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  1. Identify a health/healthcare issue/topic that is of specific interest to you (see list at end of syllabus). ONLY TOPICS FROM THE LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  2. Complete a preliminary search of your selected topic and begin to gather reputable, relevant evidence. You will eventually need at least eight (8) reputable sources.
  3. Send an email (via Canvas course site) to course professors, outlining your proposed health/healthcare issue/topic.
  4. Evaluation of Proposal Email (10% of course points)

Outlines a specific Health/Healthcare Issue that is relevant to course objectives and content

Required Content:

        1. Statement of proposed topic
        2. Outline of the four sections (see items 4a-d below for list of the four sections) of the proposed PowerPoint. Cite reputable sources for each of the four sections. The four sections are:
            1. Description of the issue/topic
            2. Relevance and significance of the issue/topic
            3. Impact of the issue/topic on health, health status, and/or healthcare in the United States
            4. Challenges/barriers to incidence reduction, implementation, resolution/improvement?
          3. Make sure to include at least 2 bullet points and cite reputable sources for each of the 4 sections. Must use at least two (2) scholarly references in the proposal (full citation required)

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AVILA UNIVERSITY KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI IS 336 Health and Health Care Issues Online (3 credit hours) Professors: David Wissmann, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Department of Law and Justice Studies, Avila University (816) 501-3643 Email: david.wissmann@avila.edu Jeanne Wissmann, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Avila University Email: jlwissmann@gmail.com All communication (including course emails) is to be sent and received through the Canvas course site. Course Dates: August 23 – December 14, 2017 Prerequisites (Catalogs prior to 2015-2016): Completion of all Level I requirements and 15 hours of Level II requirements including a course from the Natural Sciences area and a course from either the Social Institutions or Self and Society areas. Course Description, Goals, and Objectives This course identifies and examines current issues involving the health behaviors, health status and health care of people in the United States. Among the specific issues included in this course are: (1) the impact of health behaviors on health status and the health care system, (2) the ethics of health care treatment and decision-making, (3) the patterns of health status based on gender, age, race and income, (4) the cost of health care, (5) inequalities in access to health care, and (6) alternative models of health care reform. The objectives of the course are for students to examine: • • • • • “health” and its’ determinants, including individual health behavior. multiple health behaviors—prevalence, impact on the health status of the United States collectively and of specific groups (e.g., gender, race, age)/ United States collectively, and impact on the United States’ health care system. the general health status and health risks of the U.S. population (overall in the U.S., by age, by gender, by race and ethnicity, by income). health care disparities (quality of care, access, preventive care, acute treatment, chronic disease management) related to age, race, ethnicity, and income in the U.S. the effectiveness of the U.S. health system, including levels of satisfaction of the U.S. population with the health system, opinions concerning health care reform, and the 1 impact of the Patient Protection and Accordable Care Act. Achievement of course and unit objectives will be assessed through evaluations of performance on unit exams and selected issue presentation. University-Wide Education Outcomes (for catalogs prior to 2015-2016) The following university-wide education outcomes will be included in this course: Communication 1. Read a document and demonstrate an understanding of its written and quantitative content (assessed through unit exams and selected issue presentation). Higher Level Thinking 1. Employ skeptical, evaluative and logical approaches in processing information and drawing conclusions (assessed through unit exams and selected issue presentation) Knowledge 1. The key social problems facing the contemporary world (assessed through unit exams and selected issue presentation) 2. Cultural diversity in the U.S. and the world (assessed through unit exams and selected issue presentation) Level III Designation Level III of the core curriculum at Avila requires students to complete at least six (6) credit hours of courses with the following characteristics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Involve the expertise of faculty from at least two different academic disciplines, Use primary sources, Are titled to reflect course content, Address specific