Entries by Daphne Hanson

Challenges to achieving health and health equity

You have recently been appointed as the county health commissioner in your area, and there seems to be a number of health-related issues in your jurisdiction. You are meeting with state and federal officials next month to discuss possible solution to one particular area you believe is crucial to improving health in your county. Pick […]

Outside your scope of practice

describe a procedure or action that would be “within your scope of practice” and describe one that would be “outside your scope of practice.”  Explain why one is permitted and the other is not.  Again, if you acquired a written “Scope of Practice” from an official source (State website, professional organization, even a workplace job […]

Importance of business ethics vs social responsibility

New changes in healthcare are causing rising concerns with how healthcare organizations may be performing. With that being stated, you will focus on the following areas as to explain and evaluate operational performance and market trends in this 21st-century healthcare dynamics.   Create a 2-4 page detailed research paper that provides at least 1-3 or […]

National and international health inequities

What are the threats to health care systems in terms of the broader global economy?What are some of the emerging issues in national and international health inequities, and how our health systems attempting to address them? What is the impact of globalization on the transmission and spread of communicable diseases? Who are the global leaders […]

Compliance with the HIPAA privacy rule

What type of ongoing educational activities would you provide for the workforce of your organization to facilitate compliance with the HIPAA privacy rule? Who would be included in these educational activities? As the privacy officer for a covered entity, you are aware that protected health information has been accessed by an unauthorized individual. What type […]

The warning signs of a heart attack include: 

 Use the Internet to research heart attacks. Read the information on the handout and then in a word processor (such as MS Word) According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the warning signs of a heart attack include: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a […]

The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competencies for Healthcare Executives

The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competencies for Healthcare Executives includes three domains. Review the NCHL model and scan the competencies. Consider those that are essential for transformational leadership relative to the focus of our course. Select one competency from each of the three domains; in your initial post, offer one or two suggestions […]

The article about ethical dilemmas facing developers

The article about ethical dilemmas facing developers explores multiple aspects of ethical issues that have not been thoroughly vetted in software development. Which of the dilemmas best describes the impact of the tradeoffs involved? What information do you need and where do you look for that information when carrying out oral care?