Multiple questions

APA format with references cited

Paper 05

Describe the intergovernmental (federal, state, and local) relationship among public health care agencies. (20 points) (A 1-page response is required.)

Paper 06

Compare and contrast the following: mortality-based, morbidity, disability, and quality measures as used in epidemiology. Use examples where appropriate. (30 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

Paper 07

Heart disease is considered an epidemiological problem in the U. S. Briefly explain how it has been proven a national problem. To do this, research the Framingham Study on the Internet and explain its results, and its impact. Cite all sources using an APA-formatted bibliography. (20 points) (A 1-page response is required.)

Paper 09

Prepare a narrative summary of workforce preparation for public health and the status of continuing education in this field. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

Paper 10

Describe the links in the process by which an infectious disease is transmitted from person to person. How might the spread of disease be controlled relative to each link? (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

Paper 11

Having rational health care delivery systems means little if the quality of service clients receive is poor. Discuss the use of quality as a control tool in public health. Then provide a brief review of two (2) quality measurement tools used by health care organizations as a means to improve their services. Lastly, discuss the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Program. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

Paper 12

One of the key components of the health care system is the health care professional. Nurses, who happen to make up the majority of the public health care workforce, have seen their work roles change as a result of the current U.S. nurse shortage. Research and discuss how the nurse’s roles have changed as a result of these shortages. Describe at least three (3) recruitment methods companies are using as a means to fill their vacancies. Based on your research, which of these three (3) methods do you feel will work the best and why. A minimum of three (3) Internet sources must be cited. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

Paper 14

Explain at least five (5) of the barriers to progress that are apparent in both IOM reports. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

Paper 15

Explain the ten (10) essential public health services used to prevent epidemics and injuries, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, respond to disasters, and ensure quality and accessibility of health services. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

Paper 16

Go to a medical Internet site such as www.CDC.gov and select an article about a current topic from the ones displayed. Thoroughly review and summarize the article. Then discuss how this problem impacts your immediate community (neighborhood, ethnic group, geographic area, health groups such as the elderly, etc.), and your family. Limit your response to two pages, including the summary of the selected article. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)