What did you believe was meant by drug-related violence before reading this?
psychologydiscussionChasing the Scream referred to research that found the majority of drug-related violence is related to trying to control the drug trade rather than crimes committed by those under the influence. It later states that when a large number of drug dealers are arrested, drug dealing does not decrease and violence, such as homicide, increases. (Hari, 2015, p. 80)1. What did you believe was meant by drug-related violence before reading this?2. Do you think the information from the reading, if it were better known, would change some stereotypes about people who misuse substances?ReferencesHari, J. (2015). Chasing the scream: The first and last days of the war on drugs. Bloomsbury.Response ParametersInitial posts should be 250 words in lengthUsing APA format, please cite and reference the text and include at least one peer-reviewed article to support your post
What proposals/ bills are being introduced?
*Your assignment is to report on one congressional committee of your choice (House or Senate).*Go to www.congress.gov/committeesclick on the committee-the next page will have a link that will bring you directly to the committee website.* Your assignment must be typed with name and number of the assignment (#11)* 1 page minimum, submit in dropbox under class assignments.Type a brief summary of your committee and include:*Jurisdiction, subcommittees, membership and history* Committee chair and three members*Two major issues the committee is dealing with*What proposals/ bills are being introduced?
Describe the major learning events related to course content/information you learned in this class.
End of semester wrap up:You will need to answer the three following questions honestly, thoroughly and thoughtfully. The self- ?evaluation must be typed, double - ?spaced, 10 - ?12 font, with a 1margin and 3- ?4 pages in length. Begin with an opening statement, write your content in a clear, succinct manner, and end with a concluding statement.Describe the major learning events related to course content/information you learned in this class.Identify a career path in Health and Human Performance that you are most interested in at this point in your education. Specifically, what is your background in this career-path and what are your future goals.What could you have done yourself to improve your efforts/learning during this semester for this class?
review a product liability case and create a brief that summarizes its legal elements.
Week 3 Activity: Product Liability Law Case Summary Overview In this activity, you review a product liability case and create a brief that summarizes its legal elements. Instructions Consider the case examples from earlier discussions, then read Estat
Recommend organizational and security-related actions that would eliminate or mitigate the risk and impact on the organization.
In addition to the healthcare risk posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic, significant cyber and information security threats are increasing. These global threats impact organizations and individuals. Youve been asked to complete some research for the healthcare domain that would like more information about the top security threats and attack methods related to COVID-19 that are targeted at healthcare organizations, employees, and patients. This risk analysis, prepared for a potential client, will include a risk register.To prepare your risk analysis, complete the Risk Register Template by identifying the top 5 healthcare information security threats and attack methods related to pandemics, based on research from at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles.Write a 1- to 2-page narrative of your findings that could be presented to the CIO of a healthcare organization. The goal is to raise executive awareness resulting in improved executive decision-making, implementation of recommendations, identification of opportunities, allocation of budget, and allocation of resources.Include your risk register in your narrative, and do the following:Describe the focus of the analysis, including the systems that are used.Justify your risk ranking of the top 5 threats.Analyze the resource requirements and relationships to other processes.Recommend organizational and security-related actions that would eliminate or mitigate the risk and impact on the organization.Discuss any opportunities created by the presence of the risk.Summarize your key findings.Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articlesFormat your citations according to APA guidelines.
provide at least one prevention technique and one treatment option for osteoarthritis.
Arthritis is increasingly prevalent among the United States population. Although there are several types of arthritis, the most common (by far) is osteoarthritis. According to the CDC, more than 32.5 million Americans are diagnosed with osteoarthritis (2021). It is likely that you or someone you know is struggling with the pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis right now.Initial post: In your discussion post, provide at least one prevention techniqueandone treatment option for osteoarthritis. Describe each item in detail, providing information about how the therapies you chose affect the physiology of arthritic joints.Support your opinion with valid research and cite your sources appropriately.ReferenceCenters for Disease Control. (2021). Osteoarthritis. https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm
Identify two outstanding challenges that remain with respect to customer relationship management for our gross five-year transformation program.
In your case study paper, you will address the following questions:Explain how software, technology and equipment has improved the systems for Argos five-year transformation program. Please be explicit in your responseIdentify two outstanding challenges that remain with respect to customer relationship management for our gross five-year transformation program. Please be explicit in your responseDescribe two types of innovations that are gross utilized with respect to materials management and handling in their supply chain process for the five-year transformation program.People have always been considered vital ingredients in any successful enterprise supply chain. Discuss how the employee training programs in our gross five-year transformation program assisted to optimize employee participation and effectiveness.You will submit a paper of at least 500 words, not including title or reference page
Describe the marketing channels you will use to promote your t-shirt company to reach your targeted market.
