Discuss ways to prevent health-related injuries and disorders caused from technology use.

• Read and answer the discussion questions, using complete sentences, correct spelling, correct punctuation and correct grammar.
• Your answer should be a minimum of 250 words with a minimum of one cited reference to support the discussion.

 Books Required Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2013: A Fundamental Combined Approach, 1st Enhanced Edition Author: Misty E. Vermaat 

 

Read the Attitude and Perceptions document(Attitudes and Perceptions

It is important to be aware of others’ perceptions in an organization. Sometimes a manager’s attitude can affect an entire department and its functions. Have you ever had to work for a person, such as a teacher, an instructor, a coach, or a supervisor, whose attitude caused everyone to be miserable? If no, you can choose a leader with whom you did not work directly but witnessed taking such an attitude with another subordinate. If you have never experienced this type of person, you may think of a television or a film character.)and answer the following  questions based on your understanding of different perceptions and  obstacles at a workplace:

• What, according to you, did that person do to create negative situations?
• What was your or the subordinate’s attitude toward the person in that particular situation?
• How does a negative management attitude affect trust among the  employees? When a manager is not trustworthy, does this information  spread to other departments?
• Suggest at least two ways you would solve the problems if you were the manager. Why would you adopt such measures?

Now, reflect on a situation where you experienced a positive leader  who valued the team, shared his or her visions, and encouraged the team  to develop and answer the following questions on the basis of your  understanding:

• How do you describe your feelings and attitude when working for a  leader who is positive and supportive versus a negative manager? How  does a positive supportive leader affect trust among team members?
• How influential are perceptions of certain employees either in your team or in other departments?

CMS is trying to shift away from a simple fee-for-service delivery system to one that not only better controls costs but also improves care quality. In particular, it is categorizing payments to providers as shown in this table (click it to download a PDF): ( If the picture does not open than please download the picture in the bottom where the attachment download)

Look through the CMS Value-Based Programs (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Value-Based-Programs/Value-Based-Programs.html) 

 website to learn about this (it includes the image above, as well as descriptions).

Then, in a Word document, write 3 – 5 paragraphs to describe how categories 2, 3, and 4 will change the reimbursement process. You may want to do research on the categories to learn more about them. Think about these questions:

What new kinds of information will medical providers have to provide?

How might the payment model change the way that patient care is managed?

What problems might occur for providers trying to adapt to the new models?

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released a comprehensive Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence–2008 Update

https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/tobacco/clinicians/update/index.html 

The goal of these recommendations is that clinicians strongly recommend the use of effective tobacco dependence counseling and medication treatments to their patients who use tobacco, and that health systems, insurers, and purchasers assist clinicians in making such effective treatments available.

After reading these recommendations answer the following questions.

1. what are the clinical interventions for patients unwilling to quit cigarette smoking?

2. According to the best practices what are the best strategies to help your clients quit smoking?

3. are there any specific smoking cessation recommendations for especial populations such as teenagers or the elderly?

APA 6th edition format for references as well as in-text citations is expected.

books required  

Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2013: A Fundamental Combined Approach, 1st Enhanced Edition Author: Misty E. Vermaat ISBN: 978-1305409033 Publisher: Cengage Learning (2016)

 

Topic: Describe the characteristics and usesof smartphones, digital cameras, portable media players, and e-book readers.

• Write a 250-300 word paper using APA Format.
• Use at least THREE references
• References must not be less than FIVE years.