Describe a significanat health issue in your community or state.

In the past weeks, you have examined and explored the challenges and issues facing delivery of public health services in a given community and across the nation. The goal of public health is to prevent disease and promote health.

To that end, take a moment to review your own communities health needs through a purview of current events, your own setting by informally interviewing public health professionals, or reviewing national databases like the ones listed below:

America’s Health Rankings. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.americashealthrankings.org/
The Commonwealth Fund. (2015). Overall Ranking, 2014. Retrieved from http://datacenter.commonwealthfund.org/#ind=1/sc=1

For this discussion, you are asked to do the following:

Describe a significanat health issue in your community or state.
Compare its significance to the national priorities of Healthy People 2020 goals (is it a national priority or just one found in your state/community).
Explain what type of effort it will take to fully address it (leadership skills, financing, organizational buy-in, stakeholders, perceptions, barriers)
Evaluate the efforts YOU can take to address this issue. (As a public health practitioner, what is YOUR role such as: Will you develop, lead or be part of a public health program to address the issue? Will you work on financing, organizational buy-in, stakeholders…what are you going to do to address this concern?)

Describes the most effective way to disseminate the final project if the opportunity were available to do so.

Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Healthcare
Practicum Change Project PowerPoint

Grading Criteria

Create a PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your Practicum Change Project. Include a minimum of 8 slides (15 maximum) and the following information provided below. The PowerPoint Presentation is worth a maximum of 200 points and is posted in Week 6 Practicum Discussion. Points will be awarded as follows.
Requirement

Criteria

Points

Title Page

Follows APA requirements for the title page

10 points

Describe the proposed change including evidence to support the project. Identify the quality and safety issue addressed by the project.

Collaborates with professionals in the facility to discuss the need for the proposed change.

Identifies the quality and safety issue addressed by the project.

20 points

Describe the change theory and model used as framework for the project. Apply the steps of the change theory to the project development process.

Selects one of the major change theories and applies the project development process to each step of the theory.

Discusses how the project aligns with the facility mission, vision and values.

30 points

Describe your collaborattion with multidisciplinary team members.

Describes the members of the multidisciplinary team and their role in the proposed project.

30 points

Present the proposed budget for the project.

Develops a realistic budget for the project including salaries, equipment, supplies, education, travel and so forth. Justifies the need for the budget items.

30 points

Discuss the quality and safety issue addressed by the project.

Discusses the quality and safety issue and how the project will help decrease the incidence of the issue in the facility.

30 points

Describe dissemination strategies and justify the selection of the strategies

Describes the most effective way to disseminate the final project if the opportunity were available to do so.

30 points

A minimum of 5 scholarly references are used in the project including peer-reviewed research articles and textbooks.

References are current and are peer-reviewed research articles and/or current textbooks.

20 points

Total

200 Points

Deductions – 25 Points may be deducted for:

Late posting of PowerPoint (Post by Day 4)

Inadequate number of references to support your project.

Errors such as: typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, or lack of APA style or incorrect APA formatted references.

Innovative Delivery Care Models

Innovative Delivery Care Models

This week’s readings emphasized the need for nurses to act as agents of change within their institutions. Of particular note, the globalization of the health care industry through the Internet has brought the world at large into the hospital to scrutinize how well it works. The forces of technology and politics play an equal role in shaping the face of medicine. Nurses confront the challenge of meeting both the needs of society and those of their patients.

By Day 3

To prepare for this Discussion, search the internet using the terms “Innovative Nursing Care Delivery Models”. Review at least two innovative models. Also review this week’s assigned readings, including ANA’s Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice as they apply to your specialty area, ANA’s Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nursing, and ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement. Then, respond to the following:

Innovative Delivery Care ModelsThis week’s readings emphasized the need for nurses to act as agents of change within their institutions. Of particular note, the globalization of the health care industry through the Internet has brought the world at large into the hospital to scrutinize how well it works. The forces of technology and politics play an equal role in shaping the face of medicine. Nurses confront the challenge of meeting both the needs of society and those of their patients.

By Day 3

To prepare for this Discussion, search the internet using the terms “Innovative Nursing Care Delivery Models”. Review at least two innovative models. Also review this week’s assigned readings, including ANA’s Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice as they apply to your specialty area, ANA’s Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nursing, and ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement. Then, respond to the following:

How will the model support the role of the professional nurse in meeting the needs of today’s health care consumer?
Which leadership skills are needed by the professional nurse to promote positive patient outcomes in this model?
How might this model of care change or support the role of the nurse as defined by ANA’sNursing Scope & Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement?
Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.
Which leadership skills are needed by the professional nurse to promote positive patient outcomes in this model?
How might this model of care change or support the role of the nurse as defined by ANA’sNursing Scope & Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and ANA’s Nursing’s Social Policy Statement?
Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

. How do we define critical thinking?

