Entries by Macha

determine the extent to which a system is easy to use or “user friendly

Workflow Assessment for Health IT Toolkit   Workflow can be defined as a term used to describe the action or execution of a series of tasks in a prescribed sequence (McGonigle, & Mastrian, 2015). Workflow tools can help make it easier to redesign workflow and aid in the application of health information technology (U.S Department of […]

describe strategies to educate HIV positive patients on medication adherence, as well as safe practices to reduce the risk of infecting others.

While HIV/AIDS is still currently incurable, the prognosis for patients with this infectious disease has improved due to advancements in drug treatments. Consider the case of Kristy Aney. Kristy was diagnosed with HIV in 1992 and was told she would survive, at most, 10 more years. Despite unfavorable odds, Kristy is still alive 20 years […]

Which of the following data would be most significant for this patient?

Question 1 2 / 2 points Osteoarthritis is primarily a noninflammatory condition. Question options: a) True b) False Question 2 2 / 2 points Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? Question options: a) Insulin b) Metformin c) Glucotrol d) Precose Question 3 2 / 2 […]

Provide an example from your own work history and experience as to how the patient safety movement has affected your practice. 

Throughout history, major events have influenced quality improvement efforts in health care. For example, the Institute of Medicine’s report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System revealed statistics about errors in patient safety that result in thousands of deaths annually. Health care providers must be cognizant of the purpose and philosophy of quality […]