topics or themes in depth, Address some of the Knowledge and/or Personal/Spiritual and Social intended learning outcomes, and Are listed under the heading of IS (Interdisciplinary Studies). This course, Health and Health Care Issues is designated as a Level III course. It meets each of the six requirements listed above. University-Wide Education Outcomes (2015-2016 catalog and beyond) 1. Critically analyze individual and collective human experiences and communicate 2 sensitivity to self and others (assessed through unit exams and PowerPoint assignments). Interdisciplinary Studies Core Curriculum Designation (2015-2016 catalog and beyond) 1. The knowledge of the strengths and limits of disciplinary knowledge in understanding a topic, question, or problem (assessed through unit exams and PowerPoint assignments). 2. The ability to integrate, synthesize, and communicate knowledge from two or more disciplines (assessed through unit exams and PowerPoint assignments). PowerPoint Presentation, Readings, and Videos Required PowerPoint presentations, readings, and videos are listed within each Unit Overview. Links to the required presentation/reading/video are provided. Understanding of the required PowerPoint presentations, readings, and videos will be essential for successful completion of all course assignments. Additional recommended resources will also be listed within each Unit Overview. Unit Exams The Unit 1-3 Exams are timed exams. They will become accessible 6 days prior to the due date. Once you open the exam, a 60-minute timer will activate. Time remaining will always be visible in the upper right corner of your screen. Your responses are automatically saved. When finished, click “submit”. At the end of 60 minutes, if you haven’t clicked submit, the exam will automatically shut. All responses entered before that point are automatically saved. Each exam has a variety of question formats—multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false, matching, and short essay. Suggested preparation for Unit Exams: o Complete all required readings/viewings listed on the Unit Overview page o Consider taking notes, perhaps on the provided Unit Reading/Viewing Guides (all quiz questions are addressed within these guides) Grading System The student's final grade will consist of the following: Course Assignment Introductory Discussion Board Introductory Quiz Unit 1 Exam (60 min time limit) Selected Health/Healthcare Issue PowerPoint Presentation Topic Proposal Point Allocation 1% 4% 15% 10% Due Date Sunday, Aug 27th (by midnight) Sunday, Sept 3rd (by midnight) Sunday, Sept 17th (by midnight) Sunday, Oct 1st (by midnight) 3 Unit 2 Exam (60 min time limit) Unit 3 Exam (60 min time limit) Selected Health/Healthcare Issue PowerPoint Presentation Responses to Selected Health/Healthcare Issue PowerPoint Presentations (5) TOTAL 15% 15% 35% Sunday, Oct 22nd (by midnight) Sunday, Nov 5th (by midnight) Sunday, Nov 19rd (by midnight) 5% Sunday, Dec 3rd (by midnight) 100% LATE PENALTY: Assignments turned in after the due date listed will receive a 20% reduction in the grade of the assignment. The last day that late assignments can be submitted is December 14, 2017 (midnight). Course Grades will be assigned using the following grading scale: Letter Grade A AB BC C- % of Course Points Earned 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 Letter Grade D DF % of Course Points Earned 65-69 60-64 ≤ 59 Your Responsibility and the Online Classroom • • • It is your responsibility to learn how to navigate the Internet and the Avila Canvas course site. You can best do that by spending time on the site and “playing” with some of the functions. You can’t hurt anything, so go ahead and explore!! It is the only way you are going to become comfortable with this learning format. While we may be able to help a little, we are not computer experts. Ultimately, the functioning of technology must be your responsibility. Personal and system-wide technology problems are possible. These cannot be an excuse for late assignment submissions—so plan ahead –plan to submit your assignments early. In general, instructors will respond to inquiries M-F within 24 hours. Instructors will respond to weekend and school break inquiries within a similar timeframe—as much as possible. Assignment due dates are typically on Sundays at midnight. It is recommended that you plan ahead and begin assignments during the week in case you need instructor assistance/communication for successful completion. 