Marjorie Benton

Policy development and implementation

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Two steps in creating, updating, or changing policy are policy development and implementation. In this assignment, you explain the aspects of policy development and implementation, and share any concerns that you have identified, along with how those can be addressed.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you include the following:

Format your paper in accordance with APA guidelines.

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After the government adopts the policy, it must be taken into action. Therefore, the next component of policy development is policy implementation. At this state, the statute or the interpretation of the policy document becomes effective and enforced by law enforcement agencies. It is the institutions’ responsibility to implement the policy to interpret it and come up with measures for implementation. The last component of policy development and implementation is policy evaluation, which is very important in determining policy implementation’s success. During the evaluation, the policy implementation outcomes are evaluated against the expected results to make sure that the developed policy is useful. If the policy appears to be unproductive during the evaluation phase, there must be some modifications.

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Policy development and implementation

Marjorie Benton

How Alzheimer’s Affects Patients and Families

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Istructions and requirements are in youtube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooiY2fjVK4g

 

Yes, you have to do a informative speech/essay on alzheimer’s. The outline has been attached. Some instructions are in the youtube video. Here’s the powerpoint.

Here is a video of the outline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNoFGIAN_nI

Course Learning Outcome: The ability to explain oral and written information appropriately

Student Learning Objectives: #3 Construct a preparation and speaking outline & #5 Select the appropriate organizational structure for a given speech type.

Point value: 100 points

Why do we need this speech? To be able to clearly explain information is important. The ability to break down complex bits of information into everyday language will help others see you as valuable and as a leader. This outline will also help you organize your thoughts, critically think through what information is required for your goal, and finally help you practice speech coherency.

Instructions: This outline should be between 750-850 words. Please follow APA paper formatting. Follow the outline framework posted online. Please save it as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf before uploading your document.

Structure:

  • You must have a proper cover page.
  • You need to have both a purpose and thesis statement
  • The outline should be organized like the outline provided with your information and minus the professor’s comments.
  • At least 5 different In-text source citations are required.
  • Reference page should be organized and formatted correctly. Remember you need to have 5 different sources.

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Internal review: I have discussed the factor that predisposes a person to Alzheimer’s and the first symptom that a person is suffering from the disease displays.

Transition phrase in the next main point: In the next section, I will discuss the factor that predisposes a person to ‘Alzheimer’s disease.

  1. Internal Preview: Genetics and age are the main factors that predispose a person to ‘Alzheimer’s disease.
    1. Claim: Older adults have a high chance of suffering from ‘Alzheimer’s disease.
      1. Data: Holland et al. (2012) assert that old age predisposes a person to ‘Alzheimer’s disease.
      2. Warrant: Old age is widely documented as a risk factor for ‘Alzheimer’s disease, and with an increasing number of baby boomers being in 65 years and above, the number of patients who have Alzheimer’s will increase.

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How Alzheimer’s Affects Patients and Families

Marjorie Benton

Health history

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Conduct a health history on a family member or friend. Be sure they give you permission. Using the interviewing techniques learned in Module 2, gather the following information
**Please note: List the health history in BULLET POINT form, not a narrative. Thank you!**Please note: List the health history in BULLET POINT form, not a narrative. Thank you!**Please note: List the health history in BULLET POINT form, not a narrative. Thank you!Conduct a health history on a family member or friend. Be sure they give you permission. Using the interviewing techniques learned in Module 2, gather the following information. Use your textbook as your guide.

  • Present Health
  • Past Health
  • Family History

While this is only a partial health history, summarize in 3 -5 pages the information you gathered. Also, answer the following questions in about 1 page.

  1. Was the person willing to share the information? If they were not, what did you do to encourage them?
  2. Was there any part of the interview that was more challenging? If so, what part and how did you deal with it?
  3. How comfortable were you taking a health history?
  4. What interviewing techniques did you use? Were there any that were difficult and if so, how did you overcome the difficulty?
  5. Now that you have taken a health history discuss how this information can assist the nurse in determining the health status of a client.

Your assignment must have accurate spelling and grammar

.**Please note: List the health history in BULLET POINT form, not a narrative. Thank you!

Please use grammarly to correct grammatical errors .

No plagiarism.

