Psychology Research Synthesis

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Psychology Research Synthesis: Empirical Exploration

(Psychology Research Synthesis)

Your goal is to find three original research articles using the PsycArticles database and summarize and critique the articles. You are welcome to choose any topic related to psychology, but all three articles must be related to that one topic (e.g., “short term memory” or “cognitive dissonance” or “language development”, and your articles must be true research articles. If you are unsure of a topic, please email me! Note that not all articles in PsycArticles are original research articles! How will you know how to use PsycArticles? See links in the Written Assignment folder for a video lecture on empirical research articles as well as additional videos to help you search the PsycArticles Database. How will you know if it is a true academic research article? First, it will come from a journal and not a magazine (you can access these journals from PsycArticles). Second, it will contain sections specific sections such as an Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References section. See my video on empirical research articles to find out more

 

Psychology Research Synthesis

The written assignment for this class and should be about 7-8 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point Ariel or Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins all around. Be sure to include the following 7 components in your paper. Note that only the citations need to be in APA format. The rest of your paper (the summary, the synthesis, and the evaluation) does not need to be in APA format. However, please use proper grammar, spelling, and paragraph formation in your paper. Be sure to include the following 7 components in your paper. 1) The title of your paper should be the topic you chose (e.g., “persuasion” or “multiple intelligence theory” or “procrastination”) 2) Summary of your first article (about 1.5 pages long). Please use paragraphs when writing your summary – do not write the summary as one long paragraph. The summaries should provide some of the important details in the study, and show your knowledge of the different types of information that is provided in the four sections of all empirical research articles: a) What information was presented in the INTRODUCTION section that explains previous research and the motivation of the present study? What was the hypothesis for the study (if included)? b) What were the METHODS of the study? Even if you don’t understand some of them, try your best to summarize what they DID in the study in your own words. c) What were the RESULTS? It’s ok not to discuss the statistics, but just summarize whether there were effects or differences between groups found. d) What information was presented in the DISCUISSION section? Did the results support the hypothesis (if included)? What can be inferred about the topic from the study? What were limitations in the conclusions that the authors discussed. 3) Summary of your second article. (1.5 pages) 4) Summary of the third article. (1.5 pages) 5) A synthesis of the articles you read (at least 2/3 page). This section should be written in essay form and should consider the findings and implications of the articles you read.

Be specific and explain your thoughts. Examples of synthesizing are: – Compare and contrast the research methods and results of your articles. These articles were each done on the same topic, and yet they are probably different. What did you learn from that? What does that make you think about? – If the topic is also found in your text, how were these findings related to or different from the research found in your text? – Why are these studies important? What is the significance of them? 6) An evaluation of the research you read (at least 2/3 page). This section should be written in essay form and should evaluate and critique the research methods of the articles you read. Be specific and explain your thoughts. Examples of evaluating are: – What specifically did you think was good or bad about the research method used (advantages and disadvantages of doing a survey vs. correlational design vs. experimental design, etc.)? – How do you think the research could have been done differently? Use terminology, research, or ideas learned in the class. – Scientific research is cumulative – new studies bring new findings, but they also evoke new questions. What new questions do these studies suggest and how would you suggest studying the new questions? What research method would you use? How would you design a new study? 7)

Reference list in APA (American Psychological Association Manual) style.

Research papers in psychology uses this manual to format the paper and the reference section. The last page will have a list of 3 citations in alphabetical order: For each of the 3 articles you read, list the author names, year, article title, journal name, volume number, and page numbers of the article. The 3 citations need to be in APA format (hanging indent, correct order, journal name italicized, etc.). See the Written Assignments folder for links for directions for APA style citations.

 
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System Analysis

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System Analysis

(System Analysis)

Question description

TaskTele-health monitoring equipment assesses a core set of measurements (such as blood pressure, heart rate, and weight) and obtains custom measurements depending on each client’s health condition e.g., heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, hypertension and diabetes. The clinical/triage team from a service provider will ascertain the custom measurements for each client. That service provider (make up your own fictitious name) will hire equipment from an organisation such as Tunstall. You are to assume that current users have complained repeatedly about wanting to be able to engage in better self-management. The remote monitoring is helpful, because their vital signs are daily transferred to the monitoring service (Tunstall or other) and in case of problems their service provider is notified. But the users also want better feedback about their conditions, to reduce reliance on medical staff intervening, and to gain confidence about understanding their own situation and managing their own care.

