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  • Statistical Thinking in Health Care

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    Case Study 1: Statistical Thinking in Health Care

    Read the following case study.

    Ben Davis had just completed an intensive course in Statistical Thinking for Business Improvement, which was offered to all employees of a large health maintenance organization. There was no time to celebrate, however, because he was already under a lot of pressure. Ben works as a pharmacist’s assistant in the HMO’s pharmacy, and his manager, Juan de Pacotilla, was about to be fired. Juan’s dismissal appeared to be imminent due to numerous complaints and even a few lawsuits over inaccurate prescriptions. Juan now was asking Ben for his assistance in trying to resolve the problem, preferably yesterday!

    “Ben, I really need your help! If I can’t show some major improvement or at least a solid plan by next month, I’m history.”

    “I’ll be glad to help, Juan, but what can I do? I’m just a pharmacist’s assistant.”

    “I don’t care what your job title is; I think you’re just the person who can get this done. I realize I’ve been too far removed from day-to-day operations in the pharmacy, but you work there every day. You’re in a much better position to find out how to fix the problem. Just tell me what to do, and I’ll do it.”

    “But what about the statistical consultant you hired to analyze the data on inaccurate prescriptions?”

    “Ben, to be honest, I’m really disappointed with that guy. He has spent two weeks trying to come up with a new modeling approach to predict weekly inaccurate prescriptions. I tried to explain to him that I don’t want to predict the mistakes, I want to eliminate them! I don’t think I got through, however, because he said we need a month of additional data to verify the model, and then he can apply a new method he just read about in a journal to identify ‘change points in the time series,’ whatever that means. But get this, he will only identify the change points and send me a list; he says it’s my job to figure out what they mean and how to respond. I don’t know much about statistics — the only thing I remember from my course in college is that it was the worst course I ever took– but I’m becoming convinced that it actually doesn’t have much to offer in solving real problems. You’ve just gone through this statistical thinking course, though, so maybe you can see something I can’t. To me, statistical thinking sounds like an oxymoron. I realize it’s a long shot, but I was hoping you could use this as the project you need to officially complete the course.”

    “I see your point, Juan. I felt the same way, too. This course was interesting, though, because it didn’t focus on crunching numbers. I have some ideas about how we can approach making improvements in prescription accuracy, and I think this would be a great project. We may not be able to solve it ourselves, however. As you know, there is a lot of finger-pointing going on; the pharmacists blame sloppy handwriting and incomplete instructions from doctors for the problem; doctors blame pharmacy assistants like me who actually do most of the computer entry of the prescriptions, claiming that we are incompetent; and the assistants tend to blame the pharmacists for assuming too much about our knowledge of medical terminology, brand names, known drug interactions, and so on.”

    “It sounds like there’s no hope, Ben!”

    “I wouldn’t say that at all, Juan. It’s just that there may be no quick fix we can do by ourselves in the pharmacy. Let me explain how I’m thinking about this and how I would propose attacking the problem using what I just learned in the statistical thinking course.”

    Source: G. C. Britz, D. W. Emerling, L. B. Hare, R. W. Hoerl, & J. E. Shade. “How to Teach Others to Apply Statistical Thinking.” Quality Progress (June 1997): 67–80.

    Assuming the role of Ben Davis, write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you apply the approach discussed in the textbook to this problem. You’ll have to make some assumptions about the processes used by the HMO pharmacy. Also, please use the Internet and / or Strayer LRC to research articles on common problems or errors that pharmacies face. Your paper should address the following points:

    • Develop a process map about the prescription filling process for HMO’s pharmacy, in which you specify the key problems that the HMO’s pharmacy might be experiencing. Next, use the supplier, input, process steps, output, and customer (SIPOC) model to analyze the HMO pharmacy’s business process.
    • Analyze the process map and SIPOC model to identify possible main root causes of the problems. Next, categorize whether the main root causes of the problem are special causes or common causes. Provide a rationale for your response.
    • Suggest the main tools that you would use and the data that you would collect in order to analyze the business process and correct the problem. Justify your response.
    • Propose one (1) solution to the HMO pharmacy’s on-going problem(s) and propose one (1) strategy to measure the aforementioned solution. Provide a rationale for your response.
    • Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

    • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

    The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

    • Describe how organizations use statistical thinking to be more competitive.
    • Apply the basic principles of statistical thinking to business processes.
    • Apply the SIPOC model to identify OFIs in business processes.
    • Use technology and information resources to research issues in business process improvement.
    • Write clearly and concisely about business process improvement using proper writing mechanics.
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  • NUR/443: History of Nursing Research Worksheet

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    NUR/443: History of Nursing Research Worksheet

    There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each

    Publications                           First publication date and importance:

    Nursing Research

    Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship

    Research in Nursing and Health

    Western Journal of Nursing Research

    Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice

    Applied Nursing Research

    Nursing Science Quarterly

    Conduct and Utilization of Research in Nursing

    Annual Review of Nursing Research

    Agencies                           Establishment date and goal or function:

    American   Nurses’   Association   (ANA) Council of Nurse Researchers

    National Institute for Nursing   Research (NINR)

    Agency   for   Health   Care   Policy   and Research (AHCPR)

    Agency   for   Healthcare   Research and Quality (AHRQ)

    Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health People 201

    People                                 Contribution to the field of nursing research:

    Florence Nightingale

    William Roper

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  • The Health Needs of Caregivers of the Chronically Ill

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    Principle Health Needs of the Population – Health Needs of Caregivers of the Chronically Ill

    Goal: Describe principle health needs of the selected vulnerable population using Healthy People 2020 as a guide
    1.    Review Healthy People 2020 goals topics and objectives
    2.    Identify relevant goals and objectives
    (http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/default) above is the website where you can find the 1 and 2
    3.    Relate the goals/objectives to your selected vulnerable population, citing references
    This you need to research compare the objectives to research articles, make sure the articles are within 5 years
    4.    Reference page using APA version 6

    4 Pages table

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  • Obesity Case Study (Cholelithiasis) – What is Mrs AC’s BMI and discuss how this is determined…

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    Instruction:

    It has a strict limit of 1000 words, not including any inserted items (table, diagrams) or references, and please use using various sources (i.e. not just text books, but also journal articles). .

    Case study:

    Mrs AC is a 38 year old female, who used to work in a catering business as a chef. She calls into your pharmacy regularly for her medication but has increasingly become aware of her weight problem affecting her mobility. She notices that you have a range of information and support material regarding this condition and asks for assistance.

    On examination: Weight 113kg; Height 1.62m

    Social history: Married with 2 children; Smoker; Obese

    Past medical history: Diabetes; Osteoarthritis

    Current Medications: Microgynon 50®; Fenofibrate; Celecoxib; Metformin

    Elevated triglycerides: 159 mg/dL (40 to 150 mg/dL)

    Questions:

    1. What is Mrs AC’s BMI and discuss how this is determined and what health risks are associated with obesity?
    1. What dietary advice can you offer Mrs AC to assist her with her condition?
    1. Discuss what therapeutic options could be considered for Mrs AC’s weight problem and their respective benefits along with any practical issues.
    1. A few months later Mrs AC presents to the ED with right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder, it appears to be increasing in severity and she is also complaining of nausea. Other episodes have resolved after about 60 minutes or so. Her weight is now 77kg as she has recently been a contestant on a TV reality program where she lost 36kg over 12 weeks. The following investigations were noted:

    LFTs:  

    Bilirubin normal

    Alkaline Phosphatase 350 U/L (25 to 100u/L)

    Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) 50u/L (5-45u/L)

    Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) 60u/L (< 36 u/L)

    1. What could Mrs AC’s presenting condition be and what other factors could be involved knowing her medication profile?
    1. What therapy could have been considered for Mrs AC to reduce the risk of developing gall stones?
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  • Analysis Paper on Barriers to Breastfeeding in the Media

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    Analysis Paper on Barriers to Breastfeeding in the Media

    Select a message, event, item, etc. about a product that supports the continuation of a bottle-feeding culture. Do not use formula ads or their products.

