Description of Research Methodology

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Assignment 1: Description of Research Methodology

(Description of Research Methodology)

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Assignment 1: Description of Research Methodology
Due Week 2 and worth 150 points

In this assignment, you will write an essay about the research methods and ethical implications of a social psychology study. You will get information about the study from one of the entries in the SPARQ “Solutions Catalog”, which is a web site maintained by Stanford University at https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions?&&. SPARQ is an acronym for “Social Psychological Answers to Real-world Questions.” Each entry in the Solutions Catalog names a problem, and then offers a solution to that problem, based on a research study in social psychology.

To keep this assignment short and manageable, your only sources for this assignment should be from the SPARQ site and your course materials, such as your textbook. There is no need for you to cite any of the course materials. Therefore, no additional citations or references are needed, beyond those from the SPARQ site.

In this exercise, you will choose one of the entries in the SPARC site, and then write a two to three (2-3) page paper that meets the following requirements.

  1. Begin your paper with a short introductory statement that clearly identifies the article from the SPARQ site that you are using, as well as the corresponding research article.  Model your statement after the following example:
The article I selected from the SPARQ website is entitled “Boost Grades by Reframing Failures” (Wilson, n.d.), which summarizes a research article (Wilson & Linville, 1982) on the topic.
      • Please note that there are two APA “in-text citations” in this example. The first citation “(Wilson, n.d.)” is an in-text citation for the SPARQ article. The SPARQ articles are undated, which means that there is no date of publication reported. The “n.d.” designation is an abbreviation for “no date”.
      • The second citation “(Wilson & Linville, 1982)”, is an in-text citation to the original research article. We are asking you to cite this paper for practice in using APA, but are not requiring you to read the original paper. Normally, you should cite only those articles that you actually read and used, but we’re making an exception here for the purposes of practice.
  1. Briefly summarize the main details of your chosen social psychology research study. Identify the main research method(s) used in the study (e.g., case study, experiment, observation, etc.).
  2. Explain whether or not you believe the research methodology that the researchers used in the study was the most appropriate for the study. Provide a rationale for your response.
  3. Discuss whether or not you believe the research methodology used in the study is the one (1) method that provides researchers with the most information in general. Explain the main reasons why or why not.
  4. Explain the major ethical implications of the selected study (e.g., informed consent, debriefing, etc.). Describe the main reasons why you believe the study was or was not ethical. Provide a rationale for your response.
  5. The final section of your paper will be a reference section that contains a corresponding reference for both of the in-text citations in your introductory statement (see point #1, above). In APA-style citations, in-text citations must match up with a reference in the reference section. You can model your reference section after the following:
Wilson, T. D. (n.d.). Boost grades by reframing failures.  Retrieved from https://sparq.stanford.edu/solutions/boost-grades-reframing-failures
Wilson, T. D. & Linville, P.W. (1982).  Improving the academic performance of college freshmen:  attribution therapy revisited.  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 42 (2), 367-376.
      • These examples follow the APA conventions for an Internet article, and a professional journal article, respectively.


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. 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 research methods that are used for studying social psychology.
  • Develop an increased understanding of the dynamic between society and individuals.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in social psychology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about social psychology using proper grammar and mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

 
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Protocol For Diagnosis Management

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Assignment 1: Application – Protocol For Diagnosis Management, And Follow-Up Care Of Disorders

(Protocol For Diagnosis Management)

The protocol for diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of disorders is crucial for ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Firstly, accurate diagnosis is achieved through thorough medical history-taking, physical examination, and relevant investigations such as blood tests, imaging studies, or biopsies. Once diagnosed, effective management strategies are implemented based on evidence-based guidelines and individual patient factors. This may include medications, lifestyle modifications, therapy, or surgical interventions.

Follow-up care is essential for monitoring treatment response, detecting any complications or side effects, and adjusting the management plan accordingly. Regular follow-up appointments allow healthcare providers to assess the patient’s progress, address any concerns, and provide ongoing support. Patient education plays a vital role in promoting self-management and adherence to treatment plans.

Additionally, interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals ensures comprehensive care, with specialists contributing their expertise as needed. Clear communication with patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes fosters shared decision-making and enhances patient satisfaction.

 

Overall, a well-defined protocol for diagnosis, management, and follow-up care promotes standardized, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare delivery, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life.

As pediatric patients grow from infancy to adolescence, there are many common body system disorders that may potentially present. As an advanced practice nurse caring for these patients, you must understand the pathophysiology and epidemiology of these disorders as this will help you to recognize symptoms and select appropriate assessment and treatment options. In this Assignment, you prepare for your role in clinical settings as you design a protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care for a common body system disorder.

