two groups with up to five years of experience and more than five years (Jang...
Introduction The healthcare issue has become one of the most hard-pressing questions in American politics. Every major US election causes another round of heated discussion around the national healthcare systems. Some experts claim that while the current system has problems, it is correct at its core, while others argue for...
Introduction The disease is a lifetime disorder that leads to abnormal blood clotting in the human blood vessels. Blood clotting in the blood vessels causes complications in blood circulation to numerous organs in the body and to the tissues, too; poor blood circulation to some key body organs may result...
Introduction The perception of drugs as substances potentially affecting human conscience has been one of the major social concepts over the past decades. Indeed, the rapidly emerging market of new illicit drugs introduced to people makes it of paramount importance to dwell on the theoretical aspects of drugs, their composition,...
Introduction Cognition is essential for human health and daily functioning; dementia as a severe cognitive impairment obstructs human wellbeing and independent dwelling. A timely diagnosis of dementia is crucial for adequate management approaches. According to recent research, “the benefits of early recognition of dementia include receiving early access to treatment,...
Introduction Biomedical engineering has led to the emergence of new medical devices and new treatment procedures. Hemorrhage has become an emergency especially with increasing violent acts such as terrorism, assault, and war thus prompting the need to seek faster and easier procedures to deal with this situation (Garcia 42). The...
Scientists from the Cambridge University developed a device enabling regulation of the blood sugar level in cases when natural regulation is hindered, for example, in the case of diabetes. They tried a mechanism, called an artificial pancreas, on patients suffered from type 2 diabetes, and found that their lives improved...
Ethical Problems Faced by GB Members and Their Effect on Those Indirectly Involved Fundamentally, some of the ethical problems that managers and governing boards (GB) face in the healthcare facility include conflict of interest and absence of professionalism. Using staff from organizations to fulfill personal initiatives is unethical, unprofessional, and...
Introduction A therapeutic alliance refers to the interaction between physicians, their patients, and the working environment. It is regarded as an essential aspect of the treatment procedure and influences psychological treatment and general therapy care results. By creating a working alliance, medical practitioners aim to present consumer-oriented care. The physician...
Introduction Education is one of the significant social determinants of health linked with the health and wellbeing of an individual. Its importance reveals itself in many compelling factors. Education is associated with health behaviors, morbidity, and life expectancy. It also plays a vital role in the health sector by initializing...
I believe there is a dire need to consider society’s wellness, and thus, my desire to be a pillar of change inspired me to pursue a bachelor’s degree, majoring in public safety. Generally, public safety revolves around the diverse needs of individuals, societies, and the entire country. Local organizations collaborate...
The modern health care system is undoubtedly advanced and has successfully coped with many of its functions. Medicine makes it possible to provide the population with effective medicines in large quantities, and technology improves the quality of medical care and treatment devices. Nevertheless, there are problems in health care that...
Comparing Theories One of the most popular theories in psychology was outlined by B.F. Skinner, linked most the specific human behaviors to the presence of unique punishments and rewards. Currently, it is regarded as operant conditioning because there is always a certain type of response to the external environment that...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in the urinary system. A bacterium is caused by exposure to antibiotics or inappropriate catheter use (Gill et al., 2020). Long-term care patients may not recognize symptoms, leaving the infection untreated. Care providers need to prevent the development of this disease. This literature review...
What health care reform did your articles address? The articles I read addressed the implications for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under President Biden as part of his coronavirus relief bill, the American Rescue Plan (ARP). One article took as its primary focus the general implications for the Affordable Care...
Consecutive administrations, policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and other mainstream commentators have attempted to address the issue of nursing shortage in the United States, but no entity seems to have ready-made solutions to the problem that have persisted for over four decades now. Many of these stakeholders put much hope in the...
Introduction This paper explores one such quality improvement approach – patient engagement. Another discussion will be on the impact of patient engagement on nurse’s need to make a clinical judgment to enhance quality care. The paper will also identify healthcare initiatives to support patient engagement. The dialogue will extend to...
Abstract Finding a sphere that can become an individual’s passion is a significant task to be accomplished. My personal affection is deeply connected with mental health care, a prominent theme of discussion for various writers and philosophers. Given the issues surrounding the acceptance of the psychological improvement, namely, mistaken social...
