The Population Health Service Plan

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Health Services Facilities Planning
Weight: 60%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Format: Word document
Length: 2000 words ( excluding executive summary along with tables , graphs and references).
Curriculum Mode: Report
The Population Health Service Plan will present a health service review and development for one clinical stream for South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWS LHD). The main source document for the development of the health service plan is The Strategic and Healthcare Services Plan – Strategic Priorities in Health Care Delivery to 2021 (SWS LHD, 2013). The SWS LHD SHSP provides an overview of the LHD and then the planning process used to develop the SHSP. Section 7.3 provides a Clinical Stream and Service Network Perspective. The assignment will need to present a health service plan (HSP) for one of the following clinical streams or service networks shown below :
Clinical Streams and Service Networks, SWS LHD are : Aged care and Rehabilitation, Gastroenterology and Liver, Cancer, Mental Health, Cardiovascular, Oral Health, Paediatric and Neonatology, Community Health Services , Women’s Health ,Drug Health . Source: SWS LHD, 2014.p.11. ( choose only one stream )
The following sections are to be included in the plan:
• Executive Summary( should contain overall summary and findings of report )
• Table of Contents (in proper format)
• Introduction
• Environmental Scan including:
-Policy and planning framework -Demographic analysis, including relevant population projections -Determinants of Health
-Burden of Disease data for the selected population
-Relevant morbidity and mortality data
• Needs Assessment
• Service Profile within LHD, including relevant facilities, services, Role Delineation Levels and Models of Care
• Current inpatient and outpatient activity levels, including separations and bed days by facility and clinical area and across the LHD
• Catchment and reverse catchment profiles
• Situational Analysis – Strategic Issues and Priorities
• Future Services Profile by facility and across the LHD and Proposed Role Delineation Levels and
Models of Care (include projected inpatient activity if available)
• Key goals, objective and strategies in table format, including proposed facility development. • Overarching recommendations and conclusions
Tables and graphs are very necessary in needed places to represent the data. If possible please put annexes also. And the references should be minimum 10 with proper APA format along with in- text citation .
Your assignment will be assessed on the following:
– Writing clearly and in an appropriate formal style for an academic report. – Evidence of the ability to analyse and present relevant data including tables and graphs
– Capacity to present a cohesive and well-structured health service plan covering all sections
– Critical analysis support the proposed goals, objectives and strategies and recommendations.
Resources: The majority of the information will be available in the South Western Sydney Local Health District Strategic and Health Care Service Plan ( SWS LHD SHSP). However, additional resources should be used to supplement this information
Since this assignment covers 60% of total marks , i hope to get relevant content in assignment . Please do refer marking criteria attached below

What unique health concerns might young people have that differentiate them from adults

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Overview

Create a 6–8-slide PowerPoint presentation for a group of school nurses, which addresses the role of the school nurse in managing the unique health concerns of teenagers while adhering to privacy laws.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

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  • Competency 1: Explain the effect of health care policies, legislation, and legal issues on health care delivery and patient outcomes. ◦Explain the laws that relate to adolescent safety and health privacy in a school setting.

◦Explain how the privacy laws affect schools, students, and school nurses.

  • Competency 3: Apply professional nursing ethical standards and principles to the decision-making process. ◦Describe health and wellness issues specific to the adolescent population.

◦Recommend evidence-based ethical strategies relating to health and wellness privacy communication by the school nurse.

  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of nursing professionals. ◦Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

◦Correctly format citations and references using APA style.

Context

School nurses confront numerous legal issues in their daily work. It is important to know the standards of nursing practice specific to the state of licensure, as well as legal limitations and responsibilities of the school nurse.

Role of the School Nurse

It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that the professional registered school nurse is the leader in the school community to oversee school health policies and programs. The school nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings, and coordinates referrals to the medical home or private health care provider. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment (American Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses, 2011).

