Define the term population at risk and indicate which of the elementary students are not at risk.
E-Case Assignment Twenty-five children in Fallsburg Elementary School (with a population of 60 pupils) received their immunization against whooping cough to protect the school’s student population. In your role as health officer, you collected the documentation from parents on the first day of school. You found that 25 students had received their immunization against the disease. You have been asked to explain some basic epidemiologic concepts to the parents who did not have their children immunized. You have been tasked to make complete 2-3 pages paper that address the following: 1. Define the term population at risk and indicate which of the elementary students are not at risk. 2. Also describe the difference between incidence and prevalence. In your paper • Must include brief paper introduction at beginning and conclusion at the end. • Be sure to justify your response with evidence from the literature. • Must include 3 credible references cited in APA from the provided required reading sources. Required Reading Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2016, February 25). Ten leading causes of death and injury 2014. Accessed from http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/LeadingCauses.html Gerstman, B. (2013). Chapter 6: Incidence and Prevalence Greatly Abridged. Epidemiology kept simple (3rd ed). Oxford: John Wiley & Sons. San Jose State University. Retrieved from http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/gerstman/eks/ Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Indices of morbidity and mortality. [Presentation slides]. Retrieved on 10/1/13 from ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/fundepi/PDFs/Lecture6.pdf MedicineNet, Inc. (2016). Definition of mortality rate. Retrieved from www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10118 New York Department of Health. (n.d.). Basic statistics: About incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. Retrieved from www.health.ny.gov/diseases/chronic/basicstat.htm Evans J (1997). Epidemiology in practice: Disease incidence. J Comm Eye Health, 10(24):60-62. Retrieved from http://www.cehjournal.org/0953-6833/10/jceh_10_24_060.html Gabriel S. & Michaud K. (2009). Review: Epidemiological studies in incidence, prevalence, mortality, and comorbidity of the rheumatic diseases. Arthritis Research & Therapy, 11, 229 (doi:10.1186/ar2669) Retrieved from https://arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/ar2669 Niles, R. (2015). Statistics every writer should know. Retrieved from RobertNiles.com http://www.robertniles.com/stats/
Can you think of any groups or organizations in the United States that are actively opposed to some kind of social change?
Develop a 6-8 page reflection on your life, applying the sociological imagination and using specific sociological concepts to better understand your life experiences. While we may not notice, society is constantly changing. For sociologists, social change is the continual change of society’s culture, structure, and institutions over time. Every society experiences change—it is through this change that the norms and understandings in a society become altered. Fashion is a great example of social change, as what we wear is dependent on the culture at the time. One hundred years ago it was not common for women to wear pants. Now it is perfectly acceptable. While most women are in favor of being able to wear pants, social change is sometimes not always welcome by members of a society. Can you think of any groups or organizations in the United States that are actively opposed to some kind of social change? Most social change is the result of conflict, demographic change, and technology. Conflict and change: Conflict in a society (such as a war or even an election) can create significant change in a society. Demographic change: Changes in the make-up of a population can also affect society. As the makeup of our society in terms of sex, race, age, et cetera, changes, so do many structural and cultural elements of society. How would our society be different if most of the population was under the age of 10? Or over the age of 70? Ideas and Change: Technology is often a driving force behind social change and has brought significant changes to our society. Think back to twenty years ago—how different was society in terms of technology? How did that impact your everyday life? In our current time, our cell phone alarm wakes us up, we check our smart phone, make some coffee in our Keurig, remote start our car, and then use our navigation system to get us to work. This is a significantly different experience than we had twenty years ago. As you reflect on your life and experiences in Assessment 6, consider how much has changed over the course of your lifetime. What are some major social changes? What do you think had changed for the better? For the worse? Demonstration of Proficiency By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 3: Explain the significance of social inequality for the individual and society. Explain one’s own educational experience from a sociological perspective. Competency 4: Analyze the influence of culture on both the individual and society. Examine the impact of culture and socialization on one’s own life. Competency 5: Analyze the impact of social change on society and social institutions. Analyze the impact of social structure, social change, and groups on one’s own life. Explain sociological issues that affect one’s own field of study. Analyze the role of technology and media in one’s own life. Competency 6: Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience. Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of cohesion between main and subtopics. For this assessment, reflect on the question, “Who am I?” and conduct a micro-level analysis to explain and analyze your everyday experiences. In doing so, you will look at the impact of social forces on your individual life. Using your sociological imagination requires you to apply many of the concepts, theories, and applicable sociological understandings that you have encountered in the course. Deliverable Reflect on your everyday experiences that relate to concepts encountered in this course. For example, have you encountered any element of inequality in your life? Have you encountered any norms? Consider how a sociologist would explain these experiences. Write an essay in which you complete all of the following: Introduction: Introduce yourself and what you plan on discussing in your paper. Culture and Socialization: Examine the impact culture and socialization has had on your life. Include the following when creating this section: How did you develop a sense of self? What agents of socialization had the biggest impact on you? How? How has culture influenced your life? Social Structure and Groups: Analyze the impact of social structure and groups on your life. Include the following: How have various groups (primary, secondary, reference, et cetera) guided your behavior? What statuses have you held? What roles have you played? How have social hierarchies shaped your life choices? Education: Explain your educational experience from a sociological perspective. In doing so, include the following: What major functions has education had for you? How has education been related to your life outcomes? What experiences with inequality have you had in education? Professional Field: Explain sociological issues that affect your field of study or the field you intend to study at this point in your education. Be sure to include any social changes that may impact your field. Technology and Media: Analyze the role technology and media have in your everyday life. What impact have new communication technologies and social media had on your life? What messages have the media and popular culture communicated to you? What role has globalization played in your life? Summary: Briefly describe your experience with this assessment. Additional Requirements Written communication: Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of cohesion between main and subtopics. Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. Write in a professional style using references and correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. Sources: Cite at least five scholarly sources.
What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis?
Comprehensive Case Study on COPD, Heart Failure, Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus M.K. is a 45 year old female; measuring 5’5” and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a history of Type II diabetes mellitus along with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum, light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and increase urination at night. Her current medications include Lotensin and Lasix for the hypertension along with Glucophage for the Type II diabetes mellitus. The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case: Vitals BP 158/98 mm Hg CBC Hematocrit 57% Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7.3 % Arterial Blood Gas Assessment PaCO₂ 52 mm Hg PaO₂ 48 mm Hg Lipid Panel Cholesterol 242 mg/dL HDL 32 mg/dL LDL 173 mg/dL Triglycerides 184 mg/dL What clinical findings correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops. According to the B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is M. K. experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population. According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus? Interpret the lab value for HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function?
What are the major assumptions of classical Criminology? Briefly account for how the classical theories shaped our understanding and response to criminal behavior.
The answer to each question should be a Minimum of two pages in length. Students are expected to critically analyze and advanced understanding of the major content areas. 3. What are the major assumptions of classical Criminology? Briefly account for how the classical theories shaped our understanding and response to criminal behavior. 5. Discuss the routine activities theory and the concept of situational crime prevention. Include in your discussion the five strategies of situational crime prevention efforts. 7. Compare and contrast the conflict and consensus views of crime and law and their relevance to understanding of the phenomenon of crime.
Choosing an organisation with which you are familiar with analyse and evaluate a range of management skills within the workplace.
