How might the ways in which we produce, deliver, and pay for care be changed in order to increase access, improve quality, and the cost of healthcare services?
APA format, in-text citation, references include, 1 pageHow might the ways in which we produce, deliver, and pay for care be changed in order to increase access, improve quality, and the cost of healthcare services?dig through the different layers and dimensions of the US healthcare system to be able to see some of the underlying challenges, issues, barriers, and real opportunities that are part of the big picture.So, from that big picture perspective, what would you change about the US healthcare system to make it better? Pick one aspect and support your decision with credible evidence. Provide the decision-making framework you applied to answer this question.
investigate and create a change to the hospitals current procedures in reference to the quality indicator you have chosen.
Nurse executives are responsible for creating and maintaining a culture focused on continuous process improvement. Based on your current organization, identify one quality indicator that is a potential quality and safety concern.You have been tasked by the CEO of the hospital to create a presentation to present to the Board of Directors (BOD) on how you plan to study, investigate and create a change to the hospitals current procedures in reference to the quality indicator you have chosen.Create a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation, including APA-formatted speaker notes.Title slides and reference slides are not included in the 12 slide requirement.For further information on Quality Indicators, please visit the web site for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
explain how those changes would help alignment to the triple bottom line (TBL).
OverviewIn this assignment, you will apply what you have learned about key concepts regarding operations management. You are encouraged to leverage your work and instructor feedback on this assignment in your course project, which is due in Module Seven.ScenarioYou work as the chief supply chain officer at NationaliTeas, a large international corporation that manufacturers and sells tea worldwide. Its mission is to Make the world more awake through rejuvenating and refreshing beverages and sustainable practices that uplift workers, communities, and souls. You have recently hired the companys first project manager and have given them their first project: Revise current workflows related to packaging at one of your tea factories to be more sustainable and more lean. As this is their first project, you will be helping them complete their task.PromptRead through the Project Charter for Workflow Improvement Word Document, then review the Process Workflow for Tea Production Word Documentgraphic. A text-only version is available: Process Workflow for Tea Production Text-Only Version Word Document. Based on these documents, recommend removing a total of four steps from the process flowchart that can help make the process more efficient and sustainable. Explain the implications of the proposed changes, and then help the NationaliTeas team address current items in the Issue Log located in the project charter.Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:Lean Manufacturing: Evaluate the process flowchart to identify steps that do not add value based on the principles of lean manufacturing. Explain why you selected each step.Sustainability: Evaluate the process flowchart and identify steps that should be removed or changed to improve environmental sustainability. Explain why you selected each step.Process Changes: Explain the implications, both positive and negative, of removing or changing the steps from the process flowchart you identified in the previous two bullet points. Also explain how those changes would help alignment to the triple bottom line (TBL).Issue Log: Analyze all entries in the Issue Log from the perspective of a project manager and explain the recommended course of action based on the project charter, noting the impact of the issue on scope, planning communications, and resourcing.Operations Management Techniques: Discuss how operations management techniques, including project management and lean manufacturing, can add value to NationaliTeas.Guidelines for SubmissionSubmit this assignment as a 350- to 500-word Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
What role do the mitigating and aggravating circumstances play in capital sentencing?
