...Typing Template for APA Papers: CIO Surveys Essay Irma D. Felton Grand Canyon University: HCA-360 Health Information Technology and Management October 21, 2012 CIO Surveys Essay The position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) has many responsibilities. They include overseeing all Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) applications and technology, procurement, acceptance, and adoption practices throughout the health care services organization. A CIO is in charge of the alignment of corporate and HMIS strategic goals and objectives including the use of Information Technology (IT) to improve administrative efficiencies and clinical productivity and effectiveness. A CIO survey is important to the HMIS industry because the survey can provide pertinent data that the CIO can utilize to determine whether or not new HMIS technology is compatible with the existing system and the work environment. A survey can supply information on the ability of new equipment can be easily integrated with other sources outside of the organization. It can also provide facts and figures on the capability of HMIS to increase efficiency and quality provided. It will give them an idea of whether the system that is being considered is a sound financial investment for their facility. The type of hardware investment that would be considered key to HMIS future is an affordable data conversion system. Transferring data from the old to the new system is often difficult...
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...The essay aims to critically review Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a chosen intervention for clients suffering from dual diagnosis. A definition will be offered and a rationale given for choosing the intervention. This will be followed by a critique on the available evidence base for using the intervention with those with dual diagnosis. Essay will critically appraise the pros and cons of the chosen treatment interventions including its benefits in meeting the needs of the identified client group. This essay will then explore the efficacy of CBT for this client group. A conclusion will be given to establish whether the chosen interventions appropriately meet the needs of the chosen client group. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V),...
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...Introduction: The first Part of this paper will review the literature to define Classification. Briefly Discuss DSM IV and ICD 10 and list the main categories of clinical disorders. The paper will discuss the main dangers of classification identified as labelling and Stigma which have lifelong implications for those diagnosed with a mental illness. The main advantages of classification such as most appropriate treatment and community education Definition of the Classification system used to Diagnosis Mental illness. As Social workers it important to try and grasp the concepts of how classification of mental illness is arrived at and to have a basic knowledge of the types of mental disorders people can be classified as having so we can understand the basis of a diagnosis. According Mendelson (2001) “Classification refers to ordering of objects into groups on the basis of their relationship. The result is a classificatory system. Nomenclature related to agreed names that have been assigned to disease or syndromes. Taxonomy covers principles and methods underlying the practice of classification. Finally, nosology denotes the conceptual system that supports the strategy of classifying.” ( Mendelson 2001 p. 63) Golightley (2004) text states that classification is an important step towards the diagnosis of a mental disorder. Mental disorder is broken down into various classifications that represent groups or syndromes of symptoms. Thus if a series of symptoms fits into...
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...The issue of mental health is a major issue in Australian health with as it affects all geographic regions and demographics with a wide range of illnesses. 17.4% males and 18% females Australians have experienced mental illness, with some estimates of up to 21.6 % (Andrews, 1999). The need for trained professionals to treat and implement preventative measures is suggested by these numbers, using a wide of treatments such as the recovery model (Cochrane, Barkway & Nizette 2010, p.15). This essay will discuss what constitutes is mental health and mental illness, using the framework of the recovery model with present themes. The central theme to this paper will be the eating disorder Anorexia nervosa looking at the symptoms that present, etiology...
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...INTRODUCTION This essay is all about discharge care planning and will be discussed in two parts, the first part will highlight patient profile, assessment and discharge care planning with evidence based rationale using a framework based on Roper- Logan-Tierney (2000) model of nursing which involve giving nursing care holistically by using 12 activities of living (AL) and also incorporate nursing process to carry out care plan in this essay, which are maintaining a safe environment, communicating, breathing, eating and drinking, eliminating, personal cleansing and dressing, controlling body temperature, walking and playing, mobilising, sleeping expressing sexuality and dying. Also with the above mentioned framework, factors influencing the activities of living which include biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental and political economic will be considered. Also demonstration of how discharges are planned and problems identified will be discussed, which will involve members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and their roles in the patients care, education and support for family/carers. The second part will explore how recent health service legislation has influenced this care plan and its impact on caring of older people with long term condition. In this essay, issues on professional values according to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct (2008), which include consent, confidentiality, respect and dignity will be undertaking. For the...
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...SCIENCES AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NAME SIMBARASHE BLESSING MUTERO COURSE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MDS 3 STUDENT NUMBER W110355 QUESTION: Outline one approach to disaster management. Critically discuss its applicability to an emergency situation. On every part of the globe at one time and another, disasters have occurred, be they natural or human induced. This essay would define disaster and within its numerous approaches, the paper would zero in, on the approach of the community based disaster management (CBDM). It would proceed to examine the applicability of this approach to emergency situations in 5 dimensions which are the environment, social, economic, physical and political. It would be interesting to note the extent of the applicability of this approach as it may vary from place to place due to the dynamics involved in emergency situations. An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or environment. According to Twigg ( 2007 ), disaster is defined as the occurrence of an extreme hazard event that impacts on vulnerable communities, causing substantial damage, disruption and possible causalities, and leaving the affected communities unable to function normally without outside assistance. CBDM thus came into play as another panacea in disaster reduction. Community based disaster management is a bottom-up approach, that was cemented in 2005 Hyogo Declaration. This is a commitment by Governments...