(System Analysis)

You are the business systems analyst assigned to the project, you will need to produce:

Stakeholder map
• Draw stakeholder role names on a stakeholder map with 4 quadrants, Internal-Operation, Internal-Executive, External-Operation, External-Executive

Questionnaire
• Write 5 questions, either open and/or closed ended questions that you would send to stakeholders
• This should be written as a questionnaire that could be distributed
• The questions should aim to help you identify further details about the environment, the problem area and/or how the system would operate to help solve the problem
• Only write the questions, you should not write the answers

Use Case diagram and descriptions
• Draw a use case model for the information system
• Write brief Use Case description for each Use Case in the diagram
• Write one fully developed Use Case description for one of the important Use Cases identified

Rationale

This assessment has been designed to allow students to test and demonstrate their topic understanding related to:
• apply stakeholder analysis for of an information system;
• describe and apply requirements gathering techniques;
• define functional requirements

Marking criteria(System Analysis)

Criteria High Distinction (HD) Distinction (DI) Credit (CR) Pass (PS) Fail (FL)
  1.Stakeholder mapMaximum 5 Marks Sets out the business case, and summarises other aspects of the project, including ‘needs and features’, and other product requirements, in a way that demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights and awareness of deeper more subtle aspects of the topic content. Evidence of having researched/read more widely beyond the core materials. Clearly shows Stakeholder map. Sets out the business case, and summarises other aspects of the project, including ‘needs and features’, and other product requirements, in a way that demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights and awareness of many of the deeper more subtle aspects of the topic content.
Evidence of having read beyond the core materials. Clearly shows Stakeholder map.		 Sets out the business case, and summarises other aspects of the project, including ‘needs and features’, and other product requirements, in a way that demonstrates thorough understanding of material presented in core texts and readings. Shows Stakeholder map. Sets out the business case, and summarises other aspects of the project, including ‘needs and features’, and other product requirements, in a way that demonstrates evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. However literature is presented uncritically in a purely descriptive manner.
Content acknowledged but not really taken into account. Lists stakeholders.		 Sets out the business case, and summarises other aspects of the project, including ‘needs and features’, and other product requirements, in a way that demonstrates very little evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. Inaccurate or inconsistent acknowledgment of sources.
Limited knowledge of key principles and concepts. Stakeholders not listed or inappropriate.
2.Questionnaire

Maximum 5 Marks

 5 or more questions are stated that demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights to and awareness of many of the deeper more subtle aspects of the topic. Evidence of having read beyond the core material. 4 or more questions are stated that demonstrates breadth of understanding and has insights to aspects of the topic. Evidence of having read the core material. 3 or more questions are stated that demonstrates understanding. Evidence of having read the core material. 2 or less questions stated, little evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. Basic knowledge of key principles and concepts. 1 or less questions stated, very little evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. Limited knowledge of key principles and concepts.
3.Functional Requirements

Maximum 16 Marks

  Use Case Model and descriptions, including a critical core use case. Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights and awareness of deeper more subtle aspects of the topic content. Evidence of having researched/read more widely beyond the core materials.  Use Case Model and descriptions, including a critical core use case. Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights and awareness of many of the deeper more subtle aspects of the topic content. Evidence of having read beyond the core materials.  Use Case Model and descriptions, including a critical core use case. Demonstrates thorough understanding of material presented in core texts and readings.  Use Case Model and descriptions, including a critical core use case. Demonstrates evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. However literature is presented uncritically in a purely descriptive manner. Content acknowledged but not really taken into account.  Use Case Model and descriptions, including a critical core use case. Demonstrates very little evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. Inaccurate or inconsistent acknowledgment of sources.
Limited knowledge of key principles and concepts.
4.Presentation, writing style, grammar and referencesMaximum 4 Marks Highly developed skills in expression and presentation of response.
Fluent writing style appropriate to assessment task.
Grammar and spelling accurate. Well-organised.		 Well-developed skills in expression and presentation of response.
Fluent writing style appropriate to assessment task.
Grammar and spelling accurate.		 Good skills in expression and clear presentation of response.
Mostly fluent writing style appropriate to assessment task.
Grammar and spelling accurate.		 Some skills in expression and presentation of response.
Meaning apparent but writing style not always fluent or well organised.
Grammar and spelling contain errors.		 Rudimentary skills in expression and presentation of response.
Not all material is relevant and/or is presented in a disorganised manner.
Meaning apparent but writing style not fluent or well-organised,
Grammar and spelling contain errors.

PresentationYour answer should be approx. 5 pages, Times Roman size 12 (title page and references are not part of page count). You should use your own words and avoid lengthy quotations.

