Describe an example where a patient’s culture could impact health literacy. What measures would you employ to address the health literacy barrier? How effective is the current protocol for implementing practice changes in your institution? Examine any barriers and the facilitators for implementing an evidence-based change in your specific setting?
Please respond to the following: “Wrap-Up and Takeaways!” Identify two to three (2-3) takeaways that you have learned or gained from the course learning activities. Explain the linkage between each takeaway you have identified and the learning outcomes of this course. Assess the degree to which you believe your knowledge of the learning topics discussed in this course has been enhanced. Provide at least one (1) example to support your response. Health Admin
Need a small discussion post in regards to three nursing concepts related to using the nursing process for safe medication administration. It does required citation nor references.
Introduction Air
Air pollution is caused by a range of human activities, such as motor vehicle exhaust, industrial smoke, and the burning of coal and oil. It is responsible for many environmental health issues, such as aggravated asthma, and lung and heart disease. The Clean Air Act, originally introduced in 1963, and the Motor Vehicle Pollution Act of 1965 are designed to protect us from air pollution and have had to be updated many times since their inception. Although, regulations and enforcement take place on both local and national levels, most air pollution issues have global implications. As air pollution is carried by the wind, many of the effects of industrial pollution, such as acid rain are felt far away from the source. Water
Water quality is of even greater concern to human health. Without water, humans would survive only three or four days. Although seventy percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water, only one percent of that can be consumed by humans. Our water supply is jeopardized by rapid population growth, increases in municipal water consumption, global warming and drought, and increases in irrigation and pollution. Several federal statutes have been enacted to help protect our water supply. In 1972, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act prohibited the dumping of material into the ocean that would unreasonably degrade or endanger human health or the marine environment. In 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was enacted to ensure the quality of drinking water in the United States. In 1990, the Oil Pollution Act began requiring oil companies to clean up oil spills.
All of these laws have helped clean up and protect our water, but we must remember that water is not an unlimited resource. The treatment plants clean and recycle water and the hydrologic cycle recycles water for reuse, but we are not creating new water. We must care for what we have. According to the EPA, “The average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day. On average, approximately 70 percent of that water is used indoors, with the bathroom being the largest consumer (a toilet alone can use 27 percent!)” (2014). Considering ways to cut down on water use becomes more important as the demand increases. Land
Besides clean air and water, population and economic growth depend on the productivity of the land. Land quality differs from place to place; while soil should be a renewable resource, it can be degraded beyond reusability. Population growth and land degradation are related. Changes in farming practices have improved soil quality immensely in the U.S. because regulations have helped to make sure toxic substances are not dumped into the soil. It is essential to maintain soil quality both for food quality and to limit the potential for contaminated soil to pollute our water supply. Waste Management
The disposal of waste is a looming problem in the country. Landfills are slowly filling up, chemicals from the breakdown of wastes have entered the soil and the water, and few steps have been taken to change the throw-away mentality of our society. According to the Duke Center for Sustainability and Commerce (2014), the average person generates 4.3 pounds of waste per day. Further, waste disposal is one of the biggest expenses in city budgets. Improper disposal causes problems with vermin and insects and pollutes surface as well as groundwater. Individuals are often unaware of the special programs for disposing of hazardous materials, so these too end up in landfills. The management of waste is a public health problem that must be addressed seriously and soon. Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Plastics make up almost 13 percent of our municipal solid waste, with most of it coming from containers and packaging (such as drink containers, lids, and shampoo bottles) (U.S EPA, 2014). Plastic waste in our landfills and oceans has become a major issue in environmental and human health.
Most of you have probably seen the new corn-based plastic, which is being used in more and more products such as take-out containers, water bottles, and cardboard boxes. This new plastic is made from a resin called polylactic acid (PLA). According to Ryote (2006), conventional plastic packaging requires about 200,000 barrels of oil a day in the United States. PLA is touted as the way to break away from petroleum packaging and save us from the mounting piles of plastic taking over landfills.