Developing Personal and Management Skills project Project – Part B Assignment Brief As part of the formal assessment for Au you are required to submit an assessment based on Personal Development and Management Skills. The module has a two part assessment – Part A and Part B. Learning Outcomes: After completing the module you should be able to: Identify the skills required within the workplace, and illustrate their use and application, particularly within a management context Explain the use and application of supportive communication skills and relate this to appropriate theory Demonstrate an understanding of different learning styles and how own personal style may impact upon others Conduct an effective meeting and interview Design and evaluate a personal development plan Assume responsibility for their own personal and professional development Part B – Report You are required to provide a formal report on the following. The layout for this assessment is as follows: – Title page –awarding body, course title, module title, assessment title (Part B), your name and student number, tutor’s name, submission date and word count. – Executive Summary – Not included in the word count. One page in length to explain the main topics included within the report and the recommendations drawn from your analysis and evaluation. This is past tense and written once the report is complete. – Contents page – Introduction – 50 words to explain what will be covered within the assessment. This is different to the executive summary as this is future tense; the report has not yet been written, you cannot include any detail of your findings and recommendations. Choosing an organisation with which you are familiar with analyse and evaluate a range of management skills within the workplace. – This could be your current employer, past employer, an organisation you are linked to or one that you have a knowledge about. If you still cannot select an organisation search the internet and use a multinational organisation that you can gain detail on. Illustrate the use of the skills theoretically and then apply it practically to the organisation. The skills to consider are as follows: Supportive Communication; Motivation; Empowerment; Conflict Management; Building effective teams. As the word count uses 50 words for the introduction you have approximately 2950 words for this section. This leaves 590 words per management skill. When discussing the management skills try to explain the concept using theory and citations and then provide a practical example. When using your examples comment on how well the concept is implemented within the organization and if you can suggest any improvements. Theory could include Hunsaker & Alessandra and Berne. Theory could include Maslow, Richie & Martin, Herzberg and/or Adams Equity Theory. Theory could include theory from McGregor and Mullins. Conflict Management and Thomas-Kilman (refer to the group learning space) Theory could include Mullins Theory could include Belbin and discussions on Team Charters and High Performing teams. You are then required to plan and conduct an effective meeting and interview, providing an evaluation of the success. As the word count uses 50 words for the conclusion you have approximately 900 words for this section. This leaves you with 450 words each to evaluate the meeting and interview. When discussing the meeting and interview take the following on board: They must be written separately from each other. Use two headings. They can be on anything to anyone – work colleagues, friends, relatives (all you are doing is showing your understanding of planning and conducting them. Include the agenda from the meeting and interview questions from the interview within the appendix. When evaluating the two think about the following: – Was the planning and execution of the meeting and interview a success? – If not why not? – Would you do anything different in the future? – Consider the structure of the two, the questions, timings, environment and professionalism. – Where you can complement the evaluation with theory and citations on effective meetings and interviews. Conclusion – 50 words to summarise the report. Reference section – to Harvard Standards. Appendix – to include the agenda and interview questions. Your assignment should include a title page containing your personal details, the module name, the submission deadline and a word count; the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in Harvard format. You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Additional marks are awarded for the good use of theory and the supply of additional information from academic research and journalistic sources. Formative Feedback Opportunity: In order to assist with your learning and to give you some early feedback you are encouraged to submit a draft to your tutor. If you do decide to complete a draft then, in order to receive feedback, the document must be emailed to the module tutor by 10th July 2015. This is optional and does not contribute to the grading for the module and whether you choose to use this opportunity for early feedback or not you must still submit your answers to all assignment questions on or before 21st July 2015. The tutor’s email address can be found on the module front page on iLearn and you will receive feedback within seven days. Maximum word count: 4000 words – weighting 75% Please note that exceeding the word count is likely to result in a reduction in grade. Guidelines: You MUST underpin your analysis and evaluation of the key issues with appropriate and wide ranging academic research and ensure this is referenced using the Harvard system. The My Study Skills Area contains the following useful resources; Study Skills Guide (containing a Harvard Referencing section) and a Harvard Referencing Interactive Tutorial. You must use the Harvard Referencing method in your assignment. Additional notes: Maximum word count: 4000 words (maximum) for Part B. Students are required to indicate the exact word count on the title page of the assessment. The word count excludes the title page, executive summary, reference list and appendices. Where assessment questions have been reprinted from the assessment brief these will also be excluded from the word count. ALL other printed words ARE included in the word count. Printed words include those contained within charts and tables. See ‘Word Count Policy’ on the homepage of this module for more information. Assignments submitted late will not be accepted and will be marked as a 0% fail. Your assessment should be submitted as a single Word (MS Word) or PDF file. For more information please see the “Guide to Submitting an Assignment” document available on the module page on iLearn. You must ensure that the submitted assignment is all your own work and that all sources used are correctly attributed. Penalties apply to assignments which show evidence of academic unfair practice. (See the Student Handbook which is on the homepage of your module and also in the Induction Area). Suggested Reading all available on EBSCO or My iLibrary Key Text: Armstrong, M. (2012). Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice 12th Edition. London: Kogan Page Literature: Armstrong, M. (2010). Essential Human Resource Management Practice: A Guide to People Management. London: Kogan Page Katzenbach, J.R. Inayat-Khan, Z. (2010). Leading Outside the Lines : How to Mobilize the (in)formal Organization, Energize Your Team, and Get Better Results. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Moon, J. (2006). Learning journals: a handbook for reflective practice and professional development, 2nd edition, Routledge Taylor, S. Lester, A. (2009). Communication: Your Key to Success. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Throughout the assignment writing process students should be ‘checking’ that the answers they write also fulfil the assessment criteria (specified in the assessment grid at the end of the assignment brief). By answering the questions you SHOULD achieve this but it is good practice for students to take responsibility for ensuring this too.
