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The Inception Of A Prediabetes Prevention Program In County Government, Gregory R. Grier
The Inception Of A Prediabetes Prevention Program In County Government, Gregory R. Grier
Education Dissertations and Projects
With the increasing prevalence and high cost of treatment, diabetes places an enormous demand on economic resources. To combat this issue and rising health care costs,Cleveland County Government took a proactive approach and partnered with its local YMCA. The YMCA was contracted to provide Prediabetes Prevention and Diabetes Control program classes to County employees. The programs were designed to (a) decrease the A1c level of program participants, (b) lower health care costs for the County, and (c) provide education about prevention and maintenance.
The ultimate goal of the program was to assist county administration and staff in their efforts to …
The Impact Of Simulation Learning On Community Opioid Overdose Prevention In Nursing Education, Lara Sheppa
The Impact Of Simulation Learning On Community Opioid Overdose Prevention In Nursing Education, Lara Sheppa
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
Drug overdose, especially from opioids, is a global problem which has stretched across all racial, generational, and socio-economical groups. Millions of people have been affected on a personal or professional basis by the emotional, physical, and financial impacts of this crisis. There is a critical need to provide support for public health awareness and education on opioid overdose prevention. Worldwide, federal, state and grassroot initiatives have been implemented to help reduce harm from opioid use. The goal of this scholarly project was to prepare Associate Degree nursing students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes to manage opioid overdose within …