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  • There is a history of breast cancer and MI in her family. The incidences are not related to major environmental conditions.
  • Her mother died at 66 and her sister at 52 due to breast cancer. Her mother survived cancer mortality for 3 years. Her sister’s survival was 2 years. Treatment efforts in her mother and sister were less comprehensive.
  • Also, there is a history of other forms of cancer. Her father died of prostate cancer at 71 years after surviving for eight years through aggressive treatment options.
  • Her father was diagnosed with MI. Father had a history of valvular heart disease. Her paternal grandfather died of congestive heart failure (CHF). Her maternal grandmother had a history of cervical cancer.
  • His brother, at the age of 54, was diagnosed with MI but is alive. Brother has a BMI of 25. Smoke cigarette. Regularly takes beer and wine. Brother work as a production manager in construction and mining.

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Health history

Marjorie Benton

Mandatory Vaccinations and the Health Benefits

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Instructions:Develop a Consensus Statement

Culturally, the United States places great value on individual liberties, arguably more than any other nation on earth. This creates a natural tension between what may be beneficial for the general population and what may infringe on individual rights. Develop an 8-10 page consensus statement supporting of:

Mandatory Vaccinations and the Health Benefits

Define the societal benefit or burden and whether current practice is insufficient, about right, or overbearing. Remember this is not about individual opinions, all perspectives must be supported by appropriate scholarly research and consider opposing viewpoints.The consensus/position statement (https://owlcation.com/academia/How-to-Write-a-Position-Paper-which-argues-a-claim; https://study.com/academy/lesson/position-statement-definition-examples-quiz.html )should be 8-10 pages in length (body only, not counting the cover page, abstract, references, or any attachments) and conform to APA style.

Do you fully understand the instructions and requirements to completing the Consensus Statement? This assignment is not about individual (Personal) opinions, ALL perspectives must be supported by appropriate scholarly research and consider opposing viewpoints.

 

Please make sure the following is outlined in the the consensus statement paper supporting vaccines:

·Define the societal benefit or potential burdens, and,

·whether current practice is insufficient, about right, or overbearing.

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Mandatory vaccinations are highly effective in promoting positive health outcomes in recipients who are healthy. Indeed vaccinations offer near-certain protection from diseases in events of an outbreak for adults and are a human right for children (Cantor, 2019). Mandatory vaccinations also prevent the spread of infections to vulnerable populations. There are many barriers to the success of voluntary vaccination programs such as religious beliefs, and hence vaccination plays a vital role when there are threats of an outbreak. Compared to the voluntary vaccination programs, there are improved health outcomes in mandatory vaccination programs. It is the extensive vaccination efforts aligned with positive health outcomes in society. The compulsory vaccination of children at least for some illnesses such as polio, measles, and rubella as a condition for admission to public schools is significant (Ciolli, 2009). The reemergence of illness levels, such as measles in the US, indicates the need for increasingly stringent vaccination measures.

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Mandatory Vaccinations and the Health Benefits

Marjorie Benton

Puerto Rican Heritage

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Read chapter 23, 33 and 34 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentations. Read content chapter 33 and 34 in Davis Plus Online Website. Once done answer the following questions;

1. Discuss the organization and the family role in every one of the heritages mentioned about and how they affect (positively or negatively) the delivery of health care.

2. Identify sociocultural variables within the Irish, Italian and Puerto Rican heritage and mention some examples.

A minimum of 3 evidenced-based references must be used (excluding the class textbook). A minimum of 2 replies to any of your peers sustained with the appropriate references must be posted. Only the assignment must be attached in a word document in the forum, replies do not. References must be no older than 5 years. A minimum of 700 words is required. Please follow the instructions on how to present the first page and the name of the assignment when you post should be Week 14 discussion questions.

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Like the Puerto Ricans, the Irish also strictly adhere to the dictates of their culture (Singel, 2017). Family is also an essential part of the Irish heritage. Their culture is a tad unique considering the practice of marrying off young ladies to older members of the community. The Irish embrace a patrilineal family structure that extended into aspects such as inheritance where the daughters were never allowed to inherit their father’s properties. The father was the primary decision maker within the household. However, there are instances where the father consults with the mother, such as decisions concerning the welfare of the family (Singel, 2017). Even though the Irish are patrilineal, their women have significant influence over community matters compared to women from other communities. The respect they have for the elderly, coupled with the strong familial bonds, means that medical decisions are not unilateral decisions but require all family members’ input. Their perchance of ignoring signs and symptoms of diseases affects health care delivery within the Irish community.