To prepare:

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  • Reflect on th

e body system disorder that you selected in Week 5 – Asthma

  • Think about the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disorder.
  • Consider a protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of the disorder you selected.
  • Think about how culture might impact the care of patients who present with this disorder.

To complete:

<p>Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

  • Explain the disorder you selected, including its pathophysiology and epidemiology.
  • Explain a protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of this disorder.
  • Explain how culture might impact the care of patients who present with the disorder you selected.
 
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Strategic Interview Design

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Strategic Interview Design: Analysis & Preparation

(Strategic Interview Design)

Assignment 2: Lasa 1-Create an Interview Guide(Strategic Interview Design)

By the due date assigned, complete the following assignment below.

Directions:

During the first week of class you conducted your first practice interview.  You have since had the opportunity to learn about the formal process of interviewing and the techniques used in interviewing. With this new information in mind, it is time to develop a detailed plan for your second interview, which you may conduct face-to-face or over the telephone. Your second interview is broken down into two parts.

  1. The first portion, preparing for the interview, is due this week in Module 3 (LASA 1).
  2.  The second part of this assignment, conducting and analyzing the interview, is due in Module 5 (LASA 2).

For this week you will be completing A. You will need to:

    1. Locate a Volunteer: He/she will play the role of “client” seeking help for persistent headaches and problems sleeping. The person you interview can be someone you know personally or you can contact your classmates through the Student Lounge to arrange to interview one another.
      1. The client believes that stress may be part of the problem with his/her symptoms.  Remember that this is a role play, and your volunteer should be aware that this is a practice interview and not a real psychological interview.
      2. Prior to conducting your interview, ask your volunteer to think about stress that s/he can discuss related to the client’s problems (e.g., your client may think about stress from a job or stress related to a relationship with a significant other). However, DO NOT have your volunteer discuss this stress with you prior to the interview. You want to be able to explore this topic in depth during your interview. This scenario is intentionally left open-ended in order to allow students to maximize opportunity to utilize interview skills during the interview.
    2. Create an Interview Guide:
      1. In order to achieve a quality interview, you will need to first plan your interview, which is this week’s assignment (you will conduct and analyze the interview in Module 5).
      2. The purpose of your interview is to gather in-depth information to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning for the client.  You will need to gather detailed information about the symptoms being reported for both headaches and sleep problems (e.g., How often are the headaches occurring?  How long do they last?  What do they feel like?  Has any treatment helped?  Is there any pattern to the headaches?).  You will also need to present a complete picture of the patient.  What is the patient’s gender, age, marital status, and employment status?  Be sure to go beyond these example questions, and provide an in-depth, highly detailed interview with your client.

Interview Guide TopicsThe Interview Guide should directly address the below topics.  Use each of these topics as headings within your paper to ensure that you directly respond to each.  You should respond with at least a paragraph for each topic/heading.

      1. Identify and summarize the purpose of your interview.  How will the information you gather be used?
      2. Explain how you will structure the interview and your reasoning behind the structuring of the interview. Include a list of topics you plan to cover.
      3. Compose the questions you will use to obtain the information (develop a minimum of 15-20 questions). Be sure that you develop a minimum of 5 open and 5 closed ended questions.
      4. Develop a minimum of 5 examples of paraphrasing, summaries, or reflections techniques that could be used during your interview (must have at least one of each paraphrase, summary, and reflection). When you conduct your actual interview, these exact examples you create may not fit depending on the responses of your interviewee, but it is important to start thinking now about how you will incorporate these techniques.  For this Interview Guide assignment, develop hypothetical examples of each type of technique.
      5. Identify the opening techniques you will utilize to build rapport with the volunteer/client.
      6. Identify types/examples of questions you want to avoid during interview.

Include an Analysis Summary:

In addition to the Interview Guide include an analysis (2-3 paragraphs) of your own preliminary thoughts about this client based on the limited information you have about this client. Have you ever known a person with chronic headaches or sleep problems? What is your “gut reaction” to hearing about a patient with chronic headaches and problems sleeping? That the person is a complainer? Is he/she a victim of terrible illness? Spend some time examining your thoughts and attitudes. It is normal for all of us to make at least preliminary assumptions about everyone we come in to contact with, and a good interviewer has awareness of his or her preliminary assumptions. Include the following in your analysis:

  1. Identify your own beliefs (sympathetic, unsympathetic, or some mixture of both) and explain how these could affect your interview. Do you think that your beliefs are influenced by your own age, cultural, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity?
  2. Identify steps you can take to limit the impact of your own beliefs on the interview. Be as specific as possible.

