Managing Scope

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Imagine approaching the completion of a clinical provider order entry (CPOE) system implementation, only to have key stakeholders require the addition of clinical decision support (CDS) in the system. The additional CDS and its associated training will considerably increase the scope of the CPOE system implementation. As in this example, a project’s scope can easily grow larger as stakeholders continually ask for “just one more thing.” This expanding scope is often referred to as “scope creep.” If more items are added to the scope, project managers have the often daunting task of ensuring that a project still remains within budget and on time. Managing Scope

In this Discussion, you evaluate techniques for managing project scope.

To prepare:

  • Consider a work-related project that suddenly expanded in scope. If you have not experienced scope creep in a work-related project, reflect on personal experiences instead. For example, you may have planned a wedding, built a house, remodeled a kitchen, etc.
  • Think about the purpose of the project, the number of people involved, and their responsibilities.
  • Reflect on what caused the project to expand in scope and how you handled the expansion.

Post by tomorrow 10/25/16 a 550 words essay in APA format and 3 references that include the level one headings as numbered below:

1) A description of the project, including its purpose, the number of people involved, and their responsibilities.

2) Explain what caused the project to expand in scope.

3) Describe how you managed the expansion in the context of project management principles and practices.

4) Explain how you can mitigate or prevent this type of problem in the future. Managing Scope

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Required Readings

Coplan, S., & Masuda, D. (2011). Project management for healthcare information technology. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

  • Chapter 3, “Project Management”
    • “Scope Management” (pp. 50–58)

 This section of Chapter 3 focuses on the planning and controlling of what a project includes and excludes. The text describes how to manage project scope so that it remains within project parameters.

Project Management Institute. (2013). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide) (5th ed.). Newtown Square, PA: Author.

  • Chapter 5, “Project Scope Management” (pp. 105–140)

 This chapter focuses on the processes used to manage project scope. The chapter also describes a variety of tools and techniques that support the management of project scope.

Herrmann, R. F. (2012). The pitfalls of “scope-creep.” Architectural Record, 200(1), 29.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 In this article, the author explores cases in which a project can expand in scope without changes to letters of agreement. The author makes recommendations concerning amending letters of agreement to avoid lawsuits.

Hunsberger, K. (2011). Change is good. PM Network, 25(2), 48–53.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 The author of this article explains how scope creep often becomes a focal point of project management teams’ approaches to a project. The author also describes how scope creep may be controlled through change management.

Khan, A. (2006). Project scope management. Cost Engineering, 48(6), 12–16.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 This article emphasizes the importance of managing a project’s scope. The author also specifies how a project’s scope can be subdivided into more specific areas.

Mohan, S. (2008). Schedule acceleration: What, why and how? AACE International Transactions,PS.13.1–PS.13.5. 

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 In this article, the author describes the significance of accelerating a schedule on a project’s cost. The author also specifies two types of schedule acceleration.

Nekrasova, E., Griffiths, J., Bleen, J., Nelson, T. K., & Hewett, J. (2012, May). (2012, May). Command and control. PM Network, 26(5), 24.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Managing Scope

 This article focuses on how a project manager may avoid scope creep. The article also stresses the criticality of change management.

Simms, J. (2008, February 5). Forget everything you’ve learnt about project delivery, part 1: Scope management. CIO (13284045), 1.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 This article specifies the two different types of scope (problem scope and solution scope) and how they may affect scope management. The author describes how being aware of these two different types of scope may prevent issues in scope management.

Simms, J. (2009, July 7). The self evident truths of project management: Truth # 11: “Project scope is a weapon of opportunity not control”. CIO (13284045),  1.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

In this article, the author describes the dangers of seeking to control a project’s scope too tightly. The author distinguishes the initial scope and the final scope of a project.

Turk, W. (2010). Scope creep horror. Defense AT&L, 39(2), 53–55.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

 This article examines the impact of scope creep on a project. The author also describes some of the causes of scope creep.

Smith, S. E. (2012). What is scope creep? Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-scope-creep.htm

 This article defines scope creep. The author describes how scope creep can arise and how it may be remedied.

Document: Project Management Tools Available for Apple/Mac Computers (PDF)

 This document contains a list of Project Management tools that are compatible with Apple/Mac computers. Managing Scope

HOW MEDIA POSITIVELY AND NEGATIVELY INFLUENCES THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF NURSES

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THIS IS THE QUESTION:

    The media, and Hollywood in particular, represent one avenue in which the general public becomes familiar with the role of nurses. How does the media positively or negatively influence the public’s image of nursing? What other avenues may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing as well as the changing health care system?


