Consumer-centred group education

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Women experiencing postnatal depression

Task: TOPIC: Consumer-centred  group education

Consumer-centred mental health nursing care implies that mental health consumers are active

participants in their care and that they are involved in shared decision making with nurses and other

health professionals. For this to occur, consumers and their families/carers might require information

and education regarding: specific mental disorders; therapeutic approaches; mental health services;

and support services and organisations. Nurses frequently provide mental health education to a

diverse range of consumers and their families, in a variety of health care settings, including inpatient

units, emergency departments, general practices, and community health services.

Referring to evidence-based literature,and the selected consumer group or their families/carers,

discuss the: benefits of consumer-centred or family-centred group education, potential barriers to

providing education for the selected consumer or family group, therapeutic communication

techniques nurses require to provide effective group education, application of these findngs to your

own nursing practice development.

Further

information:

You are advised to submit your assignment to Turnitin a few days before the due date and time so

that a report is generated, read by you, and any required changes can be made before the final

submission on the due date. You may submit your assignmnet to Turnitin as many times as you

require until the due date and time.

Criteria: Introduction (10 marks)

-Introduces the topic  and outlines the purpose of the essay

-Identifies the selected mental health consumer or family group

-Demonstrates a clear understanding of consumer-centred or family-centred group education

Discussion

With reference to the selected mental health consumer or family group, and consultation with

relevant, evidence-based literature, discuss the:

-Benefits of consumer/family-centred group education (10 marks)

-Potential barriers to effective group education (10 marks)

-Therapeutic communication strategies nurses require to provide effective group education (10

marks)

-Relevance of the above findings for your own nursing practice development (10 marks)

Conclusion ( 5 marks)

-Summarises the major findings of the discussion

-Concludes the discussion

Combined (5 marks)

-Expresses  ideas clearly and logically

-Uses correct grammar, spelling and reference model for in-text references and the reference list

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What competencies were you able to develop in researching and writing the Comprehensive Project due in Unit 5?

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ASSIGNMENT: What competencies were you able to  develop in researching and writing the Comprehensive Project due in Unit 5? How did you leverage feedback from your peers in the Discussion Board for Units 1- 4 in completing the Project? How will these competencies and knowledge support your career advancement in management?

UNIT 5 Project to use as reference:

Quality Improvement in the Health Care Organization Accreditation 

The mandate for improving the way in which health care is delivered was stimulated by the public outcry over the estimated 98,000 deaths because of medical errors each year, according to the Institute of Medicine in 1999. Since then, health care organizations have sought means by which the public can be reassured that they were meeting quality and safety standards. Accreditation agencies (such as JCAHO) and quality awards (such as the Consumer Choice Award, Reuters 100 Top Hospitals, HealthGrades, National Committee for Quality Assurance, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Magnet Status, and other memberships) provide a means for the public to evaluate where  the agency is meeting minimum standards. 
You have been assigned by your manager to determine which accrediting agencies or quality improvement programs your hospital will utilize in its upcoming revenue cycle. Your hospital is a magnet hospital in a large urban area that provides multilayered services. You have previously used JCAHO for your accreditation but feel that you might be better served by using another accreditation body. You have three  months in which to gather data and present the information to your manager. 

Choose 3 quality improvement/accreditation related programs to consider in replacing JCAHO for your organization, and briefly describe them. Note: Your agency accepts Medicare and Medicaid payments; therefore, you will need to explore, as background, the conditions of participation for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is important information because you will need to compare your list of accrediting agencies and quality improvement programs with the conditions of participation to see if they meet the criteria.
Analyze the costs and benefits of each quality improvement/accreditation related program by stakeholder group (e.g., patient, provider, and third-party payer).
Rank order your quality improvement/accreditation related program suggestions with rationale.

Managed Care Organizations and Information Technology

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Managed Care Organizations and Information  Technology 

The most  important function of information technology (IT) for the managed care organization (MCO) is to support the business of the MCO. How the IT department aligns with the operational dynamics of the MCO is a vital management consideration. A well-functioning IT department will help the MCO reduce risk (i.e., costs). The IT department should design, implement, and operate the systems that run the MCO. Efficiency is the hallmark of a good system. 
Your task as the manager of the MCO is to determine what the IT department in your organization should consist of, what its function will be, and what critical elements will be turned over to the IT department. 

Describe the key elements of an information system for an MCO. What elements are different than for a physician office or group?
Describe the technology that you think the MCO would need to operate fully.
Propose a specific electronic health/medical records (EH/MR) program that is HIPAA compliant. Describe the essential functions, costs, and projected savings for the MCO.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of insourcing versus outsourcing your IT needs, and make a final recommendation based on that evaluation.

What forms of transportation do you see people using? Is public transportation available? How well are streets and highways maintained? Is there traffic congestion?

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Paper: (80 points) Label the paper with the heading you are discussing.

A. Boundaries (5 pts.) Identify the boundaries for the entire community.You can include a map, highlighting the city limits or just describe the location.
B. Housing (5 pts.) How old are the houses. Are they of particular style? What materials are they made from? How well are the homes maintained? What kinds of multiple family dwellings exist (apartments, duplexes, and subsidized housing complexes)? Are there vacant houses? Is this an established community or is there a lot of new construction? Are there for-sale signs, for rent signs? What does the housing indicate about the income level of the residents?
C. Signs of decay and/or pollution (5 pts.) Identify if there are poorly maintained homes, trash in streets, garbage-filled vacant land, etc. Describe any evidence of water, air, and/or ground pollution.
D. Parks, recreational areas (5 pts.) Are there parks and/or playgrounds? Are they being used? What is their condition? What recreational areas or facilities were observed?
E. Transportation (5 pts.) What forms of transportation do you see people using? Is public transportation available? How well are streets and highways maintained? Is there traffic congestion?
F. Health and social service agencies (5 pts.) What social service agencies, including health care facilities, are in the area you surveyed? (MAP IT!) What gaps in services did you observe?
G. Economics (5 pts.) List the location, number, and type of industries you observe. Who are the major employers?
H. Protective services (5 pts.) What evidence do you see of police and fire protection; sanitation services; water treatment plants?
I. Faith/Religion (5 pts.) List the number and types of religious facilities.
J. Schools (5 pts.) List the location, type (e.g., private, public, vocational education), level (elementary, intermediate, middle school or junior high school, high school, college) and number of schools.
K. General (5 pts.) Is there evidence of gangs (describe how you know whether there is gang activity present.)? How do billboards/signs reflect information about character of the community (e.g., political affiliation, adult entertainment)? Describe the downtown area. What cultural and ethnic groups are represented? 
L. Subjective feeling (5 pts.) How do you feel, being in the community? Do you feel comfortable? Are people friendly? Would this area be one in which you would live and/or work? Explain.
M. Problem identification/ community needs (10 pts.) Based on your observations in the Windshield Survey, comprehensively identify any presenting problems (including gaps in service) in the community you surveyed. Be sure to identify problems. You may want to talk to a few “key informants” or “gatekeepers” to help you with this. This should be a detailed explanation of what you feel and others believe are problems in your community. Reasons for non-growth?
N. Community Strengths (10 pts.) Did you observe any community resources that may address identified problems? Develop a comprehensive list of all community strengths that you observed during your survey. EVERY community has strengths!! You might have to look hard, but they ARE THERE!!!This should also be a detailed explanation of what you feel and others believe are the Strengths of your community.