Developing Organizational Policies And Practices

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To Prepare:

  • Review the national healthcare issue/stressor you examined in your Assignment for Module 1, and review the analysis of the healthcare issue/stressor you selected.
  • Identify and review two evidence-based scholarly resources that focus on proposed policies/practices to apply to your selected healthcare issue/stressor.
  • Reflect on the feedback you received from your colleagues on your Discussion post regarding competing needs.

The Assignment (4-5 pages):

Developing Organizational Policies and Practices

Add a section to the paper you submitted in Module 1. The new section should address the following:

  • Identify and describe at least two competing needs impacting your selected healthcare issue/stressor.
  • Describe a relevant policy or practice in your organization that may influence your selected healthcare issue/stressor.
  • Critique the policy for ethical considerations, and explain the policy’s strengths and challenges in promoting ethics.
  • Recommend one or more policy or practice changes designed to balance the competing needs of resources, workers, and patients, while addressing any ethical shortcomings of the existing policies. Be specific and provide examples.
  • Cite evidence that informs the healthcare issue/stressor and/or the policies, and provide two scholarly resources in support of your policy or practice recommendations.

The various components of wellness for investigating the influence of wellness on one’s discipline of study or chosen profession

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IDS 402 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric

Overview In this course, you will explore the relationship between wellness, society, and the individual. It is important to recognize the influence and impact that wellness can have and what that means for individuals in all disciplines. Problems in wellness have influence on many aspects of society, and how that is dealt with requires diverse knowledge and perspectives to investigate and change. Across many disciplines, the ability to investigate and then articulate a plan to inspire change is often necessary to achieve personal and professional goals. The purpose of this project is to examine the role of wellness in society and how that impacts individuals through the development of a plan that addresses a local or global problem relating to wellness.

The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Three, Five, and Six. The final product will be submitted in Module Seven. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:

 IDS-402-01: Analyze the various components of wellness for investigating the influence of wellness on one’s discipline of study or chosen profession

 IDS-402-02: Integrate interdisciplinary approaches for determining the impact that contemporary issues in healthcare systems have on modern society

 IDS-402-03: Describe contemporary issues surrounding wellness for their relevance to and impact on the individual and society by employing appropriate research strategies

 IDS-402-04: Recommend potential applications of strategies for monitoring and enhancing personal and public wellness

 IDS-402-05: Articulate informed viewpoints on contemporary issues surrounding wellness issues through effective communication skills

 IDS-402-06: Assess cultural and social attitudes, choices, and behaviors for their implications to lifelong health and wellness through the incorporation of diverse perspectives and viewpoints informed by relevant literature and peer experiences

Prompt For this project, you will choose a local or global issue that pertains to wellness. The chosen issue should also relate to one or more of the topics that has been addressed in this course (art, transforming practices and attitudes, technological advances, social attitudes, environment, etc.). Some examples of broad issues within these topics can be located here. In this presentation, you will explain a chosen issue, describe how it pertains to wellness, and provide a plan of action for addressing this issue. This plan includes recommendations for improvements as well as strategies and a plan for implementing the recommendations. You will develop your plan as a multimedia presentation that will require an oral narration component. This oral component should be a recorded oral narration that accompanies your multimedia presentation. You will be required to provide written speaker notes that correspond with your presentation in a separate Word document. Be sure to support your answers with appropriate evidence from relevant and appropriate research.https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/view.d2l?ou=6606&loIdentId=20333

Specifically, you must address the following critical elements:

I. Introduction: For this part of the project, you will examine the importance of wellness in society and how it influences social practices as well as your discipline of study. To help guide your analysis, you will explore a topic that has been discussed in this course (art, transforming practices and attitudes, technological advances, social attitudes, environment, etc.).

A. Analyze the importance (or lack thereof) of wellness and health in society and how it has sparked change in the everyday behavior of individuals or societies? [IDS-402-01]

B. Analyze how social practices and our idea of wellness have shaped each other. [IDS-402-02] C. Analyze how wellness has influenced the everyday behavior of individuals in your discipline of study or the professional field you are interested

in going into.. [IDS-402-01]

II. Issue: For this part of the project, you will introduce the issue and how it relates to wellness and any of the topics that have been discussed in the course.

A. Using appropriate research strategies, describe a social or global issue that is related to wellness. [IDS-402-03] i. What is the origin of the issue?

ii. What is the issue about? B. Using appropriate research strategies, describe the target population of the issue. [IDS-402-03]

i. Who is impacted by the issue? ii. What is important to know about them?

C. Using appropriate research strategies, explain how the chosen issue relates to a topic that has been discussed in this course. [IDS-402-03] i. In other words, how can you connect the social or global issue you have chosen with a topic that has been discussed in this course?

ii. How does it inform your understanding of the issue? D. Using relevant research or diverse perspectives, assess how the chosen issue is impacting the target population. [IDS-402-06]

III. Plan: For this part of the project, you will offer recommendations and a plan to improve the issue, as well as strategies for implementing your plan.

