[ANSWERED 2023] This module focuses on the impact that emotional intelligence has on decision making. Additionally, the module highlights biases in decision making, as well as emotional influences
This module focuses on the impact that emotional intelligence has on decision making This module focuses on the impact that emotional intelligence has on decision making. Additionally, the module highlights biases in decision making, as well as emotional influences on decision making. Your goal for this assignment is to develop a plan to increase motivation, satisfaction, and performance in the workplace through the use of foundational principles associated with emotional intelligence. You must highlight the key elements of emotional intelligence that increase follower motivation and performance. Also, describe the potential biases that could impact leadership decision making and make recommendations to overcome the leadership biases. There are links to self assessments in the lecture that may provide food for thought as you develop your plan. Address the following in your paper/plan: Provide a brief summary of the attributes associated with EQ. Describe how you would embody each of those attributes. Develop a means for employing the plan to increase motivation, satisfaction, and performance in the workplace. Share specifics on the potential advantages and disadvantages of your plan. Assignment Requirements: Your paper should be 4-5 pages in length, not counting the required title and references pages. Expert Answer and Explanation Impact of Emotions on Decision-Making Organizations make decisions and motivate employees with focus on improving their performance. This implies that decision-making as well as encouraging of workers can help a firm perform in alignment with the firm’s expectations. For an organization to achieve this alignment, it needs to know how to act or make decision, and this is important in the sense that it helps avoid mistakes which may hamper performance. When considering using decision-making and motivation to drive performance, an entity has to be aware of the factors which may affect the effectiveness or impact of the two (O’Connor et al., 2019). A decision maker has to understand that biases can affect decision-making, and the elements of emotional intelligence (EI) can enhance or hamper motivation as this study highlights. Elements of Emotional Intelligence that help motivate Followers The elements of EI can help improve the followers’ motivation and performance. As an example of these elements, self-awareness plays a crucial in terms of motivating individuals. When one is self-aware, they can intuitively reasons, and rather than act in a manner that hurts others, they make decisions with focus on helping support others, and this motivates the follower (Boyatzis, 2018). Self-management, still, can help a leader motivate the people they lead. A leader can demonstrate this element by restraining from using words which can hurt others’ feelings. Instead, they approach issues with calm, and this help improve the leader-follower relationship. Accordingly, the employees gain motivation, and support the leader (Boyatzis, 2018). Social-awareness is another element that can help optimize a leader’s capacity to encourage people in their team. A leader that exhibits this quality or element makes efforts to get to know about others’ perspectives regarding cultural practices. Such a leader discards the notion that their perspective is undisputable, and instead, they listen to others. In doing so, they encourage employees to contribute towards meeting of the performance targets. A leader can equally use relationship management to encourage workers. This is involves adopting practices and measures focused on reducing conflicts, and engaging constructively with workers to help motivate them. Potential Biases that can affect Leadership Decision-Making While a leader may want to realize a certain objective by making decisions, they may fail to meet the expectations especially if there are biases involved. Anchoring, for instance, can limit a leader’s capacity to come up with the right course of action. It is noticeable in a scenario where one makes conclusion based on the information, they receive instead of considering alternative options. The progress bias can equally affect the making of decisions. It occurs when one oversteps favorable decisions while they downplay the unfavorable decisions (Gilar-Corbi et al., 2019). An example is downsizing to save costs, and using the money saved to purchase an item that is not important to the organization. Recommendations to Overcome Leadership Biases Given the undesirable effects of the biases, leadership should undertake certain measures to overcome the biases. When considering making decisions, for instance, a leader should gather facts first. This is important because the lack of facts may increase the leader’s risk of making leadership mistakes due to the biases such as anchoring bias. A leader can equally overcome the bias by consulting, and seeking the views of others (Drigas & Papoutsi, 2018). This is important because employees may know what a leader does not know, and seeking the views of the former can help limit the risk of making decisions which end up hampering performance. Attributes Associated with EQ There are key attributes which one can associate with the EI. Self-awareness is part of the attributes. It denotes one’s capacity to recognize their flaws, strengths, and the impact of their actions on others. Another attribute is self-regulation, and an individual can demonstrate this attribute by managing their feelings as well as emotions so that they don’t annoy others. Empathy, still, is a feature that one can relate to the EI. It describes one’s ability to understand the experiences of others. Motivation, in addition, is linked to the EI, and it means having passion in doing something, and making efforts to realize a certain objective (Reshetnikov et al., 2020). Furthermore, social skills are also some of the features of the EI. When one has these skills, they are able to manage relationships in an effective manner. Embodying the Attributes There are different ways in which one can embody the attributes. Creating room for other people to share their thoughts on how to manage certain tasks, for instance, provides a way of embodying the attributes. By doing this, an individual would be demonstrating the possession of the social skills as an attribute of the EI. One can also embody these attributes by restraining from taking actions which hurt the feelings of others, and this is an attribute that defines a self-aware person (Rodríguez-Ledo et
[ANSWERED 2023] In this Assignment you will analyze recent presidential healthcare agendas. You also will prepare a fact sheet to communicate the importance of a healthcare issue and the impact on this issue of recent or proposed policy
In this Assignment you will analyze recent presidential healthcare agendas. You also It may seem to you that healthcare has been a national topic of debate among political leaders for as long as you can remember. Healthcare has been a policy item and a topic of debate not only in recent times but as far back as the administration of the second U.S. president, John Adams. In 1798, Adams signed legislation requiring that 20 cents per month of a sailor’s paycheck be set aside for covering their medical bills. This represented the first major piece of U.S. healthcare legislation, and the topic of healthcare has been woven into presidential agendas and political debate ever since. As a healthcare professional, you may be called upon to provide expertise, guidance and/or opinions on healthcare matters as they are debated for inclusion into new policy. You may also be involved in planning new organizational policy and responses to changes in legislation. For all of these reasons you should be prepared to speak to national healthcare issues making the news. In this Assignment you will analyze recent presidential healthcare agendas. You also will prepare a fact sheet to communicate the importance of a healthcare issue and the impact on this issue of recent or proposed policy. To Prepare: Review the agenda priorities of the current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations. Select an issue related to healthcare that was addressed by each of the last three U.S. presidential administrations. Reflect on the focus of their respective agendas, including the allocation of financial resources for addressing the healthcare issue you selected. Consider how you would communicate the importance of a healthcare issue to a legislator/policymaker or a member of their staff for inclusion on an agenda. The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Comparison Grid, 1-Page Analysis, and 1-page Fact Sheet) Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid Use the Agenda Comparison Grid Template found in the Learning Resources and complete the Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid based on the current/sitting U.S. president and the two previous presidential administrations and their agendas related to the public health concern you selected. Be sure to address the following: Identify and provide a brief description of the population health concern you selected and the factors that contribute to it. Describe the administrative agenda focus related to the issue you selected. Identify the allocations of financial and other resources that the current and two previous presidents dedicated to this issue. Explain how each of the presidential administrations approached the issue. Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis Using the information you recorded in Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid on the template, complete the Part 2: Agenda Comparison Grid Analysis portion of the template, by addressing the following: Which administrative agency would most likely be responsible for helping you address the healthcare issue you selected? How do you think your selected healthcare issue might get on the agenda for the current and two previous presidents? How does it stay there? Who would you choose to be the entrepreneur/ champion/sponsor of the healthcare issue you selected for the current and two previous presidents? Part 3: Fact Sheet or Talking Points Brief Using the information recorded on the template in Parts 1 and 2, develop a 1-page narrative that you could use to communicate with a policymaker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue. Be sure to address the following: Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation. Justify the role of the nurse in agenda setting for healthcare issues. Expert Answer and Explanation Agenda Comparison Grid Assignment Part 1: Agenda Comparison Grid Identify the Population Health concern you selected. Opioid Crisis The Population Health concern. According to statistics by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, over 50,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2019. Similarly, the same statistics indicate that close to $80 billion is spent on dealing with issues associated with opioid addiction including, loss of productivity, rehabilitation, involvement with the criminal activities to list a few. Over the years, different presidents established different approaches to tackle opioid issue, with each approach eliciting different reactions. This paper will compare former President Obama and President Trump’s policy stand on the opioid crisis. Administration (President Name) President Barrack Obama President Donald Trump How each of the two presidential administrations approached the issue. During President Obama’s tenure as president, he raised the level of sensitization on how serious the opioid crisis is and the impact on the American community. He made all stakeholders, especially the legislative wing of the government to start recognizing the intensity of the problem. However, it was until the final days of his term that the Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which among other things increased the state funding channeled towards response against the opioid crisis (Barlas, 2017). During President Trump’s tenure, he established opioid crisis as both a security and a health issue. He was quite vocal on recognizing the fact that opioid crisis is a matter of national concern joining gun violence as part of the leading causes death in the US. To help curb the issue, president trump passed into law the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act, also known as the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which among other things helped to increase the federal funding on evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. President Trump also declared the opioid crisis as a national crisis in 2018, making him the first president to do so (The White House, n.d.). Allocations of resources After the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act, over one billion dollars was allocated by the federal government towards collaborative efforts with states and other agencies in dealing with the opioid crisis (Office of the Press Secretary, 2016). President Trump’s administration in 2018 through congress, passed a budget of $13 billion to be spread across two financial periods. This allocation was meant to
[ANSWERED 2023] Assignment Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Assignment Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Substance–Related and Addictive Disorders An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture and personal experiences provides insight into who the person is and where he or she may progress in the future. Culture helps to establish a sense of identity, as well as to set values, behaviors, and purpose for individuals within a society. Culture may also contribute to a divide between specific interpretations of cultural behavior and societal norms. What one culture may deem as appropriate another culture may find inappropriate. As a result, it is important for advanced practice nurses to remain aware of cultural considerations and interpretations of behavior for diagnosis, especially with reference to substance-related disorders. At the same time, PMHNPs must balance their professional and legal responsibilities for assessment and diagnosis with such cultural considerations and interpretations. For this Assignment you will practice assessing and diagnosing a patient in a case study who is experiencing a substance-related or addictive disorder. With this and all cases, remember to consider the patient’s cultural background. To Prepare: Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide. Review the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation template, which you will use to complete this Assignment. By Day 1 of this week select a specific video case study to use for this Assignment from the Video Case Selections choices in the Learning Resources. View your assigned video case and review the additional data for the case in the “Case History Reports” document, keeping the requirements of the evaluation template in mind. Consider what history would be necessary to collect from this patient. Consider what interview questions you would need to ask this patient. Identify at least three possible differential diagnoses for the patient. By Day 7 of Week 8 Complete and submit your Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate primary diagnosis. Incorporate the following into your responses in the template: Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life? Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment? Assessment: Discuss the patient’s mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses with supporting evidence, listed in order from highest priority to lowest priority. Compare the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5-TR criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case. Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this client if you could conduct the session over? Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion and disease prevention taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.). RUBRIC Create documentation in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template about the patient you selected. In the Subjective section, provide: Chief complaint History of present illness (HPI) Past psychiatric history Medication trials and current medications Psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis Pertinent substance use, family psychiatric/substance use, social, and medical history Allergies ROS In the Objective section, provide: Physical exam documentation of systems pertinent to the chief complaint, HPI, and history Diagnostic results, including any labs, imaging, or other assessments needed to develop the differential diagnoses. In the Assessment section, provide: Results of the mental status examination, presented in paragraph form. At least three differentials with supporting evidence. List them from top priority to least priority. Compare the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for each differential diagnosis and explain what DSM-5 criteria rules out the differential diagnosis to find an accurate diagnosis. Explain the critical-thinking process that led you to the primary diagnosis you selected. Include pertinent positives and pertinent negatives for the specific patient case. Reflect on this case. Discuss what you learned and what you might do differently. Also include in your reflection a discussion related to legal/ethical considerations (demonstrate critical thinking beyond confidentiality and consent for treatment!), health promotion and disease prevention taking into consideration patient factors (such as age, ethnic group, etc.), PMH, and other risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural background, etc.). Provide at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidenced-based guidelines that relate to this case to support your diagnostics and differential diagnoses. Be sure they are current (no more than 5 years old). Written Expression and Formatting—Paragraph development and organization:Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. Written Expression and Formatting—English writing standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation TRANSCRIPT OF VIDEO FILE: 00:00:00______________________________________________________________________________ 00:00:00 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT: 00:00:00 [sil.] 00:00:20 LISA Well I had to be here in this hospital if that answers your question. 00:00:25 OFF CAMERA Yes, thank you. Can I get you a drink of water or something else to drink? Anything? 00:00:35 LISA A drink isn’t going to convince me, right? You’re going to have to convince me. 00:00:40 OFF CAMERA What is you want me to persuade you to do? 00:00:45 LISA Going to rehab. 00:00:50 OFF CAMERA What worries you about going to rehab? 00:00:55 [sil.] 00:01:00 LISA Everything. 00:01:00 OFF CAMERA Okay. I tell you what let’s go back a little bit and tell me about how you’re feeling today. 00:01:10 LISA Scared. 00:01:15 OFF CAMERA Can you tell me more about that feeling of being scared? 00:01:20 LISA Well, I don’t want to be. I don’t want to be what people say I am because if I say it and I’m not going to say it because I ain’t going to change. I can’t. 00:01:35 OFF CAMERA What do people say you are? 00:01:40 LISA And I’m not.
[ANSWERED 2023] A Puerto Rican Woman With Comorbid Addiction
A Puerto Rican Woman With Comorbid Addiction A Puerto Rican Woman With Comorbid Addiction. The Assignment: Examine Case Study: A Puerto Rican Woman With Comorbid Addiction. You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the medication to prescribe to this client. Be sure to consider factors that might impact the client’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. At each decision point stop to complete the following: · Decision #1 o Which decision did you select? o Why did you select this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources. o What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources. o Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #1 and the results of the decision. Why were they different? · Decision #2 o Why did you select this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources. o What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources. o Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #2 and the results of the decision. Why were they different? · Decision #3 o Why did you select this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources. o What were you hoping to achieve by making this decision? Support your response with evidence and references to the Learning Resources. o Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with Decision #3 and the results of the decision. Why were they different? Note: Support your rationale with a minimum of three academic resources no more than five years old. Co-morbid Addiction (ETOH and Gambling) 53-year-old Puerto Rican Female BACKGROUND Mrs. Maria Perez is a 53 year old Puerto Rican female who presents to your office today due to a rather “embarrassing problem.” SUBJECTIVE Mrs. Perez admits that she has had “problems” with alcohol since her father died in her late teens. She reports that she has struggled with alcohol since her 20’s and has been involved with Alcoholics Anonymous “on and off” for the past 25 years. She states that for the past two years, she has been having more and more difficulty maintaining her sobriety since they opened the new “Rising Sun” casino near her home. Mrs. Perez states that she and a friend went to visit the new casino during their grand opening at which point she was “hooked.” She states that she gets “such a high” when she is gambling. While gambling, she “enjoys a drink or two” to help calm her during high-stakes games. She states that this often gives way to more drinking and more reckless gambling. She also reports that her cigarette smoking has increased over the past two years and she is concerned about the negative effects of the cigarette smoking on her health. She states that she attempts to abstain from drinking but that she gets such a “high” from the act of gambling that she needs a few drinks to “even out.” She also notices that when she drinks, she doesn’t smoke “as much” but enjoys smoking when she is playing at the slot machines. She also reports that she has gained weight from drinking so much- she currently weights 122 lbs., which represents a 7 lb. weight gain from her usual 115 lb. weight. Mrs. Perez is quite concerned today because she has borrowed over $50,000 from her retirement account to pay off her gambling debts. She is very concerned because her husband does not know that she has spent this much money. MENTAL STATUS EXAM The client is a 53 year old Puerto Rican female who is alert, oriented to person, place, time, and event. She is dressed appropriately for the weather and time of year. Her speech is clear, coherent, and goal directed. Her eye contact is somewhat avoidant during the clinical interview. As you make eye contact with her, she looks away or looks down. She demonstrates no noteworthy mannerisms, gestures, or tics. Her self-reported mood is “sad.” Affect is appropriate to content of conversation & self-reported mood. She visual or auditory hallucinations, no delusional or paranoid thought processes are readily appreciated. Insight and judgment are grossly intact, however, impulse control is impaired. She is currently denying suicidal or homicidal ideation. Diagnosis: Gambling disorder, alcohol use disorder Decision Point One: Select what the PMHNP should do: Naltrexone (Vivitrol) injection, 380 mg intramuscularly in the gluteal region every 4 weeks RESULTS OF DECISION POINT ONE Client returns to clinic in four weeks Mrs. Perez said that she felt “wonderful” as she has not “touched a drop” to drink since receiving the injection Client reports that she has not been going to the casino, as frequently, but when she does go she “drops a bundle” (meaning, spends a lot of money gambling) Client She is also still smoking, which has her concerned. She is also reporting some problems with anxiety, which also have her concerned Decision Point Two: Select what the PMHNP should do next: Add on Valium(diazepam) 5 mg orally TID/PRN/anxiety RESULTS OF DECISION POINT TWO Client returns to clinic in four weeks Mrs. Perez reports that when she first received the valium, it helped her tremendously. She states “I was like a new person- this is a miracle drug!” However, she reports that she has trouble “waiting” between drug administration times and sometimes takes her valium early Client is asking today for you to increase the valium dose or frequency Decision Point Three: Select what the PMHNP should do next: Continue current dose of Vivitrol, increase Valium to 10 mg orally TID/PRN/anxiety. Refer to counseling for her ongoing gambling issue Guidance to Student Anxiety is a common side effect of Vivitrol. Mrs. Perez reports that she is doing well with this medication, and like other side effects, the anxiety associated with this medication may be transient. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner should never
