Implementing electronic health records improves patient care and safety. The development of the Meaningful Use Program was to initiate a nationwide exchange of health information to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Benefits of using the electronic health records include; less paperwork for patient and providers, improved quality of care, reduce risk of medical errors, and reduced healthcare costs (Chin & Sakuda, 2012). The adoption and implementation of Meaningful Use of EHRs will improve health outcomes, increase transparency and efficiency, and ability to produce evidence based research to continue to improve patient care and safety at a national level (Chin & Sakuda, 2012). Furthermore, the development of Meaningful Use of EHRs provides a standard and modern approach to improve health information technology nationwide.
Edwin Chadwick was a civil servant in London who devoted his life to sanitary reform in Britain. Chadwick’s role was important in improving public health because he documented the living conditions far more accurately than ever before and thus could create suitable solutions to longstanding problems. His first significant contribution to gaining support for legislation was in 1883 when he wrote a report for the Poor Law Enquiry leading to the 1834 Poor Law. Chadwick followed this up by investigating the connection between the poor law and public health arguing that because disease caused pauperism, the prevention of this did fall to the Poor Law Guardians. The reports confirmed what had previously been found out about the connections between health and living conditions but more importantly, they suggested how improvements could be investigated.
Health care reformation and health care in general, covers so many areas of human health. The views on what a healthy individual is can vary from person to person, but health care for any human being is mental, physical and spiritual health. Being healthy also consists of peace of mind, body & social well-being" (GCU Lecture,
Epidemiology NUR 408 June 20, 2014 Karen Harriman RN, MSN, NCSN Epidemiology According to Stanhope epidemiology is considered to be the basic science of public health which involves “studying the occurrence and distribution of health-related states or events in specified populations, including the study of the determinants influencing such states, and the application of this knowledge to control the health problems” (2012,p.255). Epidemiologists’ goal is to keep all members of communities, local and global at their optimal health through studying the occurrence and distribution of diseases. It is through continued data collection, research and evidenced-based practice that these diseases and events are controlled. Prevention at the
Monitoring the health status of the population means that the government will keep track of the health in the UK population and also announce any problem with public health For example once the trends and patterns of Chlamydia are seen, the government would have to see what type of service is needed such as clinics and walk in centres. Developing programmes to reduce risk and screen for disease early on is a service which identifies people who are more likely to develop and are at risk of getting ill and finding ways of reducing the risk by introducing programmes. For example people who have been in sexual contracted an infection or disease should be aware that they can be tested of how far its gone and how it can be treated For example advertising what STIs and STDs are and making people aware of the problems and where they can go for advice and treatment. Planning and evaluating the provision of health and social care is looking into health services and seeing if they whether or not they have an impact on the problem. For example if the health service which provides the HPV injection for people, and they notice that people who have had the injection still manage to contract the disease, the injection will have to evaluated to make it more affective so that it is worth have the injection.
empower and educate individuals to make healthy choices, and 4.) eliminate disparities in traditionally underserved populations to improve the quality of life for all Americans (CITATION). The council works closely with the Institute of Medicine to make strategies on how to use funds to improve public health. PPACA supporters feel that as America strives to increase public health thought preventative care, Americans will be healthier and need fewer costly
Using Pender's Health Promotion Theory is a great way to implement education in the care of patients. Education, treatment and prevention of diseases and/or their co-morbidities are the foundations of nursing practice. The current standards are encouraging education and prevention as a means to save money individually by the patient, by the hospitals, by the state, and nationally. With health care reform at the forefront of everyone's mind prevention and health promotion is of the utmost importance. References American Heart Association Website.
Lake Huron is one of the Great Lakes and a major part of our fresh water system, which contains many wildlife and species. The lake however, is in a real danger, adversely effecting habitats, fish, wildlife, and human lives. Lake Huron has become a dumping ground for many companies, dumping waste that contains many pollutants. Bacteria levels have increased in the lake which can cause serious illness. These pollutants have reduced water quality, contaminated soils, and damaged the Lake’s ecosystems.
Creating awareness that ensures that healthcare insurance that healthcare insurance coverage is easily affordable to this group. This group may also benefit from prevention programs that are community based. Living healthy wellness living is a way to prevent or reduce rate of mortality and morbidity for minority group. References Baldwin, D January 31, 2003. Disparities in Health and Healthcare Satel, S 2007.
Community health is not limited to improving outcomes of an individual suffering from a particular disease or illness, but concentrates on the improvement of the community as a whole. In public health nursing, the community rather than an individual becomes the client. Although individuals make up the community and nurses may assist individuals, priorities remain focused on the health care needs and outcomes of the community as a whole. Determining the effectiveness of interventions and evaluation of outcomes relies on data collected from members within the community. It is also important to recognize that the community and community health becomes a client when healthcare professionals work towards improving the health of the