What information in the case study suggests that her asthma is not well controlled?
Discussion Questions Select one of the two questions from the discussion questions listed below. Be sure to respond to the question using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Justify your answers using examples and reasoning. Support your answers with examples and research and cite your research using APA format. Discussion Question 1 SE is a twenty-two-year-old Caucasian woman who was diagnosed with asthma at age seven. According to her medical record, she has “mild persistent” asthma. Today, she reports that she has been using her albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) approximately three to four days per week over the last two months. Over the past week, she admits to using albuterol once daily. She has been awakened by a cough three nights during the last month. She states she especially becomes short of breath when she exercises. However, she also admits that the shortness of breath is not always brought on by exercise. She also has a fluticasone MDI, which she uses”most days of the week.” She has been hospitalized twice in the last year for poorly controlled asthma and has been to the emergency department (ED) three times in the last six months for the same problem. Her lab work is all within normal limits, with the exception of a positive human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Answer the following questions: What information in the case study suggests that her asthma is not well controlled? What factors could possibly lead to this? How would you classify the symptoms based upon the National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines? With the recognition that she is pregnant, how would you alter her treatment for asthma? Support your responses with guidelines, including the NIH guidelines, for management of asthma during pregnancy. Use other peer-reviewed articles as needed to support specific aspects of your plan. Discussion Question 2 TJ is a fifty-five-year-old police officer who presents to the clinic with complaints of epigastric pain for two weeks. He has been taking over-the-counter (OTC) Zantac without relief. He was diagnosed about a year ago with a bleeding ulcer, and he expresses concerns that the current symptoms remind him of that event. At that time, he was given “multiple prescriptions” for his stomach, but he did not complete the course of therapy because he began to feel better. He also has osteoarthritis in his wrists and hips, for which he takes OTC NSAIDs. He smokes one to two packs per week and drinks an average of one alcoholic beverage daily. His vital signs and blood work are all within normal limits. Answer the following questions: What additional testing would you suggest at this point? Describe any and all variables that could be contributing to his symptoms. What alterations would you suggest in his treatment? Be sure to consider additional diagnoses and whether prophylaxis would be appropriate for NSAID-induced ulcers. Support your responses with guidelines you locate in the literature and peer-reviewed articles as needed to support your ideas.
How is progress toward Healthy People 2020 targets measured?
The SLP assignment for this course will entail becoming familiar with Healthy People initiative. To the end, you will be asked to view a series of videos presenting the key components of Healthy People 2020, illustrating how these are being implemented, noting data sources available to monitor progress toward achievement of Healthy People goals objectives, and recommending strategies for incorporating Healthy People into the work we do as health educators. View the second of these videos. After watching the video, address the following questions in complete 2-3 pages paper: 1. What are the “interagency workgroups” to which the speaker refers, and what is their role? 2. Where can one go to find a complete overview of each Healthy People 2020 objective? 3. What type on information on leading health indicators is provided by the National Center for Health Statistics? 4. How is progress toward Healthy People 2020 targets measured? In your paper • Must include brief paper introduction at beginning and conclusion at the end. • Be sure to justify your response with evidence from the literature. • Must include 3 credible references cited in APA from the provided required reading sources. Required Reading Sources U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2010). Healthy People 2020: Leading Health Indicators. Retrieved May 1, 2012, from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/LHI/default.aspx U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2016). Healthy People 2020: Leading Health Indicators. Retrieved from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/LHI/default.aspx U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2014). Public Health Learning Modules-Module 1: Using Healthy People 2020 to Improve Population Health. Part Three: Healthy People and the National Center for Health Statistics. Retrieved from https://vimeopro.com/aptrmodules/phlm/video/75910069
What are the predominant beliefs and values in the United States that have driven the development of the health care system?
