Question 2 (2000 words) Critically discuss the theoretical approaches and health policies designed to address inequalities in health between social groups. How do they improve our understanding of the ways in which public health problems such as smoking, teenage pregnancy, CHD, stroke and so forth, have been tackled? (N.B. The focus of this assignment…
Question 1 (2000 words) Critically discuss the main theoretical explanations put forward to explain the pathways and mechanisms underlying the social gradient in health. How do these explanations improve our understanding of public health problems such as smoking, teenage pregnancy, CHD, stroke and so forth? (N.B. The main focus of this assignment should be…
Week 1 Assignment: State powers Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3 Lesson Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. Instructions Go online and look up your state constitution. Choose three state sections such as religious freedom, freedom of the press, etc. and discuss the…
Requirements For this assignment, you will develop an 8-14 slide presentation with thorough speaker’s notes designed for a hypothetical in-service session related to the safe medication administration improvement plan you developed in Assessment 2. As a practicing professional, you are likely to present educational in-services or training to staff pertaining to quality improvement measures of…
Requirements For this assessment, your ePortfolio will focus on showcasing your growth and accomplishments in the following course competencies Competency 1: Lead people and processes to improve patient, systems and population outcomes Competency 2: Transform processes to improve quality, enhance patient safety and reduce the cost of care Competency 3: Collaborate inter-professionally to improve patient…
Read the case study Patient Safety at Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital in your Learning Resources. Conduct an analysis of the case and write a 10- to 12-page (excluding title page and references) report including: Data analysis against benchmarks and national standards Observations about where quality improvements are needed Goals for initiatives that address those deficiencies/opportunities in quality Outcomes that are anticipated in order to accomplish the initiatives Appropriate time…
Reflect upon the impact of evidence-based practice on health outcomes, the nursing profession, and healthcare delivery. Identify a nurse leader to interview in order to gain first-hand insights regarding the application of evidence-based practice in a healthcare setting. Once you have identified the nurse leader, conduct an informal interview with the leader to learn more…
Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to develop a business plan for a quality improvement project, program, or service related to an area of student interest within the selected healthcare organization. Preparing the paper A business plan is a detailed plan for a proposed program, project, or service. The following outline should be used…
Many leaders hesitate to show vulnerability to their team. Discuss at least one way that you could show vulnerability as a leader to your team. How could this help you connect with your team in a positive manner (See the Person Centred Nursing Framework (PC) PowerPoint link in your required reading for the week)? In…
Assignment Requirements Choose one of the following to respond to in Week 1 Discussion Board; Chapter 1, Exercise 1.5 or Chapter 2, Exercise 2.1 or Chapter 2, Exercise 2.4 Respond with a minimum of two (2) paragraphs of 4-5 sentences each. You should address each bullet point in the exercise you select. Your work should…