Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 4
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source 

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:

1. Define Theravada and Mahayana. Describe the Arhat and the Bodhisattva. Explain how each achieves the goal of nirvana. Examine how they relate to some of the key concepts/teachings (e.g., the Four Noble Truths, the three marks of reality).
2. Many scholars feel that “suffering” may be a misleading translation of the word dukkha. Why might the term suffering be misleading? What might be a better translation? What was the Buddha trying to explain in his commentary on dukkha?

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 3 posts
• Initial Post Length: 200-300 words
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

• Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
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• Required Resources

Molloy, M. (2013).  Experiencing the World’s Religions, (6th ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Terrell, S. (2019). Theravada vs Mahayana Buddhism – what are the differences?
     Retrieved from https://blog.mindvalley.com/theravada-vs-mahayana/

Dukkha (n.d.). In Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Retrieved from: https://encyclopediaofbuddhism.org/wiki/Dukkha

Discussion 9

WEEK 11

Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health. Correlate your discussion to the AACN MSN Essentials, identify one that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

Attached below is additional information regarding providing adequate care for the LGBTQ community as outlined by Joint Commission and the CDC: 

Joint Commission & LGBTQ Community.pdf 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/

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Post an explanation of how you could apply key  interventions supported by the scholarly research evidence to  potentially help resolve the issue in measurable ways. Continue to  collaborate with the selected individuals in your practice environment  as needed in the development of the Practice Experience Project, and  share this information with your group.

You have been asked for the summary to include the following components:

• Discuss the defining characteristics of telehealth
  • Include your personal definition of telehealth
  • How does telehealth impact nursing practice
• Examine how telehealth is currently integrated in healthcare
  • Describe the evidence-based practice that supports the use of telehealth in rural and community healthcare settings.
• Provide a detailed description of your recommended evidence-based strategy to implement telehealth
  • Provide rationale supporting your strategy
  • Include current evidence from the literature

 

Competencies

• Evaluate public health policies and practices as they relate to legal and ethical implications for individuals and populations.
• Analyze health needs, disparities, and healthcare delivery systems within the context of cultural, social, legal, political, and economic forces.
• Examine the structure of the U.S. legal system and government as it relates to ethics, law, and core principles of public health.
• Assess current legal and ethical principles and the application of such principles in healthcare practice.
• Analyze ethical and legal dilemmas that healthcare workers may encounter in the medical field.
• Examine legal requirements for managing patient information, health information documentation 
• , the release of information, and electronic health records.

Scenario

You have recently been promoted to Health Services Manager at Three Mountains Regional Hospital, a small hospital located in a mid-size city in the Midwest. Three Mountains is a general medical and surgical facility with 400 beds. Last year there were approximately 62,000 emergency visits and 15,000 admissions. More than 6,000 outpatient and 10,000 inpatient surgeries were performed.

You have been asked by the CEO to create an intake packet for new patients that will help establish patient trust. Once you’ve created this packet, the CEO wants you to send an email to all hospital 

employees letting them know about the intake packet. You will also create a PowerPoint reviewing intake packet details for the hospital to post on its website to inform patients

Instructions

This is a great opportunity to tie everything together that you have learned! Let’s break this up into 3 parts. Deep breath – it’s easier than it seems!

Part 1: Intake Packet

• Create a New Patient Letter in a business letter format. (Here is a library resource for help writing a business letter.)
• In the letter:
  • Explain the importance of ethics
  • Explain why each part of the packet is included and how the packet is to be used 
  • Include a HIPAA/Confidentiality statement and a Privacy Pledge
  • Add a line at the bottom of the form for the patient to sign acknowledging receipt
• On a separate page, include your reference list in APA format.

Part 2: PowerPoint

• Create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that explains the various elements of the new patient intake packet. (Here is a library resource for help creating a PowerPoint presentation.) Make sure to use the notes section below each slide to expand on the key points.

Part 3: Email

• Write an email in a Word document that will be sent out to all hospital employees making them aware of the intake packet. (Make sure your email uses proper email formatting. (Here is a library resource for help writing a professional email.)