Public records

Donna’s Determinants Income and Social Status- Donna’s family is considered to be a low income family. According to Living in Canada, the average annual wage of a painter is 10,416 (Living in Canada, 2014, para. 1), whereas her mother does not make an income, and stays at home with Donna and her three other siblings. Considering that Donna’s father is the main supporter of the family, his yearly income is not enough to provide essential needs for his wife and 4 children. This is shown through…

consideration that goes into making public health-related decisions. Methods to reduce fluoride overexposure will be…

One of the main benefits of having an electronic medical record is that it can reduce the number of medical errors. According to a study conducted for adverse events occurring in hospitals, at least 44,000 and as many as 98,000 deaths have occurred annually because of medical errors (Sultz & Young, p 89). The implementation of EMR can reduce significant mistakes, by utilizing computerized prescription entry, predicting drug interactions and displaying a warning for the health-care provider,…

Electronic Health Record Implementation Advancements in technology have grown rapidly over the years, even integrating itself into the medical field. Gone are the days of paper charting and handwritten prescriptions allowing for a decrease in medical errors and an increase in patient safety. With the attacks on September 11, 2001, the nation acknowledged a need for standardized electronic health records. Many facilities have already implemented the use of electronic health records; however,…

The health of the general public is influenced by many factors such as personal behaviors, geographic area, and economic status. Some determinants, such as technology, can have both positive and negative effects on a population. It is important to recognize that technology is a broad and far-reaching (thing), and that the positive and negative effects should be considered together. Technology, though clinical, preventative, or environmental applications can save lives and make entire populations…

activities that have an impact on our environment by federal government action. This policy helps protect the habitat for future generations and does not interfere with the liberty of the people. President elect Trump should deem this an important public policy to tackle in his upcoming term in office. Republicans typically do not take on environmental policies and put them into action, but I am hopeful he will see the good this can do for the planet. As the country continues to grow so does…

Adolescent pregnancy and childbirth is an important public health issue with many potential negative consequences that can have lifelong effects on both the mother and child. Women who become pregnant during their teenage years are less likely to seek regular prenatal care and are at an increased risk for medical complications, such as anemia, hypertension, and premature labor (Williams, 2015). Globally, in girls ages 15-19 years old, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the…

The field agency I was assigned to is the Texas Department of State Health Services. It is a state agency in which the mission as stated on the Texas Department of State Health Services website is, “To improve health and well-being in Texas”. In order for DSHS to accomplish its mission it implements several strategies and goals which are as followed: to prevent and prepare for health threats, build capacity for improving community health, promote recovery for person with infectious disease…

example, back in 2011, since the recession 1 in 7 citizens in the state of Washington had no health care coverage due to a lost job or unable to afford private insurance due to the slow economy recovery. The recession has caused more people to turn to public health support through Medicaid. (Cuts on the Rise, Health on Decline, 2011) At the same time change in payment rates under Medicare are expected to bring new pressures on hospital operating…

In week 1, I will discuss “Meaningful Use” and what it means. I will also explain why it is important. I will be answering a question that was provided and why I think it is a good or bad idea to release EHR information to the public. In my conclusion, I will review what I discussed and what I discovered and what is important. First, what does “Meaningful Use” mean? In our textbook, it uses, “meaningful use” as a question: “How can providers show meaningful use? The answer is that we are…