Health care services vary given a geographical location of an organization.

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Health care services vary given a geographical location of an organization. All services are may not be provided in one area, furthermore, patients often must travel to obtain services whom live in rural areas. For example, according to Spasojevic, Vasilj, Hrabac, & Celik (2015), rural residents are more likely to travel more than 15 minutes to see their health facilities compared with urban residents. Based on the course readings and your own research discuss/answer the following:

  1. How does ancillary services offered in rural and urban areas differ?
  2. Regarding ancillary services, what are some disadvantages to consumers (patients) living in rural populated areas?
  3. What recommendations would you provide as a health care leader to lessen these disadvantages.

Health Promotion Among Diverse Population

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Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander).

In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group you have selected to the national average. Consider the cultural, socioeconomic, and sociopolitical barriers to health. How do race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health for the minority group you have selected? Address the following in your essay:

  1. What is the current health status of this minority group?
  2. How is health promotion defined by this group?
  3. What health disparities exist for this group?
  4. Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice.

Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.

You will find important health information regarding minority groups by exploring the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links:

  1. Minority Health: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/index.html
  2. Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH): http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/reach.htm
  3. Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations: http://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Impact on Nursing Research and Technology

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Many times it is not enough to simply produce a good idea that you think may work to help patients. In order for an initiative to truly have a positive impact on the patient, you must explore the “why” behind it. This is where nursing research and evidence-based practice become essential to improving patient outcomes. In addition, recent developments in technology can help us reach our goals faster and more efficiently.

For this discussion, reflect on the safety initiative identified in the Unit 6 discussion Patient Safety Initiatives and consider the following:

THE TOPIC IS HAND HYGIENE more specifically in labor and delivery

What evidence in the literature supports your identified safety initiative?

How can the data from the initiative’s success measures be used to improve your processes or potentially help another organization dealing with the same issue?What role can nurses play in the data collection and analysis process?

What technology modalities are, or may be, beneficial to your selected safety initiative, and why?

must be at least 150 words with at least one APA formatted reference thoughout the text and as a reference at the end.

Nursing Powerpoint Slide

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  1. Review information found on the following website related to hospital compare http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HospitalQualityInits/HospitalCompare.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  2. Read the information carefully and then locate the following website. http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  3. Search for hospitals within a 50-mile radius of the community where you are working or had your prelicensure clinical experiences. Type in your zip code. Select your hospital and two others. Select hospitals/facilities and choose compare. If you live in a remote area and there are no hospitals listed within a 50-mile radius, select a zip code for a family member or a close friend who does not live near you. The idea is to review comparative data.
  4. Click on the following topics to learn more.
    1. Survey of patient’s experiences
    2. Timely and effective care (focus your search on two of the conditions that apply to services provided at the hospitals)
    3. Readmissions, complications, and deaths
  5. Carefully read the information provided.
  6. Develop a PowerPoint slideshow consisting of 8-10 slides. Include the following, keeping in mind what all this data means.
    1. Title slide with information pertinent to the course.
    2. List reasons to recommend the website Hospital Compare to consumers (patients).
    3. List reasons to recommend the website Hospital Compare to staff who may seek employment.
  7. For the slides below, clearly label the name of each hospital:
    1. Summarize patient experiences data for each hospital.
    2. Summarize timely and effective care data for two conditions.
    3. Summarize data for readmissions and complications and deaths.
    4. List recommendations for improving data for one selected facility.
    5. Summarize what you learned from this experience.