What are the predominant beliefs and values in the United States that have driven the development of the health care system? How have these beliefs and values played a part in the U.S. opposition to health care reform? Health care delivery models have evolved over time. What events–social, demographic, economic, political, environmental, or governmental–triggered the various models of health care organizations to come and go? Identify an event that has changed or affected health care today. How does this event illustrate the changes to health care? Need at least 125 word responses to each.
How important are employee attitudes and emotions as well as transparency in shaping organizational behavior?
Discussion—Describing Organizational Behavior Given that an organization is reliant on employees to achieve its mission and objectives, there would appear to be value in organizational transparency. If employees perceive that leaders and managers are being transparent, their attitude toward work and overall efficiency will be better, even if they do not agree with the leaders and managers’ decisions. However, if employees perceive or discover that organizational leaders and managers have not been transparent, their efforts may reflect a less caring attitude. In such cases, there may not be any difference between employee perception and fact. Consider the aforementioned aspects, a research the importance of employee attitudes and perception. Then, respond to the following: How important are employee attitudes and emotions as well as transparency in shaping organizational behavior? Elaborate on how employee perceptions shape organizational behavior. Are perceptions and reality always the same? By the due date assigned, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation Do the following when responding to your peers: Read your peers’ answers. Provide substantive comments by contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources; building on the remarks or questions of others; or sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
Identify three cultural groups (e.g., gender, ethnic, religious/spiritual, etc.) to which you belong and how the complex nature of these cultural memberships has impacted your development.
I’m a African American woman/from low income background This module taught you about the complex nature of cultural identity. It also introduced the multicultural counseling competencies developed by the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) and informed you about the need for competence in the counseling profession. As you reflect on the weekly readings and digital resources, think about your multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills. In addition, think about how you identify culturally. Has your cultural identity changed over time or due to experiences? Do you belong to cultures in which others might not identify with your outward appearance? Could others place you in a cultural group with which you do not identify? With these questions in mind, identify three cultural groups to which you belong and how the complex nature of these cultural memberships has impacted your development. In addition, define the purpose of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) multicultural competencies and how your level of competence may impact your work as an ethical counselor. Reminder this week: Focus on your role in developing competence and self-awareness and the characteristics of and concerns for diverse groups. Tasks: Post to the Discussion Area your responses to the following: Take the and write a brief reflection on your score. You are not required to share your score but rather a reflection on what you learned from taking the assessment. Identify three cultural groups (e.g., gender, ethnic, religious/spiritual, etc.) to which you belong and how the complex nature of these cultural memberships has impacted your development. Identify at least two groups for which you seek additional awareness, knowledge, and skills. Define the purpose of multicultural competencies. Identify how your level of competence may impact your work as an ethical counselor. Be sure to read all of your fellow classmates’ original posts and respond to more than two (for maximum points) of your classmates’ posts. Your responses should be substantive, meaning they should encourage further dialogue and discussion, encourage your classmates to think about other aspects of the topic, compare your response to your classmates’ responses, or ask a meaningful question to better your understanding. Responses such as “I like/I agree” or “I don’t like/I don’t agree” are not complete enough. Your discussion posts and all written assignments should reflect graduate-level writing skills and appropriate use of APA style, including in-text citations and references. Please consider your posts to be more than a mere required assignment. Especially for the weekend format, your online engagement is an opportunity to thoroughly engage with your classmates and instructors in an online format. It is expected that posts/responses will be respectful and substantive. Submission Details: By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, respond to more than two of your classmates’ posts that differ from your opinion. While responding, comment on how the specific dilemmas identified in their responses address the cultural influences or differences between the human services workers and clients.
