• Which of the three codes of ethics listed best reflects your personal philosophy? Why?

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From education to religion, the use of ethical practice codes is widespread in civil society. Codes of ethics form the bedrock of professional activity in many health care careers.

To prepare for this Discussion, review the three codes of ethics (Hippocratic Oath, American Association of Medical Assistance, and Principles of Medical Ethics: American Medical Association) in “Appendix 1” of the Lewis and Tamparo text. Select one of the codes that best reflects your personal philosophy.

Post a comprehensive response(250-350 words not including references) to the following:

• Which of the three codes of ethics listed best reflects your personal philosophy? Why?

• What roles do codes of ethics play in health care?

• What factors impact your own personal code of ethics?

*APA style but no cover page needed

• What are the fundamental elements of the Good Samaritan Laws for the two jurisdictions you researched?

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If you are witness to a medical emergency, should you offer assistance?

To prepare for this Discussion, research the Good Samaritan Law for your state or province. Find another jurisdiction with a different Good Samaritan Law. Consider how the two are divergent.

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

• What are the fundamental elements of the Good Samaritan Laws for the two jurisdictions you researched?

• How do they differ from one another? Be specific and provide examples?

• Do you think the law is clear and well written? Support your stance with examples.

• Are there any changes that you would like to see made to the law? What are those changes?

250-350 words(not including references)

Describe advance practice roles and management strategies that affect change at the community level.

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Research and prepare a community-level strategic plan that addresses a key public health issue.

Potential topics may include:

•      Using prenatal and infancy home visits to prevent child abuse and neglect

•      Preventing falls in the elderly

•      Reducing population salt intake (I will prefer this).*******

•      Reducing tobacco use among adults

•      Preventing risky sexual behavior among youth and young adults

•      Reducing drug experimentation among young adults

Include the following in your paper:

  • Introduction:
    • Provide an overview of the community health issue as described in Part A with identified causes and influences, including knowledge gaps.
    • Detail the prevalence of the issue inside and outside the United States.
    • Describe potential monetary costs associated with the issue in the United States.
    • You must include data as part of your introduction (images, charts, graphs, etc., may be included as well as written data).
  • Describe advance practice roles and management strategies that affect change at the community level.
  • Identify key community and social resources that negatively and positivelyaffect the selected issue.
  • Identify changes or enhancements in community-related services for your selected topic.
  • Develop a strategic plan that could decrease the prevalence of your selected topic.The goals for this plan needs to be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Include how your plan takes into consideration health literacy, socioeconomic factors, and cultural differences.
  • Conclusion:
    • A summary of the goals and challenges
    • An assessment of the outlook for action/progress

Your paper should be 3–5 pages in length (not including the cover or reference pages). Use APA throughout.

Include 2–3 scholarly sources that are carefully selected and appropriate to the topic. References should be current—no more than four years old.

***** I attached the part A community assessment. Please use as reference

 

Before you begin, review some strategic plans to garner ideas for developing your own strategic plan.

ACL strategic plan (2013–2018)

A strategic plan to make improvements in the network of community-based long term care and supportive services for older adults and adults with disabilities in San Francisco

Why did CMS become more involved in the reimbursement component of health care? How does this involvement impact health care organizations?

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken on a more visible role in health care. A great deal of change has transpired to improve patient safety and implementation of additional quality metrics.

The new health care reform has begun to change the fees/structure of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for health care services.

For this assignment, write a narrative presentation that you will deliver to the members of your organization’s board of trustees on how the new reimbursement structure will impact the organization’s revenue structure. In your presentation, address the following questions:

  • Why did CMS become more involved in the reimbursement component of health care? How does this involvement impact health care organizations?
  • What tools can be implemented to ensure that an organization is meeting the policies and procedures set forth by CMS?
  • Identify three tools from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that are helpful to achieving the goals set forth by your organization.

What are a couple of ways that may be in the gray area as far as things we have all done, that is not necessarily outside our scope of practice, but is not generally within it either?  

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 We have discussed the role of the RN, and how he/she has to preform within his/her scope of practice in order to do a new procedures. What are a couple of ways that may be in the gray area as far as things we have all done, that is not necessarily outside our scope of practice, but is not generally within it either?

Identify ways to enhance or optimize health in Substance Abuse patient using evidence based research.

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State the objectives of Healthy People 2020 on substance Abuse

Identify ways to enhance or optimize health in Substance Abuse patient using evidence based research.

Prepare a 10 pages Power Point. A minimum of three peer-reviewed articles must be utilized. ( Minimum of 3 references)

No Plagiarism Please

What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.

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The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.

. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with its supporters, ACS is committed to helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and by fighting back.Critical Thinking Questions:

  1. Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just been diagnosed with cancer. Explain how the American Cancer Society might provide education and support. What ACS services would you recommend and why?
  2. According to statistics published by the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 1.5 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year over the next decade. What factors contribute to the yearly incidence and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans? What changes in policy and practice are most likely to affect these figures over time
  3. Select a research program from among those funded by the American Cancer Society. Describe the program and discuss what impact the research will have on the prevention or treatment of cancer.

According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research-based (or evidence-based) practice that incorporates research findings into their decisions and interaction with clients. How do you see this being applied in your workplace?

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According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research-based (or evidence-based) practice that incorporates research findings into their decisions and interaction with clients. How do you see this being applied in your workplace?