“According to child development specialists, one of the most accurate ways to learn about children is to observe them in daily activities” (Wortham, 2012, p. 117).  Among the many types of observation discussed in Chapter 5, anecdotal records, running records, time sampling, and event sampling are widely used in schools and centers across the nation.  For this discussion, you will begin to develop a plan […]

For this project, you are tasked with developing a change management plan that will be designed to improve quality in an acute care hospital in your community. This hospital has a poor Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) and ORYXquality metrics, and low patient satisfaction. Further, government regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards are not being met. Financial ruin seems imminent. When constructing your plan, conduct research using […]

Mental health care is a primary concern to social workers, who are the main providers of care to populations with mental health diagnoses. The system that provides services to individuals with mental health issues is often criticized for being reactive and only responding when individuals are in crisis. Crisis response is not designed to provide on-going care and is frequently very expensive, especially if hospitalization […]

 Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer  Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).  Part 1  Having  experienced a robust debate discussion regarding if these two laws  should be flexible, it is time to shift gears a bit and consider the  broader implications of changing laws from an ethical and philosophical  perspective. Read this article to frame this week’s discussion. Complete  the […]

This week, construct the final version of your research review.  As you wrap up your study that culminates into the final assignment, you should use your previous assignments, including your mind map to assemble your final product.  Remember to incorporate any feedback you have received from your professor so far.  It is very important to explain all your concepts (theories, types of methodology, ethics, findings, […]

Choose a current public health issue for a single community of interest. Describe the magnitude of the problem and propose one public health intervention (education, outreach, screening, etc.) to address the problem. Create a budget for a $100,000 grant application. Consider how long your program will run and what resources (personnel, materials, travel, research tools, etc.) are necessary for program success.

We will continue to review Case law as a foundation for understanding various concepts necessary to understand the law in regard to healthcare administration. The Canterbury v. Spence case in the background materials dates to 1972, but is considered a “landmark” case in that it established the important concept of the “reasonable person” in regard to informed consent. As clearly explained, the lack of informed […]

Write a paper that compares mediation and arbitration by explaining the function, role, and effectiveness of each in resolving conflicts.  Further compare the two conflict resolution methods by discussing the types of disputes that can be utilized by mediation and arbitration, and include examples. Finally, explain the drawbacks to using each conflict resolution method.  

I need notes for my presentation. Patient background info. Two weeks after arriving at the Army recruit camp at Ford Ord, California, 20-year-old Private Phillip Edwards developed a fever, headache, and felt a pain in his neck each time he moved his neck.When he arrived at the hospital, a physical exam revealed a petechial rash on his lower extremities. A lumbar puncture was performed for […]

Chief executive officer (CEO) Beranger was impressed with your presentation to the board of directors last week regarding the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. She wants you to utilize your skills and knowledge in healthcare ethics to create the new Code of Ethics for the hospital that will guide all staff members while simultaneously building trust among patients.  She wants you to prepare a 3-4-page […]