NUR 508 GRAND CANYON ALL WEEK DISCUSSIONS NUR 508 GRAND CANYON ALL WEEK DISCUSSIONS NUR 508 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions NUR508 ? NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion 1 What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in the last 100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in the health of the nation? Include at least two source citations from the readings and/or additional sources to support your answer ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2 What are the major causes of disease and death in the 21st century (e.g., chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, etc.) that continue to affect U.S. citizens in spite of the achievements in public health in the past century? What have been some of the strategies implemented to combat these illnesses on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR NUR 508 GRAND CANYON ALL WEEK DISCUSSIONS ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1 Select one of the United Nations (U.N.) Millennial Development Goals (MDGs). Visit the website and report on the UNs progress in achieving this goal? How will meeting this goal positively impact the health of the world? What suggestions would you make to help the UN achieve this goal? ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2 Select a global health issue from the World Health Organization (WHO) list of health topics available athttp://www.who.int/topics/en/How has globalization influenced this issue from a positive or negative perspective? ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1 Debate the various social factors associated with the situation of the ?underinsured.? Respond to two other classmates answers with solid reasoning and support your opinions with appropriate reference citations. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2 Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report ?Priority Populations?: http://www.ahrq.gov/health-care-information/priority-populations/index.html Select one of the ?priority populations? and explain the disparities this population faces. What strategies have been implemented to combat these disparities on the local and national levels? Have they been successful? Include reference citations where appropriate. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1 Debate the efficacies of public versus private-based quality initiatives. What roles do each play in the quality of U.S. health care? How would the elimination of one aspect affect the other? Respond to two other classmates and counter their answer, citing references as appropriate. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2 After reading the Kaiser Family Foundation summary on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state why or why not you believe the act should remain in law, or which pieces should be reversed. Then describe two pieces of the act that you were unaware was part of the act and how that may affect you as a citizen. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1 What are the eligibility requirements and coverage of Medicaid for the categories of low-income adults, pregnant women, and the aging/blind/disabled in the state where you live? Do you consider the eligibility requirements reasonable or restrictive? Do you consider the coverage reasonable or liberal? What are the benefits and drawbacks to keeping these populations insured through Medicaid? Consider both direct and indirect factors. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2 Review the CMS.gov 30-Day Mortality and Readmission Data website. Review at least two local hospitals and see how they compare to state and national benchmarks. How and why may a consumer or a health care professional use this data to make decision about their next hospitalization? Will reporting this data have an impact on hospitals bottom line in addition to financial penalties from CMS? Give at least two examples of how this data may be used and what type of impact if may have if at all on the hospitals. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1 Debate the question: ?Is health care a basic right in the United States?? Answer this question through the lens of your role as RN. Support your response utilizing ethical theories and principles. Respond to two other classmates using respectful communication and solid reasoning. Support your response with appropriate references. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2 Select an ethical dilemma related to health policy from the categories of moral values, professional regulation, health of individuals in society, or distributive justice. What are the controversies surrounding this issue? What are the opposing ethical principles? How has past or current health policy addressed this dilemma? Support your reasoning with reference citations. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1 How do spiritual beliefs impact political ideologies and the policy process? How have they affected the health policy reform process? Using respectful communication, debate your response with two other classmates. Give examples and support your reasoning with appropriate references. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2 What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy today? Should a religious ethic and/or theistic worldview take priority over that of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their personal values while respecting the views of individuals with differing cultural and spiritual beliefs? Respond to two other classmates and cite references as appropriate. ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1 Select an advanced professional or advanced practice nursing specialty. How has past and current regulation/legislation affected the role and scope of this nursing role? What, if any, discussions are currently underway relative to the scope and role of this specialty? What resources are available to assist nurses in advocating for these roles? ? NUR 508 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2 Select a professional or specialty nursing association. What impact has this organization had on healthcare legislation in the past 2 years? Respond to two other classmates and support your answer with appropriate references and specific examples.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION;

Introduction

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified seven areas of public health that contribute most to improvements in the health of populations. These areas are:

• addressing risk factors for chronic diseases;

• ensuring access to essential medicines and health products and vaccines;

• universal health coverage;

• increasing health financing and the recruitment, development, and training of the health workforce in line with World Health Assembly resolutions;

• building on primary healthcare to ensure universal coverage; And finally…

• investing in high-quality public services that promote social inclusion.

