...Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Paper HCS/350 August 8, 2011 Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Paper Health communication is defined as any form of human communication that employs the process of assessment, delivery, or evaluation of health care and optimizes individual decision-making processes that affect health (Northouse & Northouse, 1998). It links the fields of health and communication applying concepts and theories that promote personal and public health. In the community, health communication improves the public health information infrastructure and facilitates clinical decision-making while building health skills and knowledge. As an essential component to improve patient understanding, health care communication further establishes a line of communication between health care professionals and patients that influence the outcome of care and health wellbeing (Nelson, 2011). Effective Personal Health Care Communication Effective communication between patients and health professionals is challenged by personal experiences, attitudes, and values, which influence patient comprehension and ability to absorb health-related issues. Whereas ethnic and cultural backgrounds influence personal understanding and expectations, they also generate the increased risk of low health literacy. Poor health knowledge increases the likelihood of noncompliance with medications and treatments furthering the patient’s disadvantage of comprehending...
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...Preparedness is vital in managing any disaster situation. During the simulation, Disaster in Franklin County, the role of the public health personnel was fundamental for its success, particularly the public health nurse, since the nurse often times is a first responder in disasters like this. It’s especially helpful to observe the actions and techniques that were used by a nurse during this disaster simulator. Role of Public Health Personnel Maintaining emotional and physical safety of the community is part of the role of the public health personnel during a disaster situation. During the Franklin County disaster, the Public Health Department personnel ensured safety and basic needs for survival for its community. Basic, and yet essential, necessities such as shelter, clean water and food as well as medications were provided. The Public Health Department has the responsibility to maintain and distribute the most current information on how the community can get help, how to obtain basic supplies, and if there are any health threats and concerns. The public health nurse uses skills of assessing and prioritizing, assuring that all needs and concerns within her scope of practice are met. Other members of the Public Health Department team operate and maintain all the other jobs that aren’t in the scope of practice of the nurse. The health educator helped direct those evacuated to the closest shelter; the bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining monetary records...
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...FAMILY PAMPHLET TO MINIMIZE STIGMA FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS A project presented to The Faculty and Staff of Saybrook University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology by R. Paul Johnson San Francisco, CA December 2013 Approval of the Project FAMILY PAMHLET TO MINIMIZ STIGMA FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS This project by R. Paul Johnson has been approved by the committee member below, who recommended it be accepted by the faculty of Saybrook University in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Psychology Project Committee: Theopia Jackson, Ph.D. Date Abstract FAMILY PAMPHLET TO MINIMZE STIGMA FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS R. Paul Johnson Saybrook University Individuals with mental illness have long experienced societal prejudice and discrimination, including among healthcare professionals. However, the stigma that comes from family and friends may have greater adverse impact. This project-reviewed literature on the stigmas associated with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness (SMI), as experienced by the person and family, as factors that may contribute to family/friends inadvertently perpetuating stigmas. Therefore this project integrates literature review findings and the author’s personal/professional experiences in the design of a pamphlet intended to be utilized by...
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...Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management Second Edition Check Your Understanding Chapter Answers CHAPTER 1 Check Your Understanding 1.1 1. A hybrid record is refers to record that is totally electronic. False 2. An electronic health record can be managed across more than one healthcare organization. True 3. Confidentiality refers to the right to be left alone. False 4. HITECH widens the scope of privacy and security protections under HIPAA. True 5. Privileged communication is a legal concept designed to protect the communication between two parties. True Check Your Understanding 1.2 1. Ownership of a health record generated by a doctor on a patient belongs to the patient. False 2. A custodian of records is responsible for certifying that a record is what it purports to be. True 3. When a patient refuses treatment he or she is exercising the ethical principle of beneficence. False 4. In a malpractice case, a professional code of ethics may be used as a benchmark for what should be acceptable practice by a healthcare professional. True 5. The ethical principle of nonmaleficence refers to making sure rules are fairly and consistently applied to all. False CHAPTER 2 Check Your Understanding 2.1 1. Private law defines rights and duties between individuals and the government. False 2. Statutes are enacted by legislative bodies. True 3. Administrative law is created by court...
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...For additional information on the epidemiologic structure, organization and functions at VDH, please refer to the VDH Epidemiologic Response Plan. 5. Epidemiologic Response Plan to a Radiological or Nuclear Emergency Event by Emergency Phase The epidemiologic response plan to a radiological or nuclear event includes actions to perform before an event occurs and those to perform during and following the event. Having a basic understanding of radiation and health effects associated with radiation, as well as understanding the roles and responsibilities of epidemiologists during an emergency are critical for preparing and responding to an event. This intent of this section is to provide a general overview as well as appropriate details...