Introduction Analyzing disease status is a way to understand how to counter its spread and cure it. The illnesses analyzed in this report are Ebola, Leishmaniasis, and Hepatitis. The paper will focus on the organisms causing the disease, their current distribution and prevalence, the environmental and social factors that contribute...
Aging, a biological process of gradual degradation of parts and systems of the human body, begins after reaching the peak of its resources in middle age. The body gradually begins to spend these resources, but the rate of aging varies considerably from one individual to another. The aging processes are...
Facts about Malaria Malaria highly threatens individuals’ lives with its transmission occurring when infected Anopheles mosquitoes bite people (5). The insects pierce individuals and release Plasmodium parasites into the bloodstream The parasites travel to the liver, where they mature, then return into the bloodstream and infect the red blood cells....
Popular Article Summary Blum’s (2021) article titled “Therapists are on TikTok” discusses the growing prominence of accounts set by clinical mental health professionals on social media. The article points out that the rise in the counselors’ popularity was to be expected after a year when “everyone’s been high-functioning depressed” (Blum,...
Abstract This essay is an analysis of the visual system from a biopsychological perspective. The paper is an analysis of published secondary data regarding this topic from books and journal articles. The essay consists of an introduction section, followed by an analysis of the physiological underpinnings of the visual system....
The current trends in my employment setting are primarily related to a complicated situation in the field, which is conditional upon the ongoing pandemic. From this perspective, complex patient needs are especially difficult to meet when considering the provision of medical services to the older population after hospitalization. In this...
Abstract 3D printing has gained more interest and popularity in the healthcare industry. The improved quality of the application has warranted its use in healthcare. Their scarcity of knowledge on applying knowledge on the application of 3D printing in healthcare the paper focuses on the merits and demerits of the...
Understanding: Usability Currently, no generally accepted definition of usability Users: those interacting with the system Effective, efficient, and satisfactory achievement of outcome The consumer understands how to use it More efficient implementation of the system (Quiñones et al., 2017) Understanding: Configurability Allows changes to the system configurations It is easier...
Wong and Li’s (2019) cross-sectional survey showed a positive dynamic in adherence to infection control. The study also showed an increase in patient numbers aged 85 and more, which decrease mortality rates – by 10% (Wong & Li, 2019). This research can be considered reliable because all the data collected...
Healthcare is the fundamental industry of modern society which is responsible for the lives and well-being of individuals. Professionals are constantly exploring ways to improve the quality of provided care and the performance of the medical staff. Even though most people place most of the responsibility for the treatment on...
The Adaptation Model is noted for its focus on the relationship between the environment and an individual as an interconnected system. Nurses are actively involved in helping patients adapt as the process improves treatment outcomes (Jennings, 2017). One’s job should be to identify the existing adaptation level and positive behaviors,...
Introduction The field of nursing keeps on evolving in the quest to improve patient care through the provision of quality and timely services for better outcomes. Holistic care has emerged in nursing as part of patient-based care practice whereby the focus is on the patients to address their care needs...
Introduction A SWOT analysis provides practical insights into internal and external factors affecting the organization. According to Imaji (2019), companies use this information for the mission, vision, and strategic planning and action. This paper will conduct a SWOT analysis for California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) and then develop its...
Background Santa Barbara is one of the beautiful places to live in in the United States; however, the county is experiencing high levels of addiction. As a result, some community health behavioral agency has been formed to curb the menace and ensure that those who have behavioral issues transitions to...
There are several challenges when it comes to obtaining high-quality Healthcare, especially in the US. Even though the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, coverage gaps remain, particularly regarding the mental health services resources. The USA annually spends much more on Healthcare than any foreign country, although increased spending...
All the key components and principles of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) were implemented in 2014. The following elements went into effect: changes regarding purchasing private insurance plans and employer responsibility, expansions of Medicaid, and changes regarding medical decisions and individual insurance issues. Firstly, it was important...
Introduction Healthcare organizations are increasingly recalibrating their strategies to meet the current needs for patient care. Integration of information technology has, for some hospitals, emerged as an efficient way of addressing diverse medical conditions while lowering physician fatigue. However, the digitalization of the patient care process is not a guarantee...