Address the risk factors for chronic diseases

To reduce the risk of chronic diseases, you need to address the risk factors for those diseases. For example:

• Tobacco use. Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and worldwide. If you are a smoker or have smoked for more than 20 years, your chances of developing lung cancer are higher by 20% each year compared with people who begin smoking at an early age and don’t smoke after they turn 20 years old (1).

• Obesity. Obesity is associated with several chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes that can lead to premature death if not managed properly (2). More research needs to be done on how much weight should be considered obese before making changes towards better health but it’s safe to say that anyone who has gained 10 pounds or more within past two years should consider losing some weight through dieting measures alone unless there are other medical conditions involved which would require medication instead…

Ensure access to essential medicines and health products and vaccines

Access to essential medicines and health products is a human right. It is also a requirement for universal health coverage, good governance, and equitable distribution of resources.

Access to essential medicines includes affordable prices and availability at all times, including in emergencies; adequate storage facilities; sufficient supply capacity; timely supply chain delivery; reliable quality assurance systems (including product safety); adequate access to quality diagnostic equipment such as microscopes or radiology scanners; trained personnel who can administer vaccines accurately; comprehensive information about the benefits of these vaccines so that people know why they should take them.

Universal health coverage

Universal health coverage (UHC) is a system that ensures that all people and communities have access to quality health services.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as “a mechanism through which every person can access the health care they need without suffering financial hardship.” It has been adopted by governments at all levels, including those in developing countries, who view UHC as an effective way of improving the health of their citizens.

Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, and training of the health workforce in line with World Health Assembly resolutions

Health financing is a major contributor to improvements in health. It is a complex issue, with many factors at play and no single solution. The WHO plays an important role in promoting health financing as well as the recruitment, development and training of the health workforce.

The World Health Assembly has adopted resolutions on:

• Financing for health (Resolution WHA24)

• Funding policies and strategies for improving access to essential medicines (Resolution WHA25)

Building on primary healthcare to ensure universal coverage

The most important aspect of public health is that it’s a system. The term “public health” was coined in the 19th century, and its meaning has evolved over time. In general, we think of public health as the science that deals with protecting people from disease by preventing them from becoming sick or by minimizing their suffering when they do become sick. Public health also includes efforts to improve human conditions through education and community involvement, both at home and abroad.

The fundamental purpose of primary care is prevention: it aims to keep people healthy by detecting illnesses early on so they don’t get worse or lead to chronic conditions (such as diabetes). Primary care physicians are doctors who specialize in providing this type of care—they either work independently or through medical practices run by others (such as hospitals). These doctors can treat minor injuries like cuts or burns; diagnose diseases such as TB; prescribe medications for common conditions such as asthma; give immunizations against infectious diseases like chicken pox; counsel patients about lifestyle changes (such as quitting smoking) before major surgeries or hospital stays; provide preventive screenings for cancerous growths

Invest in high-quality public services that promote social inclusion

To promote social inclusion, it is important that governments invest in public services. Public services that promote social inclusion include education, housing and sanitation. The importance of investing in public services to improve the health of their population cannot be overstated; these investments can have a profound impact on the well-being of individuals and communities.

The following are examples of high-quality public services that support social inclusion:

• Education – Providing children with access to quality education allows them to develop skills needed for future employment or higher education opportunities later in life; this also helps build stronger families with stronger bonds between parents and children who grow up together through school years (which helps prevent crime).

• Housing – Having safe housing allows people from different backgrounds live together peacefully without fear of violence or discrimination due to race/ethnicity/religion etc.. This reduces stress levels which leads straight back into better health outcomes! Plus we need space so our brains don’t get too crowded when we try solving problems like whether using technology makes us more productive at work…

There are many things that contribute to improvements in health

There are many things that contribute to improvements in health. These include:

• Health care system

• Food and water quality

• Social support, such as having a job or being part of a community (elderly people usually need more social support than younger people)

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is clear that the most important steps to take to improve health are those that increase access to information and resources for people living with these diseases. This can be done through public health measures such as vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance and control programs. The next step is ensuring universal coverage of essential medicines and health products by developing a more equitable health financing system worldwide.