Category: Health & Medical

NEEDED BOOK: Pratt, J. R. (2015). Long term care managing across the continuum (4thed.). Sudbury: Jones and Barlett.
For this exam, you will write a critical analyses paper demonstrating understanding and application of key concepts learned on chapters 18-20. Your paper must be 3-4 pages in length excluding references pages, 12p font, and double spaced. Separate all major topics into individual headings for better flow and clarity. Adherence to APA 7th Edition formatting guidelines must be demonstrated where appropriate. Your paper will include a critical analyses of the questions below. A critical analyses entails a comprehensive examination of key concepts and/or theories.
Please critically analyze the following:
The importance of marketing in long-term care organizations.
The relationship between strategic planning and marketing in long-term care.
The major challenges that have faced the long-term care system in recent years.
The success of the system in responding to the challenges outlined.
The challenges and opportunities future long-term care managers are likely to face.

****54 y/o male with past medical history of HTN taking lisionopril but medication not working on bp. *******
Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding his or her personal and medical history?
Objective: What observations did you make during the physical assessment? Include pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings. Describe whether the patient presented with any morbidities and psychosocial issues.
Assessment: What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses. List them from highest priority to lowest priority and include their ICD-10 code for the diagnosis. What was your primary diagnosis and why?
Plan: What was your plan for diagnostics and primary diagnosis? What was your plan for treatment and management? Include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up parameters, as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan.
Reflection notes: What was your “aha” moment? What would you do differently in a similar patient evaluation?

part one
Nutrition Research
ntroduction
There are so many ways that we can receive nutrition information: books, websites, academic journals, social media, peers, family, and more! In this week’s assignment we are going to see how popular health sources stack up against nutrition research articles.
Your Tasks
Task 1- Scroll through your favorite media or online sources You will search the internet or your social media feeds for a nutrition topic of your choice. The possibilities are endless! Try to choose a source that you use frequently or that others that you know use frequently. Task 2- Find a research study.
Next, I want you to find a research study that talks about the same topic as the topic you found in Task 1. For example, if you found a YouTube video talking about the keto diet, you will then need to find a research article that also talks about the keto diet.
The following are suggestions for places that you can locate a research study:
Google ScholarIn the Google search engine type in “Google Scholar”. You can then type in the subject that you are interested in learning more about. Library ResourcesOn the left of your screen you should see “Library Resources”. Click on that, and then click “A-Z Database List”. Click on “All Subjects” and then select “Health” from the drop-down menu. Select any of the provider search engines to find a research study. The following are requirements for this part of the assignment:
Task 3- Assignment Write-Up
You will then provide the following in a write-up:
What was the main topic that you were exploring? (1 point)
Please provide a link to the video, post, or article. (1 point)
What claims were made in the social media post, video, or web article that you used? (3 points)
Please provide a link to the research study. (1 point)The research study cannot be more than 5 years old. (1 point)
What type of study Links to an external site.was conducted? (1 point)
Was the study peer reviewed? (1 point)
What were the findings from the study? (3 points)
How easy or difficult was it for you to understand the content of the study? Explain. (2 points)
How did this information compare to what you found in your social media post, video, or article? (2 points)
What are the benefits and challenges of learning about nutritional principles from nutrition studies compared to other sources (the news, social media, etc.)? (5 points)
Please write answers in complete sentences.
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Food Assistance Programs
Your Tasks
Task 1
Review this list Links to an external site.of food assistance programs. Choose one that you would like to do more research on. Task 2
Answer the following questions about the organization:
What is the name of the program? 1 point
Why did you choose this program? 2 points What is the target population? 2 points
What are the income eligibility requirements (if any)? Do you think that these requirements are too high or too low? Why or why not? 3 points
How does a person apply for benefits? 3 points
How does the program work? In other words, would a person receive food directly from the organization, or would they be given money to purchase food? 3 points
Is there a branch of this program located in San Diego? If yes, where (only include 2 locations)? 3 points
What is your personal opinion regarding food assistance programs? 3 points

Plagiarism policy: no plagiarism is accepted in the assignments at all. The student should write the assignment in their own words. Two identical assignments will be rejected with zero grades.
Citation: The students are required to use APA style of citation in their assignments.
The assignment should have the COVER PAGE with New SEU logo and the details of who is submitting and to whom is it submitted. Naming the assignment file: student should use the following format for naming and uploading their assignment: Student name (Student ID) PHC273_Assignment name
Assignments should only be submitted through Blackboard only and not through email. If there is any technical issue in the BB, then it should be reported to BB support team. The screenshot of the problem and the assignment then can be sent to the instructor.
The submission of assignment must be done before the scheduled deadline.Late assignments can be accepted only if the student informed the instructor before the assignment deadline is overdue of any acceptable reason of delay.
Assignments with improper names and formats will be rejected.