COULD YOU COMPLETE THIS TABLE BASED IN THE INFORMATION THAT YOU ALREADY SENT ME,  THAT IS ATTACHED.

Grading Rubric and Helpers for this Discusion Question

Class keep in mind that we are reflecting on the image the media portrays, but our main goal is to discuss how we as individual and a group can advocate for a positive image of nursing and how we can educate the public on health care. Be sure to address all four area do this question specifically.  HOW MEDIA POSITIVELY AND NEGATIVELY INFLUENCES THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF NURSES

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Here is an additional article that I think covers the topic well, use it in addition to your assigned reeadings, not in place of it.  The link will open in a new window. 

Reply posts that focus on discussion of the medias negative portrayal without supported discussion of advocacy for a positive image will not be considered substantial.
Grading Rubric and Sample Table for this DQ

  1. Discusses how  the media positively AND negatively influence the public’s image of nursing (2 points)
  2. Uses examples and references from the units learning activities. (1 points)
  3. Discusses/ lists avenues that  we could use that may better educate the general public on the role and scope of nursing  Include ways we can promote a positive view of nursing both individually and as a group (4 points)
  4. Discusses/ lists other avenues we may better educate the general public on the changing health care system 4 points
  5. APA and writing 3 points. HOW MEDIA POSITIVELY AND NEGATIVELY INFLUENCES THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF NURSES
Positive portrayals of nursing  by media with Examples from our units learning activities      
negative portrayals of nursing  by media with Examples from our units learning activities      
Avenues/activities to promote nursing and give positive image as individuals and as a group      
Avenues to educate the public on the changing health care system      

References

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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2 Discussion questions concerning substance use. Due tonight by 10:00 PM Eastern Time NO LATER… Each discussion should be 1-2 paragraph. Reference in APA format.  Textbook if can be found online is Drug Use & Abuse by Maisto, Calizio, and Connors. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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Discussion 1
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a formal, standard way to define a construct like “substance-use disorder,” such as the DSM-IV does? (DSM-IV criteria are listed in your book or can be easily accessed online) In your response, discuss some of the different ways in which substance-use disorders are presently classified, citing material from the text and any additional resources, including the SAMHSA website. Also, should cultural differences in substance use and definitions of abuse matter in defining substance-use disorders? Why or why not?

Discussion 2
Given the way in which many forces have affected drug use in the past, develop your own projection into the future – to the year 2025 – of the nature of our society’s drug use problems, based on some of the social, political, economic, law enforcement, scientific, and/or medical developments you envision. Utilize the text, additional resources, and the websites available in the Content area to back up your response. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

Australian people is reported and use these to compare the health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children

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HST111 : Population Health : Essay Writing – Nursing Assignment

Essay writing –

Using essay format and correct (i.e. APA) in-text and end-text referencing, describe three ways the health status of Australian people is reported and use these to compare the health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children.

Tip 1: Use the Marking Rubric and the Essay Template provided on Blackboard to guide both the structure and the content of your paper. Your essay should be set out in the same sections as that shown in the essay template. The rubric will be used to mark and grade your paper so it should be used as a checklist.

Tip 2: Look at the Exemplar Essay on Blackboard so you can see what a high distinction paper from a previous semester looks like. Keep in mind that the topic for this semester is not exactly the same as the topic in the exemplar essay. Australian people is reported and use these to compare the health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children

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Tip 3: The ECU library has developed subject guides (‘pathfinders’) for Australian Indigenous Health:
http://ecu.au.libguides.com/health/aih

Tip 4: Make sure you have completed up to an including HST1111 Academic Skills Workshop 10 prior to submitting this assignment.

Tip 5: “…ways the health status of Australian people is reported” means things like, life expectancy, specific causes of death and/or injury, prevalence of specific diseases, preventable risk factors such as tobacco smoking rates, etc.

Tip 6: Make sure you stick very closely to the specific task for this essay and do not include any extra information – no matter how important or interesting you find it to be. This means do not discuss why or how the differences in health came about or what should be done about the differences.

