Module 1 Written assignment: Compare and contrast two Mental Health theories.

You may choose your theories from the textbook or from other sources.

Describe each theory, including some history about the person who developed the theory and the major ideas and applications of the theory.

Describe the ways in which the two theories are similar, and how they differ.

Include a statement of how each theory could be used in your nursing practice. Include specific patient examples if you have them. You may also critique the theory: Is there anything with which you disagree or are there any problems you can identify?

It is expected that this essay will be 2-3 pages in length (not including the title page), double-spaced. Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion and proper APA citations from any source material you use, including your text.

 

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The first link takes you to The Joint Commission website
    You will notice that National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) are separated by type care provided. Choose the long term care link.

1. Choose one of the goals listed and list three ways you might be able to meet that goal. 

The next link will take you to the “Speak Up” initiative.

1. Choose and view one of the videos. In a paragraph discuss your impression of the videos and if you think that they will improve patient outcomes.

A NSPG that is threaded into every health care setting is HAND HYGIENE.

1. Search and explore the Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization websites for hand washing/hand hygiene. Are you surprised at the volume of information? Provide a list of the reasons you think that people don’t wash their hands. How does hand washing relate to patient safety? What can be done to improve hand hygiene in patients and in providers?
2. Here are some helpful links:       
   1. Hand Hygiene
   2. Clean Care is Safer Care

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users,  please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The  name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an  underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An  example is shown below:

 

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Module 10: Clinical case: Coaching and Teaching

Mrs. E. is 69 years old and was admitted for extremely high blood pressure which caused her to be dizzy and fall at home. She sprained her wrist and had multiple bruises and complained of some chest pain. She is a widow and lives with her two dogs. Her children live in the next state and try to visit her often. She does have one sister and brother-in-law who live in the same city. Mrs. E. has been relatively healthy during her life but since her husband passed away from a massive heart attack last year she has not been as active as she had been. She also has found it difficult to make meals only for herself. As a result, she has lost 15 pounds in the last year, she was already quite thin. Mrs. E. is a devout Christian and was born in India and emigrated to the United States when she was married due to her husband’s profession. She misses her husband and her children and does not like to visit her doctor hence the untreated hypertension. During her hospital stay amlodipine 2.5 mg/day was prescribed.

Submit an individual assignment. You may use any books or other resources or references to complete this assignment. Use APA Editorial Format for all citations and references.

1. List the goal for this teaching/coaching plan
2. Describe three teaching resources
3. Identify the teaching strategies that can be used
4. List the specific instructions that may be needed      regarding her medication and what adverse reactions to be aware of/and      what to do
5. Identify two factors that may negatively influence      adherence to the medication and how they can be overcome
6. Describe how to include the family
7. Provide information on how and when she should seek      support and help

 

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 Your staff development PPT presentation will include the information from your written paper in 10-12 slides (including a title and reference slide in APA format). Make sure to include speaker notes at the bottom of your slide to explain the content of your slide. 

 

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