Final Learning Log HCA 4500

 The topics by Carla Heilman about Patient handover discusses the importance of effective communication during patient handover to ensure that a patient receives the best possible care and to prevent errors and miscommunication. The paper highlights the guidelines from various organizations for safe handovers and emphasizes that miscommunication is a leading cause of adverse events in healthcare. The lack of standardization, organizational structures, clinician workload, provider exhaustion, environmental distractions, language barriers, and methods of communication can contribute to ineffective patient handoffs. The paper suggests the implementation of standard operating procedures, staff training, and continuous inspection to prevent errors and improve communication during patient handovers. The paper concludes by highlighting the unintended consequences of duty hour restrictions on handoffs and the need for effective transitions of care. 

The topics discussed by Kintasha Horne involved geriatrics using patient portals and included the benefits and drawbacks of patient portals for the geriatric population, who may not be as comfortable with technology as younger generations. The benefits of patient portals include empowering patients to better manage their healthcare, granting access to healthcare information for family members, and building a deeper connection with healthcare providers. The cons discussed in the paper include issues with username and password remembrance, patients who are hard of hearing, unfamiliarity with technology, platform, and language barriers. The paper also emphasizes the importance of serving the geriatric population in the healthcare industry and working with them through the changes in the health field. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes the importance of serving the geriatric population in the healthcare industry and working with them through the changes in the health field. Healthcare providers must strive to create patient portals that are accessible, user-friendly, and tailored to the unique needs of older adults. By doing so, they can help geriatric patients better manage their healthcare and achieve better health outcomes. 

Carla discussed the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health. It highlights the challenges faced by adolescents during the pandemic, including social isolation, online learning, and the closure of businesses and schools. The paper also discusses the impact of these challenges on adolescents' mental health, including increased anxiety, depression, and suicide rates. It concludes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on adolescents' mental health and highlights the need for support and resources to address this issue. The paper discusses the challenges faced by parents of children who tested positive for COVID-19. The guidelines provided by the government required children who tested positive to isolate themselves from their classmates, friends, and even family members, which could lead to further mental health issues. This isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, boredom, and anxiety, especially for children who may not fully understand why they must be separated from others. Parents of these children may also struggle with balancing their work and caregiving responsibilities, as they must take care of their sick child while also maintaining their own work and personal lives. This can cause significant stress and anxiety for parents, who may feel overwhelmed and unsupported in their caregiving roles. In addition, parents may worry about the long-term effects of the virus on their child's health, both physical and mental. They may feel uncertain about how to support their child's recovery, both during and after the illness, and may struggle with the fear of their child contracting the virus again. 

The topics discussed by me (Donovan Henson) include the inaccessibility of healthcare services to veterans in the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. The main problems include long wait times, inadequate facilities, and poor access to specialists. The reasons for these issues are the shortage of healthcare professionals, lack of funding, and bureaucracy within the VA system. The effects on veterans are significant, including frustration and hopelessness, seeking care outside the VA system, and worsening mental and physical health conditions. The solutions to these issues include increasing funding, improving the hiring process, implementing telehealth services, and reducing bureaucracy within the VA system. 

The paper discusses the stigmatization of seeking help and getting care for mental health. It explains that mental health care is essential for individuals' overall well-being and highlights the need to address mental health disorders to lead a productive and fulfilling life. However, despite the recognition, mental health care remains stigmatized, preventing individuals from seeking help and accessing essential resources. The stigma associated with mental health care can have severe impacts on individuals and society. It can lead to negative attitudes and stereotypes, further perpetuating the stigmatization of mental illness. One of the main reasons for the stigma associated with mental health care is the lack of understanding and education about mental illness. Moreover, the media's portrayal of mental illness has a significant impact on the public's perception of mental health care. Efforts to combat the stigma associated with mental health care require a multi-faceted approach, including education, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts. Increasing access to mental health care services and promoting positive portrayals of mental illness in the media can also help reduce stigma and encourage individuals to seek the care they need. The paper concludes that it is crucial to understand and address the stigmatization of mental health care to improve access and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. 

 

In conclusion, the importance of effective communication during patient handover, the benefits and drawbacks of patient portals for geriatric patients, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health, the inaccessibility of healthcare services to veterans in the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system, and the stigmatization of seeking help for mental health are discussed in the papers summarized. Miscommunication during patient handovers can lead to adverse events in healthcare, and standardization, staff training, and continuous inspection are suggested to prevent errors and improve communication. Healthcare providers must strive to create patient portals that are accessible, user-friendly, and tailored to the unique needs of older adults. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on adolescents' mental health, highlighting the need for support and resources to address this issue. The inaccessibility of healthcare services to veterans in the VA system is caused by a shortage of healthcare professionals, lack of funding, and bureaucracy within the VA system. The stigma associated with mental health care can prevent individuals from seeking help and accessing essential resources. Efforts to combat the stigma require a multi-faceted approach, including education, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts. It is crucial to understand and address the stigmatization of mental health care to improve access and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. 