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...Introduction The essay will introduce the reader to how the Economic Development Board (EDB) played an important role in Singapore’s economic growth in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector. The essay is divided into three broad sections, namely the contributions, challenges faced and the improvement strategies. Logistics is the management and the process of raw materials becoming the finished product, mainly focusing on the transportation and storage of goods. Supply chain manages the flow which encompasses the supplying of materials to producing the product and the distribution of the finished product to distributors, retailers and finally to a customer. Located in a prime location geographically, 20 of the top 25 logistics players such...
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...The purpose of this essay is to discuss, within a case study context, the impact of severe mental health problems on a client whose care I have been involved in and, to discuss how the condition has affected the person, their informal carers, family and supporters. This essay will aim to provide an explanation of severe mental illness as well as an overview of the chosen client’s background, diagnosis and the impact this has had on them and those involved in their care. To protect the identity of the client and to respect the principle of confidentiality, a pseudonym has been used throughout this essay (NMC, 2008). The reason for choosing John for my case study is that having worked with him for approximately 2 years now, I feel I have already developed a therapeutic relationship with him. Having this Therapeutic relationship means there is an ongoing rapport resulting in John feeling at ease in disclosing personal information.. There is no universal understanding of what a severe mental health illness is it tends to be seen differently by the person experiencing it, their family and doctors. The term can refer to an illness where psychosis occurs, e.g. Schizophrenia; it also includes mood disorders, e.g. manic depression, schizoaffective disorder and clinical depression, and often referred to severe mental illness Psychosis describes the loss of reality a person experiences. (Rethink, 2009). This case study is based around a 24-year-old man who shall be referred to as John...
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...Essay Topic – PsychoEducation is a fundamental part of routine care for people with mental illness, using current literature, discuss the use of psychoeducation in mental health care under the following headings; Opportunities for psychoeducation in clinical settings Role of the nurse/therapist in providing psychoeducation Effectiveness of psychoeducation in enhancing mental health outcomes for people with mental disorders The current therapeutic model for the treatment of mental health disorders embraces a combination of pharmacological and psychological interventions. Psychoeducational methods are employed in clinical procedures for all mental health disorders and are critical to integrated health care (Bedell, Hunter & Corrigan, 2009). Creamer and O'Donnell (2008) refer to psychoeducation as education, which is specially targeted to psychological health and aims to produce changes in an individual’s knowledge, attitudes, and skills to improve health outcomes. This study is aimed at discussing what psychoeducation is, its role in clinical settings, its efficacy and how nurses figure in employing techniques attributed to psychoeducation. The study draws from evidence-based literature, including meta-analyses and research papers in the field. It is common practice to inform patients with any chronic disorder to be informed about their illness, prognosis and treatment. For instance, patients with diabetes will be educated on their...
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...The purpose of this essay is to discuss aspects of care that was witnessed being given to a client. This essay will draw on evidence researched from journals. It aims to discuss and evaluate the postnatal period and the care that is provided during that period. The main aspects of care that will be discussed with in the postnatal period is the length of the postnatal visit and how long should a midwife attend a client and it will also discuss the support and advice that can be given to a client who is having problems breast feeding. The first aspect of care that is going to be discussed is the postnatal period and the care that is provided during that period. The postnatal period is the period after the end of labour and until all reproductive organs have returned to their pre gravid condition. This period is estimated to be about 6 to 8 weeks (Bick, D.2004). Although evidence suggests that recovery from child birth can take longer than this (Bick, D. and MacArthur, C. 1995). The post natal period, until recently, has been defined as not less than 10 days, or more than 28 days after the end of labour (UKCC, 1998). However, it has been acknowledged by the Government that the public health role of the midwife should be further developed (DoH, 1999) and so the NMC defined the post natal period as the period after the end of labour, on which a midwife must attend a women for no less than 10 days and for as long as the midwife deems as necessary (NMC, 2004). Mrs Smith, this is an...