Reference

American Nurses Association & National Association of School Nurses. (2011). Role of the school nurse. Retrieved from http://www.nasn.org/PolicyAdvocacy/PositionPapersandReports/NASNPositionStatementsFullView/tabid/462/smid/824/ArticleID/87/

Questions to Consider

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community.

  • What is FERPA?
  • What is HIPAA?
  • How do FERPA and HIPAA affect school health privacy?
  • What unique health concerns might young people have that differentiate them from adults?

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

the magnitude of the health problem in that population

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Task
In a briefing to a Minister for Health, you will outline the case for intervening to improve
population health, articulating the strategy and justifying it on the basis of the priority
assigned to the problem. Ethical implications of the preferred intervention strategy will be
taken into account.
What you need to do
This Assessment Task is in two parts: Part A & Part B.
You will work on and submit Part A early in the semester (so you can get feedback). You will
work on Part B through the semester, and submit it after classes finish.
Page 2 of 7
PART A Report (1,000 words)
• Write a short report that signals to the Minister for Health that a priority health
problem is affecting a defined population and needs action by government.
You will choose a priority health problem affecting a defined population that is realistic and of
interest to you. To do this, search relevant journals, textbooks and the “grey literature” (such
as government reports, policy statements, issues papers from authoritative organisations).
Discuss options with teaching staff and class members using the AT1 discussion forum in the
‘Assessments’ block and in your tutorials.
Then, undertake further research, and summarise in a short report:
o the nature of the health problem
o the population affected by the problem (you may need to refer to age, gender,
ethnicity, geographical location or other characteristics)
o the magnitude of the health problem in that population (you may refer to
epidemiological and other statistical data)
o the proximal and distal determinants of the health problem
o any features of this population that you want the Minister to be aware of
o the case for why a public health intervention strategy should be supported by
the Minister for Health at this time.
PART B Ministerial briefing paper (2,000 words)
• Write a Ministerial briefing paper (see Attachment 1).
Propose to the Minister for Health a public health intervention strategy that combines a
selected range of relevant intervention methods and is designed to address the health
problem. Draw on available information and evidence in your proposal to justify your choice
of intervention methods. Note: The proposal will be high-level and NOT a detailed action plan.
Advise the Minister of any ethical implications of the intervention strategy that would need to
be considered, and any issues you think might affect the implementation of the intervention
strategy.

Compare The Health And Demographic Characteristics Of Insured And Uninsured Couples In The NHIS

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EC116: Applied Economics And Policy- Statistics Assignment Help

QUESTION 1 [15 Marks] Table 1.1 In Mastering Metrics (MM) Compares The Health And Demographic Characteristics Of Insured And Uninsured Couples In The NHIS.

Panel A Compares The Health Across Husbands (And Across Wives) In This Sample With And Without Health Insurance.

(A) [1 Mark] Calculate The T-Statistic For The Null Hypothesis That There Is No Difference Between The Health Of Husbands With And Without Health Insurance In This Sample. Is The Difference Significantly Different From Zero?

(B) [1 Mark] Calculate The T-Statistic For The Null Hypothesis That There Is No Difference Between The Health Of Wives With And Without Health Insurance In This Sample. Is The Difference Significantly Different From Zero? Panel B Of Table 1.1 Shows That Husbands With And Without Health Insurance Differ Along Many Demographic Dimensions. The Same Is True For Wives. It Is Possible That The Difference In Health Between The “Some HI” And “No HI” Groups May Be Smaller If We Compare Across Groups That Are More Homogeneous. To Investigate This, Go To Http://Masteringmetrics.Com/Resources/ And Download The Stata Data And .Do File Used To Produce MM Table 1.1. Execute The Stata Code In NHIS2009_hicompare.Do Through Line 35 To Make Sure That You Use The Same Selection Criteria That Were Used To Produce Table 1.1.