After reading Sayles & Kavanaugh-Burke Chapter 4 the resources provided, create a document you will use during your presentation to the Board next month. The document will explain the systems development lifecycle in the context of how it is used to help the hospital with the selection and implementation of an EHR/HIM system.
Use MS Word for this assignment.
All references should be cited using APA formatting guidelines. Review the Course Resources Module to review APA formatting information and reference citation.

part one
Dietary Analysis Assignment 2: Carbohydrates, Sugar, Fiber, and Calories
Your Tasks
Task 1- Food Log
You will keep a 3-day food log, where you will record the meals and snacks that you ate throughout each day. You can choose to track this using Cronometer or the provided Word document.
This week’s focus: carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, and calories.* You may record fat and protein; however, they are not required for this week.*
Please see the Everything You Need to Know About- DIETARY ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS page for more specific details on this process.
Task 2- Analysis
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
In regard to calories-What was your averageLinks to an external site. calorie count?
Did your calorie count surprise you? Why or why not?
What contributed the most to your calories?
In regard to carbohydrates (general)-What was your averageLinks to an external site. carbohydrate intake during the 3 days? Was your carbohydrate intake within the daily rangeLinks to an external site. (recall that the average minimum is 130 g/day)? Were you surprised by your averages?
What type of carbohydrate did you eat the most of? Fast-releasing (simple), starches, or fiber?
Reflect on the carbohydrates consumed this week. Did some keep you more satiated than others? Which ones?
In regard to fiber-What was your averageLinks to an external site. fiber intake during the 3 days?
Are you getting the recommended amount of daily fiber (38 g /day for men; 25 g/day for women)? If yes, what are some foods that you eat that provide the most fiber. If not, what are foods that you can incorporate to help increase your fiber needs?
In regard to added sugars-Were you surprised by your added sugar values?
Which foods contributed the most to these values?
Looking forward-What are two foods that you can incorporate and/or swap in order to a) reduce calories; b) increase fiber; or c) reduce added sugar? Be creative!Example- “I eat a lot of ice cream. One food swap that I can do is eating a half cup of fruit instead of a bowl of ice cream as an after-dinner treat in order to cut back on added sugar”.
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Dietary Analysis Assignment 3: Fat, Cholesterol, and Protein
Your Tasks
Task 1- Food Log
You will keep a 3-day food log, where you will record the meals and snacks that you ate, along with their nutrients, throughout each day. You can choose to track this using Cronometer or the provided Word document
This week’s focus: fat, cholesterol, and protein
You may record calories and carbohydrates; however, they are not required for this week.
Please see the Everything You Need to Know About- DIETARY ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS page for more specific details on this process.
Task 2- Analysis
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
In regard to last week’s ‘challenge’-Did you try some of your carbohydrate additions or replacements? If so, how did it go?
In regard to fat (general)-What was your averageLinks to an external site. fat intake over the 3 days? Was your fat intake within the daily rangeLinks to an external site. (the AMDR is 20-35% of your caloric intake)? Were you surprised by your averages, why or why not?
What did you eat the most of: saturated fat, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, or polyunsaturated fat?
Which foods contained the most fat? Were you surprised by the fat content of some of your foods? If yes, which ones surprised you?
Reflect on the fats consumed this week. Did some affect the way that you felt (i.e., mood, satiety, etc.)? Which ones?
In regard to cholesterol-What was your averageLinks to an external site. cholesterol intake this week? Is this above or below the recommendation of less than 300 mg per day (200 mg if you are at risk for heart disease)? Any surprises?
Were there any foods that you ate that help in lowering cholesterol? If yes, what were they?
In regard to protein-What are your recommendedLinks to an external site. dietary protein needs?
What was your average protein intake over the 3 days? Based on this average, are you meeting your recommended protein needs?
What are problems with diets that are low in protein? What are problems with diets that have excessive protein?
Would you say that the majority of your protein comes from animal- or plant-based sources?
How difficult would it be for you to switch to plant-based proteins? Why?
Looking forward-How has learning about fat and protein affected your motivation to eat a healthier, more balanced diet?
What are two foods that you can swap in order to:reduce saturated and/or trans fat;
increase monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fat;
reduce cholesterol;
reduce animal-based sources and/or increase plant-based sources;
increase protein intake (if protein intake was too low); or
decrease protein intake (if protein intake was too high)?
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Discussion 4: Body Image
Your Tasks
Task 1- Original Post
Please do the following in your original post:Explain the influence that body image ideals have on eating disorders and other mental health disorders. (5 points)
Describe tactics for promoting healthy nutrition habits while avoiding an unhealthy concern/ over-obsession with nutrition? (5 points)
Briefly describe ways in which we can improve body image ideals in our society. (5 points)
The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points)

Besides integrating an appropriate strength program, you would like to prevent ankle sprains for your student-athletes using tape or braces. You need to provide a recommendation and rationale to your athletic director. What will you recommend? Taping or bracing? Provide a thorough, research-based rationale, including citation and reference.

