Category: Health & Medicine 13691
-
Cedars-Sinai, Intermountain, Hartford and Hillsboro Organizations’ Mission, Vision and Values
Matrix Name of Healthcare Organization Mission Vision Values Cedars-Sinai “Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education” (CEDARS-SINAI, 2016, para. 1) Enhancing the hospital’s “position as the leading healthcare provider in the Los Angeles area and rank highly among the nation’s most respected, admired and trusted healthcare organizations”…
-
“Nurse Adherence to Safe-Handling Practices” by Colvin et al.
Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Discussion Description of the Research Design Description of the Sample Data Collection Method Limitations of the Study Discussion of the Study’s Findings Summary References Introduction As it is noted in the article “Nurse Adherence to Safe-Handling Practices: Observation Versus Self-Assessment” by Colvin, Karius, and Albert (2016), one of the…
-
Moral Hazard and the Case for Socialized Medicine
The theory of the free market is predicated on consumers having choices while making decisions; if the cost of an item exceeds its worth, then no one will pay for it, which in turn puts downward pressure on prices and leads to a more equitable distribution of goods. Unfortunately, this theory doesn’t work if the…
-
Mandated Nurses Patient Ratios for California
Table of Contents History of the Law Impact of the Regulation on Nursing Work Environment Controversy Surrounding the Regulation My Opinion Editorial Summary References A mandated nurse-patient ratio is a legislative regulation that was passed as a law in the state of California, about thirteen years ago. The idea of the minimum nurse-to-patient ratios was…
-
Endometriosis: Symptoms and Possible Treatments
Table of Contents Diagnosis Description Location Symptoms and Possible Treatments Medical Terms References Diagnosis The medical terminology for the disease is centered around the term of endometriosis, but the emphasis is put on the differential symptoms. The examples include infertility, generalized pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and dysmenorrhea (Mounsey et al., 2006). In the case of the…
-
Oncology Nurses’ Safe-Handling Practices
Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Research Design Sample Data Collection Methods Limitations Findings Summary References Introduction Nurses who work with cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy face a significant risk of occupational exposure to dangerous substances. Safe chemotherapy handling practices are essential to ensure the safety of nurses. The study by Colvin, Karius, and Albert (2016)…
-
Delivery and Maternal Outcomes: Research Critique
Table of Contents Methods Results Ethical Consideration Conclusion Reference Minimizing adverse outcomes at delivery is a crucial issue in obstetric practice studied by many researchers in recent years. Before the research discussed in the paper, there have been multiple suggestions that the timing of baby delivery influences the risks of adverse outcomes; however, no other…
-
Vulnerable Populations in the Workplace Project
This research work aims to analyze such questions as caring for a vulnerable population. In particular, it is necessary to identify the barriers which prevent decreasing disparity in a specific group. We have chosen people, who are susceptible to schizophrenia as there are many cases, which indicate that these individuals are often mistreated. Furthermore, it…
-
The Impact of Electronic Medical Records
Information technology is transforming the world from the large volumes of files in the offices to a paper free environment and health care sector is not left behind given the advantages attached to this technology. Electronic medical records can simply be defined as digital medical records –i.e. medical records stored in computers. Although electronic medical…
-
State Dental Sealant Program Evaluation
I am writing to provide recommendations relating to the effectiveness of the state dental sealant program in preventing tooth decay in school-aged children. Based on the results of the state dental sealant program, I make several recommendations. Notably, I recommend the state health department to give the quality of dental sealant application among the children…