RequirementsIf any references are required, ensure to use APA referencing to acknowledge the sources that you have used in preparing your assessment. Please refer to the CSU referencing guide http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu. In addition a very useful tool for you to use that demonstrates how to correctly use in text referencing and the correct way to cite the reference in your reference list can be found at https://apps.csu.edu.au/reftool/apa-6

 
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My Virtual Child Paper

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My Virtual Child Paper

(My Virtual Child Paper)

Assignment Objective Students will write a thoughtful and analytic paper detailing significant developmental topics about your experience of raising a “virtual child.” This should be done by associating and incorporating material from our class discussions, lectures and issues discussed in your textbook, as well as any additional resources which you may discover on your own. (assignment instructions are continued on next page) 6 MyVirtualChild Paper (continued): Paper Format

 APA Style (American Psychological Association)

 Length: 3-4 full pages, plus a cover page and reference page.

 Sources: Textbook, MyPsychLab, Class Notes Instructions and Suggestions

1. Predictions: BEFORE YOU BEGIN, briefly write about any expected results, and hopes that you have for your child’s development. By the time your child is 18 years old, how will you know that you have been successful as a parent?

2. Answer journal questions in eCampus. These questions will relate specifically to your experiences as you raise your virtual child (not your own personal experiences!). These journal entries will become an essential foundation for writing your paper. (50pts)

3. Be sure to include the following in your paper:

 Introduction: Briefly describe your child: Name, Sex, Race/Ethnicity and any other sociocultural influences and any predictions (from above).

 Describe your virtual child’s experience in each developmental stage. Include physical, cognitive, social and personality milestones your child experienced.

What was your child’s temperament?

Were there any life events that influenced your parenting experience?

What parenting style did you mostly use? What were your proud moments? What did you struggle with?

 Pregnancy/Prenatal Growth (conception to birth)

 Labor & Delivery

 Infancy (birth to 18 months)

 Toddlerhood (18 months to 3 years)

 Early Childhood / Preschool (3 to 6 years)  Middle Childhood (6 to 12 years)

 Adolescence (12 to 18 years)

 Summary: Reflect on your child’s life in relation to your predictions. How were things similar or different from what you expected? Grading Criteria

 80 pts. – Fulfillment of the assignment objective described above.

 20 pts. – Clearly written APA Style paper, including an introduction, an organized flow of ideas, a conclusion, appropriate grammar, and spelling. Please remember that we have a Writing Center to assist with all of this.

 
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Evaluation Of Test Materials & Procedures

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Evaluation Of Test Materials & Procedures

 

Evaluation of Test Materials and Procedures

Resources

Evaluation of Test Materials and Procedures Scoring Guide.

List of Tests by Type [PDF].

Plagiarism in Coursework.

Learner Guide to APA Writing Feedback Rubric [PDF].

APA Style and Format.

Annotated Bibliography.

Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].

APA Writing Feedback Rubric [PDF].

PSY7610 Library Research Guide.

In Unit 2, you selected one standardized test that has relevancy to your academic and professional goal and focused on the first four elements of the Code for selecting a test. In Unit 5, you focused on the fifth element of the Code, which involved analyzing the evidence for technical quality of your selected test.

In Chapters 7 and 8 of your Psychological Testing and Assessment text, you have been learning about test utility, test development, item analysis, and using tests in a variety of settings and with a variety of test takers. In this assignment, you will apply those concepts to your selected test for the Code’s sixth, seventh, and eighth elements. The Code (2004) states that test users, “(6) evaluate representative samples of test questions or practice tests, directions, answer sheets, manuals, and score reports before selecting a test; (7) evaluate procedures and materials used by the test developers, as well as the resulting test, to ensure that potentially offensive content or language is avoided; and (8) select tests with appropriately modified forms or administration procedures for test takes with disabilities who need special accommodations.”

For this assignment, locate a minimum of five resources (a minimum three peer-reviewed journal articles) pertaining to your test’s construction, item development, procedures utilized in construction to minimize offensive content, and provisions of modifications and accommodations for test takers. You will not be required or need to have a copy of your test to complete this assignment. You may use many different types of references and sources to obtain this information about your test. These references may include journal articles, literature reviews, Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) reviews, reviews, and publisher Web sites.

Information gathering and evaluation of these elements may require a keyword search within each relevant review and research article. It may be helpful to do keyword searches within those documents with the following words: format, fair, fairness, bias, appropriate, accommodations, modifications, and computer or computer assisted. Subsequently, this particular assignment requires a deeper search and provides a broader range of sources to fulfill the minimum references. In almost all cases, you will be able to locate some level of information on these elements.

For some newer test editions, literature may be scarce. Refer back to the Lists of Tests by Type resource to see which tests are approved for supplementation with articles that address earlier editions of the tests. If the “Combined Review Allowed” column is marked “Yes,” you can supplement your review with articles addressing the designated prior version of the test.

