Day: July 18, 2019

Can you think of ways in which the political parties of your state have grown or weakened in significance over the past 3–5 years? Have these changes or a lack of change resulted in any tangible positive or negative outcomes that have personally affected you or your perceptions of political parties or state government activities? For example, do you feel that voting really helps your voice be heard? 

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a combination of software, hardware, and policies used to secure communications over an insecure medium. PKI can also provide a system that allows validation of credentials, known as digital signatures, that are the cornerstone of the system.

 

• Please explain the PKI process and identify the PKI structure to include the major roles.
• As it relates to certificates in the real world, what is X.509 and why is it important?
• What are some issues that we should be aware of when building and using PKI Infrastructure?

Conduct research via the internet and provide a succinct yet detailed paper on Privacy in the Workplace. You may select a position as to whether you believe there should be Privacy in the Workplace, or that employees do not have the right to privacy at work. Things to take into consideration are outlined below:

 

· Laws and regulations that impact privacy in the workplace?

 

· Why would an employer want to monitor the activities of its employees?

 

· What benefits / drawbacks are associated with monitoring employees?

 

· What could an organization utilize to ensure that all employees are well aware of their rights and responsibilities in regard to privacy?

 

· What type of monitoring systems are used in the workplace today?

 

For this assignment, submit a 4–5-page paper answering these questions as succinctly and inclusively as possible.

Imagine you are creating a new and innovative technology company. In this assignment, consider the culture, management, and leadership of your organization. Remember that your company should be a place that people want to work.

 

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

 

1. Describe the characteristics of the people you would want working at your company, in relation to the culture you are trying to cultivate.
2. Identify two (2) leadership qualities you would look for in employees. What does their background and previous experience look like?
3. Discuss your company’s organizational culture. What are the ways you can help ensure that the company’s culture fosters creativity and innovation among employees?
4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
   1. This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

• Explain the principal theories and the various approaches to management that have evolved over time and their application to current management situations.
• Assess how various leadership styles fit cultural differences and effectively operate in global markets.
• Describe control systems that can improve a firm’s operations and facilitate change.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in management concepts.
• Write clearly and concisely about management concepts using proper writing mechanics

Short Answer Questions 

 

 

 

1. Imagine you are a student in healthcare administration who is doing an internship in a large primary care organization in an urban city in Florida. The organization has multiple locations and several types of services within a culturally diverse and underserved community. You are asked to prepare a brief about national issues related to eliminating healthcare disparities and improving wellness. Your brief will provide suggestions and initiatives that could improve patient outcomes in the organization and the community. 

 

Include the following: 

 

· A concise summary of the changes in patient population, patient demographics, and chronic disease within the United States (1 paragraph)

 

· An explanation of how health disparities, cultural competency, and health equality can impact health outcomes (1 paragraph)

 

· An explanation of how the National Standards on Cultural Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) can influence effective communication between patient, primary care physician (PCP), and organization (1 paragraph)

 

· A concise summary of how the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the Joint Commission requirements on cultural competency impact the organization’s accreditation (1 paragraph)

 

 

 

 

 

2.  You have 15 minutes to speak to your state governor regarding the prevention of a specific chronic disease. This conversation needs to be clear, concise, convincing, and factual. Write out specific talking points for this conversation. (1 page)

 

They should include:

 

· Introduction of the specific chronic disease and the population it affects

 

· National and state trends for the chronic disease

 

· Financial impact of the chronic disease

 

· Legislation or policy changes required to improve health outcomes for patients with the chronic disease

 

 

 

 

 

3.  The United States is projected to experience a significant shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs) and registered nurses (RNs), which is expected to intensify with the aging baby-boomer population. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS, 2013), it has been estimated that by 2020 the country could experience a shortage of 20,400 or more primary care physicians, which often affects those living in inner-city communities and rural America. These shortages will be alleviated by the increased number of physician assistants and nurse practitioners, which will grow by 30% (HHS). According to Shi and Singh (2015), by 2020 there could be a deficit of Registered Nurses of over 300,000. As the need for healthcare grows, the uneven distribution and growing deficit of resources and providers leaves a large percentage of Americans at risk. 

