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PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
Nurses need to stay abreast of current issues in nursing and the community. Also, nurses must understand the appropriate responses to contemporary nursing issues. A newsletter is a way to share updates and keep parties updated about what is happening in a particular area.
COURSE COMPETENCY
Analyze current issues in healthcare.
SCENARIO
You are a nursing case manager within your local community. Frequently, contemporary healthcare issues emerge that not all nurses know how to handle. You evaluate the current issues and decide to write a monthly newsletter to improve nurses’ responses to these issues.
INSTRUCTIONS
Create a newsletter focusing on the following:
1 – Outline four contemporary healthcare issues present within your local community.
2 – Discuss how each contemporary issue affects nursing practice.
A) Describe how an understanding of these issues leads to effective responses.
B) Identify a professional resource to support nursing practice for each contemporary issue presented.
3 – Scrutinize resolution strategies for each contemporary issue identified.
A) Explain how a nurse advocate would support each strategy.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Monthly Newsletter for Nursing Case Managers
Welcome to our monthly newsletter, aimed at improving nursing practice by addressing contemporary healthcare issues present within our local community. In this edition, we will outline four issues and discuss how each issue affects nursing practice. We will also provide professional resources and resolution strategies for each issue.
Contemporary Healthcare Issues
Mental Health: Mental health has become a significant concern in our community, with an increasing number of people seeking care for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
Opioid Crisis: The opioid crisis has affected our community in many ways, with many people struggling with addiction and overdoses. The availability of opioids, both prescription and illicit, has led to a significant increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Chronic Diseases: Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, are prevalent in our community, and they are major contributors to morbidity and mortality. Managing these diseases requires significant resources and collaboration between healthcare providers.
Health Disparities: Health disparities are a significant issue in our community, with certain populations experiencing more significant health problems and having limited access to healthcare services.
How Each Contemporary Issue Affects Nursing Practice
Mental Health:
A) Understanding the stigma surrounding mental health and the impact it has on individuals and their families can help nurses provide compassionate care.
B) The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a professional resource that provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families.
Opioid Crisis:
A) Understanding the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and addiction can help nurses intervene quickly and effectively.
B) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers resources and training to help nurses and other healthcare providers address the opioid crisis.
Chronic Diseases:
A) Understanding the complexities of managing chronic diseases and the importance of patient education and self-management can help nurses provide comprehensive care.
B) The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association are professional resources that provide guidelines, education, and support for managing chronic diseases.
Health Disparities:
A) Understanding the social determinants of health that contribute to health disparities can help nurses provide culturally competent care and advocate for their patients.
B) The National Association of Community Health Centers provides resources and support to help nurses and other healthcare providers address health disparities in their communities.
Resolution Strategies for Each Contemporary Issue
Mental Health:
A) Early identification and intervention can prevent mental health conditions from worsening.
B) A nurse advocate can support efforts to improve access to mental health services and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.
Opioid Crisis:
A) Prescribing guidelines and medication-assisted treatment can help reduce the number of opioid prescriptions and prevent overdoses.
B) A nurse advocate can support efforts to increase access to addiction treatment and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.
Chronic Diseases:
A) Patient education and self-management can help prevent complications and improve outcomes.
B) A nurse advocate can support efforts to improve access to healthcare services and promote policies that prioritize prevention and chronic disease management.
Health Disparities:
A) Addressing the social determinants of health can help reduce health disparities.
B) A nurse advocate can support efforts to improve access to healthcare services and address systemic inequalities that contribute to health disparities.
References:
National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/
American Diabetes Association: https://www.diabetes.org/
American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/
National Association of Community Health Centers: https://www.nachc.org/