Start planning now! Remember that you will need a volunteer to role play your client in Module 5. Work on identifying that person now and scheduling your interview well in advance to avoid any possible scheduling delays. You will also need to audio or video record the interview in Module 5 so that you can later transcribe the interview. Make sure you have access to the equipment you will need.

 
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Introduction Assignment 5

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Introduction Assignment 5

(Introduction Assignment 5)

Read the following article by Jay Feldman and answer the questions that follow:

There was a time in the not so distant past when many, if not most, publicly held corporations, including the one for which I worked, embraced in their mission statements, codes of conduct and similar pronouncements a responsibility to serve multiple stakeholders: their stockholders, of course, but also their employees as well as customers, suppliers and the community in which they operated. Today, all too many companies, in deed and often in word, articulate a single-minded obligation to serve only their investors by focusing exclusively on profitability.

As a result, we have witnessed corporate downsizings and outsourcing of jobs; restructuring of pension plans or their complete termination; reductions in health care benefits; and wage stagnation in spite of increased productivity. Domestic suppliers have been squeezed or, more often, replaced by cheap foreign sources. Customers seeking service are confronted with automated answering machines and foreign call centers. Environmental concerns are viewed as obstacles to profitability.

At the same time, the senior managers of these enterprises have seen their compensation grow exponentially as a reward for their perceived contributions to the bottom line.

Sadly, what these corporations fail to appreciate is how their obsession with the bottom line is shrinking their markets, both domestic and foreign. The large number of people unemployed, underemployed, afraid of losing their jobs or without the means to pay all their bills perpetuates the present worldwide economic crisis.

Add to this the unwillingness of businesses to pay their fair share of taxes to support education, health care and the infrastructure that is critical to their success. In the end, these self-serving practices endanger the very profitability their practitioners seek to enhance.

We need to return to the earlier model of the corporation as a good citizen. Doing so can help ensure the long-term viability of our free enterprise system.

JAY N. FELDMAN

Port Washington, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2012

The writer is a retired corporate lawyer.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/02/opinion/sunday/sunday-dialogue-how-corporations-behave.html?ref=ethics

Considering the passage above, write a paper of 4 full page APA formatted that addresses the following:

1.    Discuss Alfred North Whitehead’s statement: “What is morality in any given time and place? It is what the majority then and there happen to like and immorality is what they dislike.” Consider the following questions as guide:

a.     Businesses can have ethical standards, but Businesses are not moral agents. Do you agree or disagree?

b.     Is it true that the “bottom line” of business is profit and profit alone?

c.     In business, are there other less tangible goals that are intrinsic to and just as important as making money?

d.     Why should we be moral as individuals?

e.     Why should a corporation or organization be moral?

2.    How would you apply the first formulation of Kant’s categorical imperative to a Business environment?

Consider deontological ethics, teleological ethics, moral objectivism, and ethical relativism in your argument. Provide at least 3 valid reasons to support your argument. Also, be sure to include the following in your paper:

Identify your argument—or thesis statement—within the introduction of your paper.

Include definitions of utilitarianism, Categorical Imperatives, Process Philosophy, moral relativism, moral absolutism, ethical relativism, moral objectivism, deontological ethics, and teleological ethics.

Consider morality and ethics from the perspective of Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy, and Immanuel Kant’s universal categorical imperative. Could you argue that Businesses can have ethical standards, despite the fact that Businesses are not moral agents? Why or why not? Please explain.

Distinguish between descriptive and normative definitions of morality

  • Use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • You may find that you change your mind on the issue as you are writing your paper. That is fine, but be sure to present your ultimate decision at the beginning of the paper, and stick to it consistently throughout. This may require that you go back and change the first few paragraphs that contain your thesis statement.
  • Your argument should be clear, concise, and supported with logically valid claims.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. 

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Coaching Employees

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Coaching Employees

(Coaching Employees)

Consider the following scenario:

You were very pleased with your decision to select Mala during your last recruitment initiative. Just out of college, Mala has the enthusiasm and professional drive that could benefit your health care organization. However, you recognize that Mala will have a lot to learn in a clinical setting. As a nurse manager, you have led many successful group trainings, but have far less experience coaching employees one-on-one. You wonder how you should approach this relationship and what steps you should take to increase the positivity and effectiveness of this experience.

