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Leadership Final

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Health Disparities
Differences in the health status of different groups of people. Some groups of people have higher rates of certain diseases, and more deaths and suffering from them compared to others
Morbidity
Unhealthy State of an Individual within a population
Mortality
Number of people who have died within a population
Healthy People 2020
Science Based assessment for improving the health of all Americans
4 Goals of Healthy People 2020
1. Attaining High Quality
2. Achieving Health Equity
3. Creating social and physical environments that promote good health for all
4. Promoting quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all lifespans
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
17 Goals (Global Goals) replaced MDG
Top 5 Sustainable Development Goals
No poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Gender Equality
Inter-professional Communication
Includes Collaborative Learning, Inter-professional Communication and SBAR.

*Failure to communicate is a major cause of errors*
3rd leading cause of death in US
Medical Errors
Causes of Limited access to healthcare
Inability to pay (most significant), no insurance, no childcare, no transportation
Accountable Care Organization
Group of providers and agencies that are accountable for improving health and containing cost
Low Birth weight and Preterm
LBW= <2500g or 5 lbs 8 oz. Preterm - Before 37 weeks gestation
Maternal Mortality
800 women die each day internationally (Cardiovascular, unsafe abortion, infection)
Maternal Morbidity
Obesity accounts for 25% Pregnancy induced hypertension, diabetes

Causes infertility, congenital anomalies, miscarriage and fetal death,
Evidence Based Practice
Providing care based on evidence gained through research and clinical trials. WHO, QSEN, and AWHONN
What to do if unsure of how to do procedure
Consult the Agencies Policies
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