AGING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN DISCUSSION BOARD DUE ON WEDNESDAY 250-300 WORDS................................................................................................................................................................ Discussion - Week 2 Collapse Environmental Risk Factors & Physiological Develpment Our environment can play a significant role in how we develop. Where we live, the resources we have access to, and what we are physically exposed to can all have a dramatic impact on our physiological development. To prepare for this Discussion, review this week's Learning Resources. Consider what environmental risk factors you, a friend, or family member may have experienced that might have had an impact on their physiological development. By Day 3, post a comprehensive response to the following: What were the environmental risk factors that may have been experienced? What was the potential impact of these factors on the individual's personal development and well-being? ______________________________________________________________ AGING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN..... APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT DUE SUNDAY.................... Application: Physiological Development Educational Handout You are a health professional who is developing an educational handout for your local Women's, Infants, and Children (WIC) office and the March of Dimes. The handout will be used to help new parents understand the human development process and care for their child. To prepare for this Application Assignment, review the Learning Resources for the week, including the presentation Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett and Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, the readings from Chapter 3, and the information on the Zero to Three website. To complete this Application Assignment, write a 1- to 2-page handout for new parents that identifies key physiological stages of development by age group from birth to three years. ( Note: Do NOT repurpose existing handouts or copy and paste information from another source. Your work should be original). Include information and examples which help to explain the effects of poverty and malnutrition on the growth and development of children. Be sure your handout is easy to read and can be understood by the general population. If you use images, make sure these are not copyrighted and are culturally diverse and appropriate. Be sure to cite and reference any supporting documentation at the end of your document. Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct. ____________ RESOURCES FOR AGING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Media Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Aging across the lifespan: Physiological development . Baltimore: Author. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 33 minutes. In this week's media, presenters Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett and Dr. John C. Cavanaugh disc.

1. AGING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN DISCUSSION BOARD DUE
ON WEDNESDAY 250-300
WORDS..................................................................................
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Discussion - Week 2
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Environmental Risk Factors & Physiological Develpment
Our environment can play a significant role in how we develop.
Where we live, the resources we have access to, and what we
are physically exposed to can all have a dramatic impact on our
physiological development.
To prepare
for this Discussion, review this week's Learning Resources.
Consider what environmental risk factors you, a friend, or
family member may have experienced that might have had an
impact on their physiological development.
By Day 3, post
a comprehensive response to the following:
What were the environmental risk factors that may have been
experienced?

2. What was the potential impact of these factors on the
individual's personal development and well-being?
_____________________________________________________
_________
AGING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN..... APPLICATION
ASSIGNMENT DUE SUNDAY....................
Application: Physiological Development Educational Handout
You are a health professional who is developing an educational
handout for your local Women's, Infants, and Children (WIC)
office and the March of Dimes. The handout will be used to
help new parents understand the human development process
and care for their child.
To prepare
for this Application Assignment, review the Learning
Resources for the week, including the presentation Dr. Nina
Lyon-Bennett and Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, the readings from
Chapter 3, and the information on the Zero to Three website.
To complete
this Application Assignment,
write a 1- to 2-page handout
for new parents that identifies key physiological stages of
development by age group from birth to three years. (
Note:
Do NOT repurpose existing handouts or copy and paste
information from another source. Your work should be
original). Include information and examples which help to
explain the effects of poverty and malnutrition on the growth
and development of children. Be sure your handout is easy to

3. read and can be understood by the general population. If you
use images, make sure these are not copyrighted and are
culturally diverse and appropriate. Be sure to cite and reference
any supporting documentation at the end of your document.
Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Refer to
the
Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students
to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
____________
RESOURCES FOR AGING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Media
Video:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010).
Aging across the lifespan: Physiological development
. Baltimore: Author.
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 33 minutes.
In this week's media, presenters Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett and Dr.
John C. Cavanaugh discuss: theories on aging, such as genetics
and body usage; midlife issues, including stress; the impact of
the baby boomer generation on resources and public policy; the
impact of poverty and malnutrition on child development; and
childhood obesity and body image.
Note:
As a reminder, additional Learning Resources for the week are
listed below the Media Player. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of
the web page to view the complete list of Required and Optional
Resources.
If you experience technical difficulties viewing the Course

4. Media through the Media Player, please contact your Student
Support Team at 1-800-WALDENU or
[email protected]
Readings
Course Text:
Kail, R. V., & Cavanaugh, J. C. (2016).
Human development: A life-span view.
(7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Chapter 3, "Tools for Exploring the World: Physical,
Perceptual, and Motor Development"
Section 3.1, "The Newborn"
Section 3.3, "Moving and Grasping: Early Motor Skills"
Section 3.4, "Coming to Know the World: Perception"
Section 3.5, "Becoming Self-Aware"
Chapter 6, "Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development
in Middle Childhood"
Section 6.5, "Physical Development"
Chapter 8, "Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive
Development in Adolescence"
Section 8.1, "Pubertal Changes"
Section 8.2, "Health"
Chapter 10, "
Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality
Development in Young Adulthood"
Section 10.2, "Physical Development and Health"
Chapter 13,
"Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of
Middle Adulthood"
Section 13.1, "Physical Changes and Health"
Chapter 14, "The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical,
Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues"

