P1- Describe key aspects of strategies. Describe key aspects of public health in the UK Public health is 'the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society'. The public health definition was written by Sir Donald Acheson, in 1988 to focus on modern public health; to collect responsibility for health and on prevention. The multi-disciplinary approach emphasises partnership with the people who are being served. 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.
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
The NQF published a report depicting the areas which need to be “fixed”. These areas included: improved population health, coordination of care, improved safety, increased efficiency, reduction of racial disparities and patient engagement. This was where the foundation began for Meaningful Use of EMR/EHRs (Electronic Medical/Health Records). From here, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) added to NQF’s foundation with a focus on “preserving and improving the affordability of health care—and less medically-relevant provisions such as modernizing the nation’s infrastructure, enhancing energy independence, providing tax relief, and expanding educational opportunities.” (Clinic Service, 2011) This next level began in 2009 and since then, more levels have emerged such as HITECH Act- outlines the promotion of Health Information Technology (HIT); testing; funding including grants and loans; monetary incentives via Medicaid and Medicare; quality, safety and
In particular, key social factors considered under this model include the impact of poverty, poor housing, diet and pollution on persons’ health. For instance, poor housing and poverty may prove to be catalysts to respiratory problems, and in response to these causes and origins of ill health, an objective of the socio-medical model is to encourage society to provide better housing and introduce programs to tackle poverty, and these propositions are seen as viable solutions. The socio-medical model encourages people to live healthy lifestyles, it looks at the cause of the illness and tries to change the factor that causes the illness to prevent it from continuing rather than only giving when diagnosis and only medical treatment. The factors which the socio-medical model suggest is also a cause of ill health such as poor housing, poverty and diet can have a strong impact on the over health and wellness of individuals, communities and countries. The model emphasises preventing and changing the cause of an illness on a more natural way instead of relying on medication.
Unit 20 – Promoting Health Education. By Leanne Raby. Assignment 1 – Principles of health education. M1 – Assess how the social context may influence the ability of health education campaigns, to change behaviour in relation to health. In this assignment I’m going to assess how the social context may influence the ability of health education issues.
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.
Philosophy and Meaning of Palliative Care Deborah Prior 1 Objectives Identify the philosophical values that inform the palliative approach Distinguish between populations, primary and specialist models of palliative care Discuss the transition phases of care for the elderly Analyse concepts of holistic care as these relate to context of elderly residents 2 Definitions The World Health Organisation (2000) An approach that improves the quality of life of individuals and their families facing the problems associated with life threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual. 3 Palliative
Current Health Promotion Pamphlet Paper Mary Penny-Johnson Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs/ Nur 588 Jennie Pattison Current Health Promotion Pamphlet Health promotion and disease prevention are an important role of nurses, physicians, and health organizations. Patients that are active participants in their own health care understand their responsibility in managing their care. Additionally, health promotion decreases hospital stays and may prevent disease related complications. In 2006 health care related spending exceed two-trillion dollars in the United States (Jadelhack, 2012). A huge amount of money is saved by promoting health and educating the public on preventable health problems (Goetzel, 2009).
Keep Protected Health Information Your Top Priority Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or what is more known as HIPAA is a law enacted in 1996 to improve the competence and value of electronic information transfers used in the delivery, administration, and financing of the health care in the U. S. This law affects any persons involved in the medical field, and holds them accountable to strict rules when dealing with PHI. According to National Academic Press, the overall purpose of this law is to protect health information, ensure confidentiality and accuracy, establish use and disclosure procedures, ensure proper handling of data, and implement audits (2009). Privacy and Security laws are regulated under HIPAA.
Today’s public education teaches preventative measures with a positive message, “take care of yourself, you are worth it” (Healthy People 2000 Midcourse Review & 1995 Revisions, 2000). “The elimination of disparities will require implementation of new models of care that comprehensively address the needs of low income minority populations” (Fiscella, 2002, p.365). To achieve the goals set by Healthy Virginia 2010, Hampton needs to be willing to spend more time on patient education. One of the Healthy Virginia 2010 objectives is to “increase school health education to prevent health problems in the following areas: unintentional injury; violence; suicide; tobacco use and addiction; alcohol or other drug use; unintended pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and STD infection; unhealthy dietary patterns; inadequate physical activity; and environmental