Objective 1: Philosophy of Care Guiding Nursing Practice Liberal arts play a crucial role in nursing education. According to Kooken and Kerr (2018), liberal arts and sciences are essential to nursing education since they facilitate building abilities or characteristics such as critical thinking, holistic care, and creativity. Although, over the...
The principle of long-term care has become more widespread in the States in recent years. The Long-Term Care Program is part of the government’s Medicaid initiative, which aims to help people living below the poverty line. As a result of the increased use of the program, there has been a...
The American Association of Consultants has established important guidelines that define association members’ responsibilities who may have several capacities. These guidelines are aimed at protecting professional values and govern the observance of ethical standards. Several principles, such as ensuring the client and supervisee’s well-being, allow for the maintenance of a...
Summary Although many people often assume that faith and ethics are similar, a thin line differentiates the two concepts. Faith and ethics perceptions correlate in that they seek to identify and differentiate between right and wrong decisions. Practically, faith and ethics serve as decision-making tools that assist humans in resolving...
Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation When an accumulation of fat, such as cholesterol (LDL), builds up inside the arterial wall, it is known as atherosclerotic plaque. Atherosclerosis can be exacerbated by factors such as smoking and high blood pressure. The endothelium layer is damaged when plaque builds up in the lining of...
Surrounding viruses and bacteria cause a bigger percentage of Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Hand-washing hygiene is, therefore, a vital aspect in any hospital. Health care workers handle diverse clients with various contagious issues (Jeswani & Vaya, 2018). Hand hygiene is one of the approaches that medics and patients can use to...
Introduction Today Haiti is Pan American and one of the world leaders in maternal mortality rates. The causes of this phenomenon are complex and include poverty, poor infrastructure, and the prevalence of HDP diseases. The high mortality rate is due to the high percentage of births and abortions outside medical...
Introduction Toyota Motor Corporation released the most recent environmental report in October 2020. A significant part of it consisted of Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 progress review. Toyota announced this challenge in 2015 in order to establish itself as a green brand. According to it, Simão and Lisboa (2017) highlighted six...
Accor operates in all tourism and hospitality segments through its many owned brands and franchises. It is a strong player in augmented hospitality with a presence in 100 countries, with its European operations accounting for 47% of the global room supply (Damnjanović, Lončarić, & Dlačić, 2020). Accor’s highly diversified portfolio...
The article “Adjust Mindset” by Fred Colcer talks about how human beings feel obliged to rear animals despite the health challenges linked to creatures. For some, keeping animals is comparable to having air and water (Colcer, 2016). The writer notes that flu and mad cow diseases are both the results...
Prescribing drugs requires specifying the required dose for each patient. Their volume is usually small and can be measured in grams, milligrams, micrograms, and even nanograms (“Metric (SI) Units” 1). An additional factor for confusion is that some patients and personnel representatives prefer to use not a metric measurement system...
In the post, the author effectively discusses addressing the issue of falls in an inpatient setting. This challenge is critical to solve because falls can lead to additional morbidity and health complications in the population (James et al., 2020). The introduction of the “Call, Don’t Fall” initiative entails disseminating visual...
Product positioning is an essential concept in marketing in which the seller focuses on winning the interests of different consumers. It helps marketers to determine the best way of communicating the benefits and relevance of their products to customers based on their needs, competition, and existing advertising channels (Koch &...
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a managerial philosophy employed by organizations in an ongoing process that aims to improve their operations. One of the most significant problems in the healthcare industry is the need for finding successful methods of reducing medical errors (McFadden et al., 2015). While frequent accreditation has...
Introduction of Bisphosphonates to the Public Bisphosphonates were introduced to the public in the 1990’s (Strewler, 2005). The Indication for Bisphosphonates and Patient Population that Most Commonly Receives a Prescription for the Drug Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the alleviation of osteoporosis in people of all ethnicities and gender. However,...
Summary The article by Frerichs et al. (2019) is dedicated to analyzing the role of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the changes in health insurance of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Frerichs et al. (2019) use data provided by the American Community Survey from 2008 to 2016 and apply...
Routine shaving of a site where surgery is to be conducted has been in practice for a long time. Initially, hair was often removed to prevent infection by bacteria present on the skin and the hair and preventing hair from entering into the incision. However, recent research findings indicate that...
