Case 2. Cultural Values and Competent Mental Health Services to Minors Irina, a 13-year-old girl of Arabic cultural heritage living in Boston, Massachusetts, was brought by her parents to a hospital emergency room after an assault by a stranger. Based on her injuries, the hospital staff suspected that the attacker had also sexually assaulted the […]

National initiatives driven by the American Nurses Association have determined nursing-quality outcome indicators that are intended to focus plans and programs to increase quality and safety in patient care. The following outcomes are commonly used nursing-quality indicators: • complications such as urinary tract infections, pressure ulcers, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and DVT • patient falls • surgical […]

Healthcare organizations accredited by the Joint Commission are required to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) in response to any sentinel event, such as the one described in the scenario attached below. Once the cause is identified and a plan of action established, it is useful to conduct a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) […]

Down Syndrome: A Genetic Disorder Introduction Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormalities in the genome. It is present from birth and is characterized by the presence of a third copy of the 21st pair of chromosomes. Down syndrome affects the physical and intellectual development of individuals, resulting in slower cognitive abilities. While […]

Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations Healthcare BTEC HNC/D Health and Social Care Assignment front sheet Qualification Unit number and title Pearson BTEC Level 4/5HNC/D Diploma Health and Social Care Unit 1 – Communicating in Health and Social Care Organizations Student name Assessor name Darren Windsor Date issued Completion date Submission date Re-assessment date […]

Week 9 The Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems Discussion Assignment Complete only the History, Physical Exam, and Assessment sections of the Aquifer case study: Family Medicine 16: 68-year-old male with skin lesion. Discussion Question 1 Based on your performance and the expert feedback in your HISTORY collection, describe two missed questions and your understanding of why […]

Examining Endocrine, Metabolic, and Hematologic Disorders Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: o prepare: Review Part 17 and 21 of the Buttaro et al. text in this week’s Resources. You will either select or be assigned to a patient case study for this Discussion. Review the patient case study and reflect on the information provided […]

TIME IS EST – 500-650 WORDS. APA 6TH EDITION IN TEXT CITATIONS   At the veteran’s center you are assigned to counsel an adult client who has been diagnosed with PTSD. He is a 34-year-old veteran who is starting to have flashbacks and is afraid of being identified as mentally ill. He also has problems […]

Tony was a 16-year-old juvenile who was picked up for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana. He was evaluated and taken to juvenile detention.   When speaking to the juvenile justice probation officer, Tony stated that drinking and marijuana was not a serious issue and that his parents did it all the time. With […]

Discussion Board Forum 2 Case Study Topic: Contracts Don Willetts and his wife Dana began visiting the Sunday School class you teach in New Bern, NC, about 3 months ago. Don is not a Christian, but, with the encouragement of his wife who is a Christian, he says he is beginning to explore the faith. […]