 

Reference:U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,Health Resources and Services Administration, National Center for Health Workforce Analysis. (2013). Projecting the supply and demand for primary care practitioners through 2020. Retrieved from http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/supplydemand/usworkforce/primarycare/

 

· Explain why there may be a shortage of PCPs in rural and inner-city communities. (1–2 paragraphs)

 

· How is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)addressing the shortage of PCPs and RNs? (1–2 paragraphs) 

 

· What other programs are available to address the shortage of primary care physicians and nurses? What action are the programs taking? (1–2 paragraphs)

 

· How is the shortage impacting healthcare delivery? Be specific by providing examples and support your response with academic resources. (1–2 paragraphs) 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Tuberculosis (TB), once the leading cause of death in the U.S., is still one of the most common and deadliest diseases worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 1.3 million TB-related deaths each year and one third of the world’s population is infected with TB. This disease remains an urgent public health problem in many countries, and globalization has created an environment in which TB can affect any population, including the U.S. Typically, the U.S. has fewer than 10,000 confirmed cases of TB per year. While significant progress has been made toward the elimination of TB in the U.S., the disease is still present and contagious. 

 

· Describe how the CDC tracks, determines prevalence, and promotes prevention of TB in the U.S. (1–2 paragraphs) 

 

· Describe how the CDC is addressing methods of transmission that impact the spread of TB globally. (1–2 paragraphs)

 

 

5. Each year up to 750,000 U.S. residents travel abroad to receive medical care. This phenomenon is called “medical tourism” and is a multi-billion dollar industry that is growing. The most common procedures performed on medical tourism trips are cosmetic surgery, dentistry, and heart surgery. 

 

· Describe why U.S. citizens are traveling abroad for medical treatment, including the potential benefits and risks involved. (1–2 paragraphs)

 

· Visit the following website and describe any differences you note related to medical tourism in different countries. (1–2 paragraphs) Website:Patients Beyond Borders. (2014). Medical tourism statistics & facts. Retrieved from http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com/medical-tourism-statistics-facts

Read the “Allocating Human Resources to Projects and Services in Dynamic Project Environments” by Momeni and Martinsuo then compose a formal, APA-formatted paper of no more than 800 words (word count excluding title and reference pages) that:

 

1. Assesses the research method and design used by the authors
2. Assesses the business problem requiring a researched response 
3. Evaluates the authors’ research purpose 
4. Evaluates the authors’ research question(s) 
5. Summarizes the authors’ justification for researching the business problem
6. Summarizes the authors’ academic foundation for the study

 

Requirements for Assignment: 

• Submit your assignment in Microsoft Word to the assignment area by midnight CST Sunday
• APA format: Formal Academic paper with citations and a Reference page, formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines
• Length: no more than 800 words (title and reference pages excluded)

Utilizing the concepts covered in the first 3 chapters of Looking Out, Looking In, analyze an event or story from popular media where there is a miscommunication, or a problem in perception involved. You should have at least one article cited which outlines the situation you are referencing. This could include something from the political arena, from celebrity news, from social media, etc. The important thing is to select an article and a situation where there is a problem with perception or communication based on the concepts from the first 3 chapters.

 

Some examples of concepts that could be covered are:

 

CH. 1: Physical, Identity, Social Needs; Practical Goals, Communications Principles & Misconceptions

 

CH. 2: Self-Concept; Culture, Gender, and Identity; Public and Private Selves; Identity Management and self disclosure

 

CH. 3: The Perception Process; Influences on Perception; Common Tendencies in Perception; Perception Checking; Empathy, Cognitive Complexity, Pillow method. 

 

Essays should be at least 750 words in length

 

Cite at least one outside article.

 

Also cite at least three concepts from the first three chapters of the textbook, using page numbers for in-text citations.

 

Include in-text citations and a works cited / reference page in either MLA or APA format citing any sources you’ve referenced, including the textbook.

