Identify the purpose of analysis, the targeted level of policy (i.e., clinical 

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PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!! NO POINTS CANT BE DEDUCTED. FOLLOW STEP BY STEP AS INDICATED ABOVE AND DONT MISS ANY. I WILL DISPUTE THE ASSIGNMENT. 

Policy Analysis Paper (30% of final grade) 

 

Due, Sunday, 12/02/17 

Policy Analysis Paper Guidelines 

Purpose: To investigate & integrate knowledge of advanced nursing practice, scholarly inquiry, & leadership by examining a policy at the level of clinical practice, health care systems, or public/social health policy. Students are to submit a paper between 7-10 pages long excluding title page and reference pages. Paper must be organized according to the guidelines below and should include all the identified sections as required. Paper must be completed in APA format and contain current scholarly sources dated from 2010 until current.

 

Introduction 10 points 

 

▪ Generally define & describe the policy issue to be addressed.
▪ Identify the purpose of analysis, the targeted level of policy (i.e., clinical

practice, health care systems, or public/social health) & significance of topic. ▪ Identify questions the policy analysis is intended to address.

 

Background 

10 points 

 

  • ▪  Provide details of the issue or problem, including its nature/scope, relevant literature & history, & the context within which the issue exists.
  • ▪  Describe existing policy addressing the issue, if any.
  • ▪  Discuss strengths & shortcomings in existing policy.
  • ▪  Identify & describe key stakeholders (individuals & groups) that are or will
    be affected by the policy & why.

 

Analysis 

30 points 

 

  • ▪  Identify alternative policies to achieve objectives.
  • ▪  Establish/identify criteria that will be used for selection of “best” policy.
  • ▪  Evaluate each alternative & its potential impact relative to the healthcare &
    patient outcomes.
  • ▪  Assess the trade-offs between alternatives.

 

Recommendations 

20 points 

 

  • ▪  Based on the analysis, identify the “best” alternative to address the current issue & policy situation.
  • ▪  Provide rationale for selection.
  • ▪  Describe possible strategies to implement selected alternative.
  • ▪  Identify barriers to implementation of selected alternative.
  • ▪  Describe methods to evaluate policy implementation.

 

Discussion 20 points 

 

  • ▪  Discuss analysis & recommendations relative to the original questions identified, & the level of policy it is intended to address (i.e., clinical practice, health care systems, or public).
  • ▪  Identify limitations of analysis.
  • ▪  Discuss implications for practice, education, research, & policy-making.

 

Conclusion 5 points 

 

▪ Summarize findings & recommendations of analysis
▪ Identify questions to be addressed in future studies or policy analyses.

 

References 5 points 

 

▪ List all references cited in paper. Must be completed in APA format.

 

Appendices 

 

▪ Table displaying results of analysis, including, for example, a list of alternatives & the degree to which each alternative may be most effective. Other tables & appendices as needed to support analysis.

3) Describe any guidance on those areas from the Learning Resources, the Discussion, or (if applicable) your Graduate Writing I instructor.

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By now you will have gained some insight into your specific writing skills. Through the Discussion, you may have found that your colleagues have similar writing strengths and areas for improvement. Please remember that the Discussion forum is a great opportunity to support each other as you work through the weeks’ Learning Resources and Assignments.

In this week’s Assignment, you will build on the Discussion in which you analyzed your writing skills. You will cite specific examples of instructor feedback or past assessments that illustrate your writing skill opportunities and strengths. You may also reference any relevant feedback from Discussion responses you received this week.  This Assignment is designed to help prepare you for subsequent weeks’ work, when you will practice using strategies and skills to develop an effective writing process.

To prepare for this Assignment:

  • In      addition to addressing specific skills covered in the Discussion, consider      writing feedback you received from other sources, such as past instructors      or assessments.
  • Consider      any specific issues, problems, concerns, and strengths. Use the Learning      Resources for this week to guide you through your reflection.
  • Review      common writing terms from the Walden University Writing Center website,      found in the Learning Resources.

The Assignment:

Compose a 2-page reflective essay in APA format with at least 3 scholarly references from the list below examining your experiences with writing. Use the information in the “Writer’s Self-Assessment” document (see attached file) as a starting point but also consider feedback obtained from Instructors and other sources. Include all level one headings as numbered below:

1) Identify the strengths in your writing and why you believe these to be your strengths.

2) Elaborate on the specific areas for improvement you identified in your Discussion. Include examples. This is your opportunity to let the instructor know the types of issues you would like to address during the class.

3) Describe any guidance on those areas from the Learning Resources, the Discussion, or (if applicable) your Graduate Writing I instructor.

4) Based on that guidance, briefly describe any actions you might take to further develop your scholarly writing.

Required Readings

Document: Instructions for Writer’s Self-Assessment (See attached file).

Walden University Writing Center. (2015i). Walden templates: General templates: APA course paper template (6th ed.). Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general

Note: Please submit all assignments using the abovementioned APA Course Paper Template (6th ed.).

Document: Skill review of WCSS 6050 (See attached file).