Note: In future courses you may use the library’s Interlibrary Loan service to obtain articles outside of the collection, but you should not have to use the service for PSY7610. In the event that you cannot find articles covering a newer test edition, please refer to the List of Tests by Type in the Resources area. Note which tests have been designated as acceptable for searching prior test editions.

If you are struggling with locating sufficient information about a particular test in regard to an element in this assignment, then you will need to cite the references or reviews involved in your search and identify this element as problematic for your selected test as it lacks sufficient documentation in the literature for this code or standard.

Compose your findings into a paper using the following outline (please use these headings):

Title Page (required).

Abstract (optional).

Introduction: Identify the standardized test you selected in Unit 2, and its stated purpose.

Test items and format.

Identify type or format of test items.

Identify formats of the test that are available (including alternate forms, audio, computer, et cetera).

Identify the types of scores obtained from the test. (Include information about norms.)

Evaluate and identify or cite positive aspects of test items and formats, directions, answer sheets, and score reports.

Evaluate and identify or cite negative aspects of test items and formats, directions, answer sheets, and score reports.

Summarize the quality and appropriateness of the test items and formats, directions, answer sheets, and score reports.

Fair and appropriate materials.

Identify or cite positive and negative aspects of test materials that minimize potentially offensive content or language. Explain.

Identify or cite if the test allows appropriate modifications or accommodations. Explain how or why it does not allow such modifications or accommodations.

Cite at least one AERA standard for Supporting Documentation for Tests (see Chapter 7 of your Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing text) that are implicated in either the positive or negative aspects of your selected test.

Use of technology.

Discuss and evaluate how advances in technology have been utilized or incorporated with your selected test to address test items and format.

Discuss and evaluate how advances in technology have been utilized or incorporate with your selected test to address fair and appropriate materials.

Synthesis of findings.

Identify any major strengths you identified for your test in terms of test items and materials.

Identify any weaknesses, even if they are relative, regarding your test in terms of test items and materials.

Conclusions and recommendations.

Evaluate your selected test based on the strengths and weaknesses, and advantages and disadvantages of the test items, materials, and their appropriateness.

Make at least three recommendations about improvements that could be considered to improve the test, if applicable. Cite standards (AERA) to support each recommendation.

References (required, use current APA format and style).

Additional Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

References: A minimum of five references (a minimum of three peer-reviewed journal articles among the five).

Length of paper: At least five pages (not including title page, abstract, or references).

Reference

Joint Committee on Testing Practices. (2004). Code of fair testing practices in education. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/fair-testing.pdf

Note: Your instructor may also use the APA Writing Feedback Rubric to provide additional feedback on your academic writing. The writing feedback rubric does not affect your assignment grade, but its feedback may factor into the grading criteria, if professional communication and writing is a course competency. Evaluate your own work using this rubric. Refer to the Learner Guide for instructions on viewing instructor feedback.

 
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Health Policy Legislation

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Week 2 Discussion/ Health Policy Legislation

(Health Policy Legislation)

Health policy legislation plays a crucial role in shaping healthcare systems and addressing public health challenges. One significant example from recent years is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the United States, enacted in 2010. The ACA aimed to increase access to healthcare by expanding Medicaid, creating health insurance marketplaces, and implementing regulations to protect consumers. It also introduced provisions such as coverage for pre-existing conditions and allowing young adults to stay on their parents’ insurance until age 26. Another notable policy is the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, passed in 2009, which promoted the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) to improve healthcare quality and efficiency. These legislative efforts reflect the evolving priorities in healthcare, emphasizing accessibility, quality, and innovation. However, debates over healthcare reform continue, highlighting the ongoing need for policy solutions to address issues such as rising costs, disparities in access, and emerging health threats. Effective health policy legislation requires collaboration among policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public to achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Health Policy Legislation

sing the weekly readings, the South University online library resources, and the Internet, research the major differences between Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act.

Based on your research, respond to the following:

  • How do you think current health policy legislation will impact health disparities in your community?

Give reasons and examples in support of your responses. Be sure to cite any relevant resources.

Write your initial response in approximately 300 words. Your responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be your own, original, and free from plagiarism. Follow the APA format for writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the week, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Participate in the discussion by analyzing each response for completeness and accuracy and by suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Explained the impact of current health policy legislation on health disparities in your community.
  • Responses demonstrated in-depth research and analysis.
  • Justified your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
  • Commented on the postings of at least two peers.

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Human Cognitive

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Human Cognitive

(Human Cognitive )

Assignment will be checked on turnitin!! NO PLAGIARISM!