4 Student Resources The Learning Commons, Hooley –Bundschu Library [https://www.avila.edu/hbl/AvilaLearningCommons/index.aspx] Support Services [http://transformlearning.avila.edu/ITservices/] The IT support-desk is located next to the circulation desk in the Learning Commons. The IT support staff can solve problems with networks, computer-devices, software, and other types of technology. • • Send an email to helpdesk@avila.edu or Call 816-501-2900 Cheating and Plagiarism Policy The policy of Avila University concerning cheating and plagiarism will be strictly followed in this course. The University defines cheating to include the following practices: stealing an exam; collaborating on projects where not allowed by the instructor; copying during exams; exchanging information during exams; using unallowable information as designated by the instructor; and buying, selling or stealing copies of exams or other projects. The University defines plagiarism as taking ideas from another and passing them off as one's own. Included here would be the practice of incorporating portions from a book or article into a paper and not acknowledging the source; copying a whole paper or report directly from a book or article; securing a paper or report from someone and submitting it as one's own work. If evidence exists that one or more students have cheated or plagiarized in any way, all concerned will receive a zero for that assignment. Should the same student(s) be involved again in cheating or plagiarism on a later assignment, all concerned will receive a grade of “F” for the course. Disability Services If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the office of Disability Services early in the course so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Disability Services before any accommodations are arranged. The office, which is in lower Hodes Hall, is in the Learning Center, call 816-501-3666 (telephone and TTY) for more information. Course and Instructor Evaluation Near the end of the course you will be asked to evaluate the course and give the instructors constructive suggestions for improving the class. This evaluation will be anonymous and the instructors will not receive a compilation of the results of the evaluations until final grades are recorded. In addition, the instructors will appreciate comments and suggestions during the course. 5 Selected Health/Healthcare Issue PowerPoint Proposal, Presentation and Replies Purpose: This assignment provides you with the opportunity to investigate a health/healthcare issue/topic of specific interest to you and to share your findings with your classmates. Directions: Identify a health/healthcare issue/topic from the list below that is of specific interest to you (see list at end of syllabus). ONLY TOPICS FROM THE LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED. SPECIFIC PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISEASES/DISORDERS WILL NOT BE APPROPRIATE TOPICS. 1. Complete a preliminary search of your selected topic and begin to gather reputable, relevant evidence. You will eventually need at least eight (8) reputable sources. 2. Send an email (via Canvas course site) to course professors, with an outline of your proposed health/healthcare issue/topic. Evaluation of Proposal Email (10% of course points) Outlines a specific Health/Healthcare Issue that is relevant to course objectives and content -Required Content: 1. Statement of proposed topic 2. Outline of the four sections (see items 3a-d below for list of the four sections) of the proposed PowerPoint. Cite reputable sources for each of the four sections. 3. Make sure to include at least 2 bullet points and cite reputable sources for each of the 4 sections. Must use at least two (2) scholarly references in the proposal (full citation required) 3. When your topic is approved, thoroughly research your selected topic. Gather reputable, relevant evidence that will help you communicate the following: a. Description of the issue/topic b. Relevance and significance of the issue/topic to individuals, groups and society c. Impact of the issue/topic on health, health status, and healthcare in the United States d. Challenges/barriers to incidence reduction, implementation, resolution/improvement? Note: DO NOT INCLUDE ANY DISCUSSION OF SOLUTIONS. 4. Create a PowerPoint presentation that informs your classmates about your selected issue/topic. You will submit your PowerPoint by replying to the Selected Health/Healthcare Issue Discussion Board. 5. Evaluation of PowerPoint Presentation (35% of course points) Scholarly presentation (60% of PowerPoint grade): a) Presentation informs classmates about selected issue/topic in an instructional mode. b) Presentation does not promote a personal viewpoint or include 6 personal opinion/experiences. c) Presentation has four (4) major sections (Section heading slide for each section required) 1) Selected health or health care issue/topic is described. 2) The relevance and significance of the selected health or health care issue/topic for individuals, groups and society is discussed. 3) The impact of the issue/topic on health, health status and healthcare in the United States is addressed in a specific manner. 