What are the implications of this issue to nurses?

Current Events Forum ActivityPlease find a current health policy brief or article which applies to nursing and/or healthcare. After finding and reading one of these articles, please write a 1-2 paragraph summary of your editorial or article. Then include a 1-2 paragraph analysis and discussion related to the topic/article you chose. Please include the link to the article/editorial/analysis you used. Your news article must not be the same article already posted by a peer, although content in articles may overlap. Your grade will be based on the quality of your editorial or article (detailed versus superficial), your summary and analysis, and your fact based responses to classmate’s articles. Be sure to summarize and describe the different perspectives and implications of topics. What are the implications of this issue to nurses? What are the implications of the issue to the community? How can nurses position themselves to lead change to improve health, healthcare, and drive policy? Opinions should be fact based. Substantive posts to peers means that you supplement the original posting with additional facts on the topic, using other current events articles or professional sources. This is a scholarly post and should demonstrate critical reflection of the problem to promote vigorous discussion of the topic among your peers. Your response to a peer should be more than “I agree or disagree”. Additionally, your initial post must be posted by midnight Saturday to allow time for responses by group members. Failure to do initial post by Saturday at midnight will result in a 2 point deduction from your score for that discussion. You must also respond to at least 2 other postings in your group by Monday by midnight to receive the full points for the assignment. Suggested Websites: your book has a comprehensive list of websites under Roman Numeral XXi-Xxiii.American Association of Colleges of Nursing: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ American Nurses Association: http://www.rnaction.org Health Policy Briefs: http://www.healthaffairs.orgRobert Woods Johnson Foundation: http://www.rwjf.org/ Kaiser Foundation: http://www.kff.org PLEASE, read the assisgnment and make sure you can follow it to every detail.I will be reviewing it closely.

Discuss your position and why it took so long to decide the issue.

This assignment over Chapter 8 – The Judiciary Document Layout – 2 pages, 1 inch margin, 12 point font. Your name, date, classroom section is to be listed on the left hand side of your first page. You are to submit assignments on the “INSERT ASSIGNMENT HERE – Ch. 8?link. You are to write two pages about the following topic:Consider the discussion in “Texas Strip Clubs Lose Appeal on Poll Tax”. The Texas legislature enacted the special fee on sexually oriented businesses to raise money for programs for sexual assault victims and for health care. But seven years after the fee was created, clubs had continued to fight the fee in court, and only a limited amount of revenue from the fee had been collected. Discuss your position and why it took so long to decide the issue.

Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today.

here is the asssignment Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center. Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center. Assignment 1: Politics – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Due Week 6 and worth 200 points Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item: Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to: Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.Explain how the federal system of government works.Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Clearly identify a specific federal policy (the policy must raise issues of federalism because it requires national, state, and local interaction and invites tension across different levels of government), and summarize the elements of the policy, including the problem it is supposed to solve or improve.