(C) [1 Mark] How Is The Variable Health Coded In STATA? To Answer The Question, Use The Command “Tabulate Health, Su (Health)”. Is The Difference Between The Health Of Husbands With Some And No HI (Variable Hi) Significantly Different From Zero If You Restrict To Men Who:

(D) [2 Marks] Are Employed?

(E) [2 Marks] Are Employed And Have At Least 12 Years Of Education?

(F) [2 Marks] Are Employed, Have At Least 12 Years Of Education, And Earn Income Of At Least $80,000? [Hint: Use The If Modifier And The Variables Fml, Empl, Educ And Inc] Is The Difference Between The Health Of Wives With Some And No HI Significantly Different From Zero If You Restrict To Women Who:

(G) [2 Marks] Are Employed? (H) [2 Marks] Are Employed And Have At Least 12 Years Of Education?

(I) [2 Marks] Are Employed, Have At Least 12 Years Of Education, And Earn Income Of At Least $80,000? [Hint: Use The If Modifier And The Variables Fml, Empl, Educ And Inc]

QUESTION 2 [40 Marks] The RAND Health Insurance Experiment (HIE).

(A) [2 Marks] What Causal Questions Was The RAND HIE Designed To Answer?

(B) [2 Marks] Download The Stata Data Associated With

Tables 1.3 And 1.4 In MM From The MM Resources Page. The “Person_years.Dta” Dataset Contains Information On The RAND HIE Sample, Including Demographic Characteristics And Treatment Assigned. The “Annual_spend.Dta” Dataset Contains Information On Annual Hospital Expenditures. To Link These Together, Merge “Person_years.Dta” With “Annual_spend.Dta” Using The Variables Person And Year. Keep Only Those Person/Year Observations That Appear In Both Datasets. [Hint: Use The Command “Merge 1:1”].

(C) [2 Marks] Generate A Variable For Total Hospital Spending (Name It Totspen), Equal To The Sum Of Dollars Spent On Inpatient Care (Inpdol) And Outpatient Care (Outsum).

(D) [10 Marks] Calculate The Difference In Average Hospital Spending Between People Who Report Being In Excellent Health (Exc_health) Versus Those Who Report Being In Bad Health (Bad_health). Is This Difference Statistically Significant At The 5% Level? [Hint: Generate A Dummy Variable (Call It Excellent_bad) That Has Value Equal To 1 When Health Is Excellent, To 0 When Health Is Bad, And Has A Missing Value When Both Excellent Health And1 Bad Health Are Equal To 0].

(E) [4 Marks] As Described In MM Chapter 1, The RAND HIE Had Many Small Treatment Groups – In Fact, The Variable Plan In Your Dataset Shows That There Were 24 Different Groups. Define A New Variable “Plantype” That Divides These Into 4 Larger Categories As Follows. Plan Type 1 (“Free”) Is Plan 24; Plan Type 2 (“Individual Deductible”) Is Plans 1 And 5; Plan Type 3 (“Cost-Sharing”) Is Plans 9-23, Inclusive; And Plan Type 4 (“Catastrophic”) Is Plans 2-4 And Plans 6-8, Both Inclusive.

(F) [10 Marks] What Is The Average Hospital Spending In Each Group? Is The Difference In Hospital Spending Between Plan Types 1 And 4 Significant At The 5% Level? [Hint: Generate A Dummy Variable (Call It Plan1_4) That Has Values Equal To 1 When Plan Type Is 1, To 0 When Plan Type Is 4, And Has A Missing Value When Plan Type Is Either 3 Or2 4]

(G) [7 Marks] Clear Your Stata Session And Read In “Rand_initial_sample_2.Dta”. The Four Plan Types Have Already Been Defined In This Dataset (Plantype_1, Plantype_2, Plantype_3 And Plantype_4), Which Also Contains The Variable Ghindx, A General Health Index. Is The Difference In The Average Health Between Plan Type 1 And Plan Type 4 Significant At The 5% Level? [Hint: Generate A Dummy Variable (Call It Plan1_4) That Has Values Equal To 1 When Plan Type Is 1, To 0 When Plan Type Is 4].

