Preventing and controlling healthcare associated infection standard

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Written Assignment of 2000 words (literature review)

Details of task: Review of evidence relating to a specified care quality and safety issueReview of evidence relating to a specified care quality and safety issue
Identify a quality / patient safety / clinical governance problem or issue of concern in your health organisation or clinical practice that aligns with one of the three stipulated National Standards (2nd Edition):
· 3. Preventing and controlling healthcare associated infection standard
· 5. Comprehensive care standard
· 8. Recognising and responding to acute deterioration standard
Word limit: 2000 words (excluding the title page, table of contents and reference list)
Review the recent literature (within the last 10 years) on a quality / patient safety / clinical governance problem or issue of concern in your health organisation or clinical practice that aligns with one of the three stipulated National Standards (2nd Edition). Referencing is to adhere strictly to APA 6th style.
Structure your literature review paper as follows:
1. Title page
2. Table of contents
3. Introduction – include a description of:
· The quality / patient safety / clinical governance problem or issue of concern in your health organization or clinical practice and the stipulated National Standard (2nd Edition) to which it relates
· Why it is (or is likely to be) a problem or issue of concern in your health organization or clinical practice
· Who is impacted most by the problem or issue of concern
4. Review of literature, including search terms and databases used.  In the review of literature, the discuss the:
· Extent of the problem or issue of concern
· Causative factors
· Approaches to preventing or minimizing the likelihood and consequences of the problem or issue of concern.
5. Discussion – why the findings might be of relevance and assistance in preventing or minimizing the likelihood and consequences of the problem or issue of concern in your organization
6. Conclusion
7. Reference list – APA 6th style
Useful references
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NSQHS-Standards-Sept-2012.pdf

Communicable Disease

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Communicable Disease
Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance completing this assignment.
Communicable Disease Selection
Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

  1. Chickenpox
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Influenza
  4. Mononucleosis
  5. Hepatitis B
  6. HIV
  7. Ebola
  8. Measles
  9. Polio
  10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Address the following:

  1. Describe the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
  2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
  3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
  4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).
  5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
  6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
NRS427V-RS-CommunicableDiseaseChain.doc

What is a health care organization's administrative role regarding oversight of risk management policies

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Discussion
Throughout this course, you have identified, examined, and provided individual as well as collaborative analysis on multiple facets of risk management in the health care setting.
Addressing the knowledge you have gained, and building on that knowledge to add your evaluation of the role that the managed care organization (MCO) plays in today’s health care environment, develop a 250-500 word reflection to incorporate the following:

  1. What is a health care organization’s administrative role regarding oversight of risk management policies and ensuring compliance with managed care organization (MCOs) standards?
  2. What is your assessment of the value provided to an organization that stems from the regulatory statutes of a typical MCO? Consider the establishment of conflict resolution and risk management strategies within the health care organization from the employer/employee perspective as well as in regards to patient conflict circumstances.
  3. What MCO responsibilities pertain to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) focus on fraud, waste, and abuse laws?

The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent Obesity Alliance

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Add the following case study from your textbook:

  • Case 10: The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent Obesity Alliance

Then, perform the following tasks to complete this assignment:

  1. Go to The Community Guide website at The Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide) and review the intervention strategies used to reduce the burden of disease in that community or population.
  2. Discuss these strategies in your paper and provide recommendations for improving upon those strategies.
  3. Review relevant policies that impact your chosen geographic location and the health of the residents in this area. You may search for philanthropic organizations in your area that focus on health as a part of their mission. Often times, these organizations review and analyze health policies for your area. Examples of such philanthropic organizations are United Way, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Public Health Institutes.
  4. Identify some of the local champions for health policy or health issues in your selected area. Discuss how these local champions have been effective in advocating for change in your selected area or location.