A. Explain the goals of your plan. What are the specific goals you are trying to accomplish with your plan? [IDS-402-04] B. Make recommendations for how the current issue could be addressed in order to minimize its impact on the target population. Think of specific

strategies or tactics that you could implement to address the issue. [IDS-402-04] C. Consider the implications of social attitudes and individual choices on lifelong health and wellness. If you were in charge of addressing your

chosen issue, what challenges would you face when implementing your plan? How would you address those challenges? Support your answer with relevant research or diverse perspectives. [IDS-402-06]

D. Explain the strengths of your plan and why it is likely it would be successful. [IDS-402-04]

IV. Conclusion: For this part of the project, you will conclude your presentation by examining the role of wellness in society and how it influences aspects of culture and the individual.

A. Using the four lenses, explain how issues in wellness impact modern society. [IDS-402-02] B. Using the four lenses, explain how your selected topic has or has not shaped your idea of wellness. [IDS-402-02] C. Explain how the various components of wellness influence both your personal and professional contexts. Consider how the components of

wellness impact the day-to-day responsibilities or questions faced by practitioners in your field or discipline. [IDS-402-01] D. Reflecting on the research you did for this project and the diverse perspectives presented in this course, assess how changing attitudes, choices,

and behaviors have the potential to improve personal and societal wellness. [IDS-402-06]

V. Presentation: Throughout your presentation, you will be assessed on your ability to use effective multimedia communication skills to deliver your message to your audience.

A. Construct your presentation in a way that ensures the oral narration and visual elements are logically organized in order to convey your message to your audience. [IDS-402-05]

B. Provide supporting evidence in your presentation to articulate the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan. Make sure you include citations in appropriate APA or MLA format. [IDS-402-05]

C. Select multimedia elements to logically flow with your presentation to articulate the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of your plan. [IDS-402-05]

i. Did you emphasize key ideas in your oral component? ii. Do your multimedia elements logically flow with the accompanying presentation?

Milestones Milestone One: Introduction In Module Two, you will complete a draft of the Introduction section of your presentation. In this section, you will examine the importance of wellness in society and how it influences social practices as well as your discipline of study. The final project represents a significant portion of your final grade, so it is imperative that you develop your ideas well. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone One Rubric. Milestone Two: Issue In Module Three, you will submit a draft of the Issue section of your presentation. In this section, you will introduce the issue and how it relates to wellness and any of the topics that have been discussed in the course. This milestone will be submitted as a Word document. Note that this document, with revisions, can serve as your speaker notes for the final project submission. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Two Rubric. Milestone Three: Plan In Module Five, you will submit a draft of the Plan section of your presentation. In this section, you will offer recommendations and a plan to improve the issue as well as strategies for implementing your plan. You will also create the visual facet of your final project presentation. Keep in mind that your voice will be the primary carrier of your message and that visuals play a supporting role. You want your voice and visuals to work together and not compete for attention, so you should minimize the number of words on each slide and maximize the use of visual elements, including photographs, illustrations, and graphs. You will submit

this milestone as a presentation draft in PowerPoint that will include visuals and a speaker notes. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Three Rubric. Milestone Four: Presentation Practice and Tech Check In Module Six, you will practice putting it all together. For this assignment, you will narrate the Plan section of your presentation. This milestone will be assessed on a pass/fail basis. Final Submission: Presentation In Module Seven, you will submit your final project. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product. It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This submission will be graded with the Final Project Rubric.

Deliverables Milestone Deliverable Module Due Grading

One Introduction Two Graded separately; Milestone One Rubric

Two Issue Three Graded separately; Milestone Two Rubric

Three Plan Five Graded separately; Milestone Three Rubric

Four Presentation Practice and Tech Check Six Graded separately; Pass/Fail

Final Project Submission: Presentation Eight Graded separately; Final Project Rubric

Final Project Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your multimedia presentation (10 slides minimum) with audio elements must be accompanied by 6 to 8 pages of speaker notes. The notes should be submitted in a Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. The length of this presentation (including all audio elements) should be 8 to 12 minutes. Include a minimum of three relevant resources and cite them according to APA or MLA style.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Introduction: Importance [IDS-402-01]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen insight into the importance or lack of importance of wellness in society

Analyzes the importance or lack of importance of wellness and health in society

Analyzes the importance or lack of importance of wellness and health in society, but analysis is cursory

Does not analyze the importance or lack of importance of wellness and health in society

5.5

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Introduction: Social Practices

[IDS-402-01]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen insight into how the idea of wellness and social practices have influenced each other

Analyzes how social practices have shaped the idea of wellness and how that idea of wellness has shaped social practices

Analyzes how social practices have shaped the idea of wellness and how that idea of wellness has shaped social practices, but analysis is cursory

Does not analyze how social practices have shaped the idea of wellness and how that idea of wellness has shaped social practices