Part of conducting psychological research is reviewing and understanding published research studies. In this assignment, you will choose a topic covered in the chapter (chapter information powerpoint attached at bottom) and find a research report in a journal (e.g., Neuroscience & Cognition, Cognitive Psychology, Memory & Cognition, Journal of Memory and Language, Brain and Cognition, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition to name a few) on the chosen topic. Read the article and write a report about the article.

The article must fall between the dates of January 2007 – present.

Enclose a copy of the research article with your report.

In addition to including the main points of the study, give your personal reactions to the research findings.

Refer to the following Youtube link to help assist with finding a journal and writing in APA style. Article MUST be from a scholarly research journal (if not zero points can be earned). https://youtu.be/uDGJ2CYfY9A

 

Include the following in your report as well:

Answer the following questions about your article:

  • Can you use the title of the study to identify the independent and dependent variables? (Many titles are in this format: “The Effects of IV on the DV.”)
  • What did you learn from the introduction section? What is the historical background of the research topic? Which earlier research findings are presented as most relevant to the current study? What theoretical explanations are emphasized in this section? What is the hypothesis of the present study?
  • What did you learn from the methods section? Who were the subjects? What procedures (e.g., apparatus, directions, assessment tools) were used?
  • What did you learn from the results section? What kinds of statistical procedures were used? What did you learn from charts, frequency tables, and bar graphs? What results did the authors say were statistically significant?
  • What did you learn from the discussion section? How did the authors interpret their results? Did they provide alternative explanations? Did they talk about the limitations of the present research study? What future research studies were suggested?
  • What kinds of ideas did this article make you think about? Can you design a similar study on this topic?
 
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Baldrige Performance Excellence Program

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Baldrige Performance Excellence Program DB4

This discussion forum is designed to explore your thoughts on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.  This program is very well known by management/leadership teams in healthcare so it is IMPERATIVE that you, as a health care student, are at least vaguely aware of what it is!

Respond thoughtfully to the following inquiry/question:

Quickly review both attachments 1 and 2

A. Attachment 1 provides detail on Organization Profiles.

B. Attachment  2 also provides detail on the organization profile sections but also  has detail on the seven (7) categories on which organizations are rated  for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, knowledge, operations, results)

C. After reviewing these attachments, find at least one full, current article about healthcare facilities that have been recognized by the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program – or an article discussing the merits of this program.  Cite this source at the end of your initial discussion thread!

2.  Imagine you have been hired as manager of a healthcare facility that plans to apply for the title in the next year.  As a new manager, you  are not familiar with this program but have been tasked with completing  the application and starting needed initiatives for sections in which  your organization may be lacking.

*You believe that all 7 categories are  very important but all need work in your organization.  Pick one of the 7  categories that you would choose to focus on and tackle first – and  tell us what that choice is.

(leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, knowledge, operations, results)

*Why did you make this choice? Explain.

*Do you believe it is realistic that an organization can excel in all 7 of these categories? Explain your response.

*Why do you believe organizations seek out voluntary achievements such as the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program?  They are a lot of work for people that are already overwhelmed with work.

What is the motivation for an organization?

What are the real benefits if any?

Would you pursue this for your organization some day? Why?

  • Article 1: “The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program: A Framework for Organizational Improvement”

    The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) serves as a vital framework for organizational enhancement across various sectors. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1987, it aims to promote excellence in performance, competitiveness, and innovation. BPEP provides criteria for organizations to assess their processes, outcomes, and capabilities, fostering continuous improvement and sustainability. Its holistic approach encompasses leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, analysis, knowledge management, workforce, operations, and results. By adopting Baldrige principles, organizations can align their strategies, operations, and results with their mission and vision, driving performance excellence and long-term success.

    Article 2: “Implementing Baldrige Principles: Success Stories and Challenges”

    Implementing Baldrige principles involves overcoming challenges while leveraging its benefits. Organizations that have successfully integrated Baldrige methodologies report enhanced performance, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. For instance, healthcare institutions implementing Baldrige have seen improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency. However, challenges such as resource constraints, resistance to change, and organizational culture may hinder adoption. Overcoming these hurdles requires strong leadership commitment, employee involvement, and a systematic approach to change management. Despite the challenges, the Baldrige framework remains a powerful tool for organizations committed to excellence, driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

 
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Database development for project

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Database development for project, programming homework help

(Database development for project)

Question description

You have been asked to develop a pizza ordering application. Here is the information your manager just shared with you about this software development project.