On the downside, PLA decomposition requires large-scale recycling. Specific microbes, specific levels of carbon dioxide and water, and specific temperature are needed. These facilities are very rare and most do not accept residential food scraps collected by municipalities. PLA causes problems for conventional plastic recyclers if it is mixed in, so they must now pay to remove it. There are also concerns that using corn in such a manner will continue to drive up food prices. Bisphenol A (BPA)
BPA is a chemical used in the production of certain plastics. The chemical is known to leach out of plastic into foods and liquids. Critics believe BPA acts as an estrogen mimic and disrupts brain development in utero and in newborns. BPA supporters say the risks are minimal and that research has not supported the need for a ban. Canada has banned BPA in baby bottles and even tougher restrictions have been proposed by the U.S. Senate. References
Duke Center for Sustainability and Commerce. (2014). How much do we waste daily? Retrieved from http://center.sustainability.duke.edu/resources/green-facts-consumers/how-much-do-we-waste-daily
Royte, E. (2006). Corn plastic to the rescue. Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/corn-plastic-to-the-rescue-126404720/?no-ist
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2014). Indoor water use in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/indoor.html
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2014). Plastics. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/plastics.htm Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 2: Analyze the impact of contaminants in the environment to human health. Examine the impact of personal choice on environmental health. Competency 3: Apply personal and professional decisions based upon an understanding of environmental risks. Illustrate ways to reduce personal impact on the environment. Explain how to encourage others to make a change in the ways they impact the environment. Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats. Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. Preparation
Please review the resources and assessment instructions. No extra preparation is required for this assessment. Instructions
For this assessment, in a 3–4-page report, examine the impact of your choices on the environment and consider positive changes you could implement.
Begin your report by explaining areas of your life in which your choices impact the environment. This list could be endless; choose to focus on 10 areas of impact. Then, choose five changes related to the areas you listed that you could implement in your life. Include at least one change relevant to each of the three main natural resources—air, water, and land (soil). For each of your five changes that you have chosen to examine, address the following: What is the financial cost or benefit of the change? What health benefits are associated with the change? What are the environmental benefits of this change? How does this change promote conservation of air, water, or land? What is the impact on your lifestyle if you make the change?
Finally, address the following in regard to your chosen changes overall: What message are you trying to convey? Highlight the main points you want to present. How do your personal choices affect environmental health? Include a reference to the information from at least two reputable sources that support your choices. What do other sources of information say about these concepts? Finally, explain how you could convince your friends and family that these changes are important. Additional Requirements
Use the APA Paper Template (linked in Resources: Pollution) to format your report. Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Length: This report should be 3–4 pages in content length. Include a separate title page and a separate references page. Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word. APA Formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to the current APA style and formatting. Number of Resources: You are required to cite a minimum of two scholarly resources. You may conduct independent research for resources and references to support your report. Provide a reference list and in-text citations for all your resources, using APA format. You may cite texts and authors from the Resources.
Slides 11-15: Identification of issue that’s lacking or opportunity for health promotion at Monogalia county. Issue identified can be used for community teaching plan: Community Teaching Work Plan proposal assignment. Conclusion summarizing key findings and discussion of your impressions of the general health of the community.
(This is the rubric of this assignment: Identification of an issue that is lacking or an opportunity for health promotion is effectively included.Conclusion is comprehensive, with a detailed summary of key findings that explains general health of the community and offers rationale for recommendations.)
Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant results. Define clinical significance, and explain the difference between clinical and statistical significance. How can you use clinical significance to support positive outcomes in your project?
Researchers routinely choose an alpha level of 0.05 for testing their hypotheses. What are some experiments for which you might want a lower alpha level (e.g., 0.01)? What are some situations in which you might accept a higher level (e.g., 0.1)?
Describe the effect of extremely low birth weight babies on the family and community. Consider short-term and long-term impacts, socioeconomic implications, the need for ongoing care, and comorbidities associated with prematurity. Explain how disparities relative to ethnic and cultural groups may contribute to low birth weight babies. Identify one support service within your community to assist with preterm infants and their families and explain how the service adequately addresses the needs of the community, or a population in your community. Provide the link to the resource in your post.