Coaching is an ongoing process that is an integral function of the management role. It focuses on the development needs of the employee and is built on a relationship of trust between the leader and follower. Coaching is a powerful activity that demonstrates value of and respect for the employee. In this Assignment, you examine how you could serve as a coach to facilitate an individual’s professional development.

To prepare

  • Reflect on the information shared in the article, “Coaching Nurses: A Real Example of a Real Difference.” Which of these best practices might you use to strengthen your own coaching skills?
  • Review Chapter 7, “Coaching and Developing Others” in the course text, From Management to Leadership: Strategies for Transforming Health Care. Consider how the author compares coaching staff in a health care setting to coaching athletes, directing a movie, and conducting a symphony. Then, examine the six steps of the coaching process. How does each of the coaching steps build upon one another to create a positive and effective coaching experience?
  • In preparation for this hypothetical coaching exercise, identify one individual, staff member, or employee (from your current organization or a past setting) who could benefit from coaching. Create a pseudonym for him or her.
  • Use the six-step coaching process to develop a coaching and development plan.
 
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Philosophy Critical Thinking

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Philosophy critical thinking: Forum Questions (6)

(Philosophy Critical Thinking)

Each Question must be answered within 6-8 sentences, there is tw

1.) What do you think of my claim that almost no-one in politics and media makes a conscious effort to avoid rhetoric and engage in real argument?  Are there exceptions, public figures that you think try to avoid rhetoric as best they can? Can anyone think of any examples of rhetoric from your own life, from a book, or from the news?  A time when someone presented reasons for believing something that clearly weren’t argument at all, but they still felt quite convincing? (https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766)

2.) What do you think of the Dave Barry article?. Any examples of dubious or outright absurd statistics that have come your way?  Or can anyone think of any examples of what I might mean when I say that it is dangerous to be too skeptical about statistics? (http://www.cogsci.rpi.edu/public_html/heuveb/Teaching/CriticalThinking/Web/Handouts/DaveBarryArgueEffectively.pdf)

3.) How would you describe the political landscape in other countries that you are familiar with?  It is a common opinion that America has worse political polarization, because we have only two parties that have any real power. What, other than politics, do we associate with being “left”/”right” or “liberal”/”conservative”?

4.) How might someone try to determine, more objectively, whether or not a neighborhood is safe or unsafe?  What are some other issues that people would usually use inductive arguments to reason about? (http://philosophy.lander.edu/logic/ded_ind.html)

5.) What are your major premises? If you HAD to say, “Yes, I suppose I have an ideology,” (existentialism, paleo-conservatism, classical liberalism, bohemianism, etc.) what might it be?  And what would be some of its major premises? (https://myetudes.org/access/content/group/d8e623df-1730-4b24-801b-8bf6101c4899/Reading%20-%20Implied%20Premises.pdf)

6.) What do you think of his claims in, “The Peter Singer Solution to World Poverty”?  What is the structure of his argument here; why should we give to the poor?  What are possible objections to his theory? (http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/singermag1.html)

(Philosophy Critical Thinking)

1.) What do you think of my claim that almost no-one in politics and media makes a conscious effort to avoid rhetoric and engage in real argument?  Are there exceptions, public figures that you think try to avoid rhetoric as best they can? Can anyone think of any examples of rhetoric from your own life, from a book, or from the news?  A time when someone presented reasons for believing something that clearly weren’t argument at all, but they still felt quite convincing? (https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766)

2.) What do you think of the Dave Barry article?. Any examples of dubious or outright absurd statistics that have come your way?  Or can anyone think of any examples of what I might mean when I say that it is dangerous to be too skeptical about statistics? (http://www.cogsci.rpi.edu/public_html/heuveb/Teaching/CriticalThinking/Web/Handouts/DaveBarryArgueEffectively.pdf)

3.) How would you describe the political landscape in other countries that you are familiar with?  It is a common opinion that America has worse political polarization, because we have only two parties that have any real power. What, other than politics, do we associate with being “left”/”right” or “liberal”/”conservative”?

