. Healthy people 2020 is a national health promotion effort put out by the US government to move us to an optimal level of wellness.
The goals are to improve the quality of life and life expectancy and reduce health disparities by improving community health services. Go out to the following link http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/default.aspx
On the home page select topics and objectives, then select one of the NEW topics and summarize 2-3 points about the topic as to why it is important. (Please be sure to identify the topic)"
Healthy People 2020 is the main subject that covers the important areas of public health in the United States. There are new topics that are now included, and one of them is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health. These groups experience health inequality that is associated with prejudice, marginalization, abuse and other forms of oppression such as violence among others. Healthy People 2020 focuses on ensuring equity in the availability of quality healthcare and health services to everyone in the society. Two are to eradicate bullying and in turn, establish the right course that will entail right training with special regard to health issues. This is because the principles of this approach will, in the long run, assist in the promotion of health equity.
4. True or False: The Nurse Practice Act is an example of Statutory Law.
True. One of the legal sources that regulate the practice of nursing is the Nurse Practice Act which is considered as statutory laws.
3. Describe the different between professional malpractice and negligence
Professional malpractice means lack of proper care that results in adverse consequences to the patient; negligence on the other hand can be categorized as the commission of any act of negligence no matter the code of ethics in the practice of that profession or specialty that may cause harm to the patient though they may not be violation of the code of conduct.
2. As a future health care professional, describe 3 ways to avoid a malpractice suit
1) Record all aspects of patient care and interaction is accordance with professional legal and ethical requirements.
2) There should be special evaluation of the extent of understanding of the patients before embarking on any interventions or operations. Examine similar risks, advantages, and any option with patients.
3) Show consideration in reaction to calls, mails and letters from the patient /family members and do initiate communication frequently. Discuss with him or her treatment, discharge and test results amongst other things.
Match the following with the description regarding the nursing team/management patterns
Functional Nursing Clinical pathways used
Case Method Used in home health, public health and community mental health nursing
Team Nursing Admitting nurse assumes responsibility
Primary Nursing Clients are group and care is provided together
Nurse Managed Care Robotic like, task orientated
describe the following vocabulary terms.
1. euthyroid
2. goitrogen
3. polydipsia
4. polyuria
5. myxedema
6. nocturia
7. polyphasia
8. hyperglycemia
9. exophthalmos
10. ketones"
Answer the following questions regarding the following 2 theories: Utilitarianism (teleological theory) & Deontology
a. Define for Each
Utilitarianism: This is an ethical theory which seeks to justify an action on the basis of the fructifying results of the action. The act that has the most good in the value sense of the oval of utility regard as many people as possible is the right thing to do.
Deontology: An ‘agent causal’ theory that is an account to do with the for-end or the purpose of the one who brings the act or action into being. Desire to be able to successfully evaluate the action of the judge in regard with ethical responsibilities and the principles.
b. Ideology for Each (basis behind the theory)
Utilitarianism: According to the discussed ideology the following propositions have to be followed: The actions should be guided by the attempt to maximize the utility, happiness or pleasure and to minimize suffering. This is the utilitarian view that conforms to the belief that the correct action is the one; which will bring the highest level of satisfaction to the greatest number of people.
Deontology: The given ideology assert that the value of an action is most appropriately defined by the ethical principles, and responsibilities irrespective of penalty. In other words, people have to do otherwise duty and principle.
c. Example for Each
Utilitarianism: A physician deceives a sick man with a terminal disease so as not to give him an undesirable result. This would be morally acceptable under utilitarianism if the resultant of the action is to increase pleasure on the universally bad conscience.
Deontology: A doctor does not set the intention of telling a dying patient that he or she is healthy as it will be telling a lie hence wrong. Ethical duties occasionally supersede the consequences as they should and need to do because they are duties.
b. Ideology for Each (basis behind the theory)
Utilitarianism: According to the discussed ideology the following propositions have to be followed: The actions should be guided by the attempt to maximize the utility, happiness or pleasure and to minimize suffering. This is the utilitarian view that conforms to the belief that the correct action is the one; which will bring the highest level of satisfaction to the greatest number of people.
Deontology: The given ideology assert that the value of an action is most appropriately defined by the ethical principles, and responsibilities irrespective of penalty. In other words, people have to do otherwise duty and principle.
Describe the following vocabulary terms.
1. euthyroid 2. goitrogen 3. polydipsia 4. polyuria 5. myxedema 6. nocturia 7. polyphasia 8. hyperglycemia 9. exophthalmos 10. ketones" Answer the following questions regarding the following 2 theories: Utilitarianism (teleological theory) & Deontology a. Define for Each
Utilitarianism: This is an ethical theory which seeks to justify an action on the basis of the fructifying results of the action. The act that has the most good in the value sense of the oval of utility regard as many people as possible is the right thing to do.
Deontology: An ‘agent causal’ theory that is an account to do with the for-end or the purpose of the one who brings the act or action into being. Desire to be able to successfully evaluate the action of the judge in regard with ethical responsibilities and the principles.
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How a brick and mortar store adapt in the demand of today’s e-commerce. (500 words)
- Implement an omni-channeling environment, use the stores as delivery hub, allow in-store pickups, let online returns in the stores, employ digital tools like tablets and smartphones for the engagement of the customers who prefer an online experience.
