Category: Health & Medical

Overview
This paper gives you an opportunity to refine your understanding of quality initiatives and multi-voting tools used to decide on a quality improvement initiative
Prompt
In this paper, address the following two components:
Select two of the quality initiatives below and determine how these lead to performance improvement for healthcare organizations:Pay-for-performance incentives on quality, i.e., MACRA Healthcare Quality Improvement Act
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Quality
How are multi-voting tools utilized when deciding on a quality improvement initiative?
What to Submit
Your paper should be submitted as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.

Do you think health research improves health practices? why?
and I will send an answer to reply to a classmate

Drawing upon your learning in previous courses and current research, you are to prepare a pitch deck including, at a minimum, the following:
Project description and persuasive argument for pursuit.
A thorough analysis of the benefits and risks of pursuing this project.
Any legal implications that should be considered
SWOT and/or Porter’s five forces analysis
Cost-benefit analysis – include expenses, potential revenue, as well as any indirect or non-financial benefits as wel
The pitch is the benefits of having daycare in the workplace.

Research study introduction components should include a problem statement, purpose of the study, and research questions. Based on the article you selected, write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:
In general, what are the characteristics of a good problem statement? What are some examples of evidence that support the significance of the problem? How does the problem statement align with the research questions? Provide examples of how the problem contributes to professional knowledge and practice.
Is the research purpose logical? What constitutes a good research question? How do the research questions meet those requirements? How do the research questions tie directly to the purpose? Are they clear, specific, and unambiguous?
How might you revise or improve the research questions to support the scope of the study? How do the research questions delineate the scope of the study?
What are the common themes or errors identified in the research questions?
How does the introduction: Explain the contents of the study? Set the stage for the study and direct the reader to the purpose? Provide a clear and valid representation of what will be found in the remainder of the study? Does the introduction clearly reflect the study and its relationship to the proposed problem and purpose? If so, how?

1. One important step in strengthening emotional health is building a support system. Please list three people in each of the following categories (list what you feel comfortable sharing):
a. Who would I call if I needed support?
b. Who can call on me for support?
c. What relationships could I develop to increase my support system?
200 word counts

1. PART 1: The medical application selection for this assignment is contingent upon the month of your birthday. Use the table below to identify the Medical App for this assignment.
Your Birth MonthMedical App for Assignment
January, FebruaryMDCalc
March, April, MayMedscape
June, July, AugustThe Chief Complaint
September, OctoberPocket Pharmacist(PocketRx)
November, DecemberSingleCare
Use the Google Play Store for Android devices or the Apple iTunes App Store for Apple devices to search for the medical application as determined by the table above.
In order to complete the following guided appraisal, download the app to a mobile device (smartphone or tablet). The apps are free and do not require purchase to complete this assignment.
2. PART 2: Answer the Medical App Critical Appraisal questions thoughtfully and comprehensively. Use the criteria headings on this outline as the headings on your properly APA- formatted paper.
NAME: What is the name of the app?
AUTHOR: Who created, developed, or maintains the app? Explain.
ENDORSEMENT: Is the app licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, other government agency, or endorsed by an academic institution or medical professional organization? Explain.
OPERATION: Which platform (mobile or web-based) is suitable for the app and why?
AESTHETICS: Is the information displayed in a way that is easy to navigate? Is it easy to use? Can you use it without instructions? Explain.
PURPOSE: What is the intended purpose or use of the app?
CLINICAL DECISION MAKING: What influence does the app have on clinical decision making? Explain.
SAFETY: Is there potential for patient harm? Explain.
PRIVACY/SECURITY: Does the app have privacy statement or setting? Is there a clear privacy policy stating information will be encrypted and not shared with third parties? Does the app share information on social networks? Are users notified in the event of a breach of privacy and health information? Explain.
USER: For whom is the app intended (providers, patients, or others)? Explain.
DISTRIBUTION: Is it designed for local use or wider distribution? Explain.
CREDIBILITY: How credible are the sources of information? How do you know? Explain.
RELEVANCE: How current is the information in the app? When was the last update? Is the content consistent with evidence-based literature or best practices/standards of care? Explain.
3. PART 3: Provide one example of an appropriate patient or clinical scenario for this app. The example should include the following details:
Patient Age-population (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric)
Clinical Setting (Hospital, Private Practice, Extended Living Facility)
History of Present Illness and Diagnosis or Condition
Provide a detailed description of the app in your example. When will the app be implemented (at the Point-of-care or elsewhere)? Who will use the app? What potential impact will it have on the scenario? Incorporate the critical appraisal information from Part 2. Provide one evidence-based scholarly article as a reference to support clinical decision-making.
4. This assignment will be graded on the quality of the information, inclusion of one evidence-based scholarly resource, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper headings and content details in Part 1).
5. The length of the paper is to be between 1,000 and 1,500 words, excluding title page and reference list.
6. Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
7. APA format is required in this assignment, explicitly for in-text citations and the reference list. Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins and double spacing. See the APA manual for details regarding proper citation. See resources under Course Resources, “Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers” for further clarification.
* Scholarly Sources: Only scholarly sources are acceptable for citation and reference in this course. These include peer-reviewed publications, government reports, or sources written by a professional or scholar in the field. The textbooks and lessons are NOT considered to be outside scholarly sources. For the threaded discussions and reflection posts, reputable internet sources such as websites by government agencies (URL ends in .gov) and respected organizations (often ends in .org) can be counted as scholarly sources. The best outside scholarly source to use is a peer-reviewed nursing journal.  You are encouraged to use the Chamberlain library and search one of the available databases for a peer-reviewed journal article.  The following sources should not be used: Wikipedia, Wikis, or blogs.  These websites are not considered scholarly as anyone can add to these. Please be aware that .com websites can vary in scholarship and quality.  For example, the American Heart Association is a .com site with scholarship and quality.  It is the responsibility of the student to determine the scholarship and quality of any .com site.  Ask your instructor before using any site if you are unsure. Points will be deducted from the rubric if the site does not demonstrate scholarship or quality. Current outside scholarly sources must be published with the last 5 years.  Instructor permission must be obtained BEFORE the assignment is due if using a source that is older than 5 years.