[ANSWERED 2023] Select a patient for whom you conducted psychotherapy during the last 6 weeks. Create a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note on this patient using the template provided in the Learning Resources
Select a patient for whom you conducted psychotherapy during the last 6 weeks. Create a Assignment 2: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note and Patient Case Presentation Psychiatric notes are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly Learning Resources. Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation notes, such as the ones required in this practicum course, are often used in clinical settings to document patient care. For this Assignment, you will document information about a patient that you examined at your practicum site, using the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template provided. You will then use this note to develop and record a case presentation for this patient. To Prepare Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about impulse-control and conduct disorders. Select a patient for whom you conducted psychotherapy during the last 6 weeks. Create a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note on this patient using the template provided in the Learning Resources. There is also a completed template provided as an exemplar and guide. All psychiatric evaluation notes must be signed, and each page must be initialed by your Preceptor. When you submit your note, you should include the complete comprehensive evaluation note as a Word document and pdf/images of each page that is initialed and signed by your Preceptor. You must submit your note using SafeAssign. Please Note: Electronic signatures are not accepted. If both files are not received by the due date, Faculty will deduct points per the Walden Grading Policy. Then, based on your evaluation of this patient, develop a video presentation of the case. Plan your presentation using the Assignment rubric and rehearse what you plan to say. Be sure to review the Kaltura Media Uploader resource in the left-hand navigation of the classroom for help creating your self-recorded Kaltura video. Include at least five scholarly resources to support your assessment and diagnostic reasoning. Ensure that you have the appropriate lighting and equipment to record the presentation. The Assignment Record yourself presenting the complex case study for your clinical patient. In your presentation: Dress professionally and present yourself in a professional manner. Display your photo ID at the start of the video when you introduce yourself. Ensure that you do not include any information that violates the principles of HIPAA (i.e., don’t use the patient’s name or any other identifying information). Present the full complex case study. Be succinct in your presentation, and do not exceed 8 minutes. Include subjective and objective data; assessment from most recent mental status exam; current psychiatric diagnosis including differentials that were ruled out; current psychotherapeutic plan (include one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy you provided); and patient progress toward treatment goals. Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What was the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life? Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment? Assessment: Discuss the patient’s mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses in order of highest to lowest priority and explain why you chose them. What was your primary diagnosis and why? Describe how your primary diagnosis aligns with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and is supported by the patient’s symptoms. Plan: What was your plan for psychotherapy (including one health promotion activity and one patient education strategy)? What was your plan for treatment and management, including alternative therapies? Include nonpharmacologic treatments, alternative therapies, and follow-up parameters, as well as a rationale for this treatment and management plan. Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this patient if you could conduct the session again? Excellent Good Fair Poor Photo ID display and professional attire 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Photo ID is displayed. The student is dressed professionally. 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Photo ID is not displayed. Student must remedy this before grade is posted. The student is not dressed professionally. Time 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) The video does not exceed the 8-minute time limit. 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) The video exceeds the 8-minute time limit. (Note: Information presented after 8 minutes will not be evaluated for grade inclusion.) Discuss Subjective data: • Chief complaint • History of present illness (HPI) • Medications • Psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis • Pertinent histories and/or ROS 9 (9%) – 10 (10%) The video accurately and concisely presents the patient’s subjective complaint, history of present illness, medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, and pertinent histories and/or review of systems that would inform a differential diagnosis. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) The video accurately presents the patient’s subjective complaint, history of present illness, medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, and pertinent histories and/or review of systems that would inform a differential diagnosis. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) The video presents the patient’s subjective complaint, history of present illness, medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, and pertinent histories and/or review of systems that would inform a differential diagnosis, but is somewhat vague or contains minor inaccuracies. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) The video presents an incomplete, inaccurate, or unnecessarily detailed/verbose description of the patient’s subjective complaint, history of present illness, medications, psychotherapy or previous psychiatric diagnosis, and pertinent histories and/or review of systems that would inform a differential diagnosis. Or subjective documentation is missing. Discuss Objective data: • Physical exam documentation of systems pertinent to the chief complaint, HPI, and history • Diagnostic results, including any labs, imaging, or other assessments needed to develop the differential diagnoses 9 (9%) – 10 (10%) The video accurately and concisely documents the patient’s physical exam for pertinent systems. Pertinent diagnostic tests and their results are documented, as applicable. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) The response accurately documents the patient’s physical exam for pertinent systems. Diagnostic tests and their results are documented, as applicable. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Documentation of the patient’s physical exam is somewhat vague or contains minor inaccuracies. Diagnostic tests and their results are documented but contain inaccuracies. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) The response provides incomplete, inaccurate, or unnecessarily detailed/verbose
[ANSWERED 2023] Mrs. Adams a 68-year-old widow who was referred to case management upon discharge from the hospital based on her physician’s recommendation that she is not able to care for herself independently.