5.5

Introduction: Discipline of Study

[IDS-402-01]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen insight into how wellness has influenced the behaviors and operations of individuals in the discipline of study

Analyzes how wellness has influenced the behaviors and operations of individuals in the discipline of study or area of interest

Analyzes how wellness has influenced the behaviors and operations of individuals in the discipline of study or area of interest, but analysis is cursory

Does not analyze how wellness has influenced the behaviors and operations of individuals in the discipline of study or area of interest

5.5

Issue: Social or Global Issue

[IDS-402-03]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and description demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the relationship between the chosen issue and wellness

Describes a social or global issue and how it relates to wellness, and uses appropriate research strategies

Describes a social or global issue and how it relates to wellness, and uses research strategies, but description is cursory or research strategies are inappropriate

Does not describe a social or global issue and how it relates to wellness

5.5

Issue: Target Population

[IDS-402-03]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and description demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the target population

Describes the target population of the issue, and uses appropriate research strategies

Describes the target population of the issue, and uses research strategies, but description is cursory or research strategies are inappropriate

Does not describe the target population of the issue

5.5

Issue: Topic [IDS-402-03]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and makes cogent connections between the chosen issue and a topic discussed in this course

Explains how the chosen issue relates to a topic discussed in this course, and uses appropriate research strategies

Explains how the chosen issue relates to a topic discussed in this course, and uses research strategies, but explanation is cursory or research strategies are inappropriate

Does not explain how the chosen issue relates to a topic discussed in this course

5.5

Issue: Impacting [IDS-402-06]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and relevant research or diverse perspectives used demonstrate a nuanced understanding of how the chosen issue is impacting the target population

Assesses how the chosen issue is impacting the target population, and uses relevant research or diverse perspectives

Assesses how the chosen issue is impacting the target population, and uses relevant research or diverse perspectives, but project is cursory or use of relevant research or diverse perspectives is inappropriate

Does not assess how the chosen issue is impacting the target population

5.5

Plan: Goals

[IDS-401-04] Meets “Proficient” criteria, and goals are plausible and detailed

Explains the goals of the plan Explains the goals of the plan, but explanation is cursory

Does not explain the goals of the plan

5.5

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Plan: Recommendations

[IDS-402-04]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and recommendations demonstrate keen insight into how to address the chosen issue

Makes recommendations for how the current issue could be addressed in order to minimize its impact on the target population

Makes recommendations for how the current issue could be addressed in order to minimize its impact on the target population, but recommendations made are cursory

Does not make recommendations for how the current issue could be addressed in order to minimize its impact on the target population

5.5

Plan: Challenges [IDS-402-06]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and explanation reveals in-depth awareness of challenges of overcoming issues in wellness

Explains what challenges will be faced when implementing the plan, and uses relevant research or diverse perspectives

Explains what challenges will be faced when implementing the plan, and uses research or diverse perspectives, but explanation is cursory or use of research or diverse perspectives is inappropriate

Does not explain what challenges will be faced when implementing the plan

5.5

Plan: Strengths [IDS-402-04]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and relevant research or diverse perspectives used demonstrate keen insight into why the plan would be successful

Explains the strengths of the plan and why it is likely to be successful

Explains the strengths of the plan and why it is likely to be successful, but explanation is cursory

Does not explain the strengths of the plan and why it is likely to be successful

5.5

Conclusion: Impact [IDS-402-02]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and use of the four lenses demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the impact of wellness on modern society

Explains how issues in wellness impact modern society through the four lenses

Explains how issues in wellness impact modern society through the four lenses, but explanation or use of the four lenses is cursory

Does not explain how issues in wellness impact modern society through the four lenses

5.5

Conclusion: Idea of Wellness

[IDS-402-02]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and use of the four lenses demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how the idea of wellness has or has not changed

Explains how selected topic has or has not shaped the idea of wellness through the four lenses

Explains how selected topic has or has not shaped the idea of wellness through the four lenses, but explanation or use of the four lenses is cursory

Does not explain how selected topic has or has not shaped the idea of wellness through the four lenses

5.5

Conclusion: Influence [IDS-402-01]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the influence of the various components of wellness on personal and professional contexts

Explains how the various components of wellness influence both personal and professional contexts

Explains how the various components of wellness influence both personal and professional contexts, but explanation is cursory

Does not explain how the various components of wellness influence both personal and professional contexts

5.5

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Conclusion: Attitudes, Choices, and

Behaviors [IDS-402-06]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and relevant research or diverse perspectives used demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the potential of changing attitudes, choices, and behaviors to improve personal and societal wellness

Assesses how changing attitudes, choices, and behaviors have the potential to improve personal and societal wellness, and uses relevant research or diverse perspectives

Assesses how changing attitudes, choices, and behaviors have the potential to improve personal and societal wellness, and uses relevant research or diverse perspectives, but project is cursory or use of relevant research or diverse perspectives is inappropriate