(H) [3 Marks] How Do Your Results From Parts (E) – (G) Relate To The HIE Findings Discussed In MM Chapter? 1 Use The Operator “&” 2 Use The Operator “|”

QUESTION 3 [45 Marks] Reload The NHIS Data You Used In Question 1. Again, Execute The Stata Code In NHIS2009_hicompare.Do Through Line 35 To Make Sure That You Use The Same Selection Criteria That Were Used To Produce

MM Table 1.1. (A) [5 Marks] Use The Sum Command To Calculate Average Health Separately For Husbands With And Without Health Insurance. What Is The Difference In Average Health By Insurance Status? Is This Difference Statistically Significant At The 5% Level? What Is The 95% Confidence Interval For The Difference?

(B) [7 Marks] Use The NHIS Data To Construct A Variable (Call It Uni) Such That A Regression Of Health On This Variable Reproduces The Difference Calculated In Question (3a), Above. [Hint: Uni Is A Dummy Variable That Is Equal To 1 When The Variable Hi Is Equal To 0, And Is Equal To 0 When The Variable Hi Is Equal To 1). Compare The Difference, T-Statistic, And Confidence Interval For Your Regression Estime Of Differences In Health With Those You Computed In (3a). In Question 1, We Showed That Some Of The Difference In Average Health Between Those With And Without Health Insurance In The NHIS Can Be Attributed To The Fact That The Insured Differ From The Uninsured Along Many Relevant Dimensions. We Can Also Show This Using Regressions. Starting With Your Regression From Point (3b) Above, Sequentially Add Controls For Age (Age), Years Of Education (Yedu), And Income (Inc).

(C) [7 Marks] Does Any Set Of Controls Eliminate The Difference In Health Between Insured And Uninsured? Explain How The Results Change As You Add Controls And What Changes In The Estimates As You Add More Controls Might Mean.

(D) [5 Marks] Comment The Relationship Between Health And The Other Variables In The Regression: Age, Yedu, Inc. Reload The RAND HIE Dataset “Rand_initial_sample_2.Dta” Used In Question 2.

(E) [6 Marks] Define A Dummy Variable Called Anydum, Which Is Equal To 1 For Individuals With Plan Types 1-3 (“Any Insurance”) And Equal To 0 For Individuals With Plan Type 4 (Only “Catastrophic” Insurance). Regress The General Health Index Ghindx On A Dummy For Any Insurance (Ghindx, Is A General Health Index Similar To That In The NHIS, But Scaled Differently: The Higher The Index The Healthier The Person).

(F) [3 Marks] Interpret Your Estimates Of This Model.

(G) [4 Marks] Sequentially Add Controls For Age (Age), Education (Educper), And Income (Income1). Do These Controls Have Much Of An Effect On Your Estimates?

(H) [8 Marks] Why Is The Effect Of Adding These Demographic Controls So Different From What You Saw In Question 3b? (Hint: Think About The Differences Between The NHIS And The RAND HIE Data.)

Describe the Cultural Identity of the group

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Read both of these articles, which can be accessed in the Trident library:

Purcell, N., & Cutchen, L. (2013). Diabetes self-management education for African Americans: Using the PEN-3 model to assess needs. American Journal of Health Education, 44(4), 203-212.

Lindberg, N. M., Stevens, V. J., & Halperin, R. O. (2013). Weight-Loss Interventions for Hispanic Populations: The Role of Culture. Journal of Obesity, 2013, 542736.

Choose ONE of the articles topics to focus on for the rest of the SLP. You will use the information in the selected publication as you go through the phases of applying the PEN-3 model to develop a hypothetical health education program.
Please let me know if you have trouble accessing these articles.
Write a paper that includes the following:

1. Provide a brief overview of the health issue among your selected group, statistics about the scope of the problem, and its implications for health.

