Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Assignment 
The goal of this activity is to allow the student to integrate concepts discussed
throughout the semester related to quality, safety and health IT. The paper will
provide a platform for the student to discuss ideas and observations from past or
current work environments related to quality improvement.
From your work or residency environment, discuss an area where you witnessed
or assisted with quality improvement to improve overall safety. Integrate
concepts discussed or learned throughout your experience and education to
develop the discussion and formulate quality improvement outcomes.
The paper should be no more than 5 pages in length (not including references), be
fully referenced by relevant sources, and include at least the following sections:
I. Introduction
II. History of the problem
III. Discussion of the solution
IV. Relevance to Quality and Safety in a Healthcare Environment
V. References

Explain the risk factors for osteoporosis. What can a nurse do to help manage this health condition to restore the patient to optimal health?

Review the article below for this assignment:
Zhai, Z. W., Yip, W. S., Steinberg, M. A., Wampler, J., Hoff, R. A., Krishnan-Sarin, S., & Potenza,
M. N. (2017). Relationships between perceived family gambling and peer gambling and
adolescent problem gambling and binge-drinking. Journal of Gambling Studies, 33(44), 1169-
185. doi: 10.1007/s10899-017-9670-x Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5515696/pdf/nihms847253.pdf
Families play an important role in influencing individuals’ health behaviors. Reflecting on the
article and your additional literature research, write a paper (2-3 pages) responding to the
following.
What associations between excessive gambling and severe high-frequency binge drinking are
suggested in the article?
Identify at least 3 barriers to reducing the problem of pathological gambling.
Identify two specific strategies (family related) you would use to plan a program to prevent
problem gambling. Include evidence-based information as to why you believe these strategies
best apply

Choose a healthcare organization and discuss its strategic plans. choose an organization you can easily obtain materials about strategic plans.

Social Factors and Health Outcomes 
Health plays a major role in the functioning of society. Define the relationship between social behavior and health. Justify your answer using examples and reasoning. What are the social factors that play a critical role in improving health? What are the social factors that are the greatest threat to health? How can sociology help health practitioners better understand their patients and provide improved forms of health care?