Does not assess how changing attitudes, choices, and behaviors have the potential to improve personal and societal wellness

5.5

Presentation: Organized

[IDS-402-05]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and organization cogently conveys the message to the target audience

Constructs the presentation in such a way that ensures the audio and visual elements are logically organized in order to convey message to the target audience

Constructs the presentation in such a way that ensures the audio and visual elements are organized to convey message to the target audience, but organization is illogical or does not meet all criteria

Does not construct the presentation in such a way that ensures the audio and visual elements are logically organized in order to convey message to the target audience

5.5

Presentation: Evidence

[IDS-402-05]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and supporting evidence in the presentation cogently conveys the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan

Provides evidence that supports the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan

Provides evidence that supports the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan, but supporting evidence does not meet all criteria

Does not provide evidence that supports the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan

5.5

Presentation: Flow [IDS-402-05]

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and the flow of the presentation cogently articulates the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan

Selects multimedia elements to

logically flow with the presentation to articulate the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan

Selects multimedia elements to flow with the presentation to articulate the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan, but audio elements do not meet all criteria

Does not select multimedia elements to logically flow with the presentation to articulate the importance of the chosen issue and the goals of the plan

5.5

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

1

Total 100%

Rubric Annotations

Term Definition

Organized Presentation is clear and cohesive, particularly for the audience. It begins with a broader view of the topic and then narrows the focus.

Evidence Supporting research or perspectives are incorporated into the presentation and support the message of the presentation. Includes at least three resources cited in appropriate APA or MLA format.

Flow Audio elements emphasize the key ideas of the speech and flow cohesively with the accompanying presentation.

Prevention and population-focused interventions for vulnerable populations using professional clinical judgment and evidence-based practice

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SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Presentation Guidelines

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Purpose

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice intervention used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on substances such as tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs. The SBIRT model was incited by an Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendation that called for community-based screening for health risk behaviors. The purpose of this assignment is to integrate SBIRT into nursing practice to help stimulate positive change at the individual and population focused level of care.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes (COs).

· CO3: Plan prevention and population-focused interventions for vulnerable populations using professional clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. (PO 4, 8)

· CO4: Evaluate the delivery of care for individuals, families, aggregates, and communities based on theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines. (PO1)

Due Date

Submit your completed SBIRT presentation by 11:59 p.m. MT Sunday of Week 6.

Points: 225 points

Background information

SBIRT consists of three major components.

1. Screening—A healthcare professional assesses a patient for concerning behaviors using standardized screening tools. Screening can occur in any healthcare setting.

2. Brief Intervention—A healthcare professional engages a patient in a short conversation, providing feedback and advice regarding concerning behaviors.

3. Referral to Treatment—A healthcare professional provides a referral to resources and/or treatment options and additional services available (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], n.d.)

Directions

1. Prior to starting the presentation, you are to read the assigned training.

SBIRT Education. (n.d.). Overview of screening, assessment and brief intervention: a nursing response to the full spectrum of substance use. Retrieved from https://hospitalsbirt.webs.com/nursingsbirt.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

· Choose “Watch On Demand Recording”

· Start at minute 9:08/slide 12, end at 1hr 27 sec. (slide 80)

Or you may go directly to the YouTube video:

Overview of SBIRT: A Nursing Response to the Full Spectrum of Substance Use

SBIRT Education. (2015, May 10). Overview of SBIRT: a nursing response to the full spectrum of substance use [Video File]. Retrieved from Overview of SBIRT: A Nursing Response to the Full Spectrum of Substance Use (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Use this BNI checklist for the role play at the end: BNI Checklist (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.    SBIRT Education. (n.d.). Brief negotiated            interview checklist [PDF Document]. Retrieved from https://hospitalsbirt.webs.com/nursingsbirt.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.       You are encouraged to review the assignment tutorial found at the end of the Academic Integrity Reminder.    

2. Next, choose one addiction or problem to focus on for this assignment from the options below.

· Alcohol

· Drug use (addictive prescription or illicit)

· You must be specific to which drug you are choosing

3. You are required to use one of the problems listed above. Assignments that do not follow the current guidelines or use the required forms or templates will be evaluated for evidence of an academic integrity violation. After the due date, there will be no opportunity for revision or resubmission of assignments that have been uploaded to the submission area. It is your responsibility to submit the correct assignment to the correct submission area.

4. After you have chosen the addiction/problem, you are to research SBIRT training specific to that problem/addition. Before starting to work on the presentation, it is vital you understand how SBIRT is used with that particular addiction/problem. You must find at least two scholarly resources (other than readings assigned in the course) and one video resource. Search YouTube for one SBIRT training video from a reputable source that shows a provider using SBIRT with a patient. Watch this video so that you understand the steps of SBIRT.

5. You may choose to complete this assignment as a PowerPoint poster or PowerPoint multiple slide presentation. Download the SBIRT PowerPoint poster (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or slide presentation template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

6. Submit the completed PowerPoint poster or slide presentation by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6.