******MY TOPIC : My topic is about people in the US not having equal Access to Health Care.
This week, you will submit a detailed outline of your term paper. Your submission must include sections corresponding to the following subheadings:
Technical Aspects
Provides necessary medical and scientific information to understand the issue.
Public Policy
Describes current and proposed changes in public policy/law.
Arguments For and Against
Include a summary of the arguments in favor of and opposed to specific interventions, techniques, or products and a discussion of underlying ethical principles. Discuss the public policy with two additional argumentative paragraphs- one discussing the in favor of and one paragraph discussing the opposing argument
Conclusion
Expresses your personal opinion regarding the importance of the topic and the strength of the pro and con arguments.
Use the provided template Download provided templateto create your outline.
Additionally, you must include:
Topic Sentences and Paragraph Transitions
Each section of your outline should include topic sentences and paragraph transitions that tie your significant points together.
Detail Sufficient to Evaluate your Thinking
Write complete thoughts.
Quotes and Paraphrases
Include from three outside sources, indicated by APA in-text citations. Sources should be less than five years old unless recent research is not available, and at least one reference must be a peer-reviewed article from a professional journal. Do not use Wikipedia or an encyclopedia as they are not considered reliable academic sources and will not be accepted.
Proper APA Formatting
Include a Title Page and References. No Abstract is required for this assignment.

You will be working with a team of fellow consultants, developing solutions to help your clients deliver care more efficiently and effectively. Instead of analyzing available solutions as in the Individual Whitepapers, your team will be developing a new solution and implementation plan to propose to the client’s executive management. For this assignment each team member will assume one of three roles:
● Project Manager – Define the problem, frame and propose solution, oversee deliverable
● Systems Engineer – Develop technical solution, design system architecture
● Business Analyst – Explain the client’s needs, develop implementation plan Each student should assume a different role for each report, with groups of four students “doubling up” on whichever role is most useful for a given project, and each team member’s role should be listed on the cover page of the report. The report should contain two single-spaced pages of text (not including the bibliography) per group member plus a system architecture diagram published by the engineer. At least five academic papers should be cited to support your position, and please include an annotated bibliography at the end. Please include PDF copies of each source cited in the report with your submission.

Discuss barriers to Evidence Based Practice.
Post a brief statement of your Evidence Based Practice (EBP) findings. How do you overcome barriers to implementing change in practice? Describe the anticipated barriers to the change process in your institution (or where the change will be implemented). Include the organization’s culture, its reaction to change, and your leadership role for a change.

in 150-300 words reflect on the experience you gained in this course. Support your reflections with evidence using credible scholarly articles.
Which concepts were outstnading during the learning moments? What is the significance of your participation in class discussions and seminars in your career building?