Having a doctor on staff will make it easier for the patients because they will be able to see the doctor whenever it is necessary. The nurses will not be as over worked and the homes will run smoother. Long-term care in this country is extremely important because times have changed, and it now takes both parents to work. This means less people home to take care of the elderly members of the family so there has to be other alternatives and that is where long-term care takes over for people that cannot do it all on their own. The insurance that all people will have in the new healthcare system is the publicly funded healthcare insurance.
It is real and can be as debilitating as a stroke or heart attack. I would encourage the family member to be patient with their loved one. I would tell them that treating this disorder is a long process that takes many hours of counseling and possible hospitalizations before it will be under control. I would give them names of support groups to attend if they need more encouragement and understanding. I would remind them to be supportive of the patient and not to expect too much of the loved one.
Some women do not realize that birth control is available to them for free in some cases. They also do not realize that STD’s can also be prevented or treated at almost no cost to them. They would also need to be educated on remaining in monogamous relationships. Again, education would be the best way to help the people of this neighborhood. Cultural diversity does play a role in community health.
Besides being able to measure the pain level of your dementia patient, a nurse also can benefit from the use of this scale by recognizing the patients unique behavioral patterns. This knowledge, along with the input of family members, gives the nurse valuable information when formulating a care plan for the patient. If a nurse can properly compile and interpret all of the information, they can anticipate any patient needs or routines that the patient follows. This increases patient comfort, compliance, and safety. Understanding and use of this assessment scale is not difficult, but the length requirement of this paper do not allow for inclusion of the details involved with each indicator.
It has highlighted several ways in which Betty can be empowered and how she can access certain parts of the multi-disciplinary team that may not have been offered during her hospital stay. It has also highlighted some of the services available within her community which are not healthcare services but that can enhance her health and strength preventing further falls and subsequent hospital stays. If Betty were to follow all of the advice given in this assignment she would be able to enhance her mobility and gain more independence which will enhance her mood and would re-establish the bond with her son William that seems to have deteriorated since her fall and recent spell of
Let’s not forget we are charting on six patient mother and baby. There was an incidence when a mother started bleeding and a baby start choking on mucus at the same time which was freighting. With adequate staffing and patient ratio the outcome was positive and effectively resolved. This change gives more quality time and care to the patient, timelier assessment, better patient satisfaction, less burnout and medication error. I can spend more time assisting and teaching mothers about breast feeding and proper latching as a License Lactation Counselor with a goal of my institution
Having self-care strategies might differ from one person to another as it might involve other forms of self-care. For example, taking long walks to clear the mind and refresh, taking up a new painting class, which are ways to release everyday stressors. According to “Mayo Clinic” (2015), “Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit both your emotional well- being, and your overall health.” Self- care is important for someone to have especially in this field because without it there can be consequences such as chronic stress which can also cause burnout. The importance of self-care is that it can benefit everyone, and in this field of human service it benefit the client(s) as well. Human service professionals come in contact with clients that are going through difficult situations that either involve marriage problems, anxiety, unemployment, addiction, diseases.
Programs that were in place for the care of people who cannot afford to pay are being considered for cuts and many people are uncertain how they will care for themselves when the time comes. Elderly suicide is real and prevalent and some consider this to be a viable option for not ‘burdening’ the system or their families. Identify two key health care-related challenges to this population, such as increases in health care costs, or the need for in-home medical care. “The need for in-home care that will keep people safe and healthy in their own homes is a growing necessity.” (Garrett, N., & Martini, E. 2007) In our society, we will continue to see a rise in the utilization of both of these programs. Many do not realize how cost effective it is to have services in their own home and are quickly moved into an assisted living community by their families without even considering other options.
11/02/11 Reflection of Service Learning St. Baldrick’s Event At the St. Baldrick’s event I learned about the many effects of many different types of cancers. This experience influenced me in many different ways. It made me want to give help to everyone because anyone could need it but sometimes you can’t physically tell how. It made me feel like offering help to everyone. It made me happy for the survivors but also sad that they had to be put through such a traumatic life experience.
Fortunately, this condition is treatable, and asthma can be controlled. It is important that the community physicians and teachers take charge and develop action plans and educational programs to give the parents the tools to empower their children. By empowering the children to take responsibility for their condition, they will be more successful in school and also be aware of their health needs. Disease management programs, if marketed effectively would save the communities a substantial amount of money in hospital visits every year. Most importantly, the profound effect this could have on the children who live in these communities that would have better lives because of it.