The pizza ordering application allows customers with a web browser to order pizza for home delivery. To place an order, a customer would search to find items to purchase (specialty pizzas, sodas, desserts, salads, etc.), and then add items one at a time to a shopping cart. They could also view a page that showed the daily special. The customer could search again for more items if they wanted. They would also have the option to build their own pizza with as many toppings as they liked. When all items were chosen, the customer would see the cost of their order, and also be prompted to provide a delivery address for that specific order. If not paying with cash, the customer would provide credit or debit card information for use on the current order. The system should have an option for customers to register with the pizza shop. They could then save their name, address information and e-mail address, so that they wouldn’t have to enter this information every time they placed an order. If they didn’t want to save their personal details on the site, they could register their e-mail address only, which would let them receive coupons and updates on special promotions.

To complete this assignment, make assumptions as needed–just be sure to document any assumptions you make.  Remember:  “When in doubt sound convincing.”

(Database development for project)
1.  Identify the following information about the pizza ordering application:
a.  Purpose or goal of the system
b.  Primary user(s) of the system
2.  Generate an Activity UML diagram that starts with the customer connecting with the web site and ends with the driver receiving the address (along with the pizza).  I am looking for a very focused and specific UML Activity diagram here.  I want the diagram to show me the process of what happens between the time that the customer connects to the website and the driver gets the pizza and address.  Note that the cooks will also interact with the process at some point – identify the step or steps where the cook interacts with the system.  Number each element of the activity diagram.  The activity diagram must contain a minimum of 10 elements.
3.  Using the activity diagram created for step 2, generate 20 User stories.  For each User story, identify the User (customer, cook, or driver), and the element of the activity diagram you are using to generate this user story.  The user stories must be of the form “As a <Role> I need to <function> so that <reason or justification>”.
4.  Using the user stories created in step 3, generate 25 System requirements.  The requirement must be of the form “The system shall…”.  Points will be deducted for statements that use should instead or statements that use an alternate format.

 

5.  Produce a Use Case UML diagram that contains a minimum of the Customer, the Cook, and the Driver.  Review the User stories from step 3 for ideas as to the features to include in the Use Case diagram, but all features need not be included.
6.  Using the requirements produced for number 4 above, produce 30 system tests.  Review assignment 8.3 for an example of what good test step should look like.  For each test, identify the Requirement, the User story, and the Activity UML block from which this test derives.
7.  Identify whether a plan-driven “waterfall” software development approach or an agile framework or methodology might be more suitable for this software development project. Explain your recommendation.


8.  Identify at least five evolution and maintenance related items that should be considered when planning to develop the pizza ordering software application.
9.  Identify ten or more risks that could develop with this project. What is the probability or likelihood that each risk might occur, and what would be the effect to your pizza ordering application if it did? What is your plan to avoid, minimize or recover from (i.e., contingency plan) each of these risks if they were to occur?  Present your risk analysis as a Risk Register in a tabular format, with the highest impacts/effects listed first.
10.  Assume that SCRUM is being used for this project.  Rank your user stories from number 3 and assign them to four different two week sprints.  Identify which user stories should be completed in each sprint

 
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Piagetian Theory/ Nativist Approaches

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Piagetian Theory/ Nativist Approaches

(Piagetian Theory/ Nativist Approaches)

start by completing the Theoretical Frameworks Venn Diagram using your assigned grouping below. If you are unsure of how to complete a Venn diagram, the video How to Make a Venn Diagram (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. provides a helpful lesson. When completing your Venn Diagram (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., make sure to include the foundations of each theory, how the theory connects to the four main themes shared in Chapter 1 of the course text (nature/nurture, continuous/discontinuous, domain specific vs. domain general, performance and competence), and the limitations of the theory. Before starting your discussion, it will help to review the Week One Instructor Guidance for additional information, resources, and support for excelling in this discussion.

First Letter of Last Name Theories to Compare and Contrast
Last Name Begins with A-F Piagetian Theory/ Social Constructivist Theory
Last Name Begins with G-L Nativist Approaches/ Information Processing Approaches
Last Name Begins with M-S Piagetian Theory/Nativist Approaches
Last Name Begins with T-Z Social/Constructivist Theory/ Information Processing Approaches

 

After completing the Venn diagram, compose a response addressing the items listed below. Include your reflection and the Venn diagram with your initial post. Click the paperclip icon below the message area in your post to attach your Venn diagram.

  • Explain how the theoretical frameworks shared in your Venn diagram support cognitive development. Make sure to include at least one example to support your reasoning.
  • Discuss which of the theoretical perspectives resonates with you the most, the least, and provide a rationale as to why.
  • Provide at least one example of how knowledge of these theoretical perspectives may influence your ability to provide quality experiences that support cognitive development beginning with infants and toddlers.
  • If you are currently working with children, explain how these theories/approaches influence your work. If you are not currently working with children, explain how you see these theories/approaches impacting your future work with young children.
 
