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Evaluate how current health care legislation may positively or negatively impact your selected public health initiative.

In this Discussion, you bring together the concepts that have been presented throughout this course by analyzing a current population health topic from an epidemiological approach. Consider the cultural, ethical, regulatory, and legal factors that may influence your selected topic. To prepare: Review      the case study, presented on page 411 of your course text, Population […]

Briefly      summarize your policy analysis, focusing on the implications for clinical      practice that may be most relevant or interesting for your colleagues.      Include how evidence-based practice influenced the policy, policy options,      or solutions.

Health care policy can facilitate or impede the delivery of services. For the past several weeks, you have been engaging in an authentic activity by critically analyzing a specific health care policy and various aspects of the impact associated with its implementation. A critical step in the policy process is communicating your findings with others. […]

Identify      a disaster that led to a population health issue. Consider this disaster      through the lens of an epidemiologist, using the information presented in      the Learning Resources to examine the epidemiological considerations      resulting from the disaster. Conduct additional research as necessary      using the Walden Library and credible websites.

On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks created a grave disaster that included the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York. The day after 9/11, epidemiologists were asked to assess the environment around Ground Zero for potential hazards that might put those engaged in rescue and recovery at risk of harm. Beside the dust, […]

What is prime reality? What is the nature of the world      around you? What is a human being?

Write a 1,000 word essay on your personal worldview. Briefly discuss the various possible meanings of the term “spirituality,” and your understanding of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following seven basic worldview questions: What is prime reality? What is the nature of the world      around you? What is a human […]

A brief outline of the environment you selected (i.e., home, workplace, school)

Throughout this course, you have been applying an epidemiological approach to analyze a population health problem. In previous weeks, you have developed distinct sections of your paper; it is now time to finalize and submit a cohesive, polished version of work. This paper serves as your Major Assessment for this course and must be uploaded […]

. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

. In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report […]

Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.

1.  In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report […]

. Do you think that the EIA performs well enough to justify using the test outcomes in court cases? Why or why not?

Based on the information in this video, Meridian Diagnostics Inc. decided to produce an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (EIA test kit) to screen for presence of Salmonella heidelberg, so patients who became sickened, could be diagnosed quickly and treated. Patient blood samples could be tested for presence of the S. heidelberg bacteria as opposed to other […]

Consider strategies nurses can use to advocate for health care at the global level. What can one nurse do to make a difference?

Unfortunately, since 1998, little has changed. For many individuals living in impoverished underdeveloped countries, even basic medical care is difficult to obtain. Although international agencies sponsor outreach programs and corporations, and although nonprofit organizations donate goods and services, the level of health care remains far below what is necessary to meet the needs of struggling […]