4.) How might someone try to determine, more objectively, whether or not a neighborhood is safe or unsafe?  What are some other issues that people would usually use inductive arguments to reason about? (http://philosophy.lander.edu/logic/ded_ind.html)

5.) What are your major premises? If you HAD to say, “Yes, I suppose I have an ideology,” (existentialism, paleo-conservatism, classical liberalism, bohemianism, etc.) what might it be?  And what would be some of its major premises? (https://myetudes.org/access/content/group/d8e623df-1730-4b24-801b-8bf6101c4899/Reading%20-%20Implied%20Premises.pdf)

6.) What do you think of his claims in, “The Peter Singer Solution to World Poverty”?  What is the structure of his argument here; why should we give to the poor?  What are possible objections to his theory? (http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/singermag1.html)

1.) What do you think of my claim that almost no-one in politics and media makes a conscious effort to avoid rhetoric and engage in real argument?  Are there exceptions, public figures that you think try to avoid rhetoric as best they can? Can anyone think of any examples of rhetoric from your own life, from a book, or from the news?  A time when someone presented reasons for believing something that clearly weren’t argument at all, but they still felt quite convincing? (https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766)

2.) What do you think of the Dave Barry article?. Any examples of dubious or outright absurd statistics that have come your way?  Or can anyone think of any examples of what I might mean when I say that it is dangerous to be too skeptical about statistics? (http://www.cogsci.rpi.edu/public_html/heuveb/Teaching/CriticalThinking/Web/Handouts/DaveBarryArgueEffectively.pdf)

3.) How would you describe the political landscape in other countries that you are familiar with?  It is a common opinion that America has worse political polarization, because we have only two parties that have any real power. What, other than politics, do we associate with being “left”/”right” or “liberal”/”conservative”?

4.) How might someone try to determine, more objectively, whether or not a neighborhood is safe or unsafe?  What are some other issues that people would usually use inductive arguments to reason about? (http://philosophy.lander.edu/logic/ded_ind.html)

5.) What are your major premises? If you HAD to say, “Yes, I suppose I have an ideology,” (existentialism, paleo-conservatism, classical liberalism, bohemianism, etc.) what might it be?  And what would be some of its major premises? (https://myetudes.org/access/content/group/d8e623df-1730-4b24-801b-8bf6101c4899/Reading%20-%20Implied%20Premises.pdf)

6.) What do you think of his claims in, “The Peter Singer Solution to World Poverty”?  What is the structure of his argument here; why should we give to the poor?  What are possible objections to his theory? (http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/singermag1.html)

 
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Assignment 1: Being Professional

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Assignment 1: Being Professional

(Assignment 1: Being Professional)

Weight: 10%
Due date:  Tuesday August 14 at 2359
Length: 600 words
Feedback mode: Via Canvas

Feedback will be provided using Turnitin’s Online marking tool and general comments.

Learning Objectives Assessed:

1. Describe principles of professionalism in health care practice

2. Communicate relevant information clearly and appropriately.

Graduate Outcomes supported:

1. Work ready

2. Active and lifelong learners

Details:

You are required to prepare a 600-word written assignment regarding professionalism and being a professional. You are required to use the template provided to structure your writing

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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the organisation responsible for the implementation of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. across Australia. AHPRA works with 14 National Health Practitioner Boards (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in implementing the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

If there is concern or complaint about a registered health practitioner, National Boards may decide to refer a registered practitioner or student to a panel. Registered health practitioners may be referred to a performance and professional standards panels, for conduct and performance issues.

The website  http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Publications/Panel-Decisions.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  displays details of panel decisions from the National Boards, and some earlier cases will display summaries of the Panel findings.  You can also find detailed panel finding summaries at these links http://www.healthpractitionerstribunal.sa.gov.au/decisions (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/tas/TASHPT/

Using the links in the above paragraph, choose one of the summaries in which a finding of unsatisfactory professional performance or unprofessional conduct is made. Briefly address the following two points. You should highlight your understanding of the definition of “professionalism” by mentioning the concepts associated with “being a professional” and “professionalism” within your writing.

  • Summarise the case and outline why you found it interesting. (300 words)
  • Through your analysis, discuss why you think the situation occurred. (300 words)

There is no need to cite other works in this assignment.

Please use the template for this assessment which can be downloaded herePreview the document

Please name your file Family name_initials_Assessment_1 prior to submission.

Rubric:Assignment 1: Being Professional

WeightCriteriaExcellent Satisfactory Not Satisfactory 4Summary of case and reason for selecting caseSummary is well structured,
summarises the key points and is within word count (150-300 words). Reason for choosing case is clearly articulated.    (4 marks)Summary is appropriately structured, but does not cover all relevant points and/or does not meet the word count (over/under). Does not clearly articulate the reason for choosing the case. (2 marks)

Summary is not well structured, does not cover all relevant points and does not meet word count (over/under). Does not articulate the reason for choosing the case.      (1 mark)

4Discussion of the finding. Discussion is well structured, shows an excellent understanding of the concept of professionalism and is within the word count. (4 marks)

Discussion is appropriately structured, shows a partial understanding of the concept of professionalism and/or does not meet the word count (over/under).  (2 marks)                             

Discussion is not well structured, does not cover all relevant points and does not meet the word count (over/under).