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Compliance Program- Final

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Compliance Program- Final

(Compliance Program- Final)

Question description

Introduction

For this project, you are to apply the foundation knowledge you have acquired throughout this course and evaluate the model medical practice described here for you. You are the incoming Compliance Officer at Grace University Hospital. You have a staff of five coder/auditors, one systems analyst, and an office manager. All are full-time employees and have been part of the medical practice team for 15+ years.

There is a significant bias against the Compliance Program. You have been hired to evaluate, develop a mitigation strategy and put the program back on track with the guidelines as expected by the Federal and State governments. You also need to build credibility back into the program. The focus for this Compliance program project is on the Billing Compliance Program as it is responsible for the integrity of the medical record, privacy and security of health information (HI), accuracy of the assignment of billing codes and complete, and accurate documentation that reflects the services reported for reimbursement. There is a separate Compliance Program for Research and HR/Legal; however, your program collaborates extensively with Research and Legal. You also sit at the laboratory Compliance Committee and provide guidance as appropriate.

Existing Compliance Program

The corporate compliance program has essentially been inactive for three years and no audits have been completed during this time. There is pervasive mistrust of the compliance program. The compliance committee meets occasionally and not at all in the last year. There is no hotline or any publicized avenue of reporting for the general staff or patient population. The previous compliance officer was not in good standing with the medical staff because of enforced paybacks to the Medicare program. The existing policy and procedure manuals are outdated. There is no method in place for disseminating updated regulations or changes in policy. No one is able to provide you with any baseline information regarding billing or documentation compliance. There is no regular communication between the billing staff and the practice regarding denial, report requests or suspend trends.

You have received complaints for the following:

a) EMTALA violations

b) Fraudulent billing practices

c) Stark violations involving referrals to provider-owned laboratories

d) Medical identity theft

e) Security breaches

Staffing

The skillset of the staff is the following:

Three coder/auditors – CPC, CHC certified with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or a related field.

Two coder/auditors – CCS, CHC certified with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree ibn healthcare management or a related field.

Systems Analyst – BS in computer engineering and 5+ years’ experience in Epic, MediTech, HPF and Cerner. The analyst is also facile in database design and management.

Office Manager – BA in English with a minor in Drama and skilled in all Microsoft Office applications. She has special skills in project management, SharePoint and Access.

Practice Profile

Specialty Areas

The medical practice is a multispecialty group practice that provides services in a teaching (PATH) institution. Both inpatient and ambulatory services are provided on the campus as well as in three satellite clinics. Radiology, pathology and laboratory services are provided under the umbrella of the institution. Residents rotate through all specialty areas and provide services both under the direction of the faculty attendings as well as directly in pediatrics and Internal Medicine under the Primary Care Exception.

Specialty

Physicians

Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

Comment

Internal Medicine

15

5

8

Basic preventative and minor care; imaging is sent out, minor lab such as cell smears, fungal scrapings and UA are completed in the practice offices

Pediatrics

12

1

6

Basic preventative and minor care; imaging is sent out, minor lab such as cell smears, fungal scrapings and UA are completed in the practice offices. CHDP – type examinations are done to report need for public health nurse intervention.

Cardiology(Compliance Program- Final)

5

0

2

Consultative service primarily. Some cath lab procedures also performed.

General Surgery

22

8

2

Both ambulatory and inpatient services provided.

Dermatology

8

0

2

Outpatient procedures only; self-referrals; independent lab for special derm services

Endocrinology

5

0

0

Consultative services

Oncology

6

0

4

Large infusion center managed by RNs

Orthopedics(Compliance Program- Final)

7

1

1

Several Divisions including Joint Prosthetics, Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle

Payer Mix

Contracts – 35%

Medicare – 20%

Medicaid – 15%

Capitated – 5%

Medicare Part C – 5%

Workers’ Comp/Industrial – 5%

Full Indemnity/PPO – 10%

Self-Pay – 5%

Trends:

Revenue Cycle:(Compliance Program- Final)

1. Trend in denials for consultations provided by Cardiology and Endocrinology after documentation provided

2. Incorrect billing noted for Infusion Center with multiple denials for antineoplastic and administration

3. Problems getting payment for services provided by nonMD Practitioners

4. Services by Orthopedics and provided in the ED are undocumented

5. General complaints from patients alleging rude and abusive behavior referred to Compliance

Compliance:

1. Multiple calls from staff reporting fraudulent billing practices

2. Attendings billing for services provided only by house staff

3. Providers referring to their own laboratory

4. Reports of non-existent documentation

5. Reports of billing staff changing codes

6. Report from ED of EMTALA violations

7. Report of any Fraud and Abuse Activity

Privacy:(Compliance Program- Final)

1. Medical record breach of celebrity seen at hospital

2. Report of patient attempting to use another’s insurance card

3. Multiple accesses, some unauthorized, on a high-profile chart

4. Poor recording-keeping for Privacy Office

5. Process for maintaining behavioral client records in the field

Research:

1. Stark violations involving referrals to provider-owned laboratories

2. Failure to separate routine charges from those billed to the grant

3. Irregular management of consents

4. Allegations of misconduct (principal moving ahead with publications after receiving a letter to cease)

External Audits:

1. Complaint-based investigation regarding a FEMLA denial

2. FMR for surgical practice regarding package unbundling

3. OIG Investigation for violation of P.A.T.H. regulations

Fraud Article: http://bok.ahima.org/doc?oid=103625#.WVKHQhMrI3g

Final Project Deliverables

You will be creating and submitting a Corporate Compliance Plan for Grace University Hospital. You will be submitting ONE (1) plan, but your plan will include several attachments. These attachments include the assignments that you have completed within this course. Make sure you review and update your assignments with any feedback I have provided. Together, they will form a complete compliance plan for this Use Case. 20 Points

As a component of the overall Corporate Compliance Plan, you will be required to provide:

1. Roles and structure of the Department: Organization Chart and Sample Position Descriptions for Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Officer and Risk Manager. Additionally, assess whether the Department meets the criteria for the seven sentencing guidelines and explain how it will satisfy these suggestions for mitigating exposure. Include your assessment in the Corporate Compliance Plan in addition to your presentation as a teaching tool of the Seven Sentencing Guidelines. 20 Points

Documents:(Compliance Program- Final)

a) Sample Position Descriptions (Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Officer, and Risk Manager) – Completed in Unit 1, Week 1

b) Stark & Whistleblower Presentation – Completed in Unit 1, Week 2

2. Training Plan: Based on industry information, CMS guidance, past audits and OIG targets, develop an Annual Plan of what you believe is addressable in your practice. This will include an education schedule within the Corporate Compliance Plan, your plan for tracking and monitoring the training and your plan for changes in the plan due to the identified risks identified in the Use Case. Additionally include the following Training Plans as attachments that were completed earlier in the course. Make sure you make any necessary updates based on my feedback. 20 Points

Training Plan Documents – All Completed in Unit 3, Week 7:

a) Corporate Compliance

b) Risk Management

c) HIPAA

d) Identity – Medical Theft

3. Provide a description of the Audit Program within the Corporate Compliance Plan. This should include a department policy to include types of audits that will be conducted, schedule of routine audits, what the sampling methodology will be, identification of who will pull the cases and how the field work is to be completed, and follow-up and refunding procedures. This will be supported by attaching your Audit Program Assignment documents. Make sure to make any necessary updates to the documents as part of the Audit Program Assignment. 20 Points

Audit Program Assignment Documents:

a) A brief policy & procedure for the assignment, initiation & close of the Audit – Completed in Unit 1, Week 4

b) Outline of the resulting report (you do not need to write a report – an outline of the sections is required) – Completed in Unit 1, Week 4

c) Sample entrance and follow up letters – Completed in Unit 1, Week 4

d) Include a section into the Audit Policy and Procedure that will create surveillance model to detect fraud and abuse within the healthcare organization (just a statement or two – nothing too big) – New

e) Include a forensic model for fraud and abuse surveillance (find on the Internet – you don’t have to create) – New

(Compliance Program- Final)

 

4. Privacy and Security: Your department is not responsible for Privacy and Security but you receive a number of reports concerning privacy and security issues. The responsible department expects your cooperation and collaboration. Identify a system for filing documents used for state and federally mandated reporting and strict fieldwork. Additionally, identify Investigation Process, Policy & Procedures within the Corporate Compliance Plan. You have been asked to assist with developing a tracking system, for privacy and security concerns. 20 Points

HIPAA & Security Contingency Plan Documents:

a) Security Contingency Plan – Completed in Unit 3, Week 6

b) Example Policy for Breach Investigations (find one – don’t create) – New

a. You don’t have to create this but rather find an example of a policy online to include

c) Creation of an Electronic Breach Tracking Process – New

a. You should create an electronic tool that will let you track breach investigations and outcomes.

b. This tool should be able to be used to determine trends or issues in the organization. Recommendation is to complete using Microsoft Excel.

Please see attached supporting documents below for this assignment;

 
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