The purpose of this assignment is to understand how ethics and the law affect a variety of health care professions. The ethical code for each profession demands a high level of honesty, integrity, and responsibility. Professional behavior facilitates the resolution of...
Scenario (Context for Your Report) Mr. James Carter, 54-year-old male (ASA II, BMI 29), undergoes elective open right inguinal hernia repair with synthetic polypropylene mesh under general anaesthesia with ETT. The case proceeds uneventfully; he is transferred to PACU...
To prepare: Watch a video of two providers interviewing a patient. · Video demonstrates example of standard interviewing techniques versus example of motivational interviewing (MI) using The Process of MI framework: · Engage – Build rapport, use open-ended questions,...
Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs. More...
Cynthia, a 53-year-old female presented to the emergency room due to feeling constantly tired, hungry, thirsty, and with frequent urination. Her past medical history is significant for cirrhosis and end-stage kidney disease. Physical examination had revealed yellowish...
Plagiarism is a major ethical concern in both academic and professional/technical writing. For this week’s concept worksheet, we’ll explore three excerpts on plagiarism related directly to your role as a learner at a nursing college: Learners must not deliberately use...
Investigate population health and epidemiological data to learn about prevalent disease trends within your geographic region. Compare and contrast the prevalence of diseases in the selected region with disease rates and trends in a different geographic area of your...
Select one of the quality indicators identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) available on the following website: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/QualityInitiativesGenInfo Explore the indicator...
From the time a source of stress, or threat, is perceived a complex bio-psycho-chemical feedback look is triggered. In your research, you should explore the “Stress Response”. What happens a threat is perceived? What part of the brain is stimulated, and...
In the workforce, you will experience various types of patient-provider conflicts, small and large, that must be managed judiciously. Indeed, maintaining professonal boundaries can be challenging in mental health services, especially after long-established rapports...
As a counselor-in-training, developing a working understanding of how the nervous system responds to threat, stress, and trauma is essential for ethical, effective, and compassionate care. This week’s focus on Polyvagal Theory (Porges) and Pete Walker’s Four F trauma...
This formative assessment builds foundational skills in policy analysis, advocacy planning, and strategic communication, which are essential for addressing real-world challenges in healthcare policy and reform. By developing a structured advocacy strategy, students...