    1. What is the message or item you have selected? Include the picture or URL of the Web site.
    2. Who is the intended audience? How often is the message or item seen by the community?
    3. Is this item intended to influence infant feeding choices or is it unrelated?
    4. How is a bottle-feeding culture being supported by this message or item? You may want to conduct your own mini-focus group. Does this message say anything to the consumer about breastfeeding?
    5. Who is responsible for this message? What interest, if any, do they have in babies/feeding choices?
    6. What is an estimate of the dollars involved in this message?
    7. Write a letter to the responsible agency, company, or person explaining the current recommended standards for healthy mothers and babies. Discuss what message they are currently sending. Suggest elimination of this item or alternative messages they could include. Do not state in your letter that you are a student completing an assignment. Your message will have more impact if it comes from a consumer.
    8.  Include appropriate references to support your discussion and letter.
    9. Limit the content of the paper to 3.5 double spaced pages (not including title page or reference page).
    10. Include at least two appropriate references to support your discussion.
    11. Papers must be typed and written in a consistent format. Grading will be on creativity, grammar, clarity, conciseness, and professional style.
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  • HCS 245 Week 5 Learning Assignment Adopt a Disease Presentation

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    Final Presentation Tuberculosis

    As a Learning Team, use the disease you selected for your outline in Week Three to complete the rest of the presentation requirements.

    As Directors of a major national public health group, you are to develop a new approach to increase public awareness regarding your disease. The presentation will include:

    • Information about the disease (history, causes, treatment options if any, etc)
    • Possible solutions for reducing the disease
    • Data regarding the number of people affected by the disease
    • Resources such as Internet sites, books, articles or other related materials to increase awareness about the disease

    HCS 245 Week 5 Learning Assignment Adopt a Disease Presentation

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  • A Disease in the News – Tuberculosis

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    Write a review of a journal, newspaper, or magazine article that you have recently read concerning a disease trend. Some examples are Tuberculosis, AIDS, the Bird Flu, the Swine Flu, Anthrax, or Chickenpox. In a 700- to 1,050-word paper, contain the following sections:

    Introduction. What is the article about?

    Does the article make any claims about treatment of the disease?

    Does the article provide a national or global perspective about the disease?

    Conclusion

    References

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  • The Bubonic Plague

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    The Bubonic Plague

    Pick a disease which you are interested in, such as heart disease, respiratory (asthma, smoking), endocrine (diabetic), and behavioral health (Alzheimer’s, Schizophrenia). This disease must be different from your other assignments named “Disease in the News” and “Adopt a Disease”. As part of your investigation, select a population of interest. For example, a particular race or ethnicity and how they relate to your disease. In a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper explore the social and cultural aspects of the disease. Include the following information:

    • Describe the disease.
    • Describe the factors that make this particular population vulnerable to the disease.
    • Describe environmental factors that make the population vulnerable to the disease.
    • What are the modes for disease transmission, if any?
    • What methods are used to control the spread of the disease? Are there alternative methods used by the selected population for treatment? What is the effect of alternate treatments?
    • What role do social and/or cultural influences play in the disease for a particular population? What are the effects of the populations’ beliefs and values have on treatment options?
    • Identify community health promotion and wellness strategies to help prevent the disease.

    5 Pages

    HCS 245 Week 4 Assignment Cultural and Disease Paper

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  • Health Needs of Caregivers of the Chronically Ill

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    Principle Health Needs of the Population: Health Needs of Caregivers of the Chronically Ill

    Goal: Describe principle health needs of the selected vulnerable population using Healthy People 2020 as a guide
    1.    Review Healthy People 2020 goals topics and objectives
    2.    Identify relevant goals and objectives
    (http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/default) above is the website where you can find the 1 and 2
    3.    Relate the goals/objectives to your selected vulnerable population, citing references
    This you need to research compare the objectives to research articles, make sure the articles are within 5 years
    4.    Reference page using APA version 6

    4 Pages table

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