The U.S. government’s expansive role in public policy is caught in a swirl of conflicting cross-currents. On the one hand, popular expectations about government’s responsibility to solve problems often exceed the capacity of state and local authorities to respond effectively. On the other hand, policies developed at the national level may not sufficiently reflect the great diversity of interests across the US to be effective at the local level. Moreover, the search for effective policy is further complicated by theoretical debates about the constitutional framework of federalism (e.g., what limits on national power can be derived from the 10th Amendment?).Select a policy issue that is in the middle of these cross-currents between national, state, and local authority. It must be a policy area other than education (the focus of Discussion One in Week Two). Some examples include: federal health care policy (e.g., Obamacare, Medicaid–not Medicare); federal transportation policy (e.g., federal transportation subsidies); federal highway policy (e.g., federal rules about the minimum drinking age, speed limits, or safety); federal urban planning and renewal policy; federal poverty, welfare and unemployment policies; national security policies that intersect/conflict with local police power; and federal disaster planning and relief. These are only examples. The policy area that you select must have a significant federalism component that requires national, state, and local interaction. It should also involve issues with a strong potential for tension or conflict among different levels of government.Research and write an essay on a specific policy in the area that you select. (Note: The word “policy” is used interchangeably with the word “program.”) Your essay must:Clearly identify a specific federal policy (the policy must raise issues of federalism because it requires national, state, and local interaction and invites tension across different levels of government), and summarize the elements of the policy, including the problem it is supposed to solve or improve.Summarize the history of the policy. In your summary, explain how the policy raises issues of federalism.Analyze the main pros and cons in debates about the policy.Evaluate the pros and cons from two perspectives: The policy’s effectiveness. In your evaluation, clearly explain your definition of effectiveness and how it should be measured or determined.The policy’s consistency with the constitutional framework of federalism. In your evaluation, clearly explain your interpretation of American federalism’s constitutional framework and why the federal policy is or is not consistent with it.Follow these requirements when writing the short essay: The body of the essay (excluding the title page and reference page) must be at least 750 words long.The essay must start with a short introductory paragraph which includes a clear thesis statement. The thesis statement must tell readers what the essay will demonstrate.The essay must end with a short paragraph which includes a conclusion. The conclusion and thesis must be consistent.The essay must logically develop the thesis in a way that leads to the conclusion, and must be supported by facts, fully explained concepts or assertions, and persuasive reasoning.The essay must address all subtopics outlined above. At least 20% of the essay must focus on subtopic six, listed above (your evaluation of the various pros and cons about the policy).Your essay must cite at least one academic article found in the Ashford Online Library and at least three other kinds of sources (e.g., Supreme Court opinions, magazine or newspaper articles, the course textbook, and reliable websites).Use your own words. While brief quotes from sources may be used, altogether the total amount of quoted text must be less than five percent of the body of your essay.When you use someone else’s words, they must be enclosed in quotation marks followed by an APA in-text short citation (author, year, and page) to your source. The in-text citation must correspond to a full APA citation for the source on the reference page at the end of the essay.When you express someone else’s ideas, arguments, or facts in your own words, your statement must be followed by an APA in-text short citation (author, year, and page) to your source. The in-text citation must correspond to a full APA citation for the source in the reference page.The form of the title page, the body pages, and the reference page must comply with APA style. Additionally, the title page must include the course number and name, the instructor’s name, and the date submitted.The essay must use logical paragraph and sentence transitions, complete and clear sentences, and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

What are some important considerations when buying into a franchise?

Course Objective:Identify or create a business concept for marketplace entry that is suitable for the business plan development stage.REVIEW: Small Business Administration, Buy an Existing Business or Franchise, 2018.In 600 minimum-750 maximum content words (title page, abstract, and references not included in count), and using at least 2 other credible resources, discuss the following:What are some important considerations when buying into a franchise?Would you consider buying a franchise? Why or why not?Which type of business best suits your proposed business?

evaluate a social welfare program from the following list.

. Each student will evaluate a social welfare program from the following list. I will send each student the program that they are to evaluate via Blackboard email only.· Medicare· Medicaid· Supplemental Security Income (SSI)· Food Stamps· TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needed Families)· WIC (Women, Infants and Children) · CHIPS (Children Health Insurance Programs)· National School Lunch Program· Meals on Wheel· Head Start· Job Corp· Energy Assistance Program· Section 8 Housing2. Your paper should include the following: (Please use the headings in bold without the alphabets for each section. Each section should be in paragraph format.A. History – This is a brief history of social welfare program. Please include dates and any significant individuals (s) who played a part in establishing this program.B. Legislative Authorization – This refers to the law, bill or act that legalized this program. In addition, these are the purposes of the program as formally stated. A program may be successful in attaining these objectives, it may be partially successful, it may attain other objectives not planned for, or it may simple be unsuccessful. Although the stated objectives guide one’s evaluation of a program, the attainment of unanticipated objectives should be included in the evaluation of program. In some cases, they may be important as the originally intended objectives. C. Source of Funding – Funding is crucial to program implementation. In public funding, there is sometimes a distinction between legislation and the appropriation of funds to carry out the legislated program; both the authorizing legislation and the appropriations legislation are necessary for a functional program. Private agencies, also, may recognize the need for a program but may not have adequate resources to implement it.D. Eligibility Requirements – These determine who is eligible to participate in a program. If a program is universal in scope, need is the only criterion for eligibility. The more residual a program is, the more stringent the eligibility requirements are likely to be.E. Coverage – Eligibility requirement establish the boundaries of the potential client population, whereas coverage refers to the number of those eligible who actually participate in the program. It is good measure of the program’s effectiveness in reaching the target population, and it is frequently the case that more people are eligible for a program than actually receive benefits. Research Papers Guidelines1. Must be in APA format (begin to research if not familiar)2. Typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, & Double-spaced3. Title page (excluded from the pages)4. Reference page (excluded from the pages)5. Must have “5” references—-Be sure to properly cite the author & year in the body of the paragraphs. Wikipedia, or similar sources, should NOT be used as a source in this paper. 6. Must submit through Turnitin.com to receive a grade7. Will receive a “0” if not submitted via Turnitin.com…Turnitin.com has several maintenance issues; therefore, it is best to submit before the due date because it will be your responsibility to submit your assignment. 8. Research papers must be five (4) or more pages**MY TOPIC IS · WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