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...Health Law and Regulations Overview This paper discusses the design of regulation agencies and the roles that they play in health care. There will also be a discussion on the current laws that health care face today, and an analysis on how these laws affect the hospital, clinic or insurer. This paper also includes how the population has little access to health care and an understanding of how HIPPA works and the role that it plays in the health care field. Healthcare The purpose of regulations is the constant need to balance the objectives of enhancing the quality, expanding access, and controlling costs in healthcare. Regulation plays a major role in the healthcare industry and healthcare insurance coverage. Through various regulatory bodies, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects the public from a number of health risks and provides programs for public health and welfare. Together, these regulatory agencies protect and regulate public health at every level ( Fierce Healthcare, 2014, para. 1). When it comes to health care there are many agencies that play a role in the management of the health care industry such as, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) which deals with most of the regulations that deal directly to the healthcare system, they also “provides government subsidized medical coverage through a number of programs: Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance program (SCHIP)” (Fierce Healthcare, 2014, para. 2). Health...
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...acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 19996. HIPAA is responsible for health insurance coverage for workers and their families, especially when the worker changes or loses their job. President Clinton signed this on August 21, 19996. It was considered a public law to decrease the organizational costs of health care. It is required by the law that all health plans, healthcare clearinghouses and any dentist who transmits health information in an electronic transfer are required by HIPAA to use a standard electronic devise. The health care industry is steadily moving to base patients records and the delivery of healthcare information. For this information the use of computer networks has heightened concern for the public about the security of peoples’ information. “The right to privacy is an integral part of our humanity; one has has a public persona, exposed and active, and a private persona, guarded and preserved”. The Goals of HIPAA allow the free flow of health information needed to provide and promote high quality healthcare, also assure that individuals’ health information is properly protected. Patients’ rights and purpose is to facilitate individuals understanding of and involvement in the handling of their protected health information. An individual has a right to contain notice of the policies and procedures of a covered entity that is a health plan or a healthcare provider with respect to protected health information. Under HIPAA...
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...ASSESSING IMPACT OF DRUG THEFT IN THE HEALTH CARE SERVICE: A CASE OF BLANTYRE CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Different authors have defined drug theft differently depending on the context in which they are discussing. Drug theft could be summarized as: “The act of stealing drugs and selling them or using them for other benefits instead of the core purpose of helping the needy (poor) Malawians.” Recently, there have been a lot of cases of drugs stolen from public hospitals in Malawi and other neighboring countries which are either sold in Malawi or outside the country. Some of the drugs are being sold in Tanzania, Mozambique or even overseas. Of late, it has been noted that the county referral hospitals, health centers and dispensaries are the worst hit. Additionally, there are some unscrupulous medical workers in our country who are smuggling drugs from public hospitals to Tanzania through the boarders. In Summary, Once sold, the drugs are then stocked in private clinics. They are mainly sold in Tarime District of Mara Province across the border in Tanzania. Medicines leave the stores as soon as they arrive. Drugs stolen from public hospitals in our country are now finding their way into Tanzania. Unscrupulous medical workers are smuggling the drugs through the border point before selling them to Tanzanian traders. Once sold, the drugs, according to Nation investigations, are then stocked in private clinics, in Tarime District of Mara Province across the border in Tanzania. The...
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...city, so the health quality and services are more available for everyone. However, if I compare between city and country side, I can see much difference between them. In the country side, many people suffer and died from inadequate of health care systems. Furthermore, there are another reasons for this, for example lack of facilities and equipment to do operation or surgery and also can be low income cause some people tend to stay at home rather than go to city to spend much money to get a better treatment . On the other hand, in the city, there are many hospitals and also have full of equipment to do big operation. Yet, they tend to have bad lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart attack because of their daily food. My father has passed away because of heart attack. The reason is He did not really care about his health condition; he smokes and eats everything that he wants. I think in Indonesia, people in the country side are healthier because of their good lifestyle diet. They eat food from their farm which is more natural and no junk foods. Besides, the environment is better than city which is many trees and fewer vehicles if we compare with city which is full of pollutions. For Australia, I know about their culture and lifestyle roughly. I can see that many people have party during weekend and some people do every night in a week in which way they drink alcohol and worse thing is they have a free-sex lifestyle. However, if I compare the health care systems...
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...city, so the health quality and services are more available for everyone. However, if I compare between city and country side, I can see much difference between them. In the country side, many people suffer and died from inadequate of health care systems. Furthermore, there are another reasons for this, for example lack of facilities and equipment to do operation or surgery and also can be low income cause some people tend to stay at home rather than go to city to spend much money to get a better treatment . On the other hand, in the city, there are many hospitals and also have full of equipment to do big operation. Yet, they tend to have bad lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart attack because of their daily food. My father has passed away because of heart attack. The reason is He did not really care about his health condition; he smokes and eats everything that he wants. I think in Indonesia, people in the country side are healthier because of their good lifestyle diet. They eat food from their farm which is more natural and no junk foods. Besides, the environment is better than city which is many trees and fewer vehicles if we compare with city which is full of pollutions. For Australia, I know about their culture and lifestyle roughly. I can see that many people have party during weekend and some people do every night in a week in which way they drink alcohol and worse thing is they have a free-sex lifestyle. However, if I compare the health care systems...
