Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes the death of around 1 Australian every 11 minutes and influences the lives of 1 in every 5 Australians [ (Heart Foundation, 2010) ]. Many of the identified risk factors for CVD are controllable. This makes it the most important health issue in Australia in 2011. CVD is any disease associated with an individual’s heart or blood vessels. It includes many diseases including coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, heart attacks, arthrosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris and heart failure (Ruskin, 2009).
The Joint Commission (2012) defines risk management in healthcare as “the clinical and administrative acts undertaken to identify and evaluate the risk of injury to staff, patients and visitors and the risk to loss of the organization itself”. Studies have shown that the litigation against nursing homes is on the rise; thus making risk management very important in day to day care. Malpractice insurance premiums for nursing homes are also on the rise; this contributes to bankruptcy and forces many facilities to operate without malpractice coverage (Weinburg M.D & Levine, 2008). This threatens quality of care and access to healthcare for ill elderly people that need round the clock care. Effective risk management in a nursing home requires one to accurately
Can a person who has Power of Attorney make health care decisions during advance care planning for end-of-life issues? Discuss. Background Making treatment decisions on behalf of critically ill patients with a high probability of death or prolonged morbidity is a common challenge in intensive or long term care. Patients are encouraged to convey their wishes for future medical treatment. This may be achieved through advance planning, either through a written document such as an advance care plan, or by appointing a person to make decisions on their behalf such as a medical enduring power of attorney.
Crisis Management Communication Plan Nursing Undergraduate Studies HCS/350 Professor Michael Veal University of Phoenix Avisha Labban Crisis Management Communication Plan Crisis management communication plans are very important for hospitals to have. They should be ready and well equipped for any type of disaster that may come their way. Hospitals should practice drills from time to time so that employees are aware of what to do during a crisis. All over the world there are hospitals that are not prepared for disasters which can lead to confusion if one does occur. There are many steps to follow during a drill.
This assignment will use a case study of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), presenting with abdominal pain, to outline how to conduct an holistic assessment. It will compare the biomedical model to the holistic model of health, to illustrate how and when an holistic approach can be invaluable in pre-hospital emergency care. Using a biopsychosocial approach to pain and constipation, it will analyse reasons for differences in patient presentation and how these differences should be considered when adapting assessment and treatment to a particular patient. Finally it will explore the adaptation of safe practice to the wishes of the patient in question. To comply with Health Care Professions Council (2012) standards of conduct, performance and ethics all patient and National Health Service (NHS) ambulance trust identifiable data has been omitted.
Many people obtain injuries and illnesses which may lead to seeking medical attention. A visit to the hospital or a medical office is the first step to take. This is when register nurses come into place to help these individuals. Register nurses provide health care to individuals, families, and communities. They provide services designed to prevent illness, promote health problems, and achieve optimal recovery from adaptation to health problems.
This paper will discuss the need for CDSS in the health sector particularly on clinical tasks. CDSS can provide support to clinicians at various stages in the care process, from preventive care through diagnosis and treatment to monitoring and follow-up. EFFECTIVENESS OF CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS Diagnostic assistance Based on the patient’s data and the system’s knowledge base, CDSS can
INTRODUCTION On admission to a healthcare facility, a health assessment is a mandatory tool in assessing the patient’s health status. In general an assessment is broken down into two types of reviews, by conducting a health history which includes the collection of subjective data (information elicited by the patient or patients’ family members) and a physical examination of the patient which includes the gathering of evidence based data (Wilson & Giddens, 2009). Collecting and documenting accurate information is imperative in providing the allied health team this information to facilitate an efficient and well-formed care plan in addition to establishing a baseline for subsequent assessments (Springhouse, 2004; Wilson & Giddens, 2009). PATIENT INTERVIEW A health assessment should consist of establishing a patient profile and incorporate a full medical history (Harvey, 2004). The traditional approach includes collecting subject matter on “biographical data, present health concerns (or present illness) and the chief complaint, past history, family history, review of system and patient data” (Farrell & Dempsey, 2010, p. 74).
The Bureau of Labour Statistics reports that 800,000 nurses and home health aids were injured between 1995 and 2004 in Australia. During this same period, there were approximately 154 fatalities. Of the approximately 800,000 injured nurses and health aids, 799,004 of those injuries required time off from work to recover (PSR Corporation 2011). Lower back injuries are the leading occupational health problem affecting nurses and healthcare workers. Hospitals and nursing homes are the top two workplaces for days away from work due to back injuries.
The purpose of this assignment is to explore the patients lived experience of the altered health status prior to their admission to hospital, I will also discuss the role of the professional nurse in meeting some of the needs of the patient and examine the care give whilst hospitalised. An altered health status can interrupt the patient in numerous ways, and lives can be influenced in social, emotional, physical, spiritual, financial and other ways. It is crucial that a full and accurate assessment is carried out as soon after admission as possible to establish the patient’s previous routines, levels of independence, and health needs, both actual and potential, related to each activity of daily living (Roper et al 2000). It is necessary to consider all these factors to ensure that the patient receives holistic care and is not just treated from a medical point of view. For the purpose of this assignment I will refer to the patient as Mary who’s care I was involved with whilst on placement on a medical ward.