CASE STUDY: Esther is a 78 year old female who suffers from osteoporosis. She Esther lives with her only daughter and son-in-law and her two teenage grandchildren. Not to mention, she also has a family dog. Esther is very fragile, weighing about 120 lbs and barely likes to eat. She enjoys her days watching the news, cooking, and watching over the Yorkie while everyone is at work and school.  Though recently she tripped while going down a step to the patio and fractured her ankle. The family found her crying on the steps. They called the ambulance and she was taken to the ER. A couple days later she is discharged home and a home care plan is issued. 

The project is to write a one page paper on patient teaching how to use a cane. The difference between 2 gait, 3 gait, and 4 gait canes. How Esther would use them, how to prevent any other fall. What side would the cane go on? (affected or non affected side) 

Part 1

With a society that is so diverse in its own nature, issues pertaining to cultural diversity are bound to occur in the process of team management and leadership. Using the ————-University Online Library or the Internet, research about cultural diversity. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:

· How does having members of different cultures on a team affect the team’s performance?

· How would you incorporate a person from a culture of your choice into your team, keeping in mind communication differences within your and the chosen culture?

Part 2

In the years to come, cultural diversity will only continue to increase. I don’t think nursing is educated well enough on culture. Every day we encounter patient after patient with different beliefs, practices, etc. However, we don’t encounter a well diverse of cultures. Of course, the diversity of people will depend on where we live. For example, a New York healthcare provider will possibly experience more diversity than someone in Kentucky or North Dakota. As far as having different cultures on a team, it can be beneficial, but it can also be degrading to some team members. Those team members who are the only one, like a team of eight members, four Caucasian, two African-American, one Asian and one Middle Eastern, the Asian and Middle Eastern may grow tired of being the only resource. In addition, because the Asian and Middle Eastern are the only ones, stereotypes are bound to be formed. The bad part about nursing is that we form opinions and pass it on to our coworkers instead of being positive and forming our own opinions. “Regardless of the personal background of the nursing faculty, there are some who contend that what Campinha-Bacote (1999) terms ‘unconscious incompetence’ with regard to diversity issues is the norm”(Bednarz, Schim, & Doorenbos, 2010). Performance wise, some cultures are known to work harder, whereas Americans get the stereotype of being “lazy.” Having different cultures will add some insight and possible comfort to patients of their own or similar culture.

When incorporating someone into my team regardless of their culture, they would be treated the same. Yet, I would take the time to discover aspects of their culture and how to use that in my everyday practice. I understand how it feels to be excluded, looked at differently or judged, so communication wise we would figure out a way that works for the patients and us. “Working with diversity also can be described in terms of opportunities and pearls. Facing the challenges of a diverse student body can be seen as a learning adventure” “(Bednarz, Schim, & Doorenbos, 2010).

Add the following sections to the outline. A sample is attached. The outline doesnt have to as detailed as the sample but should have some detail

Search methods 

Summary of literature

Similarities and differences

Implications in practice

Conclusions

Research children’s health issues, focusing on environmental factors and links to poverty.  The assessment of environmental processes includes agents and factors that predispose communities and populations to injury, illness, and death. What correlations did your research show between environmental and health issues in the school-aged child? Make sure to include references to the article(s) you consulted.

Week 3 Public Policy Meeting Written Assignment

Public Policy Meeting Assignment

 Submit a 3-4 page summary paper on the public policy meeting. Include headings in your paper that address these components:

• The purpose of the meeting, key participants, key agenda items, and meeting logistics
• Background information and a description about the committee
• One specific topic that was discussed at the meeting and an explanation of the committee process
• An analysis of the key stakeholder positions related to the topic discussed
• Key interactions that occurred at the meeting
• Outcomes of the meeting including the specific topic focus
• APA format (6th ed.), proper grammar, and references as appropriate

Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)