I need answer of this question 250 words references citation no plagio for 12/4/19 night
Respond to your colleagues by providing additional insights or alternative perspectives.
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How to Become a Social Change Agent for Psychiatric Mental Health
Mental illness is a significant public health concern. Unfortunately, society holds a negative attitude about mental illness (Casados, 2016). The negative attitude impacts individuals on an interpersonal level, through blaming and name-calling, and on an institutional level, through employment discrimination (Casado, 2016). Shockingly, one study found that 68% of Americans do not want mental illness being married into their family, and 58% of Americans do not want people with mental illness in the workplace (Dingfelder, 2009). Another study reported that over 45% of people thought people with depression were unpredictable, and 20% of people thought people with depression were dangerous (Dingfelder, 2009). The stigma associated with mental illness can make psychological symptoms worse, and hinder treatment and recovery, which can continue to compromise the individual’s mental health (Casados, 2016).
The statistics described above are astounding to me. I agree entirely with one of the statements in the article by Bennett (2015), which states, “mental health is physical health; the two are inseparable” (para. 2). I believe a way to bridge that gap is through a new concept in health care called patient-centered care. Patient-centered care is providing care that focuses on physical comfort and emotional well-being (NEJM Catalyst, 2017). It is providing care that is collaborative, coordinated, and accessible at the right time and in the right place (NEJM Catalyst, 2017). Patient-centered care allows the patient and their family to be a part of the care team and play a role in decision making (NEJM Catalyst, 2017). If society understood patient-centered care, then I think mental health would not be stigmatized the way it is.
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can be a social change agent by being a voice for our patients and utilizing patient-centered care. Practicing care coordination and collaborating with the patient, their family, and other healthcare providers is essential. Society has a negative attitude about mental illness because the majority of people do not understand it. Thus, providing education to the community is also a key to breaking the stigma.
How I Will Advocate for Change Within My Community
I will advocate for change in my community by practicing patient-centered care. I will do this by including the patient and their family when discussing options and decisions. I will listen to the patient to understand their preferences, cultural traditions, and socioeconomic condition (NEJM Catalyst, 2016). I will provide education within the community to educate those who are unfamiliar with mental illness. I will also work in rural areas to help those in underserved areas have access to mental health care.
References
Bennett, T. (2015). Changing the way society understands mental health. National Alliance on Mental Illness. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2015/Changing-The-Way-Society-Understands-Mental-Health
Casados, A. T. (2016). What makes mental illness stigma so hard to change and to study? Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Retrieved from https://www.div12.org/what-makes-mental-illness-stigma-so-hard-to-change-and-also-to-study/
Dingfelder, S. F. (2009). Stigma: Alive and well. American Psychological Association, 40(6), 56. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/06/stigma
NEJM Catalyst. (2017). What is patient-centered care? Retrieved from https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.17.0559
I’m studying and need help with a Writing question to help me learn.
Write a two-page (maximum) essay addressing actual SHARP issues from the environment in the ARMY- and making recommendations on how all leaders at all levels can implement potential solutions.
TITLE: “Why does the number of sexual assaults continue to increase throughout the ARMY?”
I. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)
A. Opening statement
B. Background information
C. Thesis statement
II. Body (2-4 paragraphs)
A. (Point A) Why does sexual assault occur? Include supporting evidence.
B. (Point B) Does our current approach to training reduce (or not reduce) the risk of sexual assault and harassment? (Could be tied to point A)
C. (Point C) Supporting topic & evidence to support your thesis.
D. (Point D) How do we end sexual violence in the military?
III. Conclusión (1-2 paragraphs)
A. Summarize the main points.
B. Make a strong, memorable final statement.
Notes:
•essay must be 1-2 pages in length (tittle page does not count
•essay must contain 2 references.