4) Challenges/barriers (e.g., to incidence reduction, implementation, resolution/improvement) are presented and discussed. Note: DO NOT INCLUDE ANY DISCUSSION OF SOLUTIONS. Evidence/Research (10% of PowerPoint grade): a) Presentation is well-researched, informative, thought provoking, and based on a synthesis of facts and ideas from a variety of authoritative references. b) Information is presented in a logical, interesting sequence. c) Relevant current data and research findings are presented throughout the presentation. Reputable Accurately Cited Sources (10% of PowerPoint grade): a) Information is presented in your own words b) Reputable sources are cited throughout the presentation in order to attribute information to original source and to add credibility to writing. c) Appropriate credit is given for paraphrased/summarized information from reputable sources. d) In-text citation format is accurate. e) No use of verbatim direct quotes. Literature Cited (or Reference List) slide(s) (10% of PowerPoint grade): a) Provided at the conclusion of the PowerPoint presentation. b) Reference for each cited source includes full publication information. c) References are included for all (and only those) sources cited within the PowerPoint. d) A formal style guide, e.g. APA, MLA is accurately used for reference formatting. PowerPoint presentation Format (10% of PowerPoint grade): a) Includes 35+ slides. PowerPoint presentation begins with a 7 b) c) d) e) title slide that identifies the topic of the presentation, your name, and the date. PowerPoint presentation concludes with Literature Cited (or References) slide (s). Uses required section heading slide for each of the four major sections (see above) of the PowerPoint Consistent appropriate background, font, font size(s) and font color combinations are used throughout the presentation. Presentation effectively includes appropriate graphics/images/diagrams. MAKE SURE TO DESCRIBE/EXPLAIN WHAT IS PRESENTED IN EACH TABLE, GRAPH OR DIAGRAM. The overall appearance of the PowerPoint presentation is appealing and contains no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. 6. Create a reply to the Selected Health/Healthcare Issue Discussion Board. Attach your developed PowerPoint presentation to your reply. 7. View your classmates’ PowerPoint presentations. Post replies to at least five. Evaluation of Replies (5% of course points, 1%/reply) • Reply identifies what was learned from the presentation • Reply expands the discussion of the issue/topic • Reply is at least two (2) paragraphs in length List of Topics: • Electronic Health Records (EHR) • Long term care services • Mergers (between hospitals) • Ambulatory care services • Mergers (between pharmaceutical companies) • Hospice services • Home health services • Consumer use of internet health information sites (e.g. WebMD) • Concierge Medicine • Health services for veterans • Epidemic preparedness • Safe staffing levels • Hospital Safety Scores or report cards • Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) • Changing physician payment trends • Health Insurance portability 8 • • • Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project Patient centered medical homes Walk-in Clinics (e.g. Minute Clinic, Urgent Care) 9
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Name of student
Instructor’s name
Course Title
Date of Submission
Epidemic preparedness
Description of the topic
Epidemics refers to the widespread of a disease that is infectious to a community or nation.
Hence epidemic preparedness in healthcare sector can be described as the health sector readiness
in tackling the disease in those affected and preventing its further spread. Preparedness refers
mostly to the planning of future occurrences. For our healthcare systems to be prepared well to
tackle epidemics and pandemics, they need to embrace some of the good practices of simulation,
having efficient structures to tackle epidemics, creating hotline and communication channels in
which citizens can report cases, and having an overall structure that can respond easily to
situations (Smith, Janet E.).
Relevance
The topic is very relevant to the current healthcare system in the nation as there are many
widespread diseases that are rising. A good example is the Ebola and Zika diseases that have
been killing patients, especially in Africa. The preparedness of our healthcare systems to tackle
such pandemics can help save many lives in the nation and outside the nation. Some of other
diseases that can be wide spread or be infectious include Malaria, smallpox, typhus, yellow
fever, and measles.

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Impact of the issue in the United States
In the case the national healthcare system is not preparedd to tackle widespead disesase, it is
deeemed to suffer lives and also face ecomonic consequences. Rather than spend resources on
treating, united states should invest in prevention and healing (Jones, Rod).
Challenges to the epidemic preparedness to healthcare system
Some of the common challenges to a good healthcare that is well prepared to tackle epidemic
includes:
lack of resourcing and resources in healthcare systems.
Most healthcare facilities lack enough personnel, and it can be devastating when the epidemic
occurs in a certain area which is understaffed ("Hospital Disaster Preparedness In The United
States: New Issues, New Challenges").
Lack of prot...


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