7. Length: The poster should be one page with all boxes on template complete. The slide presentation should be no more than twelve slides, not including the title and references slides.

Guidelines

Below are the requirements needed for successful completion of the SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment presentation.

1. Introduction to the problem and/or addiction: Clearly identify the problem, and discuss specific statistics from your community related to this problem. You may use city or county data. For example, if you choose a specific drug, you should find the drug use rate in your city or county.

2. Problem description : Utilize one scholarly reference (not assigned in this course) to describe this problem/addiction. Discuss reasons why this may be a problem in your community. Cite all sources.

3. SBIRT description: Utilize at least one scholarly reference different from the one selected for the problem description above, and not assigned in this course, to describe how SBIRT is used with this specific addiction/problem. Identify specific steps and questions that are used.

4. Video: Locate and describe at least one video that demonstrates SBIRT related to the addiction you chose.

5. Citation: Cite all sources.

6. Community resources: Describe at least two available community resources to which you may refer people who have this problem or an increased potential for acquiring this problem. You are to provide the names of these resources and brief descriptions. You may use online resources if community resources are not available.

7. Conclusion/future implications for nursing: Provide a summary of your findings. Discuss the use of SBIRT in nursing practice.

8. References: Provide all references for all sources utilized. Use APA format, however, a hanging indent is not necessary.

Best Practices in Preparing PowerPoint

The following are best practices in preparing this presentation.

· Review directions thoroughly.

· We recommend that you use one of the linked templates. Replace the placeholder text with your own content. Use a black or colored font that is easy to read.

· Be creative. You may choose a design (from design tab) to enhance visual appeal.

· Incorporate graphics, clip art, or photographs to increase interest.

· Use short bullet points and large font for easier reading. For PowerPoint slides, use no more than eight lines per slide and no more than eight words per line.

· Do not use the notes are in the PowerPoint format (they are not visible in Canvas-Speedgrader)

· Cite all sources within the slides or poster with (author, year) as well as on the Reference slide or section.

· Proofread prior to final submission.

· Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

Reference

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (n.d.). SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment.

**Academic Integrity Reminder**

Chamberlain College of Nursing values honesty and integrity. All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments.

By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment.

Challenges that the leaders of today's health care organizations face

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Choose two issues or challenges that the leaders of today’s health care organizations face. Select from among the following topics:

  1. Staff Shortage (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Providers, Ancillary Services)
  2. Reorganization in Response to Merger or Consolidation of Services
  3. Layoffs as a Result of Declining Revenues
  4. Influx of Registry, Part-Time, and Temporary Contract Staff
  5. Poor Performance Outcomes Leading to a Reduction in Medicare Reimbursement Dollars
  6. Poor Job Satisfaction Rates Resulting in Turnover

You are the manager of an ancillary service department at a large, 500+ bed hospital. Develop a proposal (750-1,200 words) that is directed toward your staff, in which you address the following:

  1. Inform the staff of the two issues (from the topics provided) your organization is facing.
  2. Describe the impact of these issues on your department.
  3. Describe how improved communication, collaboration, and teamwork can improve conditions in your department.
  4. Identify at least two examples from the required or recommended readings of techniques found to foster inclusion and improve communication and collaboration.
  5. A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

Accident Prevention And Safety Promotion For Parents And Caregivers Of Infants

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The growth, development, and learned behaviors that occur during the   first year of infancy have a direct effect on the individual   throughout a lifetime. For this assignment, research an environmental   factor that poses a threat to the health or safety of infants and   develop a health promotion that can be presented to caregivers.

Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint health promotion, with speaker   notes, that outlines a teaching plan. For the presentation of your   PowerPoint, use Loom to create a voice over or a video. Include an   additional slide for the Loom link at the beginning, and an additional   slide for references at the end.

Include the following in your presentation:

  1. Describe the selected environmental factor. Explain how the     environmental factor you selected can potentially affect the health     or safety of infants.
  2. Create a health promotion plan that     can be presented to caregivers to address the environmental factor     and improve the overall health and well-being of infants.
  3. Offer recommendations on accident prevention and safety     promotion as they relate to the selected environmental factor and     the health or safety of infants.
  4. Offer examples,     interventions, and suggestions from evidence-based research. At     least three scholarly resources are required. Two of the three     resources must be peer-reviewed and no more than 6 years old.
  5. Provide readers with two community resources, a national     resource, and a Web-based resource. Include a brief description and     contact information for each resource.
  6. In developing your     PowerPoint, take into consideration the health care literacy level     of your target audience, as well as the demographic of the     caregiver/patient (socioeconomic level, language, culture, and any     other relevant characteristic of the caregiver) for which the     presentation is tailored

Strategic Management Within a Socially Conscious Organization

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Details:

Create a 7-10 slide presentation with speaker notes on an organization that exhibits characteristics of a socially conscience organization. Cite the mission and vision in your presentation. Explain how the mission and vision are translated into implementation of strategy. Be sure to provide specific examples.

