Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic in our society today. What do you feel has contributed to this problem, and list a minimum of three ways to combat this problem you personally think would work

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Question 1 Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic in our society today. What do you feel has contributed to this problem, and list a minimum of three ways to combat this problem you personally think would work.

Question 2 The health consequences of secondhand smoke have been well documented. Do you feel that smoking bans in public places are fair to all citizens? Explain your answer.

 

Question 3 In your opinion, are we making headway in reducing the incidence rate of heart disease and cancers? Explain your answer

 

Question 4 Explain how HIV infection affects the body and how it is transmitted, diagnosed, and treated.

 

Bonus Question Three-part question: Part 1—In your own words, list and describe the multiple dimensions of health. Part 2—Describe Maslow’s theory of the hierarchy of needs. In your opinion, can we ever achieve self-actualization? Part 3—Can a stressor be classified as both a distress and a eustress? Explain your answer

 

Question 5 There has been a trend toward self-care. What are some ways this is evident and what are some of the reasons for the popularity of this movement?

 

Question 6 What are “air toxics” and where do you think you are most likely to be exposed to them; and wh

at steps can you take to minimize your exposure?

 

Question 7 Should terminally ill individuals have the right to ask for “physician-assisted suicide”? Explain your answer

What is the role of physical activity in managing HF?

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In October 2012, changes were made in Medicare payment rules. Hospitals are now penalized when a patient returns within 30 days for treatment of the same problem. One of the targeted medical diagnoses for this payment change is heart failure (HF). Therefore, it is essential that the interdisciplinary team be utilized to ensure a safe transition between the acute care setting and home for the patient with HF.

Using APA format, write a six (6) to ten (10) page paper (excludes cover and reference page) that addresses the disease management needs of adult patients with HF for a safe transition between the acute care setting and home and the role of the interdisciplinary team in that transition.

A minimum of three (3) current professional references must be provided. Current references include professional publications or valid and current websites dated within five (5) years. Additionally, a textbook that is no more than one (1) edition old may be used.

 

The paper will consist of four (4) parts and must be submitted by the close of week 6.

Parts 1, 2, and 3 will focus on a disease management issue for the patient with HF and the role of the interdisciplinary team in this issue.

Part 4 is the evaluation of the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary team in this safe transition to home.

 

Part 1: Medication Adherence

Part 1 must include the following:

    1. Three (3) common classes of medications used to manage HF are beta adrenergic blockers, diuretics and ACE Inhibitors.  Why are these medications used to manage HF?
    2. What are some common side effects of these classes of medications?  Which of these side effects would be reported and why? Which side effects would not be reported and why?
    3. Describe any special instructions that would be included with each class of these medications.  For example, food-drug interactions and medications that should be avoided.
    4. Which health care discipline, in addition to the RN, is best suited to help with medication adherence?  How will this team member collaborate with the RN, the patient and the family to help promote medication adherence and a safe transition to home?

Part 2: Dietary Modifications

Part 2 must include the following:

    1. What is the role of diet in managing HF?  What changes need to be made to the present diet?  What role does culture play with diet?
    2. What obstacles might be encountered when informing the patient about the changes in diet?
    3. Which health care discipline, in addition to the RN, is best suited to help with dietary modifications?  How will this team member collaborate with the RN, the patient and the family to help promote healthy eating and a safe transition to home?

Part 3: Physical Activity

Part 3 must include the following:

    1. What is the role of physical activity in managing HF?
    2. How would the RN promote adherence to a daily physical activity routine?
    3. Which health care discipline, in addition to the RN, is best suited to help with physical activity? How will this team member collaborate with the RN, the patient and the family to help promote physical activity and a safe transition to home?

Write a Brochure on Early Intervention Services

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Week 1: Write a Brochure on Early Intervention Services

 

As you have learned this week, early intervention services can include programs for infants and toddlers who may be at risk from biological or environmental issues that could lead to developmental delays or other special needs. One challenge to early intervention service providers is to ensure that they reach out and connect with families. All of the various types of infant and toddler programs in a community, including family day care homes, Early Start, faith-based programs, community organizations, can play an important role in connecting families to available early intervention services.

 

For your Application Assignment this week, imagine that you have been hired as a Child Development Community Liaison for a community organization called The Guidance Center Inc. In reality, this respected, not-for-profit organization serves the communities of Cambridge and Somerville in Massachusetts. As part of The Guidance Center’s Early Childhood Services for ages 0–6 , their Infant-Toddler Services include four programs that provide services to pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families.

 

As the Child Development Community Liaison, your job is to connect with infant and toddler program directors and caregivers and communicate both a strong message about the importance of early intervention and the services The Guidance Center provides. Your supervisor has asked you to:

 

  1. Draft a two-page brochure that emphasizes why early intervention is important and the ways it is addressed through The Guidance Center.*

 

  1. Include in the brochure, an idea for an additional program or a way to improve a current program in order to better meet the goal of providing quality early interventions services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and/or their families.

 

* Though The Guidance Center is a real organization, this scenario has been created only for this course. The brochure you create is intended only to further your own knowledge of early intervention services and not to be used for distribution.

 

To complete this Application Assignment, do the following:

 

Step 1: Learn About Infant-Toddler Services at The Guidance Center

 

Click on the link below for the “Early Childhood Services” overview page on The Guidance Center Inc. Web site:

 

http://guidancectr.org/our-services/

 

From the “Early Childhood Services” menu on the left of the page, click on and read about the Infant-Toddler Services programs. You may also choose to visit the Elizabeth Peabody House web site for further information. Be sure to refer to the Home Visiting section located under the Resources tab.

Explain the technique you identify, and give an example of how it is used in the manufacturing, retail, and health care industries

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As the company prepares to meet demand and capacity requirements for its planned future growth, you have been asked to review the current forecasting strategy and help implement a new strategic plan for forecasting demand. The new forecasting plan ties directly to the overall strategic planning methodology established by the company. The company historically has used a time series method. The forecasting methods under consideration are the following:

  • Qualitative: human judgment, usually best used when little data is available
  • Simulation: the use of computer models or judgment to imitate customer behavior
  • Causal: used when there is a direct tie between demand and an environmental factor, such as cold weather
  • Time series: the use of historical data to predict future needs

Using course materials and other research, complete the following:

  • Identify which forecasting technique or multiple techniques should be used in the future for the company’s strategy. Are there other techniques available that are not listed above?
  • Explain the technique you identify, and give an example of how it is used in the manufacturing, retail, and health care industries.
  • Detail if 1 of the 4 techniques listed above should NOT be used and why.
  • Evaluate the significance of forecasting error for the technique or techniques you have selected. What is the impact of error on your chosen technique?

Individual Project Rubric

 

Grading Criteria

Percentage
Deliverable requirements addressed; understanding of material and writer’s message and intent are clear.

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Scholarly research that supports the writer’s position is properly acknowledged and cited. Direct quotations may not exceed 10{0e601fc7fe3603dc36f9ca2f49ef4cd268b5950ef1bbcf1f795cc00e94cdd119} of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable (excluding title page, abstract, or table of contents if used and tables, exhibits, appendices, and reference page). Inclusion of plagiarized content will not be tolerated and may result in adverse academic consequences.

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Critical thinking: Position is well-justified, there is logical flow, and there are examples.

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Structure: Includes introduction and conclusion, proper paragraph format, and reads as a polished, academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable.

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Mechanical: No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

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APA: Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual (6th ed.).

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