you will be writing the Methodology and Theory section for your case analysis. In this paper, you will evaluate and apply the scientific methodology and theoretical framework for the case scenario you have chosen. You will walk through the case scenario, applying methodology and determining which specific scientific methodology applies to the scenario. You will also discuss what previous investigations or existing cases could be applied to the scenario.Along with looking at the methodology, you will look at theoretical framework. You will look at how previous research helps in developing evidence-based approaches and provides effective services to clients in this scenario. You will select a psychological theory that would help inform the eventual decisions and recommendations for your chosen scenario. Provide a rationale that supports your chosen theoretical framework. Based on your chosen scientific methods, discuss what best practices or approaches you would recommend to ensure they are effectively implemented in your scenario.INSTRUCTION ARE BELOW 3 PAGES APA FORMAT. THE CASE THAT WAS CHOSE IS:Capital Punishment Sentencing (Competency Evaluations) Mr. Davis, a Muslim who immigrated to this country five years ago, has a long history of psychiatric hospitalizations related to his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. His delusions revolve around the belief that uniformed spies have been sent to execute him. He reports auditory and visual hallucinations when not on his medication. He was arrested for trespassing after he was found sleeping in the delivery shed of a warehouse. During his stay in jail, he was put on antipsychotic medications and was released for time served after spending 45 days in jail. Upon his release, he returned to living on the streets and stopped taking his medications. While sleeping on a park bench, he was assaulted by several youths who hit and kicked him, leaving him on the ground but with no serious injuries. Mr. Davis was convinced that the juveniles who assaulted him were spies who would later return to assassinate him. He found a 17-inch pipe and hid in the shadows the remainder of the evening, fearing for his life. In the early morning, he saw two uniformed youths approaching him, a 12-year-old boy and his 14-year-old brother, who were on their way to a Boy Scout meeting. Mr. Davis ran up behind the boys and started swinging the pipe wildly, screaming that they would never take him alive. He struck the 12-year-old in the head, causing severe brain trauma. The 14-year-old was able to flee, but only after receiving a blow in the face. Mr. Davis returned to the 12-year-old and bludgeoned him to death. He was still hitting the lifeless body when the police arrived. As soon as the police arrived, he dropped the pipe and sat in silence as he was subdued. He was found incompetent to stand trial and was committed to a state hospital. After eight months of pharmacological treatment, he was found competent, and tried and convicted of capital murder. In most jurisdictions, mitigating circumstances are that the offender was, at the time of the offense, (1) under extreme emotional or mental distress, and (2) substantially unable to appreciate the wrongfulness of his act or conform his behavior to the requirements of the law. Aggravating circumstances are that (1) the crime was committed in a wanton, atrocious, and cruel manner, and (2) the offender has the probability of committing criminal acts in the future. In this case, you are working as an assistant to a forensic psychologist hired by the defense to assist during the sentencing phase. In this role, you will have to help prepare testimony that would support the position of the defense attorney regarding the defendants competence, emotional stability at the time of the crime, and his ability to fully understand the consequences associated with his sentence.Framing Questions 1. What role do the mitigating and aggravating circumstances play in capital sentencing? 2. Competency evaluations: If you were asked to disagree with the findings in the competency evaluation previously administered, what evidence could you use to counter the recommendations included in the psychological evaluation? 3. What approach would you take in assessing and working with a Muslim who may have encountered racism in this country due to his religion and ethnicity?
In what ways are you and your peers using these standards in your areas of nursing practice?
Go to the link https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards(Links to an external site.).View the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) categories aimed at equity and quality care (HHS, n.d.). Notice how these standards overlap with many of the expectations and standards in professional nursing practice!In what ways are you and your peers using these standards in your areas of nursing practice?Discuss one nursing action you might incorporate to improve cultural competence in your organization.
Discuss whether or not that it is unethical for insurance companies to charge higher premiums to high-risk individuals.
Prepare a report with a minimum of 1,000 words for the following case study.Case Study: Insurance and Genetically Inherited Diseases,After reviewing the case study, consider the following questions in your report.Discuss whether or not that it is unethical for insurance companies to charge higher premiums to high-risk individuals.Discuss whether or not insurance companies are acting responsibly when they require customers to disclose medical information or are required to submit to a medical examination.What actions would you take if you were an insurance commissioner.The facts of the case study should be included in the report.
discuss the feature of the Constitution that you believe is most important in providing for a government of laws.
Discuss how the U.S. Constitution, including its amendments, provides for a government of laws. Then, discuss the feature of the Constitution that you believe is most important in providing for a government of laws. Explain the reason or reasons why you believe it is the most important.
Discuss and define what constitutes sexual psychopathology vs. normality in sexual behavior.
Chapter 12Discuss and define what constitutes sexual psychopathology vs. normality in sexual behavior.Chapter 14The DSM 5 has taken the approach of combining a wide variety of brain disorders into one category called neurocognitive disorders. Discuss one of the neurocognitive disorders. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new category as opposed to having separate categories for various brain disorders.
What fraud conditions and fraud risk factors were apparently present in the Madoff case?
See the Madoff Securities case for this question.BackgroundCNBCS 2008 COVERAGE OF BERNIE MADOFFS PONZI SCHEMEBERNIE MADOFFS SCAM OF THE CENTURY: TEN YEAR LATERProvide a narrated power point with answers to these questions:Research recent developments involving this case. Summarize these developments in a bullet format. There are two news summaries in order to get you startedSuppose that a large investment firm had approximately 10 percent of its total assets invested in funds managed by Madoff Securities. What audit procedures should the investment firms independent auditors have applied to those assets?Professional auditing standards discuss the three key conditions that are typically present when a financial fraud occurs and identify a lengthy list of fraud risk factors. Briefly explain the difference between a fraud condition and a fraud risk factor and provide examples of each. What fraud conditions and fraud risk factors were apparently present in the Madoff case?In addition to the reforms mentioned in this case, recommend other financial reporting and auditing-related reforms that would likely be effective in preventing or detecting frauds similar to that perpetrated by Madoff.