(1 mark)

2Quality of writing – includes spelling, grammar and punctuation.Excellent writing, with no more than five spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.      (2 marks)                                     

Satisfactory writing, with no more than ten spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.  (1 marks)

Unsatisfactory writing, with more than ten spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.  (0.5 marks)

 
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Quality Improvement in Healthcare

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Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Human-Centered Approach

(Quality Improvement in Healthcare)

Quality improvement in healthcare requires a human-centered approach that prioritizes patient needs, preferences, and experiences. This approach emphasizes collaboration among healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions. Key elements include gathering and analyzing patient feedback, engaging frontline staff in problem-solving, and integrating technology to streamline processes while maintaining a focus on human interaction and empathy. By centering quality improvement efforts around the individuals receiving care, healthcare organizations can enhance patient satisfaction, safety, and outcomes. This approach fosters a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, where healthcare professionals are empowered to innovate and address the evolving needs of their patients and communities. Ultimately, a human-centered approach to quality improvement not only enhances the delivery of care but also strengthens trust and relationships between patients and providers, contributing to a healthier and more resilient healthcare system.

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1) As health care looks at continuous improvement (as done in manufacturing), one of the most prominent questions that has arisen is, “Can the principles that worked in manufacturing really transfer over to health care? Taking care of a patient is not like building a car on an assembly line. Can standardized processes really work in a setting that focuses on humans and their needs?”

2) Write a paper of 1,000–1,200 words that takes a position on this argument. Justify the rationale for your position.

3) Refer to the assigned readings to incorporate specific examples and details into your paper.

4) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines

A few references:

Edward Deming’s 14 Principles: Business Quality Improvement,” located on the more business.com website

“Failure IS an Option,” by Scannell, from Cio (2013).

“Introducing Quality Improvement,” by Kurth and Morton, from Pediatric Anesthesia (2013).

The Fit Organization: How to Create a Continuous-Improvement Culture,” by Markovitz, from Rotman Management (2016).

The Key to Success is Staying Focused on the Customer,” by Blanchard, from Material Handling and Logistics (2016).

 
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Communication Goals

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Communication Goals

(Communication Goals)

Question description

Take some time to think about challenges you have communicating with other people. These difficulties may involve strangers and acquaintances, friends, family members, or people at school or work. You may identify situations that involve specific individuals or general circumstances. Some examples include having trouble starting a conversation with someone you have never met, saying “no” when your sister asks to borrow money, or participating in meetings, even when you have a question or contribution to the discussion.

1A. What are your “I can’t” communication behaviors?

Make a list of 4-8 challenges relating to your interpersonal communication that you feel require attention because you “can’t” seem to do these well.

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  1. I can’t ask my friends for favors when I need their help.
  2. I can’t discipline my daughter without becoming angry.
  3. I can’t say “no” when my boss asks me to work overtime.
  4. I can’t address employees directly or clearly when corrective action is needed.
  5. I can’t stop coming across as sarcastic in my conversations with others.
  6. I can’t keep my staff focused on the discussion at hand during meetings.
  7. I can’t accept constructive criticism without becoming defensive.

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When you have completed your list, describe each “I can’t” behavior in detail (1-2 paragraphs each), and provide examples to illustrate why you included each behavior in this list.

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“I can’t say no to a family member if he or she asks for my help.”

Unless I have a really good excuse, I can’t say no when a family member asks me to do something. Even though I often feel like I am being taken advantage of, I still feel obligated to help. Our family is very close and we do a lot of things for each other, but my family members tend to ask me to do the things that nobody else wants to do or is willing to do. It has become expected that I will do the things that others will not.

Last week, I used a vacation day and cancelled personal plans on two separate days to tend to family business. On Tuesday, I took my grandmother to the doctor for an outpatient surgical procedure because my mother had an important business meeting that day. On Saturday, I cancelled a dinner with old friends to look after my three-year-old niece so that my brother and sister-in-law could celebrate their anniversary.

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1B. What are your “I won’t” communication behaviors?(Communication Goals)

Now read your list of “I can’t” communication behaviors aloud and consider each one carefully. Go back and read each behavior aloud again, but this time, substitute the word “won’t” for “can’t.” (“I won’t ask my friends for favors when I need their help.”)

Be honest with yourself – were there behaviors on your list for which the word “won’t” seemed more accurate than the word “can’t?” Probably so, because there are very few communication behaviors which people are physically unable to do. “Won’t” suggests that an element of choice is involved.