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...Personal Understanding of Theory of Knowledge Essay Student’s Name College Personal Understanding of Theory of Knowledge Essay The human nature has divergent understanding and views about certain issues of concern. This is attributed to the fact that people are unique and are from divergent backgrounds thus making them have different views about certain aspects of life. (Heydorn, 2013). Many people believe that solutions to their problems can only be found from what is within their reach. Alternatively, it might be argued that the saying is a desperate way of looking for solutions to problems. Therefore, the need to look into issues in a broad and holistic way cannot be underestimated when one is faced with difficult situations. However, sometimes people fail to accommodate other’s divergent emotions, reasons, cultural practices, and perceptions. These are sometimes influenced by an individual’s preformed opinions of being the best in the society (Spradlin, 2010). Similarly, the society may fail to approve a person’s immoral doing irrespective of the justifications or the circumstances which are offered for such actions. Ideally, handling certain situations may call for the parties involved or whoever in in-charge of the resolution to compromise their stand to certain extent. Overall, education is considered to be one of the most important assets that the governments or parents can offer their citizens and children respectively (Woempner, 2008). The economic and social...
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...Financial Executives in GFC 19 Conclusions 21 References 24 Abstract The first financial crisis of the twenty-first century has not yet ended, according to Gorton and Metrick (2012), the wave of research on the crisis has already exceeded any single reader’s capacity, with the pace of new work only making this task harder. The Global Financial Crisis is considered by many economists to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Global Financial Crisis resulted in the threat of the total collapse of large financial institutions, the bailout of banks by national governments, and market downturns around the world. In the aftermath of this crisis, the housing market declined significantly and has not recovered. This essay begins by providing an overview of the Global Financial Crisis. Both the positive and negative effects of Global Financial Crisis will be examined from both a domestic and international perspectives. The lessons learned from GFC also will be summarized. Positive and Negative Effects of the Global Financial Crisis The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) is considered by...
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...INTRODUCTION Among all stakeholders, recognition is focusing increasingly on the need for sustainable corporate practices, given pressing economic, social, and environmental problems on a global scale. By conducting business in ways that promote ecological health and human welfare, corporations increase value over the long term for consumers, shareholders and others for both current and future generations. Business students need to be familiar with, and committed to, principles and practices of corporate sustainability. This short essay outlines several sources in the literature on corporate sustainability provided by the following organizations: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC); Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; International Federation of Accountants (IFAC); Ernst & Young; and Association of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). An annotated bibliography follows the discussion, highlighting articles of interest in corporate sustainability literature. Finally, figures provided in an appendix illustrate key concepts from the discussion. ISO 26000:2010 International Organization for Standardization * Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. A global consortium of experts in multiple aspects of quality-related standardization representing industry, nonprofits, government, healthcare, and academia. * Formulated by technical committees, standards are released after extensive review and a minimum 75%...
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...Development Studies - INTAKE 10 : Weekend COURSE : Disaster and Livelihoods Management LECTURER : Dr S.Mombeshora QUESTION Discuss the application of the Sustainable application of the Livelihood Approach to disaster management in drought prone areas of one African country DUE DATE : 10 October 2015 Introduction There are several approaches to disaster risk reduction. These include the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach, the Ecosystem Approach, the Community Participation Approach and the Integrated Approach.This essay seeks to discuss the relevance of the application of the Sustainable Livelihood Approach to disaster management in drought prone areas of Zimbabwe as a strategy of improving communities’ resilience to drought. In doing so, the essay will also seek to analyse if there are no inherent weaknesses that may call for improvements in policy processes and governance structures. Definition of Terms Disaster: This is a severe alteration in the normal functioning of a community or a society due to hazardous physical events interacting with vulnerable social conditions, leading to widespread adverse human, material, economic, or environmental effects that require immediate emergency response to satisfy critical human needs and that may require external support for recovery. Disaster Management: This is a method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem...
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...Mental Health Nursing By Neil Drummond Essay 3048 words Care Plan 1676 words Overall wordage 7186 The aim of this essay is to show how I have formed, maintained and disengaged from a therapeutic relationship within a practice setting. This will include a profile of the client from their perspective. For the purpose of this essay, the therapeutic relationship was formed within the community mental health team. Their role is the primary intervention service promoting awareness, growth and helping people to work through difficulties (Mind.org, 2013). The interventions provided aim to facilitate comfort, support and a provision of care. The client I have chosen to write this essay on is called Angelo. Angelo is a fictitious name created to protect the individual’s right to confidentiality (NHS, 2012, N.M.C, 2008). The interaction was conducted because of a 6 month cognitive enhancer medication (galantamine) review. I will show an understanding of the importance of a therapeutic relationship building and the values that influence the formulation of mental health nursing assessment and care planning (Schultz and Videbeck, 2009). Appendix 1 will show the plan of management including risk and relapse. Appendix 2 will show the individualised Risk Assessment (profile). In my conclusion I will reflect upon my therapeutic encounter and will address the importance of knowledge and qualities needed to form, maintain and disengage from the therapeutic relationship in mental health nursing...
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