COPD Blogs (3 main patient concerns) I reviewed blog posts and comments from three different sources: COPDconnect.com which has two active health professionals that post educational materials and respond to posts. Dr. Gary‚ a therapist‚ works with individuals living with chronic conditions and Pharmacist George‚ a licensed pharmacist‚ is certified in smoking cessation‚ diabetes and cholesterol management‚ nutrition planning‚ and personal training. HealthCentral.com which was founded by Jane
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The quality of health care remains an ongoing concern for consumers‚ payers‚ and policy makers. There are a number of national initiatives to measure quality and drive improvements in care. One initiative that has received significant attention is an effort by a group of purchasers known as the Leapfrog Group. (Sultz and Young) Founded in 2000‚ the Leapfrog coalition includes more than 65 employers and agencies that together purchase care for more than 34 million people. The Leapfrog Group has focused
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Extrapyramidal side effects: p. 789- A variety of signs and symptoms that are often side effects of the use of certain psychotropic drugs‚ particularly the phenothiazines. Three reversible extrapyramidal side effects are: acute dystonia‚ akathisia‚ and pseudoparkinsonism. A fourth‚ tarditive dyskinesia‚ is the most serious and is not reversible Akinisia: p. 784- regular rhythmic movements‚ usually of lower limbs; constant pacing may also be seen; often noticed in people taking antipsychotic medication
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HOLISTIC MARKETING INTRODUCTION: Holistic Marketing is a term used to describe a strategy that enables you to look at your marketing efforts as a ’whole ’‚ which in turn helps you develop an overall or ’holistic marketing ’ plan. Most small businesses look at their marketing and select marketing formats to action that they are comfortable with‚ and therefore‚ omit to undertake or incorporate marketing actions that are less comfortable for them. What is holistic marketing?
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Teaching plan 1 Running head: Teaching plan for NPO patient Teaching plan for NPO patient Dona Hubbard Hampton University NUR-327-01-F07 Georgiana Bougher and Brenda Rhea November 3‚ 2007 Teaching plan 2 The purpose of a teaching plan is to educate a patient about treatment‚ medications‚ diet‚ or any procedure that pertains to their care. If the client is educated then there is a better chance that they will be compliant with the instructions for their care. The nurse
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was held responsible for the care of the patient. 4 The Head Nurse help the most powerful position on the unit and was responsible for scheduling‚ staff performance appraisals‚ and making rounds‚ but did not have budget responsibilities Negatives: 1 Nurses wanted more responsibility for patient care 2 The Head Nurse‚ (not the attending RNs)‚ spoke to the physicians about all patients’ medical conditions Positives: 1 A physician decided on a plan of care and it was the nursing staff’s
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Healthcare manager VS. Patient care outcome Ways to help managers focus and reach the goal-setting and make sure planning process to change employee engagement results into clinical improvements: 1. Seeing the big picture. Good managers not only understand the survey result‚ they also and can interpret to their employee for engagement. Meanwhile‚ making better outcomes for patients and employees. Regularly communicating the purpose and through the right direction get higher outcomes. Use staff engagement
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WHO defines policy as decisions‚ plans‚ and actions that are followed to achieve a particular health care goal within a society. A detailed health policy can achieve several things such as defining a vision for the future‚ which in turn helps to establish goals and points of reference for the short and medium term. Healthcare settings have various policies which are continuously updated to keep up with the growing demands of the field. Nurses have a lot of ethical and legal responsibilities in their
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Approach to Care: Cancer Crystal Fore Grand Canyon University: NRS 410v Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health November 9‚ 2014 Approach to Care: Cancer Devastation and fear of the known are common feelings for those who receive news of having Cancer. Every year‚ over a million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually according to the American Cancer Association. When first receiving a cancer diagnosis‚ it is difficult for clients and loved ones to really understand any
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Clinical Journal and Care Plan Clinical Preparation & Journal Form Student Name:wolie Date: 10/24/2011 1. Biographical Data: DOB: 09/25/1959‚ Female‚ 61 y.o.a. Initials: M.S. Age & Sex: 61 years and female Ht/wt: Race/Ethnicity: white Culture and Religion: Christian Living Arrangements: nursing home People in Home (number and relationship): 1 roommate Reason for hospitalization: MRSA isolation‚ Post-op or left knee replacement Past Health History
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