Needs Assessment

1. Based on the health history and physical examination findings, determine at least two health

education needs for the individual. Remember, you may identify an educational topic that is

focused on wellness.

2. Select two peer-reviewed journal articles that provide evidence-based support for the health

teaching needs you have identified.

this is health history

The patient has recurrent hemorrhoids from long periods of sitting and also standing. Could encourage patient, and talk about how it is beneficial to not stand for too long or to sit for too long, and taking breaks here and it is helpful for proper circulation. Also, long hours of sitting or standing can increase risks for peripheral vascular problems Patient smokes- could find articles over why it is beneficial to quit and also the risks of long-term smoking. I think it can be helpful to talk about the benefits because it sounds more encouraging in some ways. The patient started a farm so he is outside a lot and never wears sunscreen lol that could be another health promotion as well. During the health history part, the patient stated they do not perform testicular exams where you self-examine yourself for any abnormalities, and so that could be another need, that the patient has never been taught how to, and why that it is important. The patient does not get annual physical exams and this could be another need. He hasn’t gotten his blood work or anything for a while so I think that could be another need as well, promoting the importance to get regular check-ups

Assignment:

This week students will be completing a narrated PowerPoint to discuss one of the following cases.

1. Lisa McPherson Clearwater, Florida (1995)
2. Terri Schiavo St. Petersburg, Florida (1990–2005)
3. Nadya Doud-Suleman Bellflower, California (January 2009)
4. Elodie Irvine v. Regents of the University of California 57 Cal.Rptr.3d 500, 149 Cal.App.4th 994 (2007) Court of Appeal State of California, Fourth Appellate District Division Three

First, students should pick one of the ethical cases above and create a PowerPoint presentation to address the following:

1. What are the facts of the case? This should include: what do we need to know, who is involved in the situation, where does the ethical situation take place, and when does it occur? (3-4 slides)
2. What is the precise ethical issue in regards to autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, fidelity, and justice? (5-6 slides)
3. Identify the major principles, rules, and values of the case.  Values are sets of beliefs about good and bad, right and wrong, and about many other aspects of living and interacting in society with others. A principle is a personal rule that governs personal behavior. A rule is generally imposed by a figure of authority and used to guide and govern people. (3-5 slides)
4. Is there legal ground for this case, state what they are? Who is at fault? What legal action should be taken? (2-4 slides)
5. Is there an alternative to the actions completed in this case by the parties involved? What could have been done to prevent the outcome of the case? (3-6 slides)
6. If you were a member of the ethics committee at the facility the event happened, what action would you take in this case? (2-4 slides)
7. As a healthcare professional, how did the outcome of the case make you feel? Does it align with your personal values and beliefs? Would caring for this patient be difficult? How do you separate your personal beliefs when completing your job? (4-6 slides)

For the presentation, ensure the information is referenced and cited in your slides. The presentation should start with a title slide and end with reference slides. At least 3 references are required for this assignment. If you include pictures, your pictures should also be referenced and cited.

Now students will add the narrative to their PowerPoint using one of the following tools.

VoiceThread (http://voicethread.com/) – VoiceThread allows you to upload, share and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files, and videos (over 50 different types of media can be used in a VoiceThread). You can comment on VoiceThread slides within the presentation using one of five options: Microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload. VoiceThreads can be used to create micro-lectures by:

For detailed information on how to use VoiceThread to create micro-lectures, see:

Screencast-o-Matic (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/) – Screencast-o-Matic is a program that allows for one-click screen capture recording. Not only does Screencast-o-Matic record all the activities on your computer screen, but it allows you to simultaneously record your voice as the narration to support your screen capture recording. Screencast-o-Matic is great for:

For detailed information on how to use Screencast-o-Matic to create engaging course supplements, see:

Assignment Expectations:

• Length: 25-33 slides, and 8-15 minutes in length
• Use the tips at http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/ to create the slideshow.  Because good PowerPoints have very few words, submit a script that describes the content of each slide – about 50 words per slide.  Place this script in a separate Word document that shows each slide number and the text for each slide as shown in the provided PowerPoint Slide Notes.docx.
• Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style
• References: References are required. You should include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions.  You must include at least 5 pictures or graphics. All pictures or graphics taken from outside sources must be referenced and cited.
• Format: save your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint  (.ppt or .pptx)