Nursing is a profession that is continuously fluctuating with time. In line with the increasing number of additional patients seeking treatment in American hospitals, the International Institute of Medicine published a report applauding radical alterations in healthcare affecting care providers. The report calls for an increased emphasis on basic healthcare...
Competency in nursing includes all the essential capabilities that are needed to satisfy one’s role as a nurse. Ideas on nursing competency are important for developing the qualities of a nurse. The healthcare system has rapidly changed due to the change in the disease structures. With the rapid change patients...
Mrs. Smith is a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with asthma in her childhood, but the symptoms gradually resolved in her teens. Currently, she is discharged from the hospital after an asthma attack. According to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) confidentially terms, the name of the patient was changed to...
The COVID-19 pandemic the world faced in 2020 led people to develop multiple preventative measures, such as social distancing, limited public gatherings, and self-protection. However, these tips are not readily applicable in such places as correctional settings. In the United States, these facilities are not built to provide inhabitants with...
Introduction The identified Healthy People 2020 topic area is that of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. This field examines the major health issues affecting members of the population and how individuals can improve their conditions. The specific health issue for this analysis is that of obesity. Medical practitioners take the...
Being back home can be as troublesome if not more than the time spent serving in a battle zone. Hoge, who is a supporter of diminishing the shame of emotional well-being care, presents a narrative book with fundamentally new ideas and knowledge for any individual who has ever gotten back...
Health care professionals often face stress due to the enormous responsibility for the lives of patients, high workload, and constant communication with different people. Humor is one of the most convenient and quick methods to reduce stress and calm down; however, jokes cannot always be appropriate. The line between humor...
Medical Record Keeping and Management Definition of health record and management Explaining the importance of good health records Health records management effect on service delivery The different types of medical records The records offer detailed data pertaining to a patient’s condition, disease management, and treatment (Tharpe, 2020). The information is...
Introduction In the contemporary world, many people are concerned with their quality of life. It is possible to notice that smoking is one of the most widespread bad habits that negatively influence people’s and other living creatures’ well-being. This state of affairs raises a necessity for the discussion of the...
Summary It is significant to make an accurate analysis of the possible future expenditures and profits to assess the effectiveness of the fertility clinic service before establishing it. A break-even analysis is the original investment examination that brings about neither a benefit nor a loss. Furthermore, it helps to understand...
To monitor a hospital, it is necessary to collect reports on medical and administrative activities from each department. This will allow managers to know about all the events that are taking place and fix problems in time. Maintaining electronic medical records will improve the safety and systematization of data. This...
Introduction The study reviewed the literature on the impact of physical activity on psychological health during the COVID-19 around the world. This investigation comes when the world is battling this pandemic, with many states being locked down and people observing quarantine measures. The virus control procedures have left people inactive,...
A single but essential preventable error occurred within my clinical setting. It refers to the case that a physician was prescribing pain-relieving medication, Methadone 10 mg, to a patient and wrote a shortened version of its name, ‘meth10.’ Thus, the error occurred in the pharmacy, where this prescription was interpreted...
The 1918 Spanish flu, the 1957 Asian flu and the 1968 Hong Kong flu, present influenza pandemics that have caused tremendous deaths over the last century. Initial cases of influenza virus A (H1N1) were reported in Mexico and America on April 2009 (Baker et al. 2011, p.1608). The following are...
Health Care in Switzerland Current health care system of Switzerland is among the most effective systems in Europe, as around 95% of the Swiss population is satisfied with it. It is an example of a universal health care system, i.e. delivering care to all citizens of the country. It is...
Creating a safe environment for nurses is one of the major priorities in today’s healthcare systems. When nurses recognize their obligations, they are in a position to set clear goals and choose appropriate sources for their work. They cooperate, exchange information, and improve their qualities regularly. The workplace environment has...
The health of children in communities has always been used as markers of health for the entire group of people. My community is ailing in that health complications related to excessive weight gain and obesity among children has been a challenge for decades. This has further affected children’s life outcomes...
The project fulfills the mission towards social justice in my community in Philadelphia, PA, where the problem of health equity is aggravated by economic and financial diversity. Dukhanin et al. (2017) describe social justice as the moral obligation to avoid the disproportionate distribution of health benefits and societal disadvantages. The...
