Assignment: Evidence-Based Practice and the Quadruple Aim 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 recently, this approach has evolved to a Quadruple Aim by including a […]
Use the Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model to assess the Hispanic ethnic group. You will identify factors that affect communication of the Hispanic ethnic group and barriers to the provision of culturally competent healthcare. You will use your selected cultural assessment model to address the needs of the chosen ethnic group and include your role as […]
Describe in detail Troutman-Jordan’s Theory of successful aging including foundation, assumptions, adaptive levels, the 3 coping processes of- 1-functional performance mechanism, 2-intrapsychic factors, and 3-spirituality, describe the 3 constraints- 1-cognitive, 2-behavioral, and 3-affective within each coping process listed above. describe gerotranscendence, and describe the 3 levels of age-related change- 1-cosmic dimension, 2-self dimension, and 3-social dimension. […]
Using the figure above for nursing labor, calculate the Actual Cost and how you will divide the nursing labor expense based on skill mix. Consider safe staffing requirements, quality of care, and operational needs to meet the demands of the new unit. Provide a detailed rationale of why and how you arrived at your decision.
The unlicensed assistive personnel reports to the practical nurse that a resident of the long-term care facility being treated for a Mythic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection has purulent wound drainage. When entering the room, the PN observes the UAP using a disinfectant to clean a non-disposable stethoscope. Which action should the PN take? Provide feedback […]
The purpose of this assignment is to identify the scope of practice in one’s state including the level of independence of practice, prescribing authority, any limitations of practice, the process for obtaining licensure in your state, certification, and education requirements for licensure. Next, students will discuss how the level of independence of practice in their […]
Identify and discuss one psychotherapeutic approach to address the client’s problem. Provide an evidence-based rationale with support from at least one scholarly source for your choice of therapy. Discuss whether you would include psychopharmacology as part of the treatment plan. If yes, describe which medication(s) you might prescribe. If not, explain why not. Provide rationale […]
Case Study #2: Korean Child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Background David Lee (pseudonym), age five years ten months, was diagnosed recently with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His parents, Lisa and Adam Lee followed the recommendation of their pediatrician, Dr. Su, to have David evaluated by the Child Study Team at Children’s Hospital four months after […]
A term (41 weeks) female weighing 3100 g was born to a 30-year-old healthy gravida 2 para 1 mother by cesarean. Apgar scores were 9 and 9 at 1 and 5 minutes. The infant was initially well until day 3 of life, when she presented with tachypnea and increased work of breathing, including retractions and […]
The field of clinical psychology is one that is constantly changing and evolving. There are dark points in its history where patients were likely more damaged than helped by the psychologists and psychiatrists who worked with them. Please watch the following Youtube video from the BBC entitled “A History of the Madhouse” at BBC Mental A […]