2. Describe the Cultural Identity of the group you chose. Specifically address how each of the PEN-3 models three factors within Cultural Identity applies to your group and provide examples.

Use subheadings to clearly show that you have addressed each of the three factors.
Support your discussion with references from scholarly and professional references (not just your opinion). REFERENCES CANNOT BE OLDER THAN 5 YEARS!
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Added on 06.05.2016 14:45
According to USDHHS (2005), “Culture” refers to integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups. “Competence” implies having the capacity to function effectively as an individual and an organization within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors, and needs presented by consumers and their communities. (Adapted from Cross, 1989).

Culture influences health beliefs, health behaviors, and health status of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Collins Airhihenbuwa, a health educator and a professor at The Pennsylvania State University Department of Biobehavioral Health, found that many health education programs are designed from a Western culture perspective. He developed a program planning model called PEN-3 that guides the development of health promotion interventions by incorporating cultural influences on health behaviors.

the role of the judicial branch

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Chapter 2 Review Questions

1. From what founding documents and principles of U.S. government has American health care law evolved? 2. Briefly describe the role of the judicial branch and how it relates to the work of the legislative branch. 3. What is the composition of the executive branch? What are two of its historic health-related priorities? 4. How does the Federal Trade Commission protect American health care? 5. What does the regulation of nanotechnology have in common with regulation by the FDA?

Chapter 3 Review Questions

6. Are public health programs more susceptible to health care fraud than private health care programs? Why or why not? 7. What must the government show to convict providers for violations of the anti-kickback law? 8. Describe the possible sanctions for violations of the False Claims Act. 9. Compliance programs are spreading consistency and transparency in compliance practices throughout the health industry in spite of potential drawbacks. What are some of these potential drawbacks? 10. What is channel stuffing?

Chapter 5 Review Questions

11. Roughly what proportion of the American population has no health insurance? What is the typical income level of this population? 12. What are some proposals for insuring the uninsured? 13. What are some proposals to reduce the cost of health care? 14. Why are tax credits a particularly appealing solution for providing coverage for the uninsured? 15. What steps has the drug industry taken to address rising drug costs for consumers?

Chapter 9 Review Questions

16. With the needs of the middle class in mind, what form of health care system have many Americans come to favor? 17. Under ERISA, what can a harmed patient recover? Can a state bring an ERISA claim on behalf of its citizens? 18. Describe the dilemma presented by the need to cut health care costs and the challenges of rationing care. 19. What would uniform sets of performance measures and mandated disclosure of audited care outcome data provide to patients? 20. In reality, what is the basis for health insurers’ determinations of medical necessity and therefore reimbursement?

Describe and discuss how the cultural values, socio-economic status, and traditional beliefs and practices impact the acceptance of pharmacological treatment

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FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, USE THE TOPIC OF LABOR AND DELIVERY NURSE (delivering babies) in Denver Colorado. 

Health Disparities

As you think about the patients you currently serve or hope to work with in the future, it is important to be aware of the health disparities some populations experience.

In this assignment, you will examine health disparities for a population of your choice and then offer a community-based approach to improve patient outcomes.

When selecting your population, consider aspects of culture, geographical area, generational factors, and any other factors that might be considered outside the perspective of the majority population.

Describe the types of health disparities for this group, and then select one health care concern to focus on for the rest of the assignment. For example, the elderly might be your population and the health care concern could be heart disease.

Instructions

•Specify the selected population.

•Identify the types of health disparities for this group and select one health care concern to focus on for this assignment.

•Distinguish factors that create health disparities for this population. ◦Why does this group have health disparities?

•Describe the identified health concern for this population as well as the pharmacological treatment for the condition.

•Describe and discuss how the cultural values, socio-economic status, and traditional beliefs and practices impact the acceptance of pharmacological treatment for this identified health concern.

•Offer at least one strategy for a community-based approach to improve the current pharmacological treatment regimens for this population.