Discuss the primary applications of epidemiology in health care facilities

Epidemiology is the study (scientific, systematic, data-driven) of the distribution (frequency, pattern) and determinants (causes, risk factors) of health-related states and events (not just diseases) in specified populations (patient is community, individuals viewed collectively), and the application of (since epidemiology is a discipline within public health) this study to the control of health problems. The nature of the field of hospital epidemiology is changing. To maintain a good program, one needs to adapt to the changing environment. This means that hospital epidemiology initiatives need to take into consideration the competing priorities of all stakeholders, internal and external. This skill may determine the success of the program as much as any others in the healthcare complex environment. Hospital epidemiologists use epidemiologic methods not only for surveillance, prevention, and control of nosocomial infections, but also for applying these methods in other areas, including the epidemiology of noninfectious adverse outcomes of medical care.Aligned to ULO(s)ULO1: Discuss the primary applications of epidemiology in health care facilities (CLO 1)ULO2: Explain the epidemiologic triad (CLO 4)ULO3: Differentiate the three levels of prevention and the situations when the levels of prevention are applicable in a healthcare facility (CLO 1,4)Many adverse events in healthcare could have been prevented. Epidemiologic principles, used successfully to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections, are also employed to study and manage other adverse outcomes of medical care. Studies of outcomes are also mandated by purchasers and regulators of healthcare, including the Joint Commission and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Quality outcomes are becoming increasingly transparent.The measurement of outcomes of medical care had attracted considerable attention in initiatives to reform the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Outcomes assessment provides a method for evaluating and managing the quality and efficiency of healthcare.In this unit, assume that you are the Manager at Epidemiology Department in a hospital setting.Initial Post: Prepare a report with the items that should be included into the design of a surveillance program for noninfectious adverse outcomes at your facility. Include all these components: Choose one the following types of noninfectious adverse events at your facility for the surveillance program: Events related to medication administration, such as wrong drug, wrong dose, drug omitted, drug toxicity, allergic reactions, or idiosyncratic reactionsEvents related to procedures, such as noninfectious complications associated with diagnostic or therapeutic proceduresAccidents, such as falls or burnsEvent related to new conditions not identified on admission, such as nosocomial deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary emboli, decubitus ulcer, or myocardial infarctions that could not be linked to procedures or medicationEvent related to equipment, such as equipment defects, malfunctions, or user-related errors.After deciding which noninfectious adverse event to include in the surveillance program, prepare a report about specific items to be included in the program. Be sure to include well-developed, explicit definitions that provide the foundation for consistent measurement across time, place, and other referents (this step will determine, in part, the success of the program). The definitions of the outcomes indicators should be succinct, unambiguous, and constant over time.To insure validity, use criteria that are validates scientifically and reported in peer-reviewed literature. If you are developing new criteria, then describe the process how consensual validation will be obtained, for example, using the Delphi Technique.To insure importance, include measurement of the outcomes that are of clinical significance, or can be changed by clinical intervention.To insure stability, include indicators that can be evaluated over time. If the surveillance program changes criteria and definitions, then the trends cannot be accurately assessed; therefore, criteria should be stable over time. Keep in mind the screening efficiency that includes descriptive characteristic of the criteria, such as sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value.Describe the process of data gathering. The data collected and the processes for collecting the data must be consistent across patients or other referents. This objective can be accomplished by using a standardized data collection tool.The data should be collected in a concise format that will minimize transcribing errors and facilitate easy data entry and analysis.Avoid two pitfalls when developing a data collection tool: be sure to minimize the entry of free text (recording data as text or statements is labor intensive and increases opportunity for error); and be sure to not expect the data collectors to judge on whether outcome meets the criteria or whether an outcome was iatrogenic (these judgments are subjective and causation is better determined through scientific studies).Note the sources of the data to be collected, data storage, and retrieval.Describe the event-specific data. Keep in mind that the surveillance program must convert event-specific data into rates. For example, the frequency of new conditions or accidents can be reported as cumulative incidence (event of interest for 100 admissions per unit of time [month, year]) or reported as incidence density (event of interest per 1,000 patient-days). Rates of procedure-related adverse events or outcomes can be reported as cumulative incidence and reported as postoperative surgical site infection rates (events/100 procedures/unit of time [month, year]). If physician-specific rates are reported, data should be coded to maintain confidentiality. The rates of medication-related adverse outcomes can be reported as cumulative incidence or incidence density (event of interest/10,000 doses administered/unit time).Discuss who should receive the surveillance reports, what should be reported, how often the report should be prepared, and resources to support that surveillance program (support staff).In the concluding paragraph, include two additional long-range objectives of the surveillance program. How the surveillance indicators will be assessed for validity, sensitivity, specificity, predictive value, consistency of data collection across surveillance staff (reliability)How the cost-effectiveness will be demonstrated that it improves the quality and decreases the cost of healthcare (this can be accomplished by documenting that the costs saved by reducing adverse outcomes exceeds the costs of the surveillance program).

