Another treatment of the flu is a vaccination. This is highly recommended by clinics all over the world. Getting a flu shot will help the body develop antibodies in two weeks after the vaccination. The antibodies provide protection against the infection with the virus in the vaccine. The seasonal flu shot protects against influenza that research show will be most rampant during the upcoming season and the traditional flu shot is made to protect against three flu viruses, H1N1, H3N2, and an influenza B virus (Seasonal Influenza).
Partnering with local hospitals and urgent care centers to connect with clients that recently suffered from exacerbations would be another area that I would immerse our attentions. Finally, home visits would be the most important factor toward a successful outcome to obtain the metrics of effectiveness educational interventions at schools and churches, also encouragement to continue proper asthma management for children. The Asthma Action Team program’s success was demonstrated 2007, the rate of pediatric ED visits was 855 per 1,000 children. In 2012, that number had dropped to 267 per 1,000 (Figley, 2014, p.1). This evidence based research motivates my initiative to see even greater success with the increase of
The law is trying to repair the resource allocation of health care, while compensating quality of care over quantity of care. To accomplish this, they are creating incentives for combined models of care delivery and distributing funds for proficient and quality care (Haas, 2011). Accordingly, because nurses take on an elaborate role of patient care and outcomes, they must adapt to the restructured health care system (Haas, 2011). The rationale for this speech is to describe the anticipated shift in nursing practice and to examine the models of continuum of care, accountable care organizations (ACO), medical homes, and nurse-managed health care clinics. In addition to recognizing them as important contributors of primary care services, the PPACA acknowledges the prospective leadership responsibility for the advance practice registered nurse (APRN) in the innovative care system (U.S. Government Printing Office, 2013).
Regular screening and treatment for high blood pressure and high cholesterol will help to reduce the risk of CHD “State Program – Ohio”, 2007). Promotion of healthy eating habits will reduce obesity and its associated risk. Low cost and free clinics that provide screening for many of CHD risk factors for low income residents of the state can also be utilized by the nursing community as a way to promote heart disease prevention among those of a lower economic and social
However, some shots may help to avoid everyday viruses, and these are flu shots. This essay is an attempt to present the idea of the need of this type of shots as flu and pneumonia are considered very common sicknesses especially during cold seasons. Thesis statement: people should take a flu shot in order to protect themselves from viruses; however, it is essential to be aware of all of the aspects before taking it. Despite the fact that there are
This article illustrates the perfect example of how economic individualism and market-based values dominate today's policymaking and public management circles—often at the expense of the common good (Bozeman 2007) In an article entitled “More than the Flu” published by Donnald Kettl in 2004, the author analyses the implications the Influenza vaccine shortage and stresses the fact that the real issue lies beyond vaccine logistics’ miscalculations.” We've poured billions into improving airline security to reduce the risks of a repeat of the September 11 attacks. But we've neglected the health protection we need to defend us from the certainty of future problems, of which this year's flu vaccine shortage may have been only a hint”. In this previous quote, Kettl attempts to demonstrate the government’s failure to accommodate values thinking and the major weaknesses in the U.S. public health system. So how can the public get protection from businesses and other market failures? In attempt to answer this question, we found ourselves dealing with the
Mitigating Lateral Violence: Design for Change in Practice Stacy Lacaillade Chamberlain College of Nursing NR451 Capstone Course 28 November, 2010 Design for Change in Practice Evidenced based practice (EBP) is an empowering process for improvement in the health care professions. Rosswurm and Larrabee (1999) credit the research studies which used meta - analysis, randomized clinical trials and systematic studies of patient outcomes over the last few decades as having started this shift from the “tradition of intuition – driven practice…to the new paradigm of evidenced based practice” (p.318). However, evidence has encountered a certain amount of difficulty being implemented into practice, thereby necessitating the use of a model when implementing a change based on evidence into practice. This paper will discuss the six steps in the Rosswurm and Larrabee (1999) model for implementing change as they apply to the necessary change of mitigating lateral violence in the nursing work place. Step 1: Assess This step of the change process begins with the identification of a problem.
Therefore, it takes a very important part in the reformation of health care. The American Nurse Association was purposed to charge nurses to further their education in the medical field so that they could gain more credibility amongst their patients and within the medical field.With the ANA support in March of 2010 President Obama proposed the Health Care Reform Act to help assure individuals better, high-quality, and affordable health care insurance coverage. ("Health care reform in the United States", 2010, p.1). President Obama's purpose of the health care reform was purposed to provide better quality care to patients and the American Nurse Association is a perfect way in insuring that this word stands
For doctors and hospitals, the pros of using EHRs are that they reduce clerical errors and gives them computerized decision support (Hoffmann, 2009). Studies have also shown that using EHRs can save billions of dollars each year because the software companies are making it is easy to use and take minimal training (Buell, Set/Oct 2009). The primary beneficiary will be the insurance companies who will save money by streamline the claims process and reduce duplicate tests and procedures (Middleton,
The CDC and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologist (CSTE) established during the 2003 epidemic all criteria for SARS surveillance. Health care providers are required to report to state or local health department anyone who is has been exposed or hospitalized with unexplained respiratory infection while overseas within 10 days of onset of illness or reported cases of pneumonia clusters which are linked to travel. Immediate report should be made to the CDC of any positive laboratory SARS-Cov results. Also to be reported to CDC will be any clusters of pneumonia that are of particular concern. The community nurse in any SARS outbreak should follow procedure to contact state and local health department by telephone, implement critical isolation safety measures of the affected persons, trace their contact path and call CDC at 770-488-7100.