Walden University Writing Center. (2015b). Common writing terms: Overview. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/terms/home

Read the overview and view the “Terms” links. Students will become familiar with these terms by now but review to familiarity.

Zamarripa, E. (2015, July 27). What are you writing for? How your academic writing skills transfer into the workplace [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2015/07/what-are-you-writing-for-how-your.html

Required Media

Walden University Writing Center (Producer). (2013, June 2). WriteCast: The writing process (Episode 1) [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/writecast/writecast001

Transcript: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/transcripts/podcasts/ep001

Walden University Writing Center (Producer). (2015, June 27). WriteCast: How academic writing helps you beyond academia (Episode 23) [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/writecast/episode-23-how-academic-writing-helps-you-beyond-academia

Transcript: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/transcripts/podcasts/ep023

Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.

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Review Chapter 8 in the course text. Focus on Kurt Lewin’s change theory, and contrast it with other classic change models and strategies.

Reflect on problems, inefficiencies, and critical issues within a specific department, unit, or area in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Select one issue as a focal point for this assignment, and consider a change that could be made to address the issue.

Think about how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.

Using one of the change models or strategies discussed in Chapter 8, begin formulating a plan for implementing the change within the department/unit. Outline the steps that you and/or others should follow to facilitate the change effort. Align these steps to the change model or strategy you selected.

Determine who should be involved in initiating and managing the change. Consider the skills and characteristics that are necessary to facilitate this change effort.

 

To complete:

By Day 7

Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:

  1. Identify a problem, inefficiency, or issue within a specific department/unit.
  2. Describe a specific, realistic change that could be made to address the issue.
  3. Summarize how the change would align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values as well as relevant professional standards.
  4. Identify a change model or strategy to guide your planning for implementing the change. Provide a rationale for your selection.
  5. Outline the steps that you and/or others would follow to facilitate the change. Align these steps to your selected change model or strategy.
  6. Explain who would be involved in initiating and managing this change. Describe the skills and characteristics that would be necessary to facilitate the change effort.

only scholarly references at least 4

What are some safeguards that you think could be put into place to  reduce fear among individuals and groups who oppose identifiable health  data collection?

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Health Information Confidentiality

The  HIPAA is designed to protect the privacy of individuals’ health  information. The Health Information and Technology for Economic and  Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was passed as part of the American Recovery  and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, in part, to strengthen the HIPAA  rule and notification requirements in the case of a breach.

But  information collected by various health departments, like the Centers  for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health  Organization (WHO) is typically “confidential,” not “anonymous.”

“Confidential” denotes identifiable information linking you to the subject matter, but which will not be disclosed.

“Anonymous” refers to the existing subject matter that cannot be linked back to you.

Using  the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about  HIPAA and the HITECH Act to find out how they protect health information  of individuals. Based on your research and understanding, provide  answers to the following questions:

  • What are some safeguards that you think could be put into place to  reduce fear among individuals and groups who oppose identifiable health  data collection?
  • Do the benefits of confidential health data collection outweigh the risks? Why or why not?
  • What, according to you, is the purpose of HITECH?
  • What are the new notification requirements? Do you feel these are sufficient? Why or why not?
  • What possible HIPAA violations could occur with portable PHI?
  • What strategies should be put into place to make sure these violations do not occur?
  • What are the requirements that a covered organization must take in order to be in compliance with HIPAA?

Explain what is meant by “Leaders are not born, they are made.” What are the key differences between a manager and a leader?

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DISCUSSION BOARD DUE THURSDAY BY 11:59PM 250 WORDS… CITE ALL REFERENCES

 

To prepare for this Discussion,  review this week’s Learning Resources related to leadership and emotional intelligence.

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

  1. Explain what is meant by “Leaders are not born, they are made.” What are the key differences between a manager and a leader?
  2. How do the components of emotional intelligence (EI) influence decision making and leadership in health care? (See Table 1, EI article.) What can you do to develop EI in your current or future managerial role?

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ASSIGNMENT DUE SUNDAY BY 11:59 CITE ALL REFERENCES 4000 LEVEL CLASS

 

As entrepreneur John C. Maxwell points out, “A leader is one who  knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” We have all been  influenced by leaders at some point in our lives. Individuals who know  the way act in a way that achieves the set goals and demonstrates to  others how to accomplish the tasks at hand.

To prepare for this Assignment, consider the characteristics of leaders described in your Learning Resources.

By Day 7

Write a 1- to 2-page paper that identifies the following:

  1. What is the true value of leadership in decision making?
  2. How do individuals with the different leadership styles described in your Learning Resources make decisions?
  3. Using examples from your own personal work experience, how  are those decisions perceived by teammates or other employees based on  the different leadership styles?
  4. What leadership style do you believe is most effective in a health care setting of your choice?

Be sure to support your work with specific citations from  this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as  appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.

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RESOURCES

 

Course Text: Buchbinder, S. B., Shanks, N. H., & McConnell, C. R. (2012). Introduction to healthcare management. (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

Chapter 7, “Leaders and Managers”

This chapter examines the relationship between leadership and the culture of health care organizations. The author describes various types of leadership and highlights characteristics of effective leadership different styles in different health care settings.