As a manager, your role is to carry out the mission and vision of the organization in daily life, ensuring alignment between managerial tactics and the organization’s mission and vision. Examine the organization’s alignment through the following concepts: corporate social responsibility, corporate culture, personal ethics, leadership, followership, and competitive advantage.

APA format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected. For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide.

Plagiarism Free.

RESOURCES

Textbook 

1. Management 

Read Chapters 3-5, 8, and 13 in Management. Review Chapter 15 in Management. 

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2013/management_ebook_11e.php

e-Library Resource 

1. Chapter 2: Conscious Capitalism and the Heroic Spirit of Business 

Read “Chapter 2: Conscious Capitalism and the Heroic Spirit of Business,” by Mackey and Sisodia, from MMR (2013).

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2. Conscious Capitalism: Leaders and Organizations With a World View 

Read “Conscious Capitalism: Leaders and Organizations With a World View,” by Legault, from Integral Leadership Review (2012).

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3. On the Ethics of Management Research: An Exploratory Investigation 

Read “On the Ethics of Management Research: An Exploratory Investigation,” by Frechtling, from Journal of Business Ethics (2012).

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4. Questions of Ethics in Public Sector Management: The Case Study of Hong Kong 

Read “Questions of Ethics in Public Sector Management: The Case Study of Hong Kong,” by Luk, from Public Personnel Management (2012).

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5. Taking Responsibility for Corporate Social Responsibility: The Role of Leaders in Creating, Implementing, Sustaining, or Avoiding Socially Responsible Firm Behaviors 

Read “Taking Responsibility for Corporate Social Responsibility: The Role of Leaders in Creating, Implementing, Sustaining, or Avoiding Socially Responsible Firm Behaviors,” by Jones, Mackey, Whetten, from Academy of Management Perspectives (2014).

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6. Turning Corporate Social Responsibility-Driven Opportunities in Competitive Advantages: A Two-Dimensional Model 

Read “Turning Corporate Social Responsibility-Driven Opportunities in Competitive Advantages: A Two-Dimensional Model,” by Calabrese, Costa, Menichini, Rasati, and Sanfelice, from Knowledge and Process Management (2013).

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How the BSN-prepared nurse can assist a nurse leader in the budgeting process by contributing data readily available to the staff nurse

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In Huston’s (2010) brief, but impressive article (required reading this week), the author outlines several leadership competencies that EVERY nurse leader will need for 2020. That year is not too far in the future, is it?

1. Select one of the eight leadership competencies Huston described and relate it to your own leadership of nurses and nursing. This should promote a robust discussion as we come from different clinical and nonclinical perspectives.

2. Discuss how the BSN-prepared nurse can assist a nurse leader in the budgeting process by contributing data readily available to the staff nurse.

Huston, C. (2010). What skills will the nurse leaders of 2020 need? (2010). Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand, 16(6), 14–15.

2nd Part

Do you possess the leadership skill to get you to the next level? After reading the Huston article, do you see these leadership skills on your unit/area? Please provide your reasoning and an example from your practice.

How does budgeting contribute to becoming a strong nurse leader?

Finkelman, A. (2016). Leadership and management for nurses: Core competencies for quality care (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Discuss healthcare workers’ privacy and confidentiality in ensuring all workers are safe in the worksite

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Read this scenario: 

You have been hired as Assistant Manager of a Home Health Care Agency. The agency offers a wide range of skilled medical services such as nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy from qualified medical professionals. The agency also provides home health aide services including assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating.

Your supervisor told you that she recently received a call from an advocate whom an employee consulted via the Employee Assistance Program because the employee felt that she had been treated unfairly after contracting an illness. She explained that a few months ago, one of your agency’s home health aides, Sara, became ill. Sara had been coughing for approximately six weeks, lost weight without trying, had no appetite, was having difficulty sleeping, and had an intermittent fever. She became concerned and went to see a healthcare professional who diagnosed her with active tuberculosis (TB).

Sara missed a lot of time from work while completing treatment for TB. Her physician cleared her to return to work after she was no longer contagious. Upon returning to work, Sara felt isolated because her boss and co-workers refused to spend time with her. She heard that someone from the agency’s Human Resources Department told her co-workers her diagnosis. The stressful circumstances at work became even worse when another home health aide started to display the same symptoms Sara had.

Your supervisor has asked you to review the entire situation and how it was handled by the agency.

Now, in a complete 1-2 pages paper, address the following: (DO NOT WRITE QUESTIONS IN THE PAPER)

We have covered patient confidentiality in our previous courses. Keeping in mind the above scenario and Sara’s situation:

  • 1. Discuss healthcare workers’ privacy and confidentiality in ensuring all workers are safe in the worksite?
  • 2. Describe the role of the manager versus a leader in this scenario.
  • 3. How this situation should be handled?

