QUESTION Explain how wearables, devices, and telehealth may contribute to Big Data. What are some of the challenges you might have faced during implementation of digital health in your healthcare organization or nursing practice? What are some of the challenges identified in the “Turning the Body Into a Wire” article by Sen, Maity, & Das (2020)? Recommend at least two strategies for overcoming these challenges/barriers […]

QUESTION Information and technology skills are essential for all nurses to have, but especially for nurse informaticists. This assignment requires you to consider how information and technology directly impact patient care outcomes and a safe care environment Explain why information and technology skills are essential for safe patient care. Identify the baccalaureate nurse’s role in championing the use of information and technology to improve safety and patient […]

QUESTION Provide a response to the following statement. Contributions should be thought provoking are evaluated on presentation of a meaningful ‘informed opinion,’ i.e., synthesis of your preparation on the topic, interaction with peers and faculty, and ongoing learning. Useful posts may include and are not limited to: Posting your ‘take’ on the issue, this is informed by your preparation, not a ‘gut reaction.’ Asking critical […]

QUESTION Phillipe is a 36-year-old migrant worker male who presents at the free clinic with complaints of upper abdominal pain which has been gradually getting worse in the past month. He states the pain is burning (like eating hot tamale peppers) and points to the epigastric region. Jose has been drinking milk and taking antacids in the past but in the last day has had no relief. His current pain level is 9 on […]

QUESTION David Hypertension and ischaemic heart disease He is being discharged from hospital after having a heart attack. Your patient is preparing for discharge from hospital. So, the focus of your chosen services will be Primary Care services in the community. For this assessment your case study lives in a rural town. You will need to identify and research any rural town of your choice […]

QUESTION Frank Insulin‐dependent diabetes He is being discharged from hospital after having a foot ulcer debrided.   Your patient is preparing for discharge from hospital. So, the focus of your chosen services will be Primary Care services in the community. For this assessment your case study lives in a rural town. You will need to identify and research any rural town of your choice and […]

QUESTION The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March of 2010 by President Barack Obama. The Affordable Care Act allowed an allocation of funds for numerous public health initiatives and programs. These initiatives seek to assist community health programs, advance preventive services, and address issues of public health. Millions of low-income individuals and families now have access to coverage because of the ACA’s […]

QUESTION The most important element of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in relation to community and public health is that it promotes preventative care. The ACA provides no cost preventive care for example diabetes, blood pressure test, vaccinations, counseling for losing weight, counseling for eating healthy, and many other services (U.S Department of Human Health and Services, 2022). The ACA is allowing for health promotion […]

QUESTION Post a brief description of what you believe to be the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of initiating a “nurse retention program”. Also include a statement considering where costs and revenues fall in your SWOT analysis. Are their weaknesses associated with the costs? In other words, are the costs high enough to represent budgetary issues? Do potential revenue streams represent a strength? Consult with […]

QUESTION Care for patients is greatly impacted by the cost and accessibility of healthcare services. Access to critical treatments, preventative services, and early interventions can be improved with adequate health insurance coverage, whether through commercial insurance, government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Patients who face financial obstacles to care may put off seeking care, take their drugs less frequently, […]