The broader the scope of responsibility managers have in a health services organization, the greater the imperative to develop, cultivate, and refine their critical thinking skills. How do we define critical thinking? Can critical thinking be taught?

Explain the types of information each tool measures, displays, and reports.

Davis Health Care is dedicated to providing an excellent patient care experience. A recent survey indicated that they could improve their quality of service. Imagine you are charged with identifying an area of improvement for this organization.

Select one area of improvement from the following list to complete Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment:

Patient safety
Staff development and team improvement
Productivity management
Patient education
Another area of improvement – Needs faculty approval
You will focus on this area of improvement throughout the remainder of the course, which will lead to a quality improvement plan in the final week.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address the following prompts for the area of improvement that you selected from above:

Part 1: Data Collection Tools

Explain data needed to monitor improvements.
Explain at least three data collection tools you can use to collect performance information.
Explain the types of information each tool collects.
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each data collection tool.
Explain how the data collection tools are similar. Explain how the data collection tools are different.
Part 2: Data Display, Measurement and Reporting

Identify at least two tools that measure and display the QI data that can be gathered with the data collection tools identified in Part 1.
Explain the types of information each tool measures, displays, and reports.
Explain each measurement, display, and reporting tool’s strengths and weaknesses.
Explain how the measurement, display, and reporting tools are similar and different from each other.
Explain how the measurement, display and reporting tools are useful for health care organizations.
Cite at least 3 sources according to APA guidelines to support your information.

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What is one example of ageism that you have witnessed in healthcare?

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TO Cathy

Respond to these questions, including 1 reference to your readings on ageism. Be sure to include citation for readings.

1. What is one example of ageism that you have witnessed in healthcare?

2. How do you think ageism affects older adults?

3. What do you think nurses can do to stop ageism in healthcare settings?

4. Why is it important to articulate your Personal Philosophy of Nursing?

5. What is the relationship between your Personal Philosophy of Nursing and your professional practice?

6. What theories of nursing have you studied?

7. Does your nursing practice follow any particular theorist(s)? Explain.

What do you think nurses can do to stop ageism in healthcare settings?

TO Cathy

Respond to these questions, including 1 reference to your readings on ageism. Be sure to include citation for readings.

1. What is one example of ageism that you have witnessed in healthcare?

2. How do you think ageism affects older adults?

3. What do you think nurses can do to stop ageism in healthcare settings?

4. Why is it important to articulate your Personal Philosophy of Nursing?

5. What is the relationship between your Personal Philosophy of Nursing and your professional practice?

6. What theories of nursing have you studied?

7. Does your nursing practice follow any particular theorist(s)? Explain.

Assignment 2: Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health Care

ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

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Assignment 2: Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health Care
Due Week 6 and worth 160 points

In light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and the myriad of citizens using the new health care insurance system, you, as a health care administrator for a hospital, are responsible for reporting to the hospital’s CEO regarding the new plan’s cost to the hospital and the issues with patients who can afford regular health care coverage.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Give your opinion of the rising cost of health care’s overall impact on the U.S. economy. Justify your response.
Compare and contrast at least two (2) areas of the economy that the new health care act impacts. Explain your rationale.
Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system.
Analyze the cost associated with implementing ACA and its impact on access to health care access for different demographic groups. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

Click the link above to submit

Assignment 2: Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health Care
Due Week 6 and worth 160 points

In light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and the myriad of citizens using the new health care insurance system, you, as a health care administrator for a hospital, are responsible for reporting to the hospital’s CEO regarding the new plan’s cost to the hospital and the issues with patients who can afford regular health care coverage.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Give your opinion of the rising cost of health care’s overall impact on the U.S. economy. Justify your response.
Compare and contrast at least two (2) areas of the economy that the new health care act impacts. Explain your rationale.
Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system.
Analyze the cost associated with implementing ACA and its impact on access to health care access for different demographic groups. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze the different ways of financing the health care system and the impact on individuals.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization.
Write clearly and concisely about health services organization using proper writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization.
Write clearly and concisely about health services organization using proper writing mechanics.

Analyze the different ways of financing the health care system and the impact on individuals.

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Due Date
Monday, August 15, 20169:00 AM
Points Possible
160[removed]

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Assignment 2: Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health Care
Due Week 6 and worth 160 points

In light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and the myriad of citizens using the new health care insurance system, you, as a health care administrator for a hospital, are responsible for reporting to the hospital’s CEO regarding the new plan’s cost to the hospital and the issues with patients who can afford regular health care coverage.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Give your opinion of the rising cost of health care’s overall impact on the U.S. economy. Justify your response.
Compare and contrast at least two (2) areas of the economy that the new health care act impacts. Explain your rationale.
Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system.
Analyze the cost associated with implementing ACA and its impact on access to health care access for different demographic groups. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze the different ways of financing the health care system and the impact on individuals.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization.
Write clearly and concisely about health services organization using proper writing mechanics.
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