Describe the marketing channels you will use to promote your t-shirt company to reach your targeted market. Describe the benefit and goal for each channel. Describe how you will measure the Return on Investment (ROI) for each marketing channel. Be sure to introduce you company in the beginning paragraph.Introduce your company (1-2 paragraph)Choose two traditional marketing channels.Choose two digital marketing channels.Why would each of these four channels be a benefit to your market?What is the goal for each marketing channel?How will you measure the Return on Investment (ROI) for each channel?
Explain who you are and what your experiences have been as they relate to the concept of diversity.
Read The Story of Timothy on page 91 in your text. Use it to help you begin thinking about writing your own story of uniqueness in a diverse world.In this 3-4 page assignment you will discuss the unique and diverse aspects of yourself as they relate to:Gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, ability, class, and sexual orientation (GARREACS).Explain who you are and what your experiences have been as they relate to the concept of diversity.Include any aspects reviewed in the first two weeks readings (Ch. 1,2,3,4, 6) that are relevant to YOU.Assess your development in relation to the identity theories discussed in the readings. Which model applies the most to youConsider briefly any historical, social/family, financial/economic, cultural, or political considerations that have specifically impacted you or your family in your development and in your ability to meet your own needs.Summarize the impact of any programs or laws that help or hinder your ability to have the life you would like to have.Explain how any of the diverse aspects of who you are have either been helpful or hindered your ability to obtain health or human services.Illustrate your points with any personal examples that are relevant.Summarize with a focus on where you see the need to gain understanding and insight for future work with diverse others.Carefully review theGrading Rubricfor the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
determine how to allocate the budget to best support the needs of the city.
Final PaperUtilizing the concepts learned throughout the course, write a Final Paper on one of the following scenarios: Option One: You are a consultant with 10 years experience in the health care insurance industry. A group of 20 doctors is considering forming a new medical group. The group has asked you to prepare a report on whether it should build a facility within 30 miles of the downtown center of a city with a population of 500,000 for $100 million dollars. Prepare a report for the management team of the doctors group on your proposed $100 million expenditure plan. In your report, reflect on the key course objectives as well as the financial, legal, and alternative health care models. In addition, reinforce your knowledge of strategic planning and capital budgeting by using an electronic spreadsheet to display the financials. Option Two: You are a chief operating officer. The board of directors of your organization has requested that you prepare a summary of the issues involved with a 50 million dollar expansion. Due to local politics and uncertain national medical care policies, national officials may have to scale the expansion back to 25 million or risk not being elected. Prepare a presentation for the management team of the doctors group on your proposed 25 to 50 million dollar expenditure plan using Powerpoint. In your presentation, reflect on the key course objectives as well as the financial, legal, and alternative health care models. In addition, reinforce your knowledge of strategic planning and capital budgeting by using an electronic spreadsheet to display the financials. Option Three: You are a chief operating officer at a for-profit insurance company. A board of directors has requested that you prepare a summary of the issues involved with a potential 40% reduction in U. S. medical insurance reimbursement. Prepare a report for the board of directors on how to address the proposed funding cuts while remaining sensitive to the needs and health of the community and your patients. In your report, reflect on the key course objectives as well as the financial, legal, and alternative health care models. In addition, reinforce your knowledge of strategic planning and capital budgeting. By using an electronic spreadsheet to display the financials. Option Four: You are a chief administrative officer for a large nonprofit health relief organization. A board of directors has requested that you prepare a summary of the issues and how to solve the health needs of an African country. Your organization has limited funding and will need to obtain subsidized medicine from major pharmaceutical companies. Your organization also has the opportunity to get nongeneric, non-USDA approved, alternative stem cell derived medication from foreign sources. Prepare a report for the board of directors on how to address the proposed funding limitations while remaining sensitive to the needs and health of the African nation. Consider the various economic, political, moral, and health impacts for the United States citizens who may have some of the health medication diverted to the African nation. In your report, reflect on the key course objectives as well as the financial, legal, and alternative health care models. In addition, reinforce your knowledge of strategic planning and capital budgeting by using an electronic spreadsheet to display the financials. Option Five: You are a public official elected at the local city level who serves a population of 50,000 to250,000 people. A budget of 10 million dollars has been allocated to you by the city manager, and you can get up to 100% of this amount in matching federal funds if you meet the federal standards. You have been asked by the mayor to determine how to allocate the budget to best support the needs of the city. These could include, but not be limited to, supporting capital requirements, operational requirements, and subsidizing nonprofit organizations or using economic incentives to bring new private concerns into the city. Prepare a report for the mayor and city council on your proposed expenditure plan. In your report, reflect on the key course objectives as well as the financial, legal, and alternative health care models. In addition, reinforce your knowledge of strategic planning and capital budgeting by using an electronic spreadsheet to display the financials.Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must have a title page that includes the following:o Title of papero Students nameo Course name and numbero Instructors nameo Date submitted Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a restatement of the thesis and a concluding paragraph. Must use eight scholarly and /or peer-reviewed sources, including five from the Ashford University Library. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