◦What types of community outreach programs could be consulted to effectively reach your target population?

◦Are there education, access, or other issues that community programs could help address?

•Discuss why you believe this strategy would be effective. Support your rationale with references from at least three resources, at least two of which must be from resources not required for this course.

Additional Requirements

•Length of paper: 3–4 pages, not including title page and reference page.

•References: At least three resources, two of which must be from resources not required for this course.

•Formatting: Follow proper APA style and formatting.

Explain the historical development of public health.

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Question 1 You have been asked by your local government to help create a newsletter for your community. For the first issue, they have asked you to provide an overview of public health. Write a 700- to 1,050-word article in which you: · Define public health. · Explain the historical development of public health. · Identify careers within public health. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Include at least 3 APA formatted references. Question 2 For the next newsletter, you have been asked to provide information about the role of government in public health. Choose a health issue prevalent in your community. Research national, state, and local governmental health agency websites for information on your chosen health issue. Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your findings that includes the following: · Analyze the structure and function of public health at national, state, and local levels. In your analysis, include: o What type of structure you see between levels of government. o What functions you see at each level of government. o How the levels of government work together. Use specific examples from your research to validate your points. Include at least 3 APA formatted references. Question 3 For the next newsletter, you have been asked to write about the effect of a specific communicable disease on your community. Identify a communicable disease to research. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing your research. Include the following information: · Describe the disease and discuss efforts to control it. · Identify the environmental factors related to this disease. · Explain the influence of lifestyles, socioeconomic status, and disease management. o Identify gaps and how you might connect to other resources to meet needs that are not locally available. o Include recommendations to expand the community's programs if there are gaps. · Describe what the public health department is doing to reduce the threat of the disease. · Include data findings, evidence-based intervention, and a plan to ensure quality health. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Marketing and the Health Care System

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Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center. Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.

Click the link above to submit your assignment

Assignment 1: Marketing and the Health Care System Due Week 4 and worth 300 points

Select a health care provided with which you are familiar and write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

Determine the direct impact of marketing for the health care provider you selected. Outline a strategy for the health care provider you selected to determine the utilization of its products or services. Outline a marketing strategy for the health care provider you selected. Recommend at least three (3) separate ways the health care provider you selected could shape the buying decisions of its customers. Provide at least three (3) qualified sources, e.g., peer-reviewed journals, professional organization Website, or health care provider Websites. 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:

Describe the health care system and the role of marketing. Analyze the competitive environment of a health services organization and identify a course of action that will allow for strategic marketing success. Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services marketing. Write clearly and concisely about health services marketing using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

the responsibilities, duties and obligations of managers, supervisors, persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers, and of workers in the workplace

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You work in a large department store and are the newly appointed health and safety representative for your work group. The organisation is wanting in compliance with its health and safety compliance.

It is up to you, therefore, to ensure that the following requirements are met:

*health and safety legislation and codes of practice are available and communicated to all workers

*the key provisions of the relevant acts, regulations and codes of practice that apply to the business are communicated to workers

*workers receive information regarding:

*the organisationA????1s health and safety policies, procedures and programs

*the responsibilities, duties and obligations of managers, supervisors, persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers, and of workers in the workplace

*mechanisms are developed to inform workers of hazards (and their assessment) that have been identified in their work area

*support for work teams is provided, to help them manage work area hazards and associated risks

*implementation of procedures that workers can follow if issues raise are ignored

*procedures are implemented so that consultation about health and safety issues and participation in key mechanisms for improving health and safety within the work culture will occur

*a health and safety training needs analysis is conducted

*methods of addressing the training requirements of workers are determined

*suitable policies and procedures related to the use of data to identify hazards, asses risks and control risks, including fire, emergency, evacuation are implemented

*management of health and safety records, incident investigations and reporting

*audits

Explain how you will address ALL of these things.

Explanations should be relatively detailed and must cover all of the listed requirements.

Upload your answer for assessment.