Chapter 9, “Decision Making and Problem Solving”

Decisions made in health care can mean life or death for patients. While not every decision is life altering, most decisions made by health care managers can impact the organization’s ability to provide care. In this chapter, the author introduces problem solving and decision making from the role of the health care manager.

Chapter 6, “Team Leadership”

Various teams function within the health care setting. This chapter examines the characteristics of effective teams and identifies the common reasons for team failure.

Book: Borkowski, N. (2011). Organizational behavior in health care (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
 
 Chapter 1, “Overview and History of Organizational Behavior”
Borkowski, N. (2011). Organizational Behavior in Health Care, 2e. Copyright 2011 by Jones & Bartlett Learning. Reprinted by permission.
 
Organizational behavior is an applied behavioral science that has significant implications on the diverse array of professionals that work in the health care field. This introductory chapter will identify the major challenges facing health care organizations. The author highlights important research into how people behave in organizations.
 

Article: Freshman, B., & Rubino, L. (2002). Emotional intelligence: A core competency for health care administrators. The Health Care Manager, 20(4), 1–9. Retrieved from http://auth.waldenulibrary.org/ezpws.exe?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=12083173&site=ehost-live&scope=site
 
Emotional intelligence, or EI, includes critical management skills that are beneficial to health care managers. This article highlights the proficiencies in intrapersonal and interpersonal skills that are important in order to develop to enhance health care manager’s abilities.

What is the relationship between nosocomial infections and mortality and Healthcare?

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What is the relationship between nosocomial infections and mortality and Healthcare?

Topic: “Current Healthcare Issue”

• A Research Proposal MUST include introduction, problem statement, purpose statement, research question, review of literature, sample planning, methodology, statistical analysis with hypothesis, P-Value, Power of Sample Size

• APA Format

• Minimum of 10 pages excluding title and reference page

• At least 5 reliable resources including peer reviewed articles within 5 years should be included in literature review

Drop in turnitin

• Due 12/3/17 cost?

Topic: “Current Healthcare Issue”

• A Research Proposal MUST include introduction, problem statement, purpose statement, research question, review of literature, sample planning, methodology, statistical analysis with hypothesis, P-Value, Power of Sample Size

• APA Format

• Minimum of 10 pages excluding title and reference page

• At least 5 reliable resources including peer reviewed articles within 5 years should be included in literature review

Student will Drop in turnitin

Question: Discuss the influence of WTO (World Trade Organization) on global health. How is poverty considered the cause of diseases?

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Question: Discuss the influence of WTO (World Trade Organization) on global health. How is poverty considered the cause of diseases?

Word limit: 500

one page

no copy &past

plagiarism it’s not allowed

you have 15 hours from now

willing to pay 5$

What steps were used to organize the community in Duluth?

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Domestic Violence Initiative Instructions

 

Extra Credit Assignment Worth: 15 Points 

Task 1:          

Go the Website theduluthmodel.org. and review the information provided in order to understand and identify: Students do not need to answer these questions, only reflect on these questions after visiting the website

What steps were used to organize the community in Duluth?

Who were the stakeholders?

What was the underlying belief system?

What strategies were employed?

How was the Power and Control Wheel developed?

Task 2:

Collect data on violence against women on college campuses. A few sources of information are https://www.justice.gov/ovw/protecting-students-sexual-assault#sexualviolence  and http://feministcampus.org/campaigns/campus-violence/resources/.  Be sure to use other scholarly sources as well to gather adequate information. Collect data on violence against women on campuses across the country including the number of offenses, types of offenses, and demographic data on the victims.

Task 3:

Using the process from the Duluth experience in Task 1, and answer the following questions in the format of a 3 page paper written in APA style, excluding title and reference page:

What steps would you use to organize the community?

Who are the stakeholders?

What is the underlying belief system?

What strategies would you as a campus nurse practitioner suggest to end violence against women on the campus? Discuss in detail and provide specific examples.

What health policies will you suggest? Discuss in detail either current policies or proposed new policies.

*** Students must answer all questions in order to get full credit for assignment. Make sure to follow all APA guidelines as well including proper headings and subheadings. Paper must be minimum 3 pages without title and reference page.***

If not, discuss briefly key public health information pertaining to human trafficking that you as an advanced practice nurse would like to provide to the public.

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Research a current news item (newspaper/online article, tv news show, etc.) on human trafficking in the Miami area or elsewhere and analyze how human trafficking is reported via the media. Is this news item a blame narrative? Is the language exploitive or sensitive to the victim? Research a current news item (newspaper/online article, tv news show, etc.) on human trafficking in the Miami area or elsewhere and analyze how human trafficking is reported via the media. Is this news item a blame narrative? Is the language exploitive or sensitive to the victim? Does the news item provide any public health or health information? If not, discuss briefly key public health information pertaining to human trafficking that you as an advanced practice nurse would like to provide to the public.
If not, discuss briefly key public health information pertaining to human trafficking that you as an advanced practice nurse would like to provide to the public.