Make a list of any statements that you revised to say, “I won’t,” and describe for each why it is more accurate than the original “I can’t” statements. Eliminate any “I won’t” statements from consideration for this project.

1C. What are your “I don’t know how to” communication behaviors?(Communication Goals)

Now go back to your remaining “I can’t” communication behaviors and try substituting, “I don’t know how to” for the words “I can’t.” Instead of saying, “I can’t keep my staff focused on the discussion at hand during meetings,” try saying “I don’t know how to keep my staff focused on the discussion at hand during meetings.”

It is important that you do not take the phrase “I don’t know how to” too literally. You may find that you do know how to do some of the things on your list, but you don’t know how to change from your existing poor habit to an improved communication behavior.

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“I don’t know how to say no to a family member when they ask for my help” might sound strange to some. Of course you know how, you just say “no.” In reality however, saying no may not be that easy, it may not be your habit, may not come naturally, and so forth. In addition, you may not recognize that there is a time for “yes” and a time for “no” and part of rectifying this communication behavior is establishing criteria by which you evaluate the appropriateness of saying yes or no given the circumstances. Then, you develop the necessary skills, language, and so forth to say no effectively.

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Make a list of any statements you revised to say, “I don’t know how to,” and describe for each why this is more accurate than the original “I can’t” statements. If there are any issues that you still feel belong on your “I can’t” list, include a narrative to describe why.

The “I don’t know how to” items on your list are the ones to consider for this project. These are the ones you can expect to change by taking this course. Select one of these problem areas to work on for the remainder of the course and for the purpose of this report. Describe your process for eliminating additional “I don’t know how to” items to narrow your list to the one issue that you finally selected for the project.

1D. Write a narrative describing how you eliminated those that remained in the “I don’t know how to” category to decide on the one issue you selected for your project.(Communication Goals)

1E. Write a clear statement of the communication behavior you will address with this project and the person or people who you will be communicating with for this project. For example: “I don’t know how to say no when my brother asks to borrow money.” It is critical that you will have interaction with this person or these people identified in 1E over the next eight weeks.

Please see the box below for a list of each section that is due for this report. Please put your name on your paper and label each section clearly.

Deliverables

Narrative Report for CCC Part 1:

In this report describe in detail how you chose this one communication problem area you intend to change. Use the process described above as a framework for this narrative and include in Part 1 of your report the following items:

1A. Your original list of “I can’t” behaviors, and a 1-2 paragraph description/example for each behavior.

1B. Your list of the behaviors that more accurately fit the “I won’t” category, along with a narrative describing why you feel they belong there instead.

1C. Your list of issues that more accurately fit the “I don’t know how to” category, along with a narrative describing why you feel they belong there instead. If applicable, describe why you left certain issues in the “I can’t” category.

1D. A narrative describing how you eliminated those that remained in the “I don’t know how to” category to decide on the one issue you selected for your project.

1E. A clear statement of the communication behavior you will address with this project. For example: “I don’t know how to say no when my brother asks to borrow money.”

Week 1: Project Part 1

Week 1: Project Part 1

Criteria

Ratings(Communication Goals)

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 1A

7.0 pts Paper addresses all aspects the question in a narrative paragraph. 6.0 pts Paper addresses most aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 5.0 pts Paper addresses some aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 3.5 pts Paper addresses few aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 0.0 pts No effort

7.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 1B

7.0 pts Paper addresses all aspects the question in a narrative paragraph. 6.0 pts Paper addresses most aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 5.0 pts Paper addresses some aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 3.5 pts Paper addresses few aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 0.0 pts No effort

7.0 pts(Communication Goals)

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 1C

7.0 pts Paper addresses all aspects the question in a narrative paragraph. 6.0 pts Paper addresses most aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 5.0 pts Paper addresses some aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 3.5 pts Paper addresses few aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 0.0 pts No effort

7.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 1D

7.0 pts Paper addresses all aspects the question in a narrative paragraph. 6.0 pts Paper addresses most aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 5.0 pts Paper addresses some aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 3.5 pts Paper addresses few aspects of the question in a narrative paragraph. 0.0 pts No effort

7.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 1E

7.0 pts There is a clear, concise single sentence communication behavior. 6.0 pts There is a communication behavior but it may be unclear or wordy. 5.0 pts There is a communication behavior identified but it is not actionable. 3.5 pts The communication behavior is not written in sentence form and provides no action for the project. 0.0 pts No effort

7.0 pts(Communication Goals)

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing

5.0 pts Throughout the whole work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety 4.0 pts Throughout most of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety 3.0 pts Throughout some of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety 2.0 pts Throughout little of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety 0.0pts No effort

5.0 pts

 
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My Leadership SMART Goal

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Question description

My Leadership SMART Goal (graded)

Your second assignment, My Leadership SMART Goal paper, is to be submitted this week. Guidelines for this assignment may be found in Doc Sharing. This assignment will be automatically submitted to Turnitin. Please see Course Resources under Course Home, and Doc Sharing for more information about Turnitin and how to interpret your results.

