There have been many discoveries made for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude’s is ranked number one for the best pediatric cancer hospital in the country. St. Jude’s is the first and only National Cancer Institute. It is a designated Comprehensive Cancer Center that is devoted to children. St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital helps the children with cancer or other catastrophic diseases.
The American Heart Association can set up a free health screening program in the local Safeway or Rite Aid stores in the neighborhoods. They also can distribute pamphlets available about their many programs that they offer. The Marshall Recreation Center can promote services and activities for senior citizens. The American Cancer Society can go to schools, colleges, recreation centers, and local health clinics to educate the
I will discuss the importance of non verbal communication when providing effective Nursing care to the elderly. As a frame work for this reflection, I am going to use stages of reflective cycle: Description, Thoughts and Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion and Action Plan which will improve my nursing skills by continuously learning from both good and bad experience and develop my self confidence in relation to caring for others. This was the first day of my placement. Lunch arrived on the ward, to be distributed to patients by the care assistants. The Nurse in charge told me that the trust operates a ‘protected meal times’ policy where routine nursing care stops and care assistants dedicates time to serving food and helping them to eat.
Thomas' muscle strength and joint range of motion. This will, in conjunction with pain management, indicate activities in which she is capable of participating. In addition, occupational therapy will be able to show her methods to allow self-care as long she is physically capable, including the use of adaptive equipment as the disease process progresses. A dietician or nutritionist will be able to explain the importance of eating the proper balance of healthy foods and prescribe the appropriate supplements and possibly alternative foods in order to maintain the desired participation in
Even though I had only few hours of direct interaction with different patients I was able to polish my entry level of patient care. My participation in this particular community learning service should give me the chance to apply what I have learned in nursing school over the last two years to real human needs. It should expand my independent critical thinking skills, teamwork, and ability to follow instructions from other healthcare allied professionals. Also, any volunteering experience in medical field will help to stand out my resume when I will be applying for potential nursing
Y our doctor works with hospital staff and professionals in your community. You and your family also play an important role in your care. The success of your treatment often depends on your efforts to follow medication, diet and therapy plans. Your family may need to help care for you at home. You can expect us to help you identify sources of follow-up care and to let you know if our hospital has a financial interest in any referrals.
Jailhouse Doc Jennifer Gary HCS/430 November 16, 2011 Kendrick Brown Jailhouse Doc According to the PHS correctional health care is the first private company to specialize in prison health care. They were “Founded in nineteen seventy-eight, PHS is a team of more than three thousand and eight hundred caring professionals providing high-quality, cost-effective patient care in the challenging correctional environment. Their depth of experience and proven results-driven practices provide exceptional care in hundreds of jails, prisons and juvenile facilities nationwide.” PHS correctional health care (2011). Retrieved from http://www.phscorrection.com According to PHS correctional health care facility; the mission and
Milestone Two Katherine Cambria Chamberlain School of Nursing Dr. Anita Swartzwelder NR 447 Collaborative Health Care MILESTONE TWO Introduction As for the purpose of this assignment, I chose two SMART goals for the oncology/medical-surgical unit that I work on. The leadership goal is that I will learn how to be an efficient leader by creating a council on the unit for all members of the unit to attend by researching peer-reviewed articles and credible websites on the effectiveness of monthly unit meetings to encourage better patient care, better communication, and a stronger work team dynamic by Week 4. The organizational planning goal I chose was that the unit will achieve the goal of having all staff nurses of the unit being Oncology certified to increase the safety of chemotherapy administration and to improve the quality of patient care. I chose these two goals because I think overall they will help create a sense of
The History of health insurance in the United States. (n.d.) Retrieved November 19, 2009 from http://www.neurosurgcal.com.The earliest health insurances only offered coverage against accidents related from travel by rail or steamboat. However, the plans did pave the way more comprehensive plans covering all illness and injuries. The first policy giving comprehensive benefits was offered by Massachusetts Health insurance of Boston in 1847.The history of health insurance in the United States. (n.d.) Retrieved November 19, 2009 from http://www.neurosurgical.com.
They consist of Lourdes Medical Center (Pasco), Kennewick General Hospital (Kennewick), and Kadlec Regional Medical Center (Richland). Kadlec is the largest hospital and is the only not for profit hospital in the area. It has partnered with many of the smaller communities in the area to bring up to date healthcare to the smaller hospitals. This hospital invests in advanced technology to provide excellent care and offers services such as; inpatient cancer center, rehabilitation center, trauma services. Patients are transferred to this hospital for round the clock coverage of specialty services.