What visible signs of success (for example, reduced health issues) would I look for? What is your projected effectiveness?

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Evaluation of Plan Effectiveness Criteria

 

In the evaluation component of the Capstone project, you are expected to discuss how you would evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.

Some questions you should seek answers to are:

  1. Would I be able to implement the interventions? If not, what barriers exist?
  2. What visible signs of success (for example, reduced health issues) would I look for? What is your projected effectiveness?

The evaluation component of the final paper should describe your evaluation of the implementation. Include responses to points 1 and 2 above. The evaluation component of the final Microsoft Word submission document should be a minimum of 2 pages.

The complete summary document should use the Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track (MAP-IT) steps used in pulling together your project.

Over the past nine weeks, you selected an aggregate and conducted a risk assessment of its health, developed a care plan to address those health risks, and considered the effectiveness of the interventions on the health of the aggregate. It’s time now for you to present your final submission of this Capstone project.

 

Your final submission should include: the documentation of the work accomplished through your Capstone project, a Microsoft Word Document that contains the evaluation and summary, and a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation highlighting the main aspects of the project including the key things learned during the 10 weeks of working with this project.

The summary document should use the Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track (MAP-IT) steps used in pulling together your project. The complete documentation of the work accomplished over the course of the project should contain a minimum of 6–7 pages in a Microsoft Word document and should include the following information:

  • A detailed description of the aggregate
  • A description of the aggregate’s strengths and weaknesses
  • A risk assessment of the aggregate
  • Diagnoses based on the risk assessment
  • A detailed care plan for the aggregate
  • A description of how at least one intervention might be implemented in the aggregate to address an identified issue
  • An evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention

The Power Point presentation should be concise and should include the highlights of the Capstone project and the key things learned over the course of this project, from developing, planning interventions, and evaluating the care plan. Your presentation should not exceed 15 slides.

 

Submit your final Microsoft Word document containing the evaluation and complete summary, use bold sub-headings in the paper to differentiate between the evaluation and the summary information.

 

Phase 7 and 8: Final Submission

Name your Microsoft Word document

 

Name your PowerPoint presentation

Explain the methods used for testing toxicity of chemicals.

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Understanding the definitions and terminologies associated with environmental toxicology is very important to a public health professional’s basic environmental health education. In this assignment, you will research environmental toxicology and write a paper titled “The Toxicity of a Chemical.”

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the readings for this module, address the following in your paper:

***** Please address ALL 10 Points*********************************************

  • Define environmental toxicology.
  • Differentiate between toxins and toxicants.
  • Describe the determinants of the toxicity of a chemical.
  • Explain the methods used for testing toxicity of chemicals.
  • Describe different ranges of exposure.
  • Explain the concept of latency.
  • Define dose and threshold.
  • Describe the differences between synergism, antagonism, and potentiation.
  • Explain the concept of risk assessment.
  • Conclude with a description of a human exposure assessment.

Give reasons and examples in support. Be sure to use scholarly resources.

APA 6th  rules of writing and formatting.

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Wrote a research paper on environmental toxicology displaying in-depth research on terminology. 28
Provided scholarly examples in support. 8
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 12
Total: 48

 

REFERENCES TO USE: SUGGESTED READINGS

 

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2011). Animal feeding operations. 
< http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id

 

Environmental Policy and Regulation

 

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It is important for any discussion of healthcare related concerns to be informed by an awareness of governmental policy and involvement. In this module, you will examine how environmental policy and regulations are formulated. You will learn about:

  • Key environmental regulatory agencies
  • Four principles that guide environmental policy development
  • Five major environmental laws introduced in the past decade
  • Environmental policies developed to protect vulnerable groups
  • Steps involved in the policy-making process

Since the Congressional Declaration of National Environmental Policy in 1969, the United States has been legislating how environmental policy will be established and implemented. These legislative policies have evolved into a comprehensive list of protections for public health.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed The 2009-2014 EPA Strategic Plan. This landmark plan targets the following areas for improvement and action:

  • Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Impacts of global climate change
  • Contaminants
  • Import safety
  • Improving program implementation in Indian country
  • Enforcement/compliance measurement approach
  • Research strategic directions and targets
  • Environmental indicators, monitoring, and related information

There are numerous international, national, state/territorial, and local agencies charged with ensuring environmental policy is enforced. These agencies include:

  • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
  • European Union (EU) and European Environment Agency (EEA)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2011, May 9). Environmental Health. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/Environmental/

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Laws and Regulations.Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/

Using the navigation on the left, please proceed to the next page.