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a SMART-formatted goal related to your professional leadership applicable to your current practice setting or future leadership aspirations. This goal is about YOUR leadership development, not those of the organization or the department where you work.  Many organizations have developed the SMART-goal framework as they strive for performance improvement.  Your goal may tie to one of the departmental or organizational SMART goals but the components of the goal are about YOUR leadership development The Institute of Medicine’s quality initiative has identified five core healthcare profession competencies. This assignment focuses on only two of those initiatives. Either Patient-Centered Care or Working in Interdisciplinary and/or Interprofessional Teams will serve as a framework for identification of YOUR leadership SMART goal.

Directions

Review the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) core healthcare competencies. Select ONE of the competencies that you will work on for developing a Leadership SMART Goal.  You are to select one of the following competencies for YOUR SMART goal.

Managing Patient-Centered Care  or

Working in interdisciplinary and/or interprofessional teams;

1.  Create ONE leadership goal that is in the SMART goal format. You practiced this in the Week 3 Discussion, and received valuable feedback from your instructor and peers. Please refer to this as you work on the assignment.

S – Specific (Who besides YOU is involved in the goal, what is YOUR goal, where will it take place?)

M – Measurable (How are YOU going to achieve the goal?) Be specific with measureable outcomes.

A – Attainable (What resources and/or experts are available to assist YOU with attaining YOUR goal?)

R – Realistic (Is YOUR goal something that is realistically obtainable in YOUR professional practice?) Be specific.

T – Time bound (What specific dates or weeks will YOU accomplish each task related to your leadership goal?)

·  Example NOT in SMART format: I will learn how to be a manager. This goal is lofty, not measurable, and unattainable in the time allotted, probably not realistic, and not time bound.

·  Examplein SMART Format: I will learn the disciplinary process of an employee who has excessive absences, by locating the organization’s attendance policy and meeting with the unit manager, reviewing peer-reviewed articles and credible websites to obtain information on the disciplinary process by Week 4 (or specified date).

Note: This particular example relates to Core Competency: Managing Patient-Centered Care.

This example is a SMART goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

S-Specific

o  Who– Your name, or “I” Indicate others who may be involved.

o  What– Learn the disciplinary process of employees who have excessive absences

o  Where– Your organization

M-Measurable

o  How: Through locating the organization’s attendance policy and passing a quiz on the content of the policy.

A-Attainable

o  Resources and/or Expert: Meeting with the unit manager, reviewing peer-reviewed articles, and credible websites

R-Realistic

o  Realistically obtainable: Access to the organization, policies, and unit manager. Various resources are available.

T-Time bound

o  Specific dates: By Week 4 (or specific date)

2.  Go to the Chamberlain library (http://library.chamberlain.edu) and search the databases (under Menu tab) to locate scholarly articles related to your SMART goal. Also, search for credible websites to gain insight into how to accomplish your goal.

3.  Construct a plan of action to reach My Leadership SMART goal.  Be specific by creating a timeline of when you plan on doing each action; explain how, when, and where you plan to communicate with an expert; and identify specific resources you will use to help you achieve your goal.

a.  Example Plan of Action for above mentioned example:

o  Seek approval to review the organization’s policies and schedule a meeting/interview with the unit manager by _____ (fill in date).

o  Review the policies on disciplinary action by _____ (fill in date).

o  Review the American Nurses Association website and peer-reviewed articles in the American Journal of Nursing and Journal of Advanced Nursing by _____ (fill in date).

o  Evaluate the findings from the above resources by _____ (fill in date).  Pass the quiz.

4.  Write a scholarly paper that follows APA formatting guidelines. Organize your content logically and express your thoughts clearly. Use appropriate headers to separate sections of your paper. Check for any grammar or spelling errors before submission.

5.  Submit your completed NR 447 My Leadership SMART Goal paper, which should be approximately six pages (excluding title page and references) to the Week 4 My Leadership SMART Goal Paper Dropbox. This assignment is automatically submitted to Turn It In. 

 
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