Identify and select 2 things:
(1) A health problem in the US Health Care sector from the list below.
(2) A federal (not State) enacted legislation, statute or law (not an unsigned bill) which relates to and was enacted to solve the health problem you selected
Submit these 2 items in the "Selection of topic for Assignments 1 & 2" folder in the Assignments section of this course. Note:
(a) the topic you select will be used for both Assignments 1 and 2, so make sure to browse through the instructions for both assignments and make sure you are going to be able to write both the Assignment 1 and Assignment 2 reports under the topic you choose.
(b) that only 3 or 4 students may select any one of the topic areas below. First submitted- first accepted. An approved table will be created in the Announcements section of the course homepage (updated daily), indicating the number of students approved for each topic area.
This is the list of possible topic areas:
1. Tobacco dependency threatens the health of many Americans and it poses a preventable burden to the health care system.
2. It is not unusual for patients in US hospitals to acquire preventable diseases infections and conditions during their stay in the hospital.
3. A growing pool of patients is unable to read and write in the English language. Language is a barrier to effective care delivery as well as patient compliance.
4. Elderly and disabled patients with multiple medications are at risk of medication interactions and potential drug safety concerns.
5. Veterans may suffer from service-related injuries, both physical and mental health are concerns for the VA.
6. Not all medical devices are constructed safely. Patients and providers rely on their safety.
7. Health care providers are scarce in certain low-income and rural underserved areas in the US, including Native American territories.
8. Disadvantaged patients may seek care in emergency rooms because they have nowhere else to receive services.
9. Disadvantaged children often do not have health insurance and do not receive the preventive care (such as vaccines and well-baby check-ups) that can avoid long-term health problems.
Identify a health problem in the US Health Care sector from the list below. Prepare a summary document using the required format. The table should be single spaced and total no more than 2.5 pages in 11 to 12 point font. Except in the case of titles, use complete sentences, i.e. write using narrative format. Include a cover page and a list of references in APA Format. Select from the following health problems. Note only three (3) to four (4) students may select each topic area. The Instructor will establish a conference to sign up these topics. First-come. First-served:
- Tobacco dependency threatens the health of many Americans and it poses a preventable burden to the health care system.
- It is not unusual for patients in US hospitals to acquire preventable diseases infections and conditions during their stay in the hospital.
- A growing pool of patients is unable to read and write in the English language. Language is a barrier to effective care delivery as well as patient compliance.
- Elderly and disabled patients with multiple medications are at risk of medication interactions and potential drug safety concerns.
- Veterans may suffer from service-related injuries, both physical and mental health are concerns for the VA.
- Not all medical devices are constructed safely. Patients and providers rely on their safety.
- Health care providers are scarce in certain low-income and rural underserved areas in the US, including Native American territories.
- Disadvantaged patients may seek care in emergency rooms because they have no where else to receive services.
- Disadvantaged children often do not have health insurance and do not receive the preventive care (such as vaccines and well-baby check-ups) that can avoid long-term health problems.