Problem Opioids are effective pain relievers that, however, have the capacity for becoming extraordinarily addictive and building tolerance in users. The primary effect of opioid use stems from the drug’s interaction with opioid receptors located on nerve cells in the human body and brain. Thus, opioids are prescribed for treating...
One of the Advanced Practitioner Register Nurses (APRN) certification bodies is the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC is the largest organization for nurse practitioners in America and provides certification programs in nineteen treating practices, four of which are NP certifications (American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2021). The completion of the...
Introduction The American society, and the global community at large, has been gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic which has crippled the social, economic, and political systems. Statistics have shown that the United States has become the epicenter of the virus. According to López and Rodó (2020), the country has only...
During the pandemic, social media perhaps intensified its influence on everyone’s life, although one might think it has reached its peak a long time ago. But during the shutdown, it became the sole communication experience people could access. But from a perspective of nursing, it might have played even a...
Eugenics is the doctrine that presents a collection of purposeful practices to improve the hereditary properties of an individual and the human population overall. Introduced by Francis Galton, the English statistician, it primarily possessed two goals: to increase the number of healthy people with valuable traits and reduce those considered...
Although the U. S. health care system embodies elements valuable for society, it lacks several vital components, which would considerably enhance the population’s health. Particularly, the institutions connected to medicine possess the sources of funding and technologies needed to provide qualitative treatment. Nevertheless, our “individualistic culture” limits various foundations in...
The term EHR implies gathering all the patient information available in the medical organization in an electronic form. Thus, medical data may be further integrated into the electronic medical record in the group relating to, for instance, a particular disease case (outpatients) or to a particular hospital (for patient treatment)...
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is a federal agency and one of the institutes of health focusing on “cranio-facial-oral” and dental diseases. The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers is a non-stock, non-profit organization focusing on dental and oral care for the state of Massachusetts. This...
Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body, which brings about health complications. People have the challenge of avoiding obesity because several factors cause it: personal diet, physical exercise choices, and inheritance factors (Lamore et al., 2019). The type of genes that you inherit from your...
In the statement targeted at the organizers of state-level oral health programs, the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (2020) establishes seven domains that support the categorization of health services. The domains’ purpose might be to facilitate the recognition of diverse components of dental programs’ success, including HR management,...
Modern medicine has the opportunity to produce artificial hearts, which can be a substitute for the present and save lives. Abiomed is such a company. It has developed a project, cloud-based HIT, in which physicians can access via personal devices and see live data of the patients. Without the combined...
Introduction: Certification Description Oncology certified nurse (OCN) Apply to the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. To take a three-hour, 165-multiple-choice-question test at the nearest certified center. Fee of $296 for ONS/APHON members and $416 for other applicants. Active, valid registered nurse license in the United States or Canada, needed A minimum...
Chelsea’s Diabetic Case Study Mr. David is a 21-year-old patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Being a student, he does not exercise because of the busy schedule related to his academic work. David is concerned about his eating habits since most of his meals are often junky. In this scenario,...
Introduction Rising opioid misuse and overprescription-related addiction a major problem in chronic pain management Prescribed opioids can become addictive Inappropriate use and dosage cause adverse health effects A high risk of tolerance in patients requiring increased dosage to relief pain Persistent pain affects inpatient outcomes PICOT Question In adults from...
Cultural Community Culture population: African American population aged 65+. Rationale: Race as a major risk factors in terms of healthcare provision; Older adults are exposed to more health risks due to the natural process of health deterioration. Cultural need: Poor access to healthcare; Undermining healthcare risks in the African American...
Nursing research and practice are based on theories that provide a solid framework for studying the issues related to nursing and implementing evidence-based patient care. In the search for continuous improvements, new approaches emerge by introducing interdisciplinary connections. Indeed, the knowledge, principles, and concepts of multiple disciplines, including sociology, psychology,...
Introduction Obesity is a condition when excess weight accumulates, which can be harmful to health. It may seem that it is one of the key public health issues, which has already been thoroughly studied. However, concerning the public health agenda, it is crucial to refer to the most relevant research...
Introduction Nursing has acquired esteem as one of the most reliable careers in society. Despite the ensuing intricacy, nurses are important health professionals who touch limitless lives. They are vital to all healthcare settings and gain pleasure from the care that they offer each day. Nurses provide care to all...