• Topic Influenza

• Introduction:  Analysis of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) to include demographic break down that includes age, gender, race, or other at-risk indicators (da ta per demographics should include mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
• Determinants of Health:  Define, identify and synthesize the determinants of health as related to the development of the infection.   Utilize HP2020.
• Epidemiological Triad:  Identify and describe all elements of the epidemiological triad: Host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. Utilize the demographic break down to fur ther describe the triad.
• Role of the NP:  Succinctly define the role of the nurse practitioner according to a national nurse practitioner organization ( National Board of Nursing or AANP, for example) and synthesize the role to the management of infectious diseases (surveillance, primary/secondary/tertiary interventions, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up). This includes the integration of a model of practice which supports the implementation of an evidence-based practice.  Refer to your course textbook for models of practice examples.
• Length: 4 pages; 3 References

HTH 2303 Pathophysiology

**Unit I Discussion

Part II: One day, it may well be that an analysis of your deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will become part of your medical history. Insurance companies want to access that data to determine risk for certain illnesses. The companies already demand and have access to your medical history; is this much different? If a company will lower the premium if you submit your DNA, would you do it, or would you rather pay more premium? Why?

**Unit II Discussion

It has been said that migraine sufferers wish that a sign on their forehead would blink pain when they were hurting. Usually, we cannot see that someone else is hurting. In addition, there is no way to measure the amount of pain a person is suffering. If someone reports they are in pain, we must take their word for it.

What do you think about the use of narcotics in chronic pain? Most people would agree that someone in pain and dying of cancer should get all the narcotics they want. However, many times people are having chronic pain, and there is no demonstrable pathology. Should they also receive narcotics, in addition to other treatment modalities?

EMS 2301: Anatomy & Physiology I

**Unit I Discussion

Part II: After reading about the basics of anatomy and physiology, have you ever implemented these concepts within your everyday job functions and duties as a healthcare worker? How?

**Unit II Discussion Board Question

Top of Form

The Human Genome Project was launched in 1990 and completed in April 2003. The internationally supported project researched human DNA identification and mapping. The study was supported by six countries (the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, and China). How can mapping DNA be beneficial to your role as an emergency medical worker today?

HCA 3302 Critical Issues in Health Care

**Unit I Discussion

Part II: In health care, there are many different ethical problems that arise on a daily basis. Of all the departments and positions, what do you believe is a top ethical issue that arises every day? Why do you feel this is such a big issue? Do you have any proposed solutions?

**Unit II Discussion

What ethical theories and principles apply in the decision to limit the use of reproductive technologies? Do you agree with these theories/principles in this case? Explain your thoughts.

Assignment #3 is the final section of your innovative technology paper.  For Assignment #3,  you will be researching additional factors that need to be considered when adopting technology, including key stakeholders and associated costs/benefits of the selected technology.  In addition, you will develop a plan for adoption, based on a theory, model, or framework.  Finally, you will conclude your paper by identifying any barriers to the adoption of the technology that you might anticipate, and societal implications, and future applications. Any feedback received related to the first two sections of your paper should be incorporated into this final assignment.  For this final assignment, you will be adding the following components:

1. Section #1: Technology Description (including any required revisions)
2. Section #2: Narrative Literature Synthesis / Evidence Summary Table (including any required revisions)
3. Section #3:
   • Stakeholders
     • Identify key stakeholders relevant to the adoption of the technology, including their investment, what they have to gain, and any source of bias.
   • Cost-benefit analysis/financial considerations
     • Provide an analysis of the cost of the technology (e.g. cost of illness, cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, etc.), the suitability of which will depend upon the availability of data and other resources.
   • Plan for dissemination and adoption
     • Select a technology adoption theory, model, or framework
     • Using the selected theory, model, or framework – develop a plan for adoption of your selected technology.  The plan for adoption should include a discussion of how you would apply/integrate the theory into the adoption of the technology.
     • Incorporate any relevant complexity leadership functions (operational leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, enabling leadership)  that would be beneficial in helping facilitate the adoption of your technology within a clinical practice or organization.
   • Barriers to adoption
     • Identify any anticipated barriers to the adoption of the technology based on the developed plan for dissemination and adoption.
     • Provide possible solutions to address the identified barriers
   • Societal Implications
     • Discuss any policy, legal, ethical, cultural, and safety implications that are relevant to the adoption of the selected technology
   • Future Applications
     • Discuss any future applications specific to the selected technology.