WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT

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Clearly, diagnosis is a critical aspect of healthcare. However, the ultimate purpose of a diagnosis is the development and application of a series of treatments or protocols. Isolated recognition of a health issue does little to resolve it.

In this module’s Discussion, you applied the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory to diagnose potential problems with the civility of your organization. In this Portfolio Assignment, you will continue to analyze the results and apply published research to the development of a proposed treatment for any issues uncovered by the assessment.

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and examine the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory, found on page 20 of Clark (2015).
  • Review the Work Environment Assessment Template*.
  • Reflect on the output of your Discussion post regarding your evaluation of workplace civility and the feedback received from colleagues.
  • Select and review one or more of the following articles found in the Resources:
    • Clark, Olender, Cardoni, and Kenski (2011)
    • Clark (2018)
    • Clark (2015)
    • Griffin and Clark (2014)

*Template completed in the Week 7 discussion should not be submitted with this assignment.

The Assignment (3-6 pages total):

Part 1: Work Environment Assessment (1-2 pages)

  • Review the Work Environment Assessment Template you completed for this Module’s Discussion.
  • Describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment you completed on your workplace.
  • Identify two things that surprised you about the results and one idea you believed prior to conducting the Assessment that was confirmed.
  • Explain what the results of the Assessment suggest about the health and civility of your workplace.

Part 2: Reviewing the Literature (1-2 pages)

  • Briefly describe the theory or concept presented in the article(s) you selected.
  • Explain how the theory or concept presented in the article(s) relates to the results of your Work Environment Assessment.
  • Explain how your organization could apply the theory highlighted in your selected article(s) to improve organizational health and/or create stronger work teams. Be specific and provide examples.

Part 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Create High-Performance Interprofessional Teams (1–2 pages)

  • Recommend at least two strategies, supported in the literature, that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.
  • Recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.

Details on reflection

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Details on reflection

Individual plan for addressing the 10 pyramid point.

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Develop an individualized plan for addressing each of the 10 pyramid points. Describe how you will address each point and identify a specific schedule, place, and goal for studying. 

Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience Health History Documentation

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 Rubric for grading

subjective Documentation in Provider Note Template: Subjective narrative documentation in Provider Note Template is detailed and organized and includes: Chief Complaint (CC), HPI, Current Medications, Allergies, Past Medical History, Family History, Social History and Review of Systems (ROS)ROS: covers all body systems that may help you formulate a list of differential diagnoses. You should list each system as follows: General: Head: EENT: etc. You should list these in bullet format and document the systems in order from head to toe. 

pathophysiology

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physiology

Clinical Decision Making Discussion

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Purpose

The purpose of this interactive discussion is to allow for a discovery of the clinical decision-making process that guides the appropriate clinical use of pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of acute disorders across the adult lifespan. The development of evidence-based prescribing practice supports the professional formation of the AGACNP practice role.

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Summarize the clinical utilization of pharmaceutical agents for specific diseases with rationale. (COs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)
  2. Evaluate alternative perspectives on clinical management of selected diseases with pharmaceutical agents and articulate a substantial rationale that supports further discussion and healthy debate. (COs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)

Due Date

The initial response to the chosen discussion question is due by Wednesday 11:59 pm MT. Subsequent posts, including substantive responses to peer(s) and faculty questions, must occur by Sunday 11:59 pm MT. A total of 3 substantive posts are required on 3 different days.

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for initial discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on Sunday (0 points are earned).

A 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number of interactive dialogue posts (3) OR not posting on the minimum required number of days (3). NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on Sunday (0 points are earned).

Total Points Possible

This assignment is worth 100 points.

Preparing the Assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.

  1. Answer the question that corresponds with the 1st letter of your last name only, do not respond to any other questions in your initial post (see table below).
  2. Post your initial response to the discussion question by the due date.
  3. Post substantial replies to peer and faculty by the due date.
  4. Good writing calls for the limited use of direct quotes. Direct quotes in discussions are to be limited to one short quotation (not to exceed 15 words). The quote must add substantively to the discussion.

If your name begins with the letters…

Answer this question…

A-G

You are working in the Emergency Department and a 20-year-old female with history of intravenous drug abuse presents with concern of septic shock. What are the considerations in choosing the appropriate antibiotic for this patient? Explain your thought process, questions you would need to ask, and what antibiotic you would order, and when.

H-M

How does the empiric pharmacological therapy differ in a patient with healthcare-associated meningitis (such as a neurosurgical patient with an external ventricular drain) as compared to a healthy adult with community-acquired bacterial meningitis? Explain your rationale.

N-S

You are admitting a 78-year-old male smoker with hx of asthma into the intensive care unit for a diagnosis of hospital acquired pneumonia. He was admitted three weeks ago with pneumonia and discharged to home on azithromycin after a 2-day hospitalization. What antimicrobial treatment will you order on his ICU admission now? Explain your rationale.

T-Z

What would be the alternative empiric pharmacological therapy for a 50-year-old male with a history of anaphylaxis to cephalosporins? Explain your rationale.

**To see view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. 

Last name initial is P.

References can’t be no more than 5 years old, unless it’s a recent CPG.

OBSERVATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

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Post a disucssion post on the topic of evidence-based practice in the health care organization where you practice (psychiatric hospital). Drawing on your understanding of EBP and your firsthand observations within your organization, include the following content in your blog:

  • Briefly describe one specific example of evidence-based practice that produced/is producing significant patient outcomes. Or, if you are lacking examples, describe a recent patient experience that might have been improved through application of evidence-based practice. Explain your reasoning. Note: To maintain confidentiality, do not refer to individuals by name or with identifying details.
  • Evaluate the overall application of evidence-based practice within your health care organization, including conditions that support it or roadblocks to overcome. Explain your reasoning, including how you have arrived at your conclusions.
  • Describe how you can advocate for application of evidence-based practice within your health care organization.
  • please provide at least 3 references

Nutritional Principles in Nursing

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Module 02 Content

To prepare for the live classroom session and your written submission, use your chapter readings and course materials.

The focus for this live classroom is on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). You can review information about DRI at

https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dietary-reference-intakes

Complete the Interactive DRI on yourself. Go to https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dri-calculator/

Be prepared to answer the following questions:

What are the three components of the DRI?

Describe how RDA, AI, and UL influence health?

After reviewing your results on the Interactive DRI, how well are you meeting the RDAs suggested?

What two changes can you make to improve?

After the live classroom discussion, submit written answers to the above questions.