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Puerto Rican Heritage

Marjorie Benton

Program/policy effectiveness

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Question Description: Program/policy evaluation is a valuable tool that can help strengthen the quality of programs/policies and improve outcomes for the populations they serve. Program/policy evaluation answers basic questions about program/policy effectiveness. It involves collecting and analyzing information about program/policy activities, characteristics, and outcomes. This information can be used to ultimately improve program services or policy initiatives.

Nurses can play a very important role assessing program/policy evaluation for the same reasons that they can be so important to program/policy design. Nurses bring expertise and patient advocacy that can add significant insight and impact. In this Assignment, you will practice applying this expertise and insight by selecting an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation and reflecting on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program/policy.

To Prepare:

Review the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template provided in the Resources.
Select an existing healthcare program or policy evaluation or choose one of interest to you.
Review community, state, or federal policy evaluation and reflect on the criteria used to measure the effectiveness of the program or policy described.
The Assignment: (2–3 pages)

Based on the program or policy evaluation you selected, complete the Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Analysis Template. Be sure to address the following:

Describe the healthcare program or policy outcomes.
How was the success of the program or policy measured?
How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?
How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?
At what point in program implementation was the program or policy evaluation conducted?
What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?
What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?
What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.
Did the program or policy meet the original intent and objectives? Why or why not?
Would you recommend implementing this program or policy in your place of work? Why or why not?
Identify at least two ways that you, as a nurse advocate, could become involved in evaluating a program or policy after 1 year of implementation.

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The policy evaluation used statistical data from the number of insured and uninsured children in both Medicaid and CHIP programs. The valuable data came from the number of children who got registered to the two programs after the implementation of ACA.

What specific information on unintended consequences became identified?

Although there was a national increase in the number of insured children due to ACA policy, some states had large counts of insurance coverage to children under Medicaid and CHIP programs than other areas. For example, the Medicaid and CHIP participation rate increased by 6.1 percent in Arizona and 3.4 percent in California (Kenney et al., 2016).

What stakeholders were identified in the evaluation of the program or policy? Who would benefit the most from the results and reporting of the program or policy evaluation? Be specific and provide examples.

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Program policy effectiveness

Marjorie Benton

Health promotion

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Discuss why nutrition is a central component in health promotion. What are some of the nutritional challenges for emerging populations? What roles do nutritional deficiency and nutritional excess play in disease?

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Dave has committed two tortuous actions by causing a car accident and causing Victor to suffer physical harm through an assault. The most critical step is ascertaining the persons who accrue tort liability from these acts. On the charge of negligently causing a car accident, Empire Courier Service would be liable under vicarious liability doctrine. The inference of vicarious liability is made when an employee commits a tort when in the ordinary routine that constitutes part of his or her job mandate (Neild, 2013). The negligent conduct transpired in between deliveries when Dave had gone for lunch in a company vehicle. The fact that most employees of Empire Courier Service go for lunch at Big Burrito Bistro serves to illustrate that going for lunch at that place is an established routine in their employment. Therefore, the employer incurs liability for the negligent accident committed as Dave was leaving the parking lot.

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Health promotion

Marjorie Benton

Well-organized health and wellness programs

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Well-organized health and wellness programs have the capacity to improve employees’ generalized well-being. Consequently, the development of such initiatives is very common in organizations today, with HR professionals playing a key role in organizing and championing employee health and wellness.

Your assignment this week is to first watch the On-the-Job video of Stew Leonard’s health and wellness program that is located in the online Mind Tap content associated with this course. Watching this video will give you an excellent example of a company that has an exceptional health and wellness program. One of the reasons people want to work at Stew Leonard’s is its great benefits, but the company also emphasizes health and wellness with a variety of programs. For example, a healthcare center in the store is staffed by a registered nurse who answers employee questions. To control healthcare expenses, Stew Leonard’s invests in health and wellness, helps employees solve healthcare problems, and educates employees about healthcare costs. Because of the company’s efforts, 85% of its employees and their families are up to date on their physicals, an unusually high percentage. A wellness committee creates programs that encourage healthy activities. Stew Leonard’s has a director of safety and wellness, and each store has a safety committee that meets monthly. As an incentive, employees are rewarded with a pizza party if their store doesn’t have a safety incident in 30 days. When employees don’t have to worry about health and safety issues, they can focus on the customers.

