Clinical Question – Formulate a clinical question using the PICOT format. P: Patient Population I: Intervention or area on Interest C: Comparison intervention or group O: Outcome T: Time Ex: “In acute care hospitals (patient population), how does having a rapid response team (intervention) compared with not having a response team (comparison) affect the number of cardiac arrests (outcome) during a three-month period (time)?”
James Winthrope is the President/CEO of SU Medical Center, a 175-bed acute care hospital, a subsidiary of Hospitals R Us, Inc., a highly respected health care management organization. Accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (Joint Commission or JCAHO), SU Medical has served the Holcomb community since 1979. Mr. … Read more
As a healthcare manager, being able to discern the difference between a leader and a manager is critical. In this discussion, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and assess these differences. Consider the definitions of “leader” and “manager.” What are the characteristics of a leader and a manager? Which do you believe is most … Read more
Making a judgment as to whether a theory could be adapted for use in research is very important. Describe the internal and external criticism that is used to evaluate middle-range theories
reply to this discussion Nursing knowledge development is a continuous process that has been ongoing since the emergence of the profession. Nursing grand theories are part of this process as they provide a framework for nurses to use to help guide their practice and research. Grand theories are comprehensive and comprehensive theories that provide … Read more
reply to this discussion Over the years the grand nursing theories have provided practical guidance to nurses and have helped to create the basis for making certain clinical decisions to help the patient and, in turn, provide quality care. One of the prominent figures in developing these theories was Virginia Henderson. She pioneered the … Read more
School board trustees are requesting public comment before they vote on a vaccination policy for all children in a local school district. Should individual rights (e.g., parents’ rights to decide whether to vaccinate their children) be compromised to control the spread of communicable diseases for the good of society?
Clinical Question – Formulate a clinical question using the PICOT format. P: Patient Population I: Intervention or area on Interest C: Comparison intervention or group O: Outcome T: Time
What organization did you choose and what services do they provide? Who does the organization serve and how? What makes the organization unique, or stand out from similar organizations?
(1) Why is it important for healthcare providers to understand drug abuse? (2) What information did you learn in the articles/videos that you will apply in your future career?