Week 5 Discussion: Student Lead Topics #4-6

Importance of Communication During Patient Handover  key points: 

     The paper discusses the importance of patient handover and communication between healthcare providers in ensuring a patient's safety and well-being. Miscommunication during patient handoff is a leading cause of adverse events, medical errors, and deaths in healthcare. The lack of standardization, organizational structures, clinician workload, provider exhaustion, environmental distractions, language barriers, and method of communication can all lead to ineffective patient handoffs. The paper highlights that successful handoffs can be ensured through standard operating procedures, staff training, exercises or inspections, and outside inspections. The government has added restrictions and guidelines to correct the issue. The paper suggests that individual sites should focus on their policies based on their staff's needs and experience.

Week 1-3 Learning Log

 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, particularly among adolescents. With the implementation of physical distancing, social restrictions, and stay-at-home orders, the pandemic has challenged people in many ways. The virus spread rapidly, and the government struggled to find ways to prevent its spread, which resulted in many hospitalizations and deaths. Panic and distrust in the government were prevalent, with some individuals isolating themselves at home while others refused to wear masks or follow government guidelines.

The pandemic also led to the closure of businesses, job loss, and financial instability, which resulted in a range of economic and financial problems. Furthermore, with schools transitioning to online learning, students were sent home to learn, which caused increased anxiety and depression among children and adolescents. There was an increase in suicides among those aged 10 to 19, and the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency in response to the mental health challenges facing children and adolescents during the pandemic. Children need interaction with others, and social isolation and online learning for prolonged periods could take a massive toll on their mental health.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, particularly among adolescents, with the implementation of physical distancing, social restrictions, and stay-at-home orders. There have been many hospitalizations and deaths, leading to panic and distrust in the government. Furthermore, job loss, financial instability, and social isolation have caused increased anxiety, depression, and even suicide among children and adolescents. The pandemic has shown that it is important to consider not only physical health but also mental health when facing a public health crisis.

Week 1 Learning Log Blog

Week 1 Learning Log Blog 

This week was focused on APA formatting, Powerpoints and tools related to it, the course syllabus, and provided us with several videos and supplemental resources for use. It included design considerations for Powerpoints including goals, outlines, and visuals that should be prioritized when creating a Powerpoint. The outline also considered the structure of what to include or do away with/what is important. The Powerpoint stated important elements to include in a PowerPoint presentation include a clear and concise title slide, an outline of the presentation structure, engaging visuals such as images or graphics, concise bullet points, and a summary or conclusion slide to reinforce key takeaways. 

Moving on from Powerpoints, we also learned about recording for video lectures, and tips such as video quality, audio quality, “studio”, and delivery. Ironically, the video from Grumo is a video lecture on how to give video lectures. The next topic from our supplementary resources was nervousness, which is an important consideration when doing anything that will be presented to someone else, particularly on camera or even in a live setting with an audience. Even though there were some subjective statements from Ashlee Espinosa, like her consideration that videos are the “best” way to communicate with students, the video is still well-done and highlights important considerations of how to interact via video. Having different ways students can learn even if they are similar is beneficial to different students’ learning styles, because one student may retain information better in writing than video. Moving on, she discusses consistency in development of timelines for the selected video to film and creating a script to follow while conducting your video lecture. Another important consideration is the timer which ensures your video is not too long. The video Ashlee Espinosa provides is very helpful for tips on how to mitigate nervousness when recording video lectures while including the consideration that it may be different, potentially more difficult, for some people than others.  

These concepts are important because they will eventually tie into our papers and delivery of our 5-page papers, 15-minute presentation on the topics, and our 5 questions quizzes. 

 

Week 1 Learning Log Blog 

This week was focused on APA formatting, Powerpoints and tools related to it, the course syllabus, and provided us with several videos and supplemental resources for use. It included design considerations for Powerpoints including goals, outlines, and visuals that should be prioritized when creating a Powerpoint. The outline also considered the structure of what to include or do away with/what is important. The Powerpoint stated important elements to include in a PowerPoint presentation include a clear and concise title slide, an outline of the presentation structure, engaging visuals such as images or graphics, concise bullet points, and a summary or conclusion slide to reinforce key takeaways. 

Moving on from Powerpoints, we also learned about recording for video lectures, and tips such as video quality, audio quality, “studio”, and delivery. Ironically, the video from Grumo is a video lecture on how to give video lectures. The next topic from our supplementary resources was nervousness, which is an important consideration when doing anything that will be presented to someone else, particularly on camera or even in a live setting with an audience. Even though there were some subjective statements from Ashlee Espinosa, like her consideration that videos are the “best” way to communicate with students, the video is still well-done and highlights important considerations of how to interact via video. Having different ways students can learn even if they are similar is beneficial to different students’ learning styles, because one student may retain information better in writing than video. Moving on, she discusses consistency in development of timelines for the selected video to film and creating a script to follow while conducting your video lecture. Another important consideration is the timer which ensures your video is not too long. The video Ashlee Espinosa provides is very helpful for tips on how to mitigate nervousness when recording video lectures while including the consideration that it may be different, potentially more difficult, for some people than others.  

