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Describe the role that professional health care organizations and societies play in (1) monitoring quality care, (2) disseminating preventative health care measures, and (3) the public's health care literacy. Select one of the three areas above and discuss established or proposed standards that assist in explaining the role of professional health care organizations and societies.
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Decision-making is a constant process for those in leadership roles. An effective leader must be able to understand the daily problems that arise and present solutions beneficial to the organization, employees, and associated community or stakeholders. In a health care organization, this includes patients and their families.
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Critique a research article from a reputable nursing professional journal and provide a comprehensive overview, analyze relevant legal issues, and your reaction and/or opinion of the article. ReflectiveWritingandLearningExerciseAnalysisGradingRubric.docx courseassignment.pdf Reflective Writing and Learning Exercises Grading Rubric – 20 Points Criteria Excellent Work Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Not Acceptable Total Points Content Knowledge 4 Points -Follows…
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Choose two research articles published by a scholarly (peer-reviewed) journal on a current health care issue in the United States, controversial or otherwise. Topics: Suggested topics may include: A study of vaccinations and autism rates Maternal health, fetal health, or elder health Disease-based studies, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease The increasing rates of…
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Access the Healthy People in Action section of the Healthy People 2020 website. Select State Plans and choose a state (or territory) which has not been selected by a classmate, and access that state's 2020 Healthy People Plans. Summarize one area in the plan you selected that pertains to allied health care delivery in that state,…
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Chaplains are "insiders" who belong to a particular institution in which they serve. This insider service involves many dynamics that are not necessarily in common with congregational ministry, evangelistic ministry, or ministries of meeting human needs. What are some of these dynamics, in your view, and how should a chaplain manage and leverage those dynamics…
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This week’s current event topic is related to the Supreme Court or the federal judiciary. Look through major newspapers, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, or the Christian Science Monitor for the most in-depth coverage. Websites, such as Politico and ProPublica, are good sources too. Make sure to provide proper source information for the news item you decide to discuss.…
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In what ways is your life affected by government regulation? Do some research concerning a government regulatory agency, such as the EPA, FDA, OSHA, or the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Give some examples of specific regulations or issues that the agency is dealing with. Do you feel that this agency is doing too much or…
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Do the Courts have too much power to make policy from the bench? Consider issues such as abortion, equal access to education, the use of religious symbols in public schools, etc. Should decisions on controversial issues like these be made by Courts or by Legislators? Why? Illustrate your answer with examples drawn from the text…
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Choose ONE member of the United States Congress to investigate. It can be your representative to the U.S. House or one of your state’s two senators. If this is an election year and your representative has just lost their seat, do not do that person. Put all information in your own words. Do NOT cut…