Your paper must include:

  • 100% originality
  • 1-2 pages count excluding title and reference page
  • Proper introduction and conclusion
  • 3 credible references cited in APA

How could you use Excel descriptive statistics for data analysis research

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Discussion Question

Using the Excel Sheet and descriptive statistics page; you will write up your analysis for the 20 participants.

This week, you learned about the statistical software applications used to analyze data for research analysis. For this week’s discussion, you will use Excel sheet provide to run descriptive statistics, create graphs and respond to the following:

· How could you use Excel descriptive statistics for data analysis research?

· What are your plans for learning more about Excel and how will the information you learned about this software be of benefit in your future analysis of research data?

Refer to this week’s readings and video tutorials before starting this two part discussion question assignment. You will also have access to the Assignment Resources Step-by-Step Guide, accessed through the Assignment Resources Icon located to the right of the grading criteria above.

Step 1: Entering Data

Open a blank worksheet in the Excel program

You will now use Excel to view a sample dataset

Dataset Options

In many cases, researchers may have the data from their study in another software package like Microsoft Excel. However, if the data is not available in a software spreadsheet you can manually enter the data. Option 2: Manual Data Entry

In the Worksheet window, type “Age” in C1. Enter the numbers as shown in the dataset below. Enter the remaining data as shown below (set up your column labels i.e., variable). The measure reflects math anxiety and the study variables (cringe, uneasy, afraid, worried, understand) the math anxiety range is from 1–5 with low being the least and 5 the highest.

AgeAgeCringeUneasyAfraidWorriedUnderstand
282853443
343425321
252544425
565634312
232354334
292915323
303033525
595925512
454542533
383812411
333332432
474742345
242415344
292954213
535331521
484844153
272725434
343444325
262645232
363655542

step 2: Click on Excel tab for Add Ins; if you do not see statistics; you will need to open the file option; click on Add ins; click on ok; a box will open which will allow you to choose Statistics package; place a check mark in the box and click ok. How to Run Descriptive Statistics

Now that your data is in Excel, you will look at the descriptive statistics for this dataset. Select the data in all the columns except the top that has words for the columns; however you have the file already completed and a picture of the descriptive statistics..See end of page for a copy of the excel sheet and descriptive statistics output.

Discussion Question Part 1

How could you use Excel descriptive statistics for data analysis research? Write about your experience running descriptive statistics. Use the results in the Session Window to support your response. Then add to your discussion with the information you learn writing up your analysis.

Step 3: Excel and Graphs

You will now look at graphing. Select insert graph located at the top of the sheet; highlight the data you want to use for a chart; select the type of chart; select ok. Try using the histogram  feature for one of the variables and select “Ok”. You can create other Histogram graphs by choosing different variables. You can also choose from the other ten graph choices shown on the insert chart function.

Discussion Question Part 2

What are your plans for learning more about Excel and how will the information you learned about this software be of benefit in your future analysis of research data? Copy and paste your graph(s) in a Word document and attach to your discussion response.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Urinary Obstruction

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Students much review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references. Answer both case studies on the same document and upload 1 document to Moodle. less than 10% turnitin.

this is a sample of the “SOAP NOTE TEMPLATE ” the assignment should be similar to it

those 2 diseases are together not seperate.

PATIENT INFORMATION

Name: Mr. W.S.

Age: 65-year-old

Sex: Male

Source: Patient

Allergies: None

Current Medications: Atorvastatin tab 20 mg, 1-tab PO at bedtime

PMH: Hypercholesterolemia

Immunizations: Influenza last 2018-year, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B 4 years ago.

Surgical History: Appendectomy 47 years ago.

Family History: Father- died 81 does not report information

 Mother-alive, 88 years old, Diabetes Mellitus, HTN

Daughter-alive, 34 years old, healthy

Social Hx: No smoking history or illicit drug use, occasional alcoholic beverage consumption on social celebrations. Retired, widow, he lives alone.

SUBJECTIVE:

Chief complain: “headaches” that started two weeks ago

Symptom analysis/HPI:

The patient is 65 years old male who complaining of episodes of headaches and on 3 different occasions blood pressure was measured, which was high (159/100, 158/98 and 160/100 respectively). Patient noticed the problem started two weeks ago and sometimes it is accompanied by dizziness. He states that he has been under stress in his workplace for the last month.

Patient denies chest pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting.

ROS:

CONSTITUTIONAL: Denies fever or chills. Denies weakness or weight loss. NEUROLOGIC: Headache and dizzeness as describe above. Denies changes in LOC. Denies history of tremors or seizures. 

HEENT: HEAD: Denies any head injury, or change in LOC. Eyes: Denies any changes in vision, diplopia or blurred vision. Ear: Denies pain in the ears. Denies loss of hearing or drainage. Nose: Denies nasal drainage, congestion. THROAT: Denies throat or neck pain, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing.