What are the bondholders contractual claims to payment?
Chapters 172. Text-Messaging Inc. has $72 million in earnings and is considering paying $8.35 million in interest to bondholders and $6.65 million in dividends to preferred stockholders.a.) What are the bondholders contractual claims to payment? (You may wish to review Table 17-3 on page 550.)b.) What are the preferred stockholders immediate contractual claims to payment? What privileges do they have?18. The Omega Corporation has some excess cash that it would like to invest in marketable securities for a long-term hold. Its vice-president of finance is considering three investments (Omega Corporation is in a 35 percent tax bracket and the tax rate on dividends is 15 percent). Which one should she select based on aftertax return: (a) Treasury bonds at a 9 percent yield; (b) corporate bonds at a 12 percent yield; or (c) preferred stock at a 10 percent yield?19. National Health Corporation (NHC) has a cumulative preferred stock issue outstanding, which has a stated annual dividend of $9 per share. The company has been losing money and has not paid preferred dividends for the last five years. There are 300,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding and 600,000 shares of common stock.a.) How much is the company behind in preferred dividends?b.) If NHC earns $11,000,000 in the coming year after taxes but before dividends, and this is all paid out to the preferred stockholders, how much will the company be in arrears (behind in payments)? Keep in mind that the coming year would represent the sixth year.c.) How much, if any, would be available in common stock dividends in the coming year if $11,000,000 is earned as explained in part b?22. The treasurer of Kelly Bottling Company (a corporation) currently has $100,000 invested in preferred stock yielding 8 percent. He appreciates the tax advantages of preferred stock and is considering buying $100,000 more with borrowed funds. The cost of the borrowed funds is 10 percent. He suggests this proposal to his board of directors. They are somewhat concerned by the fact that the treasurer will be paying 2 percent more for funds than the company will be earnings on the investment. Kelly Bottling is in a 34 percent tax bracket, with dividends taxed at 15 percent.a.) Compute the amount of the aftertax income from the additional preferred stock if it is purchased.b.) Compute the aftertax borrowing cost to purchase the additional preferred stock. That is, multiply the interest cost time (1 T).c.) Should the treasurer proceed with his proposal?d.) If interest rate and dividend yields in the market go up six months after a decision to purchase is made, what impact will this have on the outcome?23. Barnes Air Conditioning, Inc., has two classes of preferred stock: floating rate preferred stock and straight (normal) preferred stock. Both issues have a par value of $100. The floating rate preferred stock pays an annual dividend yield of 6 percent, and the straight preferred stock pays 7 percent. Since the issuance of the two securities, interest rates have gone up buy 2 percent for each issue. Both securities will pay their year-end dividend today.a.) What is the price of the floating rate preferred stock likely to be?b.) What is the price of the straight preferred stock likely to be? Refer back to Chapter 10 and use Formula 10-4 on page 297 to answer this question.Chapter 185. The following companies have different financial statistics. What dividend policies would you recommend for them? Explain your reasons. Turtle Co. Hare Corp.8. Austin Power Company has the following balance sheet:AssetsLiabilities The firm has a market price of $11 a share.a.) Show the effect on the capital accounts (s) of a two-for-one stock split.b.) Show the effect on the capital account of a 10 percent stock dividend. Part b is separate from part a. In part b do not assume that stock split has taken place.c.) Based on the balance in retained earnings, which of the two dividend plans is more restrictive on future cash dividends?9. In doing a five-year analysis of future dividends, the Dawson Corporation is considering the following two plans. The values represent dividends per share. Year Plan A Plan B 1 $1.50 $0.50 2 1.50 2.00 3 1.50 0.20 4 1.60 4.00 5 1.60 1.70a.) How much in total dividends per share will be paid under each plan over the five years?b.) Mr. Bright, the vice-president of finance, suggests that stockholders often prefer a stable dividend policy to a highly variable one. He will assume that stockholders apply a lower discount rate to dividends that are stable. The discount rate to be used for Plan A is 10 percent; the discount rate for Plan B is 12 percent. Which plan will provide the higher present value for the future dividends? (Round to two places to the right of the decimal point.)