Mrs. Adams a 68-year-old widow who was referred to case management upon discharge Mrs. Adams a 68-year-old widow who was referred to case management upon discharge from the hospital based on her physician’s recommendation that she is not able to care for herself independently. Her diagnosis is diabetes, hypertension, and breast cancer. She is 5 days’ post-op from a right sided mastectomy. Mrs. Adams apartment is located in a low income area of the city where crime is prevalent. Upon assessment by the Community Health Nurse, Mrs. Adams apartment was in disorder with minimal airflow or light. Her cloths appeared unchanged and she had no food in the apartment. The small apartment also housed 3 cats and a small dog who Mrs. Adams considers family since the death of her husband 1 year ago. Mrs. Adams complains of pain and draining from her surgical site and a broken air conditioner. Using Nightingales Environmental Theory, what actions would the nurse take upon the first assessment? What are the five essential components of Nightingales Theory? Prioritize an appropriate care plan for Mrs. Adams? Apply Nightingale’s Environmental Theory to an area of your nursing practice, what patient population would benefit from this approach? Support this practice change with at least one evidenced-based article (this means current EBP of 5 years of less for the article.) The assignment should be completed in APA format, as an essay of between 1000 and 1500 words. The paper should include at least 2 outside references and the textbook. The paper should be in APA format with a title page, level headings, and reference page, please see the Shell that I have included in this module. 1st person is not acceptable in APA papers, make sure to keep this is 3rd person. EXPERT ANSWER AND EXPLANATION Case Study The plan of the recovery of a chronic patient involves several interventions, with one of the main ones being the configuration of the environment or setting of the patient to make it friendlier. Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, also called ‘The Lady with the Lamp’ from her service during the Crimean war had several views about the implication of sanitation to the nursing field (Idrees & Shah, 2017). Applying her environmental theory in the care of Mrs. Adams, a 68-year-old woman with hypertension, cancer of the breast, and diabetes can guide in the development of the best practice from her situation. Actions the Nurse would take upon the First Assessment Using Nightingale’s Environmental Theory Mrs. Adams is referred to case management upon discharge from hospital, but upon assessment of her living conditions, there are numerous elements that show that her current home is not the ideal place of care. Besides living with four animals, three cats and one dog, Mrs. Adam’s apartment shows that there is minimal light flow, limited food, and the clothes are barely changed. Also, the air conditioner is broken, and the place she lives in is a high crime area. The first action that the nurse in charge would take would be the assessment of the possibility of changing the environment, or her chances of moving to a better place. The following are some of the environmental factors that the nurse would consider as pointed out in the environmental theory by Florence Nightingale. Pure Fresh Air The air that the patient breaths should be made as clean as possible. Stuffy environments increase the chances of chilling, which could limit the chances of recovery. Also, to maintain the right concentrations of oxygen required in the body, the patient would have to ensure that the external environment is completely sanitized (AliSher et al. , 2019). Pure Water Pure water serves almost the same purpose as pure fresh air- making sure that the patient’s circulation is not contaminated with too much concentrations of unwanted substances. Impure water that is used for drinking purposes could lead to the absence of the right elements that would help in proper patient hydration (Mughal & Irshad Ali, 2017). In worse case scenarios, this impure water could lead to the addition of undesired elements to the body of the patient. Effective Drainage Effective drainage in the patient environment helps to ensure that their waste material is removed constantly from their residence. Lack of proper waste removal can lead to the build-up of undesired bacteria that could contribute to patient re-infection. Effective drainage can also help the patient feel more mentally comfortable with their environment. Cleanliness Nursing mainly entails preserving cleanliness of both the patient and their environment. According to the environmental theory, clean environments have a large mental implication to ensuring patient wellness (Couto et al., 2020). Cleanliness also prevents chances of re-infection and re-admissions. Light This is the last factor that should be considered in nursing according to the environmental theory. Direct sunlight has numerous health benefits such as helping in bone growth and development. Lighting up the room of a patient can also increase their mental alertness and wellness. Appropriate Plan of Care for Mrs. Adams In the plan of care for Mrs. Adams, the first step would be making suitable environmental adjustments that would contribute to improving her environment. For the patient to achieve a healing state, the introduction of a healthy environment is paramount. Having four pets could be disadvantageous to her given her economic conditions, as she would probably not be able to feed them well. These pets could roam around the streets and bring her a fourth disease, which would be problematic to her health. The plan of care should therefore include elimination of three of the pets to leave her with possibly a male cat. Also, general cleaning of her environment should be made to ensure that the surroundings are clean and safe for her to live in. In the plan of care, the possibility of moving to a new apartment where lighting, security, and clean water is in plenty should be made. Changing the environment could also help her make new friends and hence contribute to
[SOLVED 2023] Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association
Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association Describe the differences between a board of nursing Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing associations, and overwhelming to consider various benefits and options offered by each. Both boards of nursing and national nursing associations have significant impacts on the nurse practitioner profession and scope of practice. Understanding these differences helps lend credence to your expertise as a professional. In this Assignment, you will practice the application of such expertise by communicating a comparison of boards of nursing and professional nurse associations. You will also share an analysis of your state board of nursing. To Prepare: Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency. Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation. The Assignment: (9- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation) Develop a 9- to 10-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following: Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association. Describe the geographic distribution, academic credentials, practice positions, and licensure status of members of the board for your specific region/area. Who is on the board? How does one become a member of the board? Describe at least one federal regulation for healthcare. How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare (e.g., CMS, OSHA, and EPA)? Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain. Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice. How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role? How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare? Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). How does this regulation influence the nurse’s role? How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare? Required Referances Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Chapter 4, “Government Response: Regulation” (pp. 57–84) American Nurses Association. (n.d.). ANA enterprise. Retrieved September 20, 2018, from http://www.nursingworld.org Bosse, J., Simmonds, K., Hanson, C., Pulcini, J., Dunphy, L., Vanhook, P., & Poghosyan, L. (2017). Position statement: Full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses is necessary to transform primary care. Nursing Outlook, 65(6), 761–765. Halm, M. A. (2018). Evaluating the impact of EBP education: Development of a modified Fresno test for acute care nursing. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 15(4), 272–280. doi:10.1111/wvn.12291 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm Neff, D. F., Yoon, S. H., Steiner, R. L., Bumbach, M. D., Everhart, D., & Harman J. S. (2018). The impact of nurse practitioner regulations on population access to care. Nursing Outlook, 66(4), 379–385. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2018.03.001 EXPERT ANSWER AND EXPLANATION Understanding regulation of nursing profession is important given the nature of the field. There are different organizations which participate in regulating and advancing the nursing practice, knowing each of the organizations and their roles is important. In the US, there are over 100 boards of nursing (BONs) and professional nursing associations. Understanding their roles will help nurses enjoy the full benefits offered by the organizations. The purpose of this presentation is to provide details on how the nursing practice is regulated and the roles of both BONs and professional nursing associations in regulating and advancing the nursing practice. With the vast number of both board of nursing (BONs) and nursing associations, one can get confused about their respective roles in governing nursing practice. Both of these organizations have clear differences in terms of their mandate which are outlined as follows. Board of Nursing BONs are responsible for regulating nursing practice and protecting the public from unqualified or rogue nurses and ensuring that licensed nurses provide safe and competent care. BONs also do not participate in legislation making including lobbying , instead they only implement the formulated legislation as pertains to nursing practice. BONs are government entities formed by the different state governments and one national board having membership picked from the other state BONs (59 state BONs and one national), Professional Nurse Associations Nursing associations are responsible for advocating for nurses interests and advancing the nursing profession (Benton et al., 2017). Nursing association play an active role in representing their members in legislative process, including lobbying political players to support the interests of the nurses and the nursing practice (Milstead & Short, 2019). Nursing associations are private entities with membership requiring annual subscriptions. The Mississippi board of nursing, currently headed by Alton Shaw (FNP), is a thirteen member board comprising of 2 nurse educators, 3 registered nurses in clinical practice, two of which should have as basic nursing preparation an associate degree or diploma and 1 to have at least baccalaureate nursing degree. Another board member is 1 registered nurse at large,1 Registered nursing practitioner, 4 licensed practical nurse, 1 licensed physician who shall always be a member of the State Board of Medical Licensure, 1 representative of consumers of health services The membership should come from each congressional districts in the State of Mississippi. These rules are as outline in the Mississippi Nursing Practice Act amended in 2016. According to the Mississippi Nurse and practice Act, under the establishment of the board guidelines, for one to become a board member in the Mississippi Board of Nursing, other than the member from the State Board of Medical Licensure have to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The list of nominees forwarded to the governor for consideration are usually submitted by the relevant nursing associations in Mississippi with each slot in list containing three names for consideration. If such a list is not submitted to the governor, then he/she can make the appointments without nomination The term for members in
[ANSWERED 2023] Use the Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Template to differentiate how advanced registered nurse roles relate to and collaborate with different areas of nursing practice
Use the Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Template to differentiate how advanced Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Advanced registered nurses work in highly collaborative environments and must collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide excellent patient care. Besides knowing the role and scope of one’s own practice, it is essential to understand the role and scope of other nurse specialties to ensure effective collaboration among nurses, the organization, and other professionals with whom advanced registered nurses regularly interact. Use the Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Template to differentiate how advanced registered nurse roles relate to and collaborate with different areas of nursing practice. Compare your future role with one of the following: nurse educator; nurse leader; family nurse practitioner; acute care nurse practitioner; graduate nurse with an emphasis/specialty in public health, health care administration, business, or informatics; clinical nurse specialist; doctor of nursing practice. Indicate in the appropriate columns on the template which roles you are comparing. Make sure to compare the following areas of practice in your graphic organizer: Ethics Education Leadership Public Health Health Care Administration Informatics Business/Finance Specialty (e.g., Family, Acute Care) Include any regulatory bodies or certification agencies that provide guidance or parameters on how these roles incorporate concepts into practice. You are required to cite three to five sources to assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content. Expert Answer and Explanation Nursing Roles Graphic Organizer Comparing Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Nursing Leader Nurse Educator Observations (Similarities/Differences) Ethics There are a considerable number of ethical roles for nurse leaders in the course of discharging the main mandate (Pawlow et al., 2018). In the future, as a nurse leader, I ought to pinpoint ethical conflicts. From which, I will act as a resource or mediatory voice for the interested parties alongside the nurses who are struggling with a conflict dilemma For example, I will assume the role of mediating conflicts within families or conflicts associated with patient arising when the prognosis is out-of-focus. Nurse educators are ethically required to expose their colleagues and students to comprehending and practice the ethical codes of conduct. The ethical codes of conduct are mutual across the nursing field (Pawlow et al., 2018). Therefore, it transpires that the nurse educators have to exposure their colleagues and nurses to the codes as part of the ethical role. There are a number of particular differences and similarities between the two roles. The nurse educators in most cases practice within the classroom setting while the nurse leader practice their ethical duties within the healthcare environment. There is a common similarity between the two roles as the nurse educators and nurse leaders assist their colleagues in comprehending ethical codes of conduct at their workplace. Education I will have the duty of initiating education programs toward patients and their families in relation to importance of primary patient-centered care, which will consist a wide