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🔍 What is HIPAA? HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enacted in 1996. It sets national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information (PHI). HIPAA applies to covered entities (healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses) and business associates (vendors handling PHI). 🧩 Key Components of HIPAA 1.…
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🔍 Course Overview HP-216 explores the principles and practices of promoting health and preventing disease across the lifespan. It emphasizes population health, behavioral change models, and the nurse’s role in advocacy, education, and community engagement. 🧩 Core Concepts 1. Health Promotion vs. Disease Prevention Health Promotion: Activities that improve overall well-being (e.g., nutrition education, physical…
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🔍 Purpose of ICD-10-PCS ICD-10-PCS is used exclusively for inpatient hospital procedures in the U.S. It provides a standardized system for reporting medical, surgical, and therapeutic procedures. Unlike ICD-10-CM (diagnoses), PCS codes describe what was done to the patient. 🧩 Key Concepts 1. Structure of ICD-10-PCS Codes Each code is 7 characters long, with no…
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Purpose of ICD-10-CM A standardized coding system used in the U.S. to classify diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures. Supports clinical documentation, billing, epidemiological tracking, and quality improvement. 🧩 Key Concepts 1. Structure of ICD-10-CM Codes Each code has 3–7 characters. First character: Always a letter. Characters 2–3: Numeric, define the category. Characters 4–7: Alphanumeric, provide clinical…
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Focus of the Week This module emphasizes the importance of tailoring health promotion strategies to meet the unique needs of vulnerable groups. It explores barriers to care, culturally competent interventions, and the role of nurses in advocacy and prevention. 🧩 Key Concepts 1. Definition of Vulnerable Populations Groups at increased risk for poor health outcomes…
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Quiz and Study Notes: Statistics Application Assignment 1 – Understanding Your Community’s Needs
🔍 Objective To use statistical tools to assess and interpret data about your community, identifying key needs, trends, and areas for intervention. This assignment emphasizes data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support informed decision-making. 🧩 Key Concepts 1. Defining the Population Your population is the group you’re studying—e.g., residents of Gitothua ward, youth in Kiambu,…
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Study Notes: MSW525 Module 1 – Foundations of Social Work Practice 🔍 Module Overview MSW525 Module 1 introduces students to the foundational principles, values, and frameworks that guide professional social work practice. It emphasizes the importance of ethics, cultural competence, and evidence-based approaches in serving diverse populations. 🧩 Key Concepts 1. Definition of Social Work…
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🔍 Case Study Focus Unit 1 of NU610 typically introduces students to the foundational principles of advanced health assessment. The case study often involves evaluating a patient’s history, performing a comprehensive physical exam, and identifying differential diagnoses based on clinical findings. 🧩 Key Concepts 1. Comprehensive Health History Includes chief complaint (CC), history of present…
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The American Psychological Association (APA) style is widely used in academic writing, especially in the social sciences, nursing, psychology, and education. An APA essay follows a specific structure that ensures clarity, consistency, and professionalism. 🧩 Key Components of an APA Essay 1. Title Page Includes: Essay title (centered, bold) Author’s name Institutional affiliation Course name…
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Study Notes: PRAC6675 – Practicum Experience Plan 🔍 Course Overview PRAC6675 focuses on preparing advanced practice nursing students for real-world clinical experiences. The Practicum Experience Plan (PEP) is a structured document that outlines learning goals, clinical objectives, and strategies for achieving competency in advanced nursing practice. 🧩 Key Components of the Practicum Experience Plan 1.…