Analyze  the implication of the Affordable Care Act on your decision to purchase  insurance.

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Assignment 4: Health Insurance and the Affordable Care Act
Due Week 8 and worth 150 points

Suppose you have been tasked with purchasing health insurance for your organization that has fifty full-time employees.

Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research different types of health insurance.

Write a 2-3 page paper in which you:

  1. Suggest  one (1) plan that you would use to purchase health insurance for your  organization. Determine the extent to which employee lifestyle choices  and health economics would factor in to your chosen plan. Provide a  rationale for your response.
  2. Analyze  the implication of the Affordable Care Act on your decision to purchase  insurance. Debate two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of  purchasing health insurance for your employees, as opposed to having  your employees receive governmental insurance.
  3. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).  The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please  take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
  • Be typed,  double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS 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 impact of healthcare financing and health insurance on healthcare access, quality, and cost.
  • Analyze the influence of health policy and health reform on healthcare access, quality, and cost in the U.S.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in healthcare policy, law, and ethics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about healthcare policy and law using proper writing mechanics.

Define concepts of Health and Illness using E-lab sources from different authors.

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Define concepts of Health and Illness using E-lab sources from different authors. Come prepared for class discussion to participate actively.

Bring examples of Health prevention programs, representing levels of prevention. Be ready for active class participation.

Detail three (3) measures that you would use in order to maintain the electronic medical record system during the emergency.

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Assignment 5: Public Health Preparedness
Due Week 10 and worth 200 points

You have  just been hired as a new Vice President of quality and safety for a  full-service 600-bed government healthcare organization.  Within your  first month on the job, the national security threat level has been  raised to Imminent, which means there is a credible, specific, and  impending terrorist threat against the United States, and your facility  may be directly impacted. The Chief Executive Officer has requested an  immediate six to eight-page report of your proposal for handling such a  situation.

Note: You may create and /or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write a 6-8 page paper in which you:

  1. Examine  the existing procedures related to at least four (4) of the ten (10)  essential public health services. Focus on the principal effects that  these procedures will have on your hospital during the emergency.
  2. Specify  the importance of continuing to evaluate patients, as stipulated by the  Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), during the  emergency.
  3. Detail three (3) measures that you would use in order to maintain the electronic medical record system during the emergency.
  4. Defend  your position on the decision to accept health insurance during the  emergency as a potential source of income for the facility. Provide  support with at least three (3) examples that illustrate your position.
  5. Analyze  the extent to which this emergency might affect the quality of care  provided to the patients and the unimpeded operation of the  organization.
  6. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS).  The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please  take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
  • Be typed,  double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS 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:

  • Examine information management and health care records and how the legal reporting requirements impact health care.
  • Analyze the impact of healthcare financing and health insurance on healthcare access, quality, and cost.
  • Analyze the influence of health policy and health reform on healthcare access, quality, and cost in the U.S.
  • Analyze tort reform and healthcare quality.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in healthcare policy, law, and ethics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about healthcare policy and law using proper writing mechanics.

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Describe the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples.

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Among the Resources in this module is the Rutherford (2008) article Standardized Nursing Language: What Does It Mean for Nursing Practice? In this article, the author recounts a visit to a local hospital to view the recent implementation of a new coding system.

During the visit, one of the nurses commented to her, “We document our care using standardized nursing languages but we don’t fully understand why we do” (Rutherford, 2008, para. 1).

How would you respond to a comment such as this one?

To Prepare:

  • Review the concepts of informatics as presented in the Resources, particularly Rutherford, M. (2008) Standardized Nursing Language: What Does It Mean for Nursing Practice?
  • Reflect on the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
  • Consider how knowledge may be informed by data that is collected/accessed.

The Assignment:

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

  • Explain how you would inform this nurse (and others) of the importance of standardized nursing terminologies.
  • Describe the benefits and challenges of implementing standardized nursing terminologies in nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Be sure to support your paper with peer-reviewed research on standardized nursing terminologies that you consulted from the Walden Library.

Identify and discuss the major indicators of men’s health status.

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Read chapter 18 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation.  Once done, answer the following questions:(powerpoint attached)

  1. Identify and discuss the major indicators of men’s health status.
  2. Mention and describe the physiological and psychosocial factors that have an impact on men’s health status.
  3. Mention and discuss barriers to be improving men’s health.
  4. Mention and discuss factors that promote men’s health.

Cite references within text

APA format word document, Arial 12 font

A minimum of 2 evidence-based references besides the class textbook no older than 5 years must be used and quoted.

A minimum of 800 words is required.

Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being.

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Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

  1. Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
  2. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
  3. Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

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.

Describe your thoughts regarding your patient’s or community’s mental health issue.

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Now, it’s time to turn in your 6 to 8-page semester project. Remember your project should include the following:

  • A Mental Health Concern – and the Patient or Community – for your project.
  • A brief history of the patient including diagnoses and medications – or a brief description of the community issue.
  • Any substance abuse, addiction or violence issues surrounding this mental health problem. Describe the attempted interventions that have been made for your patient or community, and identify what has been successful and what has not. Submit a rough draft of the information gathered so far.
  • Describe your thoughts regarding your patient’s or community’s mental health issue. Are there any cognitive concerns? Think about interventions that may be helpful. Include sources for evidence-based practice.
  • List appropriate nursing interventions for your chosen patient or community. How will you evaluate effectiveness? Include an evaluation tool or rubric.
  • Complete your Semester Project by identifying mental health resources that can be used for your chosen patient or community. Finish with an educational tool for your patient or community.

Research and discuss the impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Indicators and The Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals in your clinical setting.

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Conduct an interview with someone in an informatics role in a clinical setting. Then, compose a 4-5 pages paper discussing the following components:

  • Role description and education level required for the role.
  • Describe their views on how their role impacts patient safety and improves the quality of patient care.
  • Describe the Human Factors faced in the role and other challenges.
  • Express insights gained from the interview.
  • Research and discuss the impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Indicators and The Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals in your clinical setting. Describe how these governing agencies impact delivery of direct patient care.
  • Research, discuss, and identify the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) utilized in your clinical setting. Be sure to get the perspective of your selected informatics professional during your interview.
  • On a separate page, cite all sources using APA format.
    • Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

Considering virtues or dimensions of character for a servant leader (e.g., virtue, credibility, trust), how might application of servant leadership be appraised in health care setting?

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Considering virtues or dimensions of character for a servant leader (e.g., virtue, credibility, trust), how might application of servant leadership be appraised in health care setting? Is servant leadership, versus transformational leadership, plausible in health care setting that depends on a hierarchy of command for safety of patients?

List 4 PROGRESS NOTES BRIEFLY of the PSYCHOTHERAPY ACTIVITIES IN SOAP FORMAT

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List 4 PROGRESS NOTES BRIEFLY  of the PSYCHOTHERAPY ACTIVITIES IN SOAP FORMAT (NO MORE THE 300 WORDS) describes the activities you completed during this time period.