variety of subjects such as the new emerging approaches toward management of lifestyle disease, especially diabetes. In addition, my roles in family education on new approaches against preventable diseases is a highly important part of any family nurse practitioner. The nurse educator has the duty of preparing students to assume the accountability and responsibility for maintaining and promoting healthcare alongside the management, diagnosis, and assessment of problems of the patient that consist the prescription and use of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions (Daley, Morgan, & Black, 2015). Both the nurse educators and leaders have the core role of educating people with an aim in advancing healthcare outcomes. Educators are confined to school setting while leaders have a wide scope of their influence in education. Leadership Leadership is a core mandate of the APRN. As a nurse leader, I will have the role of coming up with new ways of addressing the constantly emerging issues facing the nursing community, which are future-based. This include coming up with new policies to address the issues facing nursing continuum. Nurse educators provide fundamental comprehension of the principles in the process of decision in various roles (Pawlow et al., 2018). This includes establishing the set of standards that offer protection to the public, improving mobility and improving access to safe as well as quality care. There advances the innovative approaches toward addressing leadership within healthcare. The nurse leaders address a wide scope of issues facing community at large while educators’ scope is limited to students and their colleagues. Public Health As a nurse leader, the future role in public health will include research and evaluation and planning of health program, and promoting healthcare. The nurse educators have the role of teaching public and other nurses on health promotion and disease prevention across the life span (Pawlow et al., 2018). The nurse educators have unique knowledge and skills that they use to influence their students and other nursing professionals about the empowerment of patient into making lifestyle changes as well as better health choices that assist in the prevention of diseases. Both roles focus on healthcare promotion and creation of healthcare programs. The educators are more inclined to training perspective while the leader is more focused on assessing, planning and evaluating healthcare programs. Health Care Administration I will use the skills and knowledge for perspective authority. As a nurse leader, I oversee the administration particular levels of a controlled substances based on what condition they are in. I also have the role of admitting patient into facilities of health care. The nurse educator has the role of developing promotion or health education programs (Daley, Morgan, & Black, 2015). There also have the task of managing as well as the duty of carrying out administrative duties in relation to working with community stakeholders. The two roles concentrate on the promotion of healthcare. The educators develop programs that reflect the interest of community stakeholders, which is also common to leaders. Informatics Coordination and communication involved in the multidisciplinary team within the healthcare field are vital (Finnell et al., 2015). In
[ANSWERED 2023] Herzbergs two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation
Herzbergs two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation Herzbergs two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits as it discusses why people choose a workplace, as well as what keeps employees Week 4 – Discussion 1 Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory Herzbergs two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits as it discusses why people choose a workplace, as well as what keeps employees satisfied and committed to their work. For more information on Herzberg’s two-factor theory, see the Frederick Herzberg motivational theory (Links to an external site.). Imagine that you are an HR manager in a contemporary firm and answer the following: Who are you trying to recruit to work for you (i.e., your audience)? What sort of compensation and benefits package would you ensure is in place to recruit the best candidates for the position? Week 4 – Discussion 2 Keeping Employees Motivated If you have taken the time to review Herzberg’s work, you may have learned that people accept a job and stay on the job for different motivational reasons. Job satisfaction is achieved through what Herzberg would categorize as motivational factors (personal growth; responsibility; the work itself; opportunities for achievement, advancement, recognition; and/or to make a positive difference) rather than hygiene factors (status, salary, job security, types of supervision, etc.). Using at least three comparison web examples from the industry you used in your “Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory” discussion post this week, delineate a creative employee benefits plan designed to keep your best employees satisfied and motivated. Remember to include all of the links as well as references from the course text and other sources to support your rationale. Expert Answer and Explanation Week 4 – Discussion 1 Compensation and Benefit Packages As a Human Resource (HR), I am seeking to recruit individuals who have some key work qualities. These individuals should be fast learners, and have the necessary skills required for the job. For instance, they should effectively communicate, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Other qualities I am looking for include the ability to critically think as well as the ability to adapt based on the existing organizational needs. Because these candidates will work with client from diverse backgrounds, it would be imperative that they be culturally sensitive and know how to address the various cultural and spiritual needs of the diverse individuals (Youssef-Morgan & Stark.2020). For an organization, having a solid employee compensation program can be important in the sense that it can help attract employees. I would, for instance, have a base pay which would depend on the amount of time an employee would spend at work. In this case, I would sate the work rate at $15 an hour, and I would also consider paying $18 an hour for the over time. Based on the compensation program, still, the employees would receive bonuses based on how best they work as well as based on the amount of work they perform during a particular period (Grusky & Hill, 2018). Other than compensation, the employees would need various benefits. Considering the emphasis on the continuing education to improve organizational performance, part of the benefits include partially funded education to help employees pursue skill development opportunities so that the organization would benefit from these skills. Besides, they would have medical cover, and receive retirement funds every month (Bussin, 2015). This is to ensure that they don’t experience the burden associated with access to health care services. References Bussin, M. (2015). Expatriate Compensation. S.l: Knowres Publishing. Grusky, D. B., & Hill, J. (2018). Inequality in the 21st century: A reader. Boulder: Routledge. Youssef-Morgan, C. M., & Stark. E. (2020). Strategic human resource management: Concepts, controversies, and evidence-based applications. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ Week 4 – Discussion 2 Employee Benefits Plan Benefits Features of the Benefits Health Insurance American International Group Deductible of 1,200, paid on monthly basis. $5000 which the employee would be paying from their pockets. Coverage of the Dental Care Every employee would receive dental care amounting to $150, 000. The cost will go for checkup of the dental health problems as well as the treatment of the same (Bussin, 2015). Life Insurance which employee can either decide to have or not to have $320,000 deducted from the employee salaries. Eye care $12000 eye care for every employee. This money will cater for the eye checkup, and treatment of the eye issues. It will also cater for the purchase of the eye glasses (Grusky & Hill, 2018). Workers with Disability Would receive 5% of the average salary to help them with mobility. Holiday Incentives A total of 7 holidays which the company finances. This ranges from between $3000 to $5,000. Travelling allowance 8000 Partly funded education $ 360,000 is the amount which the organization pays. $123,000 is the amount which the employee is supposed to pay for the education (Youssef-Morgan & Stark. 2020). Paid benchmarking program $40,000 for each employee. This goes to funding the programs focused on helping employees learn about the new service delivery models, and the application of the same. Paid leave for every member of the staff The employees will continue receiving salaries even when they are on leave. However, this leave has to be certified and official for it to be considered legit. Paid maternal leave for the female employees. This is offered two months prior to birth and six months after birth. Thus, the mother would report to work after the eight month duration has elapsed. References Bussin, M. (2015). Expatriate Compensation. S.l: Knowres Publishing. Grusky, D. B., & Hill, J. (2018). Inequality in the 21st century: A reader. Boulder: Routledge. Youssef-Morgan, C. M., & Stark. E. (2020). Strategic human resource management: Concepts, controversies, and evidence-based applications. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/ Place your order now for a similar assignment and get fast, cheap and best quality work written by our expert level assignment writers.Use Coupon: NEW30 to Get 30% OFF Your First Order FAQs Herzberg Two-Factor Theory Summary Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory is a theory of motivation that suggests that
[ANSWERED 2023] Describe the selected environmental factor. Explain how the environmental factor
Describe the selected environmental factor. Explain how the environmental factor The growth, development, and learned behaviors that occur during the first year of infancy have a direct effect on the individual throughout a lifetime. For this assignment, research an environmental factor that poses a threat to the health or safety of infants and develop a health promotion that can be presented to caregivers. Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint health promotion, with speaker notes, that outlines a teaching plan. For the presentation of your PowerPoint, use Loom to create a voice over or a video. Include an additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning, and an additional slide for references at the end. In developing your PowerPoint, take into consideration the health care literacy level of your target audience, as well as the demographic of the caregiver/patient (socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any other relevant characteristic of the caregiver) for which the presentation is tailored Include the following in your presentation: Describe the selected environmental factor. Explain how the environmental factor you selected can potentially affect the health or safety of infants. Create a health promotion plan that can be presented to caregivers to address the environmental factor and improve the overall health and well-being of infants. Offer recommendations on accident prevention and safety promotion as they relate to the selected environmental factor and the health or safety of infants. Offer examples, interventions, and suggestions from evidence-based research. At least three scholarly resources are required. Two of the three resources must be peer-reviewed and no more than 6 years old. Provide readers with two community resources, a national resource, and a Web-based resource. Include a brief description and contact information for each resource. Refer to the resource, \”Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,\” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style. Refer to the resource, \”Loom,\” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on recording your presentation. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Expert Answer and Explanation Exposing infants to second hand poses a serious negative health impacts which can lead to death of the infant. Second hand smoke can be defined as smoke exhaled by a smoker combined with smoke emitted by the burning end of the cigarette. According to Faber et al. (2016) second hand smoke is responsible for approximately 166 ,000 global child deaths. This presentation will focus on different issues tackling the exposure of secondhand smoke on infants. Second hand smoking has serious health repercussions on infants. Some of them include;- second hand smoke can lead to sudden infant death syndrome. This is a phenomenon where an infant suddenly dies without any signs of preexisting medical condition and usually occurs while sleeping (Adams, Ward & Garcia, 2015). Researchers have attributed this phenomenon to respiratory issues with second hand smoking being a contributing agent it is also reported that a number of children who died from SID had high levels of nicotine found in their lungs (Fleming, Blair & Pease, 2015). Second hand smoke also puts children at risk of getting ear infections and other respiratory complications like bronchitis and pneumonia in infants. Second hand smoke can also trigger asthmatic attacks in asthmatic infants (Wang et al., 2016). Second hand smoking is known to be one of the issues that causes lower birth weight in infants which in most cases translates to poor health status for the infant (Banderali et al., 2015) Long term exposure of second hand smoke on infants also leads to poor brain development which may lead to learning disorders. It may also affect lung development leading to future respiratory complications. Second hand smoke can also cause infants to develop coughs. The health promotion plan which can be used by caregivers to help deal with secondhand smoke and its effects on infants will involve the following set of activities. Collection of evidence based information on the issue of second hand smoking and how it affects infants. This is to ensure that the health promotion is based on factual evidence with proved workable solutions that can assist in dealing with the issue. Establishing the required resources needed for the health promotion is also an important activity. some of the resources which will be required include learning materials, financial support, treatment facilities to aid any patient who may require help in dealing with second hand smoking, experts to articulate on the matter, to list a few. For any health promotion activity, it is important to have measurable goals which are going to be used to measure the success of the health promotion (Fertman & Allensworth, 2016) . Having a system of evaluating the progress and impact of the health promotion is another important activity of the health promotion. Implementing the plan after ensuring that everything is properly set up is the last part of the health promotion plan. Some of the recommendations to protect infants from second hand smoke include; Making the house and its close environs a smoke free zone. Smoke from cigarettes takes time before it dissipates from the environment. Smoking within the house environs can put the infant at risk of being exposed to second hand smoke leading to the several detrimental health effects listed earlier. It is also recommended to avoid smoking in vehicles carrying infants and exposure to smoking areas. Such environments which have high concentration of second hand smoke may pose more severe health consequences on the infant. The community also needs to be informed on the negative effects of primary and second hand