Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Problem

    The Problem Many patients check into hospitals and become colonized by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is considered the most toxic of all micro pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics, such as penicillin and methicillin. MRSA colonization is now a critical risk factor for later MRSA infection in the hospital. It was established that a…

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Practices

    Table of Contents Introduction Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Analysis of the Right Practices Critique of the Wrong Practices Additional Practices Conclusion References Introduction Deaths from cardiopulmonary arrest occurring outside of a healthcare setting are the primary cause of death in developed countries. Even after being revived by emergency medical personnel, many people die each year in Britain…

  • Emphysema Patients’ Education on Treatment Adherence

    Table of Contents Introduction Learning Objectives Learning Domains Teaching Methods The VAK Survey Conclusion References Introduction The topic selected for the Health Promotion Project is the motivation of patients with emphysema to strictly adhere to their treatment plans. The target audience associated with this project includes adult patients with emphysema who demonstrate non-adherence to treatment…

  • Joint Commission Standards Related to Staffing

    Background: Staffing Standards and Their Significance Creating a team of experienced employees that are capable of meeting the company’s ethical and professional standards, engage in professional development, and deliver consistently positive results is a crucial step toward improving the overall performance of an organization and promoting further progress. Therefore, it is imperative to make sure…

  • Measurement for a Quantitative Research Plan

    Table of Contents Abstract Levels of Measurement Validity Reliability of the Measurement Strengths and Limitations of the Measurement Instrument The Appropriate Scale for the Study Reliability and Validity of the Scale The Appropriate Test The Population Used for the Scale and Test References Abstract Reliability and validity are important constructs in quantitative research. Researchers must…

  • Understanding the Driving Forces Contributing to Skills of Prepared Nurse Leaders

    The leadership style is highly dependent on the skills of a leader and the goals to be achieved. There is a variety of leadership strategies that allow for building a proper working environment, integrating people in cohesive groups, and providing the best care possible. This paper focuses on the examination of driving forces that promote…

  • Fall Prevention Program for UHealth Tower

    Table of Contents Introduction Aspects to Take into Consideration Interventions, Their Goals, and Patient Training Expected Outcomes Items Needed for the Program and the Estimated Cost Conclusion References Introduction Patient falls are one factor posing a threat to an individual’s health due to the high likelihood of injury from the effects of falling. Although it…

  • Florida Medicaid Program and Its Funding Structure

    Table of Contents Rationale Adoption of the Reform Waivers of Florida’s Medicaid Program Funding Structure Impacts References Rationale Florida was one of the last states that adopted Medicaid. The state did it as late as in 1970, in comparison with many other states that did it in 1966 (Norris, 2017). The latest reform of the…

  • A Windshield Survey of Kiryas Joel Community, New York

    Table of Contents Physical Environment People Services Summary of Key Community Issues Physical Environment Although available data shows that the Kiryas Joel community has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), physical observations do not reveal any boundaries within the community apart from the fact that it is located close to the neighboring…

  • Urinary Calculi in a 45-Year-Old Male Patient

    In the case under analysis, the patient is a 45-year-old male complaining of severe pain bouts in his left flank region and fresh blood in the urine. His diagnosis is urinary calculi, also known as nephrolithiasis or kidney stones. The main factors responsible for developing this condition include a bad diet, being overweight (or obese),…