Tip 7: Do not leave this assignment until the last minute. To be able to use the feedback provided by Turnitin to improve your essay, you need to have finished your essay at least one week before the due date for submission.View less » Australian people is reported and use these to compare the health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian children

IMPACT OF DIABETES ON HEALTH

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According to the American Diabetes Association (2011), 25.8 million children and adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. Approximately 2 million more are diagnosed every year, with another 79 million people considered to be in a pre-diabetes state.

These millions of people are at risk of several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. Since diabetes has a major impact on the health of millions of people around the world, it is essential for nurses to understand the pathophysiology and associated alterations of this disorder. In this Discussion, you compare two types of diabetes—diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. IMPACT OF DIABETES ON HEALTH

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To Prepare

  • Review Chapter 18 in the Huether and McCance text and Chapter 18 in the McPhee and Hammer text. Identify the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Consider the similarities and differences between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation.
  • Select two of the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factors you selected might impact the diagnosis and prescription of treatment for these two types of diabetes.
By Day 3

Post an explanation of the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Describe the differences and similarities between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation. Then explain how the factors you selected might impact the diagnosis and prescription of treatment for these two types of diabetes. IMPACT OF DIABETES ON HEALTH

Power, politics, and Collective Bargaining on Organizational Climate

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List and support your reasons for or against striking.

 You are a staff nurse in the ICU in one of your city’s two hospitals. You have worked at this hospital for 5 years and transferred to the ICU 2 years ago. You love nursing but are sometimes frustrated in your job due to a short supply of nurses, excessive overtime demands, and the stress of working with such critically ill patients.

The hospital has a closed shop, so union dues are deducted from your pay even though you are not actively involved in the union. The present union contract is up for renegotiation, and union and management have been unable to agree on many issues. When management made its last offer, the new contract was rejected by the nurses. Now that the old contract has expired, nurses are free to strike if they vote to do so.  Power, politics, and Collective Bargaining on Organizational Climate

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You had voted for accepting the management offer; you have two children to support, and it would be devastating to be without work for a long time. Last night, the nurses voted on whether to return to the bargaining table and try to renegotiate with management or to go out on strike. Again, you voted for no strike. You have just heard from your friend that the strike vote won.  Power, politics, and Collective Bargaining on Organizational Climate.Now, you must decide if you are going to support your striking colleagues or cross the picket line and return to work tomorrow. Your friends are pressuring you to support their cause. You know that the union will provide some financial compensation during the strike but believe that it will not be adequate for you to support yourself and your children. Yo agree with union assertions that the organization has overworked and underpaid you and that it has been generally unresponsive to nursing needs. On the other hand, you believe that your first obligation is your children.

Using a problem-solving and decision making skills model discussed in class outline how you would approach solving this difficult decision. Describe how you arrived at your decision. How many alternatives did you generate? If you were financially stable without a family would your decision have been the same? Power, politics, and Collective Bargaining on Organizational Climate

Describe the overall planning process and the key components of the financial plan

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Describe the overall planning process and the key components of the financial plan.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

Suggest the key financial drivers that most likely will cause health care organizations to merge. Provide support for your rationale.

Assuming that two (2) health care organizations have merged. Determine the evaluation criteria that a financial analyst would use to evaluate the financial performance of the organization post-merger, and identify the determinants that the analyst would use to decide whether or not the merger generated favorable financial results for the organization. Provide support for your evaluation. Describe the overall planning process and the key components of the financial plan

Determine the key factors that will drive the financial planning process for most organizations in the post-merger phase, and examine the related impact to the organization process. Provide support for your rationale.

Create an argument to assert that the financial planning process is of high value to a health care organization. Provide support for your argument.

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Predict the financial stability of the health care industry over the next five (5) years. Provide support for your prediction.

Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Evaluate the financial statements and the financial position of health care institutions.

Describe the overall planning process and the key components of the financial plan.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in health financial management.