Discuss the case for “Neopluralism” as best for understanding interest group influence.

*Topic: politics: lobbying and public policy making *5 pages book review based on your reading of ((K. Godwin, A. Ainsworth, E. Godwin, Lobbying and Public Policy Making. CQ Press/Sage, 2013. ISBN 9781604264692.))*The major topics of the paper should be about Answering the following questions:1. Discuss the case for “Neopluralism” as best for understanding interest group influence. Page 139, 140 to page 1502. Discuss the three major activities of lobbyists. Page 2 to page 73. Discuss interest group strategies for influencing the regulatory process (4 strategies) . Page 98 to page 107* 5 pages ,double space , MLA format, font size 12,

Do you share the view that excessive partisanship is warping the congressional process, or do you think members of Congress should stick to their partisan principles, whatever the consequences?

Each 200 words English Compostion Class1. In this unit, we have focused on revising and editing; understanding expectations; gaining perspective on your writing; ways to outline your paper; the importance of keeping the reader in mind; and how you can best read, process, and respond to feedback. Part of the revision process is sharing with others about what you have experienced. You never know what might help others in their process. Further, sometimes it can help you to better understand and reflect upon your process when you have the opportunity to write it down.For this unit’s reflection, consider the process you have gone through as you revised your paper so far—the introduction and literature review. What have you found to be most helpful for you? What would you share with others about your process? What techniques, tips, and methods have you used to help the process go more smoothly for you? You can also describe methods that were not as helpful to you and what you would like to do in the future that you think might be better.Keep in mind that the spirit of this writing is to think about ways that you and others might improve your writing process. American Gorvernment Class2. Some observers claim that partisanship in Congress has reached a level that is crippling the institution as an effective policymaking body. Party disputes on everything from healthcare to tax policy have produced legislative deadlock and delay. Do you share the view that excessive partisanship is warping the congressional process, or do you think members of Congress should stick to their partisan principles, whatever the consequences?

Determine the fundamental challenges that organizations face in general in regard to protecting organizational assets and information.

Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” video in the Student Center.Instructors, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.Case Study 1: Cyber Security in Business Organizations Protecting organizational assets and information within the company has become a top priority for many organizational leaders. Review the article titled “Missed Alarms and 40 Million Stolen Credit Card Numbers: How Target Blew It”, located here. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Determine the fundamental challenges that organizations face in general in regard to protecting organizational assets and information. Specify the red flag(s) that Target overlooked or ignored before the retail attack and give your opinion as to why Target overlooked or ignored the red flag(s).Determine the main actions that Target took after the breach occurred and evaluate the efficiency of such actions. Conclude the main reasons why the attack on Target occurred. Give your opinion as to whether or not the attack was mainly due to the poor infrastructure or the inability of management to act accordingly. Justify your response.Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Outline the strategic implications of information assurance and security in an information technology environment.Explain how information technology systems influence organizational strategies.Outline the challenges and strategies of e-Business and e-Commerce technology.Evaluate the ethical concerns that information technologies raise in a global context.Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems and technology. Write clearly and concisely about topics related to information systems for decision making using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills. Click here to access the rubric for this assignment.

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