Advantages of standardizing coding terminologies assignment: What are the advantages of standardizing coding terminologies? And what is the best way to achieve consistency for information systems? As Dr. John Glaser notes in the “What Is Health Informatics?” media presentation (assigned…
Culturally-sensitive healthcare intervention assignment: Overview: This week, you’ll identify any genetic predisposition your chosen population has to a particular disease and develop primary practice interventions that reflect the cultural considerations of the population. Then, you’ll develop culturally appropriate, measureable interventions…
Community Health Roles Worksheet Instructions assignment: Part I: Provide solid definitions of governmental agencies, quasi-government, non-government agencies. Please do not copy your definitions from a dictionary or any source. You must explain these in your own words. Copying will result…
Sampling Researchable populations assignment: The temptation to form premature theories upon insufficient data is the bane of our profession. —Sherlock Holmes (from The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) Sherlock Holmes, the great fictional logician, may have made…
Infectious and Chronic Diseases assignment Imagine you are in charge of your local health department. You have found that your community has an epidemic of one of the diseases below (as noted by your last name). Explain the actions you…
West Nile Virus Diseases assignment: Study the topic West Nile virus diseases in detail. Click here to view information provided about West Nile cases in the US and your state. Also, click here to visit the National Institute of Allergy…
Week 6 Discussion Improving Quality Crossing The Quality Chasm: The Six Aims for Improvement Paper: Improving the quality of health care delivery and patient safety continues to be a political concern and has been at the heart of reform issues…
Week 4 Discussion Key Health Determinants Population Health Issues using Kindig, Asada, and Booske (2008) framework: Did you know that the United States has a higher rate of infant mortality than Japan (CIA, n.d.)? Or, as Dr. Beilenson states in…
Week 10 Discussion Ethical Issues With an Aging Population Impact of failing to adjust policy: According to the CDC, “in the United States, the proportion of the population aged >65 years is projected to increase from 12.4% in 2000 to…
Week 8 Discussion Nurses As Health Advocates The multiple health care needs of returning veterans and their families: What does it take to be an effective health advocate? As a nurse, you have many opportunities to advocate for patients and…