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table of contents
  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Table Of Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Preface
  7. Standards and Conceptual Approach
  8. Chapter 1 - Overview of Management and Professional Issues
    1. 1.1 Overview
  9. Chapter 2 - Prioritization
    1. 2.1 Prioritization Introduction
    2. 2.2 Tenets of Prioritization
    3. 2.3 Tools for Prioritizing
    4. 2.4 Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
    5. 2.5 Time Management
    6. 2.6 Spotlight Application
    7. 2.7 Learning Activities
    8. II Glossary
  10. Chapter 3 - Delegation and Supervision
    1. 3.1 Delegation & Supervision Introduction
    2. 3.2 Communication
    3. 3.3 Assignment
    4. 3.4 Delegation
    5. 3.5 Supervision
    6. 3.6 Spotlight Application
    7. 3.7 Learning Activities
    8. III Glossary
  11. Chapter 4 - Leadership and Management
    1. 4.1 Leadership & Management Introduction
    2. 4.2 Basic Concepts
    3. 4.3 Implementing Change
    4. 4.4 Spotlight Application
    5. 4.5 Learning Activities
    6. IV Glossary
  12. Chapter 5 - Legal Implications
    1. 5.1 Legal Implications Introduction
    2. 5.2 Understanding the Legal System
    3. 5.3 Professional Liability and Your Nursing License
    4. 5.4 Frequent Allegations and SBON Investigations
    5. 5.5 Protecting Your Nursing License
    6. 5.6 Other Legal Issues
    7. 5.7 Spotlight Application
    8. 5.8 Learning Activities
    9. V Glossary
  13. Chapter 6 - Ethical Practice
    1. 6.1 Ethical Practice Introduction
    2. 6.2 Basic Ethical Concepts
    3. 6.3 Ethical Dilemmas
    4. 6.4 Ethics Committees
    5. 6.5 Ethics and the Nursing Student
    6. 6.6 Spotlight Application
    7. 6.7 Learning Activities
    8. VI Glossary
  14. Chapter 7 - Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team
    1. 7.1 Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team Introduction
    2. 7.2 IPEC Core Competencies
    3. 7.3 Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
    4. 7.4 Roles and Responsibililites of Health Care Professionals
    5. 7.5 Interprofessional Communication
    6. 7.6 Teams and Teamwork
    7. 7.7 Conflict Resolution
    8. 7.8 Nursing Responsibilities in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
    9. 7.9 Spotlight Application
    10. 7.10 Learning Activities
    11. VII Glossary
  15. Chapter 8 - Health Care Economics
    1. 8.1 Health Care Economics Introduction
    2. 8.2 Trends Related to Increased Health Care Costs
    3. 8.3 Health Care Funding
    4. 8.4 Health Care Reimbursement Models
    5. 8.5 Budgets and Staffing
    6. 8.6 Resource Stewardship and Case Management
    7. 8.7 Spotlight Application
    8. 8.8 Learning Activities
    9. VIII Glossary
  16. Chapter 9 - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
    1. 9.1 Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Introduction
    2. 9.2 Quality Care
    3. 9.3 Measuring and Improving Quality
    4. 9.4 Evidence-Based Practice and Research
    5. 9.5 Spotlight Application
    6. 9.6 Learning Activities
    7. IX Glossary
  17. Chapter 10 - Advocacy
    1. 10.1 Advocacy Introduction
    2. 10.2 Basic Advocacy Concepts
    3. 10.3 Individual and Interpersonal Advocacy
    4. 10.4 Community and Organization Advocacy
    5. 10.5 Policy Advocacy
    6. 10.6 Steps to Becoming an Advocate
    7. 10.7 QSEN: Advocating for Patient Safety and Quality Care in Nursing Education
    8. 10.8 Spotlight Application
    9. 10.9 Learning Activities
    10. X Glossary
  18. Chapter 11 - Preparation for the RN Role
    1. 11.1 Preparation for the RN Role Introduction
    2. 11.2 Preparing for the NCLEX
    3. 11.3 Obtaining Your Nursing License
    4. 11.4 Applying for a Nursing Position
    5. 11.5 Transitioning to the RN Role
    6. 11.6 Lifelong Learner
    7. 11.7 Spotlight Application
    8. 11.8 Learning Activities
    9. XI Glossary
  19. Chapter 12 - Burnout and Self-Care
    1. 12.1 Burnout & Self-Care Introduction
    2. 12.2 Stress in the Health Care System
    3. 12.3 Identifying Stress in Self
    4. 12.4 Acknowledging Stress in Others
    5. 12.5 Organizational Stress & Retention Cycle
    6. 12.6 Mitigating Stress With Self-Care
    7. 12.7 Emerging Models
    8. 12.8 Spotlight Application
    9. 12.9 Learning Activities
    10. XII Glossary
  20. Answer Keys
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
    9. Chapter 9
    10. Chapter 10
    11. Chapter 11
    12. Chapter 12
  21. Appendix: Classroom Activities
  22. Master Glossary

Chapter 8

8.2 Case Study Maria’s Journey Through the Health Care System

1. Maria’s financial stress can lead to poor medication adherence, unhealthy dietary choices, and infrequent medical visits. This results in poorly controlled diabetes and increased risk of complications. Additionally, the constant stress of managing her finances can raise cortisol levels, negatively impacting her blood sugar control.

2. Programs such as sliding scale fees at clinics, subsidies for medications, food assistance programs like SNAP, and community-based health initiatives could help reduce the financial burden on individuals like Maria. Expanding Medicaid and implementing prescription drug assistance programs are also effective measures.

3. Improved health literacy can empower Maria to understand her condition better, follow her treatment plan accurately, make healthier lifestyle choices, and seek timely medical help. This knowledge can lead to better diabetes control, fewer complications, and overall improved health outcomes.

4. Community health workshops, educational programs at local community centers, partnerships with local schools to provide health education, and accessible online resources can enhance health education. These programs should focus on diabetes self-management, nutrition, and general health literacy.

5. The lack of accessible health care services can lead to delayed treatment, worsening of Maria’s condition, increased complications, and ultimately higher health care costs due to emergency care and hospitalizations. Poor access to health care also reduces preventive care opportunities, contributing to the progression of chronic diseases like diabetes.

6. Solutions include expanding community health centers, providing mobile health clinics, increasing funding for public health initiatives, and implementing telehealth services to reach underserved populations. Additionally, policies that incentivize health care providers to work in underserved areas and improving public transportation to healthcare facilities can help.

7. Living in a food desert forces Maria to consume high-calorie, low-nutrient foods, which can lead to poor diabetes control and increased complications. Limited access to healthy foods makes it challenging to follow dietary recommendations for managing diabetes.

8. Initiatives could include improving public transportation routes, providing subsidized transportation vouchers, partnering with ride-sharing services, and developing community-based transport programs. Mobile clinics and telehealth services can also mitigate transportation barriers by bringing healthcare services directly to the community.

9. A lack of social support can lead to feelings of isolation, depression, and reduced motivation to adhere to treatment plans. Social support is crucial for emotional well-being and effective disease management. Without it, Maria may struggle more with managing her diabetes and overall health.

10. Community programs such as neighborhood watch groups, community centers offering social activities, mental health support groups, and safe spaces for exercise can enhance social support and safety. Initiatives to improve public safety, such as increased police presence and community policing, can also create a safer environment for residents to engage in outdoor activities and social interactions.

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