Discuss the importance of having policies and procedures for community services organisations?
STUDENT INSTRUCTION:
Read point 3.0 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 7).
1. Discuss the importance of having policies and procedures for community services organisations?
2. How do policies and procedures help you in your role as a case worker?
What are the effective project cost estimation techniques?
Cost estimation is an essential procedure in project management since it is considered the foundation for establishing and managing the project budget. Project managers use cost estimates to calculate the overall sum of funds needed to complete a project on time and within budget. For project management to be successful, accurate cost estimation is crucial. Because a cost estimate’s accuracy determines how well planning and decision-making are done in predicting and adjusting for future change (Fraser Sherman, 2019).
One of the main tasks in project management for project managers is cost estimation. It is clear that any project is constrained by three principal factors which are scope, budget, and time, and since cost estimates directly address the budget constraint, it is very important to project management. There are different types of estimating costs and the most important ones are Historical Estimating, Parametric Estimating, and Bottom-Up Estimating. (Sinha., S. & Vaidya., D., 2022). To complete a cost estimation the tasks can be made more achievable by breaking it down into more manageable milestones (Indeed Editorial Team, 2022).
Through my research, I would like to research and gain more knowledge on the following questions:
· What are some of the main issues in cost estimation?
· What are the effective project cost estimation techniques?
· Which factors influence cost estimation?
References:
· Fraser Sherman (2019, May 28). Why Is Cost Estimation Important for Project Planning? https://bizfluent.com/facts-6849233-cost-estimation-important-project-planning-.html
· Jason Westland (2022, February Feb 09). Cost Estimation In Project Management: How to Estimate Project Costs. https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/cost-estimation-for-projects
· Dave Lee, (2021, May 03). 11 Cost Estimating Methods (With Formulas and Examples). https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/cost-estimating-methods
· Sinha., S. & Vaidya., D. (2022). Cost Estimate. https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/cost-estimate/
· Indeed Editorial Team (2022, June 18). Cost Estimating in Project Management (Steps and Techniques). https://emplois.ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/cost-estimating-in-project-manangement
In your own words, describe what is a culture of due diligence?
Read point 2.2 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 6).
1. What is meant by the scope of practice in the community services industry?
2. What are the responsibilities of case workers in managerial roles?
3. In your own words, describe what is a culture of due diligence?
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
What do ‘legal’ and ‘ethical’ mean?
STUDENT INSTRUCTION:
Read point 2.0 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 5).
1. What do ‘legal’ and ‘ethical’ mean?
2. How are legal and ethical frameworks related? How are they similar? How are they different from one another.
3. How do these legal and ethical frameworks affect the delivery of community services?
Provide an example of key practices prohibited by law in the community services industry and discuss its associated consequences?
STUDENT INSTRUCTION:
Read point 1.3 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 4).
1. Provide an example of key practices prohibited by law in the community services industry and discuss its associated consequences?
2. Outline the steps followed by organisations in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
3. What are the roles and responsibilities of case workers in managerial roles in the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures?
How are human rights and human needs related?
INSTRUCTION:
Read point 1.3 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 3).
1. How do the following legal and ethical frameworks apply in the community services industry:
• Duty of care
• Informed consent
• Privacy, confidentiality, and disclosure
Duty of care
Informed consent
Privacy, confidentiality, and disclosure
2. How are human rights and human needs related? What is the relevance of this relationship in your practice in the community services industry?
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
How do organisational policies and procedures help determine the scope of compliance requirements?
INSTRUCTION:
Read point 1.2 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 2).
1. How do organisational policies and procedures help determine the scope of compliance requirements?
2. Identify policies that help set the scope of compliance requirements.
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Identify three (3) sources of information about legal and ethical compliance. Explain each.
STUDENT INSTRUCTION:
Read point 1.1 under manageing legal and ethical compliance of the learner guide and complete the following Task
(Activity 1).
1. Identify three (3) sources of information about legal and ethical compliance. Explain each.
2. Identify at least one (1) of each of the following:
• National government department
• Local/state department
• Industry association
Explain their role and purpose in the community services industry.
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
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Analyze your approach to fostering collaboration and motivation among stakeholders.
Western Medical Enterprises Applicant Questionnaire
Directions: Please provide responses to the two sections below. The expectation is that each response is from 1–2 pages in length (not including the information already present in this document which is approximately one page). You are expected to support your assertions, ideas, or opinions with at least two scholarly or professional resources where appropriate using current APA style and formatting.
Section 1: Leadership and Collaboration Experience
Briefly describe an instance where you were required to lead and motivate a team of professionals to collaborate. It does not need to be in a health care setting. If you have not lead a team of professionals before, use a different example.
Next, analyze your approach to the challenge using specific examples. It is not important whether or not your efforts were successful. What is important is the approach you take to appraising your leadership and collaboration decisions and actions. Do the following:
1. Analyze your leadership of the project. Consider the following:
· What was the purpose or shared vision of the team?
· The effectiveness of your leadership approach and style. Did you get “buy in” from stakeholders?
· Decision making processes and outcomes? What were your good decisions? What would you have done differently?
· How did you communication your vision, values, decisions, information, et cetera?
2. Analyze your approach to fostering collaboration and motivation among stakeholders. Consider:
· How well you facilitated member or participant collaboration and engagement with one another. Did participants communicate effectively?
· Actions you took to motivate people to realize your vision or tactics. Did the team or participants feel motivated and energized by you? Why or why not?
[Enter Your Response for Section 2 Here]
Section 2: Ethics Experience
Briefly describe an ethical dilemma that that demonstrates your application of ethical principles in the health care setting. Next, analyze your response or actions (even if there were none) to the event against one of the reference points below. Were your inactions or choices supported by the chosen framework? Be specific and include two references citing one or more of the following.
· Any workplace code of ethics (consider choosing one from a place you work or have worked).
· The professional code of ethics for your profession.
AND one of the following:
· Levitt, D. (2014). Ethical decision-making in a caring environment: The four principles and LEADS. Healthcare Management Forum, 27(2), 105–107.
· American College of Healthcare Executives. (n.d.). ACHE code of ethics . https://www.ache.org/about-ache/our-story/our-commitments/ethics/ache-code-of-ethics
identify which diagnoses, and procedure services, including modifier(s), are to be coded for each case.
Using your ICD-10-CM and CPT code books to, identify which diagnoses, and procedure services, including modifier(s), are to be coded for each case. All codes and answer will be added to the Coding Surgery Scenarios Answer Key for Candidates.
First Listed Diagnosis
Secondary Diagnosis or Diagnoses (if any)
(if any)E/M Procedure
