Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a psychological condition that affects 6.1 million Americans, or 3.1% of the US Population. Despite several treatment options, only 43.2% of those suffering from GAD receive treatment. This week you will review several different classes of medication used in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You will examine potential impacts of […]
Avoiding unnecessary utilization of indwelling urinary catheters would help in reducing the incidences of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). In an ICU unit, does the use of an indwelling urinary catheter better than intermittent catheter use in the prevention of CAUTI?
A baccalaureate nurse understands, relates, and values the fundamental elements of research, process, and design as a foundation for evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2018). Purpose: This assignment provides a learning activity for students to demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the purpose and importance of designs, and how research is critical for […]
One of the biggest challenges for new healthcare managers/directors to understand is the payer source of the revenue side of their budgets. Where does this money come from? How is the plan, no matter the type administered? Who is the “gatekeeper” of care for the beneficiary? What are the types of insurer programs- underneath the […]
Quantitative methods in nursing practice Discuss why the quantitative method is the best method based on your project questions and data. Choose three potential designs that you could use for your project. Based on the three potential designs, determine potential analysis methods and why? Clinical/PICOT Questions: Do elderly patients in long-term care (P) that have […]
Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.
Utilization Management The principal objective of utilization management is the reduction of practice variations by establishing parameters for the cost-effective use of healthcare resources. There are four main techniques or tools used in utilization management: demand management, utilization review, case management, and disease management. Utilization management helps MCOs control costs and improve quality. Refer to […]
Assignment: Medicare and Medicaid Consider how people qualify to receive Medicare and/or Medicaid and write a paper that addresses the bullets below. There should be four (4) sections in your paper; one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear brief heading that allows your professor to know which bullet […]
Identify a significant problem with one of the three payment structures used in the health care industry across the care continuum and propose a solution from one of the other two payment structures.
What are three payment structures used in the healthcare industry across the care continuum? How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a single problem that transverses all three of the identified payment structures? Explain.
