Entries by John

Evaluate the cost effectiveness of addressing this health problem at the population level versus the individual level.

Epidemiology and Population HealthReflect on your nursing practice for a moment. If you could wipe out one illness, what would it be? How would that impact not just an individual patient, but your entire patient population? What would be the long-term benefits of eliminating that one illness?The eradication of smallpox by 1979 provides an excellent […]

Health Care Reform

Health Care ReformAfter much public and political debate, in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama. The PPACA is one of many health care reform efforts that have sought to correct key features of the U.S. health care system such as financing, service delivery, […]

KNOW PUBLIC HEATH EPIDEMIOLOGY

KNOW PUBLIC HEATH EPIDEMIOLOGYDUE 3/1  8P.M EST 500 WORDS  Read Instructions ARTICLE:  Aberg, A. et al. (2010). Exposure assessment at a PCDD/F contaminated site in Sweden–field measurements of exposure media and blood serum analysis.Environmental Science and Pollution Research International. 17(1):26-39. (IS ATTACHED) Answer questions below    Discussion of journal articles is important to the development of […]

Identify three responsible federal, state or local agencies you would work with to achieve these four elements as a way to reduce health disparities in this cultural group.

 There is significant evidence that indicates being a minority or of a diverse cultural or ethnic background results in health disparities and challenges to safety and quality of care. Select one cultural group in which you would like to increase their safety and health outcomes.In a 1-2 page Word document: Describe why you chose this […]