HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/
Part 1: Introduction:

Executive Summary
Part 2: Report on and examine the program according to the following:

How does the issue (disease or unhealthy habit) affect populations in the United States?
What interventions work best to prevent and control the issue?
What funding is available to use interventions that work?
What types of education are available to help all Americans understand the risk factors and how to reduce them?
Part 3: Evaluate the program

Discuss what YOU think is the best way to evaluate the program
What factors must be considered in choosing an evaluation design for this intervention?
Part 4: Conclusion: how would you recommend implementing the program? Provide evidence for your recommendations. Consider the following:

Where should the program be implemented and why?
Should there be a targeted population demographic?
What should the actual implementation process be?

 

HIV/AIDS

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/infectious-diseases/hiv-and-aids/v/what-is-hiv-and-aids
What are the differences between HIV and AIDS?

How are HIV/AIDS transmitted?
What are the risk factors (determinants) for development?
What treatments are available for HIV/AIDS?

 

HIV/AIDS

Using the next guide as reference create a SMART goal to improve the indicators of your health problem at short or long term:SMART goals help improve achievement and success. A SMART goal clarifies exactly what is expected and the measures used to determine if the goal is achieved and successfully completed.A SMART goal is:Specific (and strategic): Goal must be clearly defined —who and what?Measurable: The success toward meeting the goal can be measured. Outcome must demonstrate levels of change or improvement.Attainable: Goals are reasonable and can be achieved.Relevant (results oriented): The goals are aligned with current tasks and projects and focus in one defined areaTime framed: Goals have a clearly defined time-frame including a target or deadline date.

Examples:Not a SMART goal:· Reach out to stakeholders.Does not identify a measurement or time frame, nor identify why the improvement is needed or how it will be used.

SMART goal:· The Department will launch communications with stakeholders by conducting three focus groups specific to needs assessment and funding by the end of the first quarter.
USE THE TOPIC: HIV/AIDS TO CREATE THE SMART GOAL USING THE EXPLANATION ABOVE

QUESTION 1 : How does a shift in payor mix affect financial reimbursement for a healthcare entity?

QUESTION 2: What are the different budgeting methods? Which budgeting method is used in your organization?

HIV/AIDS

Using the next guide as reference create a SMART goal to improve the indicators of your health problem at short or long term:SMART goals help improve achievement and success. A SMART goal clarifies exactly what is expected and the measures used to determine if the goal is achieved and successfully completed.A SMART goal is:Specific (and strategic): Goal must be clearly defined —who and what?Measurable: The success toward meeting the goal can be measured. Outcome must demonstrate levels of change or improvement.Attainable: Goals are reasonable and can be achieved.Relevant (results oriented): The goals are aligned with current tasks and projects and focus in one defined areaTime framed: Goals have a clearly defined time-frame including a target or deadline date.

Examples:Not a SMART goal:· Reach out to stakeholders.Does not identify a measurement or time frame, nor identify why the improvement is needed or how it will be used.

SMART goal:· The Department will launch communications with stakeholders by conducting three focus groups specific to needs assessment and funding by the end of the first quarter.
USE THE TOPIC: HIV/AIDS TO CREATE THE SMART GOAL USING THE EXPLANATION ABOVE

QUESTION 1 : How does a shift in payor mix affect financial reimbursement for a healthcare entity?

QUESTION 2: What are the different budgeting methods? Which budgeting method is used in your organization?