  

Locate and research two agencies that advocate for the elderly in your community. Consider their current advocacy actions and/or campaigns.

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Discussion: Community Advocacy Agencies

Having received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and encountering the associated stigmas, Michael Ellenbogen encourages increased advocacy efforts for the geriatric population struggling with this disease. He says, “We did nothing wrong to get this disease, and we need to speak up to let our voice be heard…There are no excuses for not wanting to help. The human cost factor is too high, and we are all accountable to do something” (Ellenbogen, 2012). As an advanced practice nurse caring for the geriatric population, it is important for you to join in advocacy efforts within your community whether it is in support of Alzheimer’s or another prevalent need such as abuse. You should be aware of community agencies that advocate for the well-being and care of your local geriatric population, as these agencies often provide resources and assistance to the elderly in need. In your role of care, you are able to identify prevalent needs and work with patients, their families, and agencies to promote change and impact lives.

To prepare:

  • Review this week’s media presentation, as well as the American Geriatric Society’s Public Policy and Advocacy website in the Learning Resources.
  • Locate and research two agencies that advocate for the elderly in your community. Consider their current advocacy actions and/or campaigns.
  • Reflect on your experiences and observations at your practicum site. Consider new advocacy actions you might suggest to the agencies you selected. Based on these advocacy actions, think about new policies that might improve the care of the population at your current practicum site.
By Day 3

Post a description of two agencies that advocate for the elderly in your community, including their current advocacy actions and/or campaigns. Then, explain new advocacy actions you might suggest to these agencies based on your experiences and observations at your practicum site. With these advocacy actions in mind, suggest at least one new policy that might improve the care of the population at your current practicum site.

How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.

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Use the practice problem and a qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.

 

In a 1000-1,250 word essay, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.

 

Refer to the resource “Research Critique Guidelines” for suggested headings and content for your paper.

 

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

 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

Research Critique Guidelines

To write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of the research study conducted, address each component below for qualitative study in the Topic 2 assignment and the quantitative study in the Topic 3 assignment.

Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, or reference content from the study in your responses.

Qualitative Study

Background of Study:

·         Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health care delivery or patient outcomes? This gap in knowledge is the research problem.

·         How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.

·         Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.

·         List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.

·         Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?

Method of Study:

·         Were qualitative methods appropriate to answer the research questions?

·         Did the author identify a specific perspective from which the study was developed? If so, what was it?

·         Did the author cite quantitative and qualitative studies relevant to the focus of the study? What other types of literature did the author include?

·         Are the references current? For qualitative studies, the author may have included studies older than the 5-year limit typically used for quantitative studies. Findings of older qualitative studies may be relevant to a qualitative study.

·         Did the author evaluate or indicate the weaknesses of the available studies?

·         Did the literature review include adequate information to build a logical argument?

·         When a researcher uses the grounded theory method of qualitative inquiry, the researcher may develop a framework or diagram as part of the findings of the study. Was a framework developed from the study findings?

 

Results of Study

·         What were the study findings?

·         What are the implications to nursing?

·         Explain how the findings contribute to nursing knowledge/science. Would this impact practice, education, administration, or all areas of nursing?

Ethical Considerations

·         Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?

·         Was patient privacy protected?

·         Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?

Conclusion

·         Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.

·         Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.

·         Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the findings to nursing practice.

·         Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.

 

 

 

Quantitative Study

Background of Study:

·         Identify the clinical problem and research problem that led to the study. What was not known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health care delivery or patient outcomes? This gap in knowledge is the research problem.

·         How did the author establish the significance of the study? In other words, why should the reader care about this study? Look for statements about human suffering, costs of treatment, or the number of people affected by the clinical problem.

·         Identify the purpose of the study. An author may clearly state the purpose of the study or may describe the purpose as the study goals, objectives, or aims.

·         List research questions that the study was designed to answer. If the author does not explicitly provide the questions, attempt to infer the questions from the answers.

·         Were the purpose and research questions related to the problem?

 Methods of Study

·         Identify the benefits and risks of participation addressed by the authors. Were there benefits or risks the authors do not identify?

·         Was informed consent obtained from the subjects or participants?

·         Did it seem that the subjects participated voluntarily in the study?

·         Was institutional review board approval obtained from the agency in which the study was conducted?

·         Are the major variables (independent and dependent variables) identified and defined? What were these variables?

·         How were data collected in this study?

·         What rationale did the author provide for using this data collection method?

·         Identify the time period for data collection of the study.

·         Describe the sequence of data collection events for a participant.

·         Describe the data management and analysis methods used in the study.