Purpose
Global health is influenced by a number of factors, including access to resources, globalization, and an increasingly mobile society. Across the world, the health of individuals and populations share common concerns as a result of this interconnectedness. The United Nations established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to target key determinants of health to reduce global health disparity and promote health equity for all.
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a global health issue and examine the SDG that informs strategies surrounding the selected issue. Factors that influence the issue will be analyzed, and efforts aimed at addressing the issue will be examined locally and globally. Implications for advanced nursing practice will be identified.
A printed version of these assignment guidelines is available below.
NR561 Module 1 Global Health Issue Assignment Guidelines and RubricLinks to an external site.
*PLEASE NOTE: According to the current edition of the APA manual, a running head is no longer an APA requirement. Please disregard the reference to a running head requirement in the below video and transcript.
ePortfolio: This assignment will also be a part of your ePortfolio. Students are encouraged to follow the guidelines for creating the ePortfolio by clicking “ePortfolio” on the course home page.
Course Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will address the following course learning outcomes:
CO 1: Describe the relationship between globalization, health status, and healthcare delivery. (POs 3, 5)
CO 2: Analyze the diverse variables that shape global health and their impact on health disparity worldwide. (PO 5)
CO 3: Propose strategies to support health equity and improve health outcomes from a global perspective. (PO 5)
CO 4: Consider professional opportunities to serve, advocate for, and contribute to the advancement of global health. (POs 3, 4, 5)
Assignment Overview
Review the SDGs and the health issues addressed through this initiative. Select one SDG of interest and consider the variables that influence this issue. Consider how efforts to address this SDG are evident in your region and globally, along with implications for the MSN-prepared nurse.
In a 3 to 5- page paper, address the elements below. Use a minimum of 4 peer-reviewed scholarly sources, current within 5 years, to support your work. See rubric for specific, required content criteria within each section of the paper:
Provide an introduction to the paper.
Describe a selected global health issue, the factors that influence that health issue, and the impact of globalization on this health issue. Explain one SDG that targets the issue.
Discuss at least one local initiative and one global initiative to address this health issue. Explain how the local and global initiatives are similar and different, and how they align with the identified SDG to promote global health.
Describe opportunities for the MSN-prepared nurse to support the local and global initiatives identified. Propose one additional nursing strategy to address this issue and explain the intended impact of the proposed strategy on global health.
Provide a conclusion to the paper.
HOW TO ANSWER
1. **Select a Global Health Issue and SDG**: Choose a global health issue that interests you. Identify the factors that influence this health issue and explain how globalization impacts it. Also, select one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that targets this specific health issue.
2. **Discuss Initiatives**: Explore and discuss at least one local initiative (in your region) and one global initiative that aim to address the selected health issue. Explain how these initiatives are similar and different, and how they align with the chosen SDG to promote global health.
3. **Identify Nursing Opportunities**: Describe opportunities for MSN-prepared nurses to support both local and global initiatives related to the chosen health issue. Additionally, propose one nursing strategy that can further address this issue and explain how it will impact global health positively.
4. **Provide a Conclusion**: Summarize your findings and discussions in the paper’s conclusion.
5. **Use Scholarly Sources**: Ensure that you support your analysis and arguments with at least four peer-reviewed scholarly sources that are current within the last five years.
6. **Format Your Paper**: Write a 3 to 5-page paper following APA format guidelines, including proper citations and references.
Remember to organize your paper logically, addressing each of the required elements mentioned above. You should also provide an introduction that sets the stage for your discussion and a conclusion that summarizes your main points.
Once you’ve gathered the necessary information and conducted your research, you can start drafting your paper following the provided guidelines and rubric. If you have specific questions or need further assistance with any aspect of this assignment, please feel free to ask.

Choose either a specific country’s guidelines or the WHO’s guidelines regarding the reporting of infectious disease. Apply these requirements to a specific outbreak situation. What role would health systems play in applying these regulations? Describe and assess health systems in the prevention and containment of the disease. Which do you think are most effective and why?
Please support your conclusion with scholarly citations.
Embed principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article.. Use academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

In health care, confidentiality is vital. In this assignment, you will learn about the importance of confidentiality and various laws that were enacted to protect confidentiality in health care. You will also look at the legal and ethical implications of using technology while considering confidentiality requirements in the health care industry.
Complete the Law Requirements Chart.
Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your paper.
Format your references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.