5. Section 14.2, "Physical Changes and Health"
At each stage of life, humans experience some sort of physical
change. From the growth of early childhood, to the physical
decline of old age, we are all actively engaged in the continual
process of aging. In this week's textbook readings, you will be
exploring the arc of human aging from birth to late adulthood.
Websites
National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010).
Zero to three
. Retrieved from
http://www.zerotothree.org
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HEALTH INFORMATICS DISCUSSION BOARD DUE
WEDNESDAY 250 TO 350 WORDS....................................
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Discussion - Week 2
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Health Information Technology
To prepare
for this Discussion, locate an article or section from a credible
publication, health resource or website that relates to one of the
following topics:
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Personal Health Records (PHRs)

6. For example, the chosen news article could describe the
controversy around the use of PHR.
Examples of publications, health resources, and websites are as
follows:
Magazines and newspapers (e.g., the
New York Times
)
News updates from government sites such "In the News" at the
National Institute of Health
site, or "Science News" at the
National Institute of Mental Health
site, or Health IT websites such as the following:
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information
Technology website
eHealth Initiative reports
Health Affairs
- The Benefits of Health Information Technology: A Recent
Review of the Recent Literature Shows Predominantly Positive
Results
Government Health IT
website
Healthcare IT News
website
Health IT Buzz
blog
HIMSS Foundation Industry Reports
WhiteHouse.gov
- Presidential Proclamation on National Health Information
Technology Week
Health Resources and Services Administration
- Health IT Adoption Toolbox
National Information Center on Health Services Research and
Health Care Technology (NICHSR)

7. By Day 3 post a brief summary (1-2 paragraphs)
of the article for your peers covering the main points. How
does your topic impact patients and providers?
_____________________________________________________
__________________
HEALTH INFORMATICS APPLICATION DUE
SUNDAY.................................................
Application: Planning a Database
Lead-in
We live in a world where technology is key to finding and
utilizing information quickly. Healthcare has traditionally
lagged behind the rest of the world in embracing technology.
For this industry, technology is important in the management of
health information. Although paper-based solutions are still
prevalent and work efficiently in some contexts, they are
limited in important functionality.
The healthcare industry, as it recognizes the need for
technology, more frequently relies upon systems, such as
clinical and administrative information systems, to manage and
provide needed information. At the heart of these systems are
databases,
which are structured collections of data. Databases allow for
the easy retrieval of stored data and the capability to efficiently
manage large volumes of data. Since important health-related
information is derived from data, the
electronic
storage and easy retrieval of data can ultimately impact the
quality of care and coordination of services.
Directions

8. Refer to the various case studies presented in this week’s
readings showcasing how electronic health records and health
technology (HITECH) are improving patient and community
health. Now imagine your own health scenario in which a
database could be used to improve the quality of care and the
coordination of healthcare and services.
Briefly describe your scenario and how your database will be
used .
What type of data would be collected and stored?
What are 2-3 elements of design that are important to consider
when designing your database? Be sure to use your readings and
the media for added support.
RESOURCES.................
Media
Course Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer).
(2009).
Designing a database
. Baltimore: Author.
The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes.
This media provides a simple example of how an effective
relational database can be designed. The example shows the
relationships between each element in the sample database.
Note:
As a reminder, additional Learning Resources for the week are
listed below the Media Player. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of
the web page to view the complete list of Required and Optional
Resources.
If you experience technical difficulties viewing the Course
Media through the Media Player, please contact your Student

9. Support Team at 1-800-WALDENU or
[email protected]
.
Readings
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (2012).
Electronic Health Records
. Retrieved from
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/E-
Health/EHealthRecords/index.html?redirect=/EHealthRecords/
Meaningful Use Case Studies (n.d.). In
HealthIT.gov
. Retrieved from
http://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/meaningful-
use-case-studies
Campbell, R. J. (n.d.). Database Design: What HIM
Professionals Need to Know.
Perspectives in Health Information Management
. Retrieved from
http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/
bok1_024637.hcsp?dDocName=bok1_024637
eHealth Initiative. (2011).
Health Information Exchange: From meaningful use to
personalized health
. Oracle Health Sciences. Retrieved from:
http://www.oracle.com/us/industries/healthcare/health-
meaningful-use-wp-497850.pdf
AHIMA e-HIM Workgroup on HIM in Health Information
Exchange. (2007). HIM Principles in Health Information
Exchange.
Journal of AHIMA
78
(8). Retrieved from
http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/

10. bok1_030532.hcsp?dDocName=bok1_030532
Wilkins, M. A. (2009). Factors influencing acceptance of
electronic health records in hospitals.
Perspectives in Health Information Management
, (Fall 2009), 1–20.
Blumenthal, D. (2009). Stimulating the adoption of health
information technology.
New England Journal of Medicine 360
(15),1477-1479
.
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology
(2008).
Defining Key Health Information Technology Terms
(Report to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology, April 28 2008). Retrieved from U.S.
National Library of Medicine website:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hsrinfo/informatics.html
.
Optional Resources
Readings
Brown, S. H., Fischetti, L. F., Graham, G., et al. (2007). Use of
electronic health records in disaster response: The experience of
department of veterans affairs after Hurricane Katrina.
American Journal of Public Health, 97
(S1), 136–1 41.
Websites
The eHealth Initiative
http://www.ehidc.org/
The eHealth Initiative is an organization that provides advocacy
and resources for health information exchanges.

11. Microsoft HealthVault
https://www.healthvault.com/us/en
The HealthVault is a product developed by Microsoft that
allows people to consolidate their personal health information
online.