Respiratory: Patient denies shortness of breath, cough or hemoptysis.

Cardiovascular: No chest pain, tachycardia. No orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal

dyspnea.

Gastrointestinal: Denies abdominal pain or discomfort. Denies flatulence, nausea, vomiting or

diarrhea.

Genitourinary: Denies hematuria, dysuria or change in urinary frequency. Denies difficulty starting/stopping stream of urine or incontinence.

MUSCULOSKELETAL: Denies falls or pain. Denies hearing a clicking or snapping sound.

Skin: No change of coloration such as cyanosis or jaundice, no rashes or pruritus.

Objective Data

CONSTITUTIONAL: Vital signs: Temperature: 98.5 °F, Pulse: 87, BP: 159/92 mmhg, RR 20, PO2-98% on room air, Ht- 6’4”, Wt 200 lb, BMI 25. Report pain 0/10.

General appearance: The patient is alert and oriented x 3. No acute distress noted. NEUROLOGIC: Alert, CNII-XII grossly intact, oriented to person, place, and time. Sensation intact to bilateral upper and lower extremities. Bilateral UE/LE strength 5/5.

HEENT: Head: Normocephalic, atraumatic, symmetric, non-tender. Maxillary sinuses no tenderness. Eyes: No conjunctival injection, no icterus, visual acuity and extraocular eye movements intact. No nystagmus noted. Ears: Bilateral canals patent without erythema, edema, or exudate. Bilateral tympanic membranes intact, pearly gray with sharp cone of light. Maxillary sinuses no tenderness. Nasal mucosa moist without bleeding. Oral mucosa moist without lesions,.Lids non-remarkable and appropriate for race.

Neck: supple without cervical lymphadenopathy, no jugular vein distention, no thyroid swelling or masses.

Cardiovascular: S1S2, regular rate and rhythm, no murmur or gallop noted. Capillary refill < 2 sec.

Respiratory: No dyspnea or use of accessory muscles observed. No egophony, whispered pectoriloquy or tactile fremitus on palpation. Breath sounds presents and clear bilaterally on auscultation.

Gastrointestinal: No mass or hernia observed. Upon auscultation, bowel sounds present in all four quadrants, no bruits over renal and aorta arteries. Abdomen soft non-tender, no guarding, no rebound no distention or organomegaly noted on palpation

Musculoskeletal: No pain to palpation. Active and passive ROM within normal limits, no stiffness.

Integumentary: intact, no lesions or rashes, no cyanosis or jaundice.

Assessment 

Essential (Primary) Hypertension (ICD10 I10): Given the symptoms and high blood pressure (156/92 mmhg), classified as stage 2. Once the organic cause of hypertension has been ruled out, such as renal, adrenal or thyroid, this diagnosis is confirmed.

Differential diagnosis:

Ø Renal artery stenosis (ICD10 I70.1)

Ø Chronic kidney disease (ICD10 I12.9)

Ø Hyperthyroidism (ICD10 E05.90)

Plan

Diagnosis is based on the clinical evaluation through history, physical examination, and routine laboratory tests to assess risk factors, reveal identifiable causes and detect target-organ damage, including evidence of cardiovascular disease.

These basic laboratory tests are:

· CMP

· Complete blood count

· Lipid profile

· Thyroid-stimulating hormone

· Urinalysis

· Electrocardiogram

Ø Pharmacological treatment: 

The treatment of choice in this case would be:

Thiazide-like diuretic and/or a CCB

· Hydrochlorothiazide tab 25 mg, Initial dose: 25 mg orally once daily. 

Ø Non-Pharmacologic treatment: 

· Weight loss

· Healthy diet (DASH dietary pattern): Diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products with reduced content of saturated and trans l fat

· Reduced intake of dietary sodium: <1,500 mg/d is optimal goal but at least 1,000 mg/d reduction in most adults

· Enhanced intake of dietary potassium

· Regular physical activity (Aerobic): 90–150 min/wk

· Tobacco cessation

· Measures to release stress and effective coping mechanisms.

Education

· Provide with nutrition/dietary information.

· Daily blood pressure monitoring at home twice a day for 7 days, keep a record, bring the record on the next visit with her PCP

· Instruction about medication intake compliance. 

· Education of possible complications such as stroke, heart attack, and other problems.

· Patient was educated on course of hypertension, as well as warning signs and symptoms, which could indicate the need to attend the E.R/U.C. Answered all pt. questions/concerns. Pt verbalizes understanding to all

Follow-ups/Referrals

· Evaluation with PCP in 1 weeks for managing blood pressure and to evaluate current hypotensive therapy. Urgent Care visit prn.

· No referrals needed at this time.

References

Domino, F., Baldor, R., Golding, J., Stephens, M. (2017). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2017 (25th ed.). Print (The 5-Minute Consult Series).

Codina Leik, M. T. (2014). Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review (2nd ed.). ISBN 978-0-8261-3424-0