·         Did the author discuss how the rigor of the process was assured? For example, does the author describe maintaining a paper trail of critical decisions that were made during the analysis of the data? Was statistical software used to ensure accuracy of the analysis?

·         What measures were used to minimize the effects of researcher bias (their experiences and perspectives)? For example, did two researchers independently analyze the data and compare their analyses?

Results of Study

·         What is the researcher’s interpretation of findings?

·         Are the findings valid or an accurate reflection of reality? Do you have confidence in the findings?

·         What limitations of the study were identified by researchers?

·         Was there a coherent logic to the presentation of findings?

·         What implications do the findings have for nursing practice? For example, can the findings of the study be applied to general nursing practice, to a specific population, or to a specific area of nursing?

·         What suggestions are made for further studies?

Ethical Considerations

·         Was the study approved by an Institutional Review Board?

·         Was patient privacy protected?

·         Were there ethical considerations regarding the treatment or lack of?

Conclusion

·         Emphasize the importance and congruity of the thesis statement.

·         Provide a logical wrap-up to bring the appraisal to completion and to leave a lasting impression and take-away points useful in nursing practice.

·         Incorporate a critical appraisal and a brief analysis of the utility and applicability of the findings to nursing practice.

·         Integrate a summary of the knowledge learned.

 

Reference

Burns, N., & Grove, S. (2011). Understanding nursing research (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

RUBRICS

Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations

1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
75.00%
3
Satisfactory
83.00%
4
Good
94.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
75.0 %Content
15.0 % Background of Study
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is incomplete.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
15.0 % Method of Study
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is incomplete.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
15.0 % Results of Study
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is incomplete.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
15.0 % Ethical Considerations
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is incomplete.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is included but lacks relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is partially complete and includes some relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is complete and includes relevant details and explanation.
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.
15.0 % Conclusion
Conclusion does not summarize a critical appraisal and applicability of findings.
Conclusion is vague and does not discuss importance to nursing.
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research and importance to nursing practice.
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal and the findings importance to nursing practice.
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal, knowledge learned, and the importance of the findings to nursing practice.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
5.0 % Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
Template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
Sources are not documented.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
100 % Total Weightage

THIS IS THE ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS WEEK, PLEASE BE CAREFUL YOU ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE PAIN IN THE NECK.

 

Explain the public health problem your program will address using factual information. Define the public health problem.

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for understanding the health problem. A problem statement is one of the most crucial parts of your concept paper. This is the first section your audience will read, and it will set the tone for your proposed program. A well-written problem statement should include the nature of the problem, who the problem affects, the current impact of the problem, and future consequences of the problem, if left unaddressed.

Continuing with the Microsoft Word report you created in W1 Assignment 3, add 2–4 pages to the report covering the following:

  • Explain the public health problem your program will address using factual information.
    • Define the public health problem.
    • Describe the adverse effects of the problem on public health and well-being.
    • Provide detailed and specific data on the problem and the community in which the project will be implemented.
  • Explain the anticipated improvements in health outcomes upon successful implementation of the program.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Name your report SU_PHE4070_W2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Submit your report to the W2 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Week 2, Day 6.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Explained the public health problem to be addressed using factual information.
15
Described the adverse effects of the problem on public health and well-being.
10
Identified specific data on the problem and provided the details on the data and the community in which the project will be implemented.
10
Identified and explained the anticipated improvements in health outcomes upon successful implementation of the program.
10
Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Cited all sources using APA format.
5
Total:
50

Discuss epidemiology as the scientific basis for clinical medicine and guideline development. Explain some types of data, performance measurements and possible reasons for variations in data. Next share a bit of information or statistic you learn from reviewing the National Center for Health Statistics site.

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Read the first three chapters in the text by Fletcher. Explore the CDC site, National Center for Health Statistics at https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/. This site’s information is largely gleaned from epidemiological studies and data collections.

Discuss epidemiology as the scientific basis for clinical medicine and guideline development. Explain some types of data, performance measurements and possible reasons for variations in data. Next share a bit of information or statistic you learn from reviewing the National Center for Health Statistics site.

Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the Grading Rubrics section.

This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the discussion.

Please see the Kaplan Writing Center located in the student portal for assistance with writing, APA, and online communication.

What type of historical evidence can be used to support nursing’s political advocacy in providing primary health care?

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What type of historical evidence can be used to support nursing’s political advocacy in providing primary health care?

Identify a problem you face regularly in your clinical setting. Next identify how this problem could be framed as policy issue.

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Identify a problem you face regularly in your clinical setting. Next identify how this problem could be framed as policy issue.