After watching the video, identify another company that has an excellent health and wellness program and write a short, 2-page report on the company’s practices. You should focus specifically on the policies and approaches the company utilizes to enhance employee health and wellness.

To identify key information, look through reputable news outlets and business publications (online and/or print) for stories about your selected company’s health and wellness efforts. To better understand these approaches, you should be somewhat familiar with the company in terms of background, industry, operations, and/or culture.

The report should be approximately 2 single-spaced pages (12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins; page count does not include title page or bibliography). At least 5 credible sources (much more is preferable) should be cited that provide support for your assessment. The file submitted should be in Microsoft Word format

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Walmart provides different wellness events focused on cultivating a culture of health and wellness. These events also promote the screening of associates and their families for different healthcare conditions. The organization often hosts free wellness events in the stores focused on screening and educating associates on healthy living (Walmart, n.d.). Wellness events help employees feel healthy and fit, produce high-quality work, and cope with different work (Macdonald, 2005). The wellness events show a commitment to the wellness of the associates beyond the scope of the absence of disease. The primary objective of these programs is to prevent the associates from falling sick by enhancing their physical and mental well-being.

Managing the chronic conditions that would cause absenteeism is important for Walmart to maintain efficiency.  Experts in health comprehensively help the employees understand how to feel and look better. Walmart is committed to physical and psychological well-being and includes sessions of evaluation of key stressors at home and work.  Walmart recognizes that when employees are physically and psychologically fit, they can make appropriate decisions improving productivity. Raising awareness and education opportunities is one of the most effective approaches in wellness management (Sairanen, Matzanke, & Smeall, 2011). Walmart is also committed to supporting employees to complete degrees in health and wellness. The employees can earn degrees by paying $1 per day (Thomas, 2019, September 24). These opportunities not only help employees to fill vacancies in Walmart health-related jobs but also enhance the cultivation of the culture of health and wellness.

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Well-organized health and wellness programs

Marjorie Benton

Health promotion prevention

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Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:

  1. Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group?
  2. What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group?
  3. Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors.
  4. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group?
  5. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.
  6. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why?

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

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.

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According to the AHRQ (2020), several health disparities have been identified that affect the African Americans minority group, including nutritional, uninsured healthcare access, and so on. These are some of the identified issues that they face. However, a lack of health insurance is the most arising issue that has affected many of this minority group. Furthermore, the genetic factor is also another identifiable health disparity witnessed in this community, whereby a large number of people experience chronic illnesses. In a report released by the CDC (2017) on creating healthcare equity, 50% of African Americans were more likely to contract HBP illnesses from ages 35-65 compared to other ethnic communities. The final one is economic factors, which is a catalyzing aspect of significant healthcare disparities. The nutritional challenges that the black community faces are based on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) that the Healthy People 2020 program has focused on. From this point of view, nutritional challenges face this community, especially for the less fortunate and the middle class. These challenges include a lack of educational awareness, ignorance, socioeconomic factors, and strict healthcare policies.

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Health promotion prevention

Marjorie Benton

Quality Indicators and the Business of Quality

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Within the Discussion Board area, write 600–800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

The use of at least 2–3 scholarly references to support your argument is expected in APA style.

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Although P4P initiatives aim to improve the quality of healthcare and reduce healthcare costs, it has several concerns and challenges. First, some physicians may misuse therapies that are rewarded financially, causing more harm to patients. For instance, a physician may administer antibiotic drugs unnecessarily, which can lead to antibiotics resistance. Also, physicians may avoid some patients who have complicated illnesses. Critical patients may be denied survival or recovery chances because they are not likely to give faster outcomes (Kyeremanteng, Robidoux, D’Egidio, Fernando, & Neilipovitz, 2019). Another thing is that P4P can lead to unfairness in the workplace, which can lead to distrust and animosity. For example, a manager can favor some of the workers to get benefits, while leaving others, which can trigger animosity. Another concern is that P4P is associated with costs for measuring outcomes and in the bonuses given to professionals, which leads to increased healthcare costs.

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Quality Indicators and the Business of Quality