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...Having accurate and timely information available to medical personnel is critical in providing quality healthcare. With the increased demand of mobilizing health care information, health information exchanges (HIEs) were established. The healthcare information exchange was designed to allow patient information be electronically accessible across an organization, region, community or hospital system. (1) The initial concept of HIE was to reduce cost of patient care, improve speed, quality and safety of medical information. (2) Background Over the past few year’s health information technology landscape has experienced rapid change. In the 1990s Regional and community Health Information Organizations (RHIOs) were created in many states. These RHIOs are the building blocks in developing a national network. The Office of National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology was created in 2004. The ONC is currently collaborating with RHIOs in an effort to implement and use the most advanced health information technology and the exchange of health information. (4) Since there are multiple exchanges, varying standards and architecture, the ability to establish uniform data and transmission standards has been difficult. Thus the ONC is still in the process of collaborating working on developing standards and compliance monitoring programs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has supported state and regional coordination of health care IT systems for years...
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...Diploma Syllabus and Unit Specification SOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE LEVEL 3 CREDIT VALUE: 21 Credits at Level 3. RATIONALE The Access to HE Diploma is aimed at anyone who would like to progress to University but does not have the relevant qualifications to enter. Usually these are people who have had a break in education and would like to return and achieve a qualification. The purpose of this subject syllabus is to provide such learners, both part and full time, with an opportunity to study the principles and applications of Social Issues in Health Care at an advanced further education level (Level 3), with sufficient focus and detail to achieve the transferable skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression towards related programmes in Higher Education. The subject is unitised in order to provide flexibility of operation. Satisfactory completion of the four units within this syllabus results in the award of 21 credits at Level 3 of the Access to HE Diploma. Although each unit may be undertaken, and must be assessed independently, it is recommended that the full set of four units attached to the syllabus should be completed. The award of an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma is subject to satisfactory completion of all the requirements set out in the rules of combination for the named Access to HE Diploma. AIMS 1 To provide opportunities to develop academic skills in Social Issues in Health Care appropriate for a range of related progression options...
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...Kim Clayton HLT-205 April 17, 2016 Instructor: Deborah Conway Government Agencies and Health Policy The United States Health Care system has evolved from the home visit by the town doctor concept, to a more complex system of regulatory agencies, policies, rules and regulations that govern the practice and art of medicine. It is a system in which billions of dollars have been budgeted and dedicated to ensuring the country is delivering affordable, quality care. The ultimate goal of the U.S. system is making sure quality care is accessible to its consumers and is value added care that will result in clinical outcomes aimed at reducing the nation’s mortality rate and increasing or extending the average life expectancy. In order to achieve that goal the system is divided into different segments, with each segment responsible for a specific function. For example, there are agencies that are responsible for the safety of prescriptions drugs; credentialing and accreditation; payments and reimbursements; and infectious diseases just to name a few. In addition to the agency’s specific function, the agency’s goals and objectives are driven by a specific mission and operate within their assigned scope; one such agency is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly referred to as the CDC). This essay will examine: the mission of the CDC; issues that are addressed by the CDC; the impact and influence the CDC has on policy and delivery and current initiatives of...
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...Developing an Advocacy Campaign for Diabetes Emmanuel Besong Walden University Policy & Advocacy for Population Health Nursing 6050N DR. Trudy Tappan March 27, 2016 Introduction Population health is defined as the health outcomes and its distribution in a community. Population health includes policies and interventions that affect health outcomes. Diabetes is a population health issue. Data is used to trend diabetes outcome of the diabetic population (healthcatalyst.com, 2013). According to CDC (2014), 9.3% of the population of the United States of America live with diabetes. This percentage amount to 29.1 million people diagnosed or undiagnosed with diabetes. Each year approximately 200000 deaths occur in the United States of America alone. The disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States of America (CDC, 2014). National Data trend estimates that by the year 2050, 1 in every 3 American will have developed diabetes (CDC, 2014). The American Diabetes Association defines Diabetes mellitus as a metabolic disease caused by low insulin secretion or inaction of insulin resulting in hyperglycemia. Long term effect of diabetes mellitus results in failure of many organs, such as eyes, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, heart disease, stroke, amputations of the legs and feet, and early death. Diabetes Mellitus can be classified type 1 and Type 2. Insulin dependent diabetes is called type 1 diabetes and it is caused by a lack of insulin due to the damage of beta cells...
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...programs and interventions developed to improve conditions in local communities. Understanding community needs is crucial to being able to work in it and address those needs. When we want to address health or community issues in the community, we need detailed information about the needs of individuals and the organizations that serve them, as well as the resources that community has available to address those needs. Each community has its own unique set of resources and capacities. According to NACCHO governmental public health system in the U.S. is made up of 51 state (including the District of Columbia), 2794 local, and 565 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribal public health agencies...
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