These concepts are important because they will eventually tie into our papers and delivery of our 5-page papers, 15-minute presentation on the topics, and our 5 questions quizzes. 

 

Learning Blog

 Week 1 Learning Log Blog 

This week was focused on APA formatting, Powerpoints and tools related to it, the course syllabus, and provided us with several videos and supplemental resources for use. It included design considerations for Powerpoints including goals, outlines, and visuals that should be prioritized when creating a Powerpoint. The outline also considered the structure of what to include or do away with/what is important. The Powerpoint stated important elements to include in a PowerPoint presentation include a clear and concise title slide, an outline of the presentation structure, engaging visuals such as images or graphics, concise bullet points, and a summary or conclusion slide to reinforce key takeaways. 

Moving on from Powerpoints, we also learned about recording for video lectures, and tips such as video quality, audio quality, “studio”, and delivery. Ironically, the video from Grumo is a video lecture on how to give video lectures. The next topic from our supplementary resources was nervousness, which is an important consideration when doing anything that will be presented to someone else, particularly on camera or even in a live setting with an audience. Even though there were some subjective statements from Ashlee Espinosa, like her consideration that videos are the “best” way to communicate with students, the video is still well-done and highlights important considerations of how to interact via video. Having different ways students can learn even if they are similar is beneficial to different students’ learning styles, because one student may retain information better in writing than video. Moving on, she discusses consistency in development of timelines for the selected video to film and creating a script to follow while conducting your video lecture. Another important consideration is the timer which ensures your video is not too long. The video Ashlee Espinosa provides is very helpful for tips on how to mitigate nervousness when recording video lectures while including the consideration that it may be different, potentially more difficult, for some people than others.  

These concepts are important because they will eventually tie into our papers and delivery of our 5-page papers, 15-minute presentation on the topics, and our 5 questions quizzes. 

 

Grapes of Wrath Outline 1-18

Chapter 1 - The land is dying or dead, and it is extremely difficult to grow crops
Chapter 2
1. a. Tom Joad is released from prison
      b. Tom asks a trucker to give him a ride back to his farm
      c. The trucker asks if his family has been kicked off the land

Chapter 3
1. a. A turtle is walking across the highway and is missed by one, but intentionally ran over by another driver
      b. the turtle eventually flips back over and continues on

Chapter 4
1. a. Tom picks up a turtle and meets the old preacher who baptized him, Jim Casy
    b. Jim Casy admits that he gave up preaching because of girls who he would corrupt
2. a. Tom talked bout why he was sent to prison
    b. he was intoxicated and fighting back
3. a. The preacher asks if he can go along with Tom, who agrees
    b. Once they reach the farm no one is to be seen

Chapter 5
1. a. Banks begin evicting people
    b. The homes and farmhouses are destroyed by large vehicles
    c. It is suggested the people migrate to California to seek out work
    d. The drivers are neighbors who are struggling to make a living as well

Chapter 6
1. a. After realizing the farmhouse was abandoned, Muley Graves approaches Tom and Casy
    b. Muley reluctantly tells them that his family went to live with his uncle
    c. They sleep in a cave and hide from police

Chapter 7
1. a. The people are often scammed when buying required parts for cars

Chapter 8
1. a. Joad's parents meet Joad but do not at first recognize him
    b. They fear he broke out illegally and tell the story of pretty boy floyd.
    c. Al and Rose of Sharon are introduced

Chapter 9
1. a. The farmers must sell everything they own to migrate west
    b. No matter what it is they must get rid of it, and for a cheap price

Chapter 10
1. a. The family is about to leave but Grandpa refuses
    b. The family unknowingly gives him sleeping medicine and load him into the truck
    c. They say goodbye to Muley Graves
 
Chapter 11
a. There is a large line of migrant farmers' cars driving down the road
b. Joad is worried and concerned about the well-being and safety of the other cars
c. No one particularly treats the people well

Chapter 12
a. The Joad family stops at a gas station with yellow pumps
b. Their dog is hit by a car which scares Rose of Sharon
c. Rose of Sharon fears that her child may end up the same way

Chapter 13
a. The family argues with a clerk who refuses give gas to beggars
b. grandma and grandpa both become sick

Chapter 14
a. Californians don't understand what has happened to Oklahoma
b. Every ditch is a camp and occupied by the people
c. The people are discriminated against

Chapter 15
a. one of two waitresses refuse to lower the price of bed on the road
b. The other waitress convinces her to lower the price of a loaf of bread
c. She then agrees to give the children two pieces of candy for a rather low price

Chapter 16
a. Ma is reluctant to split the family up
b. The people in the family meet a man returning from California
c. The man and his son tell that the handbills are lies, but the Joads may have a different experience

Chapter 17
a. The Joads decide to move on and see for themselves how California is
b. They encounter another roadside camp that is very poor quality

Chapter 18
a. The Joads find Weedpatch with dances and proper facilities owned by government and ran by a committee
b. A sheriff warns them that there will soon be officers prepared to enter the town fearing that they will create their own laws and begin an uprising