The National Patient Safety Goals are set by the Joint Commission (TJC), an independent nonprofit organization that accredits healthcare organizations in the United States. The Joint Commission NPSG’s goals are designed to address specific areas of concern within healthcare and improve patient safety. The NPSG’s are developed using information about emerging patient safety issues from […]

Assessment 02 – Protected Health Information. Protecting Patient Privacy in the Digital Age: A Guide for Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center Staff What is Protected Health Information (PHI)? Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any individually identifiable health information that is created, used, or disclosed in the course of providing healthcare services. In our mental health […]

Implementation of Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Nursing Practice: The opioid epidemic has become a significant public health crisis in the United States, prompting states like Arizona to develop comprehensive prescribing guidelines. This paper examines the implementation of the 2018 Arizona Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in nursing practice, focusing on acute and chronic pain management, clinical flow […]

Promoting a Healthy Work Environment in Nursing In the complex and demanding field of healthcare, fostering a healthy work environment for nurses is crucial for ensuring quality patient care, staff well-being, and organizational success. The case of Tina, a new registered nurse from the Philippines, highlights the detrimental effects of a toxic work culture and […]

Week 8 NURS 6512: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain The body is constantly sending signals about its health. These signals can range from subtle cues to more overt symptoms. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain […]

Evaluation and Management Pertinent Information for DSM-5 and ICD-10 Coding The pertinent information for DSM-5 and ICD-10 coding includes all the symptoms the patient is facing. This comprehensive data collection is essential for forming a complete clinical picture. The symptoms may consist of physical changes or psychological effects on mental functioning. These changes can significantly […]

Controversy Associated with Personality and Paraphilic Disorders Controversy of Borderline Personality Disorder The controversy of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is related to the diagnosis, classification, assessment, and treatment. One of the critical issues is the stigma related to the diagnosis of the condition (Trull et al., 2018). Recent research has highlighted the ongoing debate regarding […]

Therapy for Pediatric Clients Introduction Depressive symptoms among children are one of the common conditions among African-American families. Treatment of depressive symptoms among children requires a careful prescription of medication to prevent negative side effects. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of individualized treatment approaches for pediatric depression (Boaden et al., 2020). These findings emphasize […]

NRNP 6665: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan I. Discussion: Comprehensive Integrated Psychiatric Assessment. Many assessment principles are the same for children and adults; however, unlike with adults/older adults, where consent for participation in the assessment comes from the actual client, with children it is the parents or guardians who must make the decision for treatment. […]