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Explain how data supported disruptive innovation and leadership models can build evidence-based organizational cultures to drive continuous innovation in a meaningful and intuitive form

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  1. Which system-wide training model would you use to transform an electronic health record (EHR) delivery system into a quality tool that meets or exceeds regulatory and health reform policy. Include statistical protocols and advanced statistical methods for data analysis you plan to include in your Unit 7 Research Utilization Project Proposal Assignment.
  1. Evaluate the limitations of virtualization including consideration of the challenges and data complexities, and convince each other that you have the best evidence-based plan to forecast health system performance.
  1. Discuss the tools you will use to implement a Cloud storage system that builds on existing virtual infrastructure. Include how you plan to communicate to stakeholders overcoming the limitations of Cloud architectures and enhance organizational analytic results that can be used for decision-making.
  1. Research the literature and explain the limitations to using a cloud when enabling the following infrastructure: Real-time planning capabilities that optimize resource utilization, dynamic end-to-end infrastructure, application, predictive modeling, and workload performance. Include industry-specific compliance, security, vulnerability, costs, and organizational risk management. Explain how data supported disruptive innovation and leadership models can build evidence-based organizational cultures to drive continuous innovation in a meaningful and intuitive form

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  1. Review the literature to find key indicators of value and data empowerment and create three short term goals to improve public health outcomes.
  1. Discuss informatics and technology system efficiencies to improve costs, safety, and clinical health outcomes using data analytics. Explain how data supported disruptive innovation and leadership models can build evidence-based organizational cultures to drive continuous innovation in a meaningful and intuitive form
  1. Conduct a literature review of transformation, innovation, and realization management models and debate with peers how your model is the best one to overcome barriers to stakeholder buy in regarding your proposal.
  1. List three ways that informatics can enhance stakeholder buy-in for public policy optimization mandates and explain how costs, quality, safety, ethics, economics, standards, and health reform mandates apply to each one.
  1. Debate with peers how to operationalize performance management in health informatics. Include ethics, standards, laws, and policy to support your point.
  1. Explain how data supported disruptive innovation and leadership models can build evidence-based organizational cultures to drive continuous innovation in a meaningful and intuitive form. Explain how data supported disruptive innovation and leadership models can build evidence-based organizational cultures to drive continuous innovation in a meaningful and intuitive form

Future Of Nursing

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 In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action? Explore the Campaign for Action webpage (you may need to research your state’s website independently if it is not active on this site. My state is Michigan): http://campaignforaction.org/states Review your state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage. Future Of Nursing. I n a paper of 1,000-1,250 words: Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action? Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers? A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 

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2.  How can you apply the levels of prevention when dealing with the problem of substance abuse in your community (Miami).  Give some examples.

3.  In your own words define violence and discuss the role of the community health nurse in the management of this public health issue.

4.  Discuss recent violence acts that happened in your community of nationally and how do you think it could be prevented and the role of the community nurse in the prevention of them.

APA format word document Arial 12 font.  A minimum of two evidence based references besides the class textbook are required and a minimum of 500 words are required. Future Of Nursing

Identify instances of actions taken by an agency or provider that would or could violate the ethical duties and responsibilities of the health care providers or the rights of patients

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N520 Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing

Module 8 Assignment

Signature Assignment: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing

Presentation:

Among various stakeholders, the registered nurse must incorporate legal and ethical theories and principles into practice. There is a need to evaluate the legal and ethical considerations that exist in healthcare today, to assess nursing’s role in health initiatives, and to find ways that we can help improve health and health outcomes. This presentation will help nurses recognize and respond to dilemmas within diverse health care settings and nursing roles. This presentation will provide an overview of regulatory action and the legislative and judicial processes, enabling nurses to become familiar with changes affecting the health care system such as patient rights, technological advances, and managed care. Identify instances of actions taken by an agency or provider that would or could violate the ethical duties and responsibilities of the health care providers or the rights of patients

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This presentation will examine the role of the nurse as a health professional, advocate, and leader:

Select five legal or ethical concepts that you feel influence nursing practice.

Explain the selected concepts regarding both the impact on agency viability and quality patient care.

Review the selected concepts and strategically analyze for priorities, challenges, and issues from a legal and ethical perspective

Identify instances of actions taken by an agency or provider that would or could violate the ethical duties and responsibilities of the health care providers or the rights of patients

Develop a policy proposal, measures, and recommendations for prevention of legal and ethical violations

Detail how could nursing intervene or advocate to incorporate legal and ethical theories and principles more effectively into practice

This PowerPoint® (Microsoft Office) or Impress® (Open Office) presentation should be a minimum of 20 slides, including a title, introduction, conclusion and reference slide, with detailed speaker notes and recorded audio comments for all content slides. Use at least four scholarly sources and make certain to review the module’s Signature Assignment Rubric before starting your presentation. This presentation is worth 400 points for quality content and presentation. Identify instances of actions taken by an agency or provider that would or could violate the ethical duties and responsibilities of the health care providers or the rights of patients