1. Describe the immediate responsibility as a healthcare administrator in an organization when you receive a subpoena duces tecum. (1–2 paragraphs)

 

 

 

2. Define the concepts of morals and ethics, and differentiate between the two. Give an example of how the two can come into conflict in a healthcare setting. (2–3 paragraphs)

 

 

 

3. Define “standards,” “principles,” and “rules,” and give an example of each as they might be applied when making treatment decisions about noncompliant patients. (2–3 paragraphs)

 

 

 

4. An 83-year-old diabetic male, Mr. Jones, is brought in to the emergency department because of respiratory distress by his care-giving daughter, with whom he lives. In examining him, the emergency department physician discovers that Mr. Jones has gangrene on his right foot up to his ankle. Mr. Jones’ daughter reports that her father has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. A preliminary capacity assessment is consistent with mild dementia but one of the nurses suggests that Mr. Jones’ confusion might be the result of his respiratory distress, coupled with the disorienting atmosphere of the emergency department. The clinical recommendation is to perform a below-the-knee amputation. The patient refuses this surgery, saying he has lived long enough and wants to die with his body intact. 

 

Does the father have autonomy to make this decision? Why or why not? Discuss the principle of nonmaleficence as it relates to actions of the providers. (1–2 pages) 

 

 

 

5. Clinical ethics requires grasping ethical issues, such as informed consent, truth-telling, confidentiality, end-of-life care, treatment futility, pain relief, and patients’ rights to self-determination. For each hypothetical situation described below, identify the conflicting ethical principles involved, and select at least oneappropriate action to resolve conflicting ethical principles in each case. (1–2 paragraphs each)

 

· An elderly patient suffers cardiac arrest and enters the intensive care unit. Her son insists that “everything possible” be done for her, and yet, she slips into a coma and is nonresponsive for months. As a healthcare administrator who oversees the organization, what steps would you recommend to address the son’s concerns?

 

· You are a healthcare administrator in a community with many devout Jehovah’s Witnesses. Many people in this faith refuse to receive blood transfusions. A mother calls your office to say that her 11-year-old son has been struck by a car, and asks for your reassurance that he won’t receive a transfusion if she brings him in. How will you respond?

 

· You are a healthcare administrator reviewing statistics on lab tests ordered, and realize that a few physicians account for the majority of orders of a certain very expensive lab test. You do a bit of research, and realize that these physicians have relationships with the manufacturers of this testing equipment. What are your next steps? 

 

 

 

6. Justify whether healthcare in the U.S. is a right or a privilege. Apply ethical standards and state and federal laws to support your position. (1–2 pages)

 

 

 

7. A hospital finds that hypodermic needle-stick injuries have increased over the last year and, when they conduct an audit, they find evidence that there is wide variation in practice from unit to unit. Some rooms have sharps boxes and others do not, the sharps boxes are of different sizes, and there is variation in how often they are emptied. Using the seven-step risk assessment framework described by the Joint Commission (available at http://www.beckersasc.com/asc-quality-infection-control/7-steps-to-comply-with-joint-commission-risk-assessment-requirement.html) outline each of the steps to illustrate how a hospital might use a risk assessment framework to manage the risk of needle-stick injuries. (2 pages)

 

 

 

8. You are the CEO of a new hospital. Write a 1-page persuasive executive summary to the board of trustees outlining your proposal for a code of conduct and ethics to govern clinician and doctor behavior. Include a statement with a code of conduct for your staff for each of the following: 

 

· Quality of care and patient rights

 

· Confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)

 

· Protection of information 

 

· Legal and regulatory compliance 

Historians and social scientists often label demographic groups: “baby boomers” are the generation of people born in the post-World War II period between 1945 and 1964, while the generation before the baby boomers is referred to as “the greatest generation.” These terms, used in a cultural context, refer to certain cultural attributes of these particular groups. What are some of those characteristics?   (If these are terms that are unfamiliar to you and you research these terms, be sure to cite any sources you consult. A good resource in citing and creating references can be found here: https://owl.purdue.edu/index.html)

 

Of course, not all people who are labeled as “baby boomers” or “the greatest generation” meet the general characteristics and criteria that have been attributed to them. With this in mind, to what do you think the term “hip hop generation” refers? On what do you base your opinion? What characteristics would be included in such a designation? We know about the music and the accompanying four elements; think about cultural, social, economic, and other factors. In posting your reply, be sure to include examples that support your opinion.

 

Original post (minimum 200 words)
Two Responses for classmates (minimum 100 words each) 

Answer the following essay question in at least 500 words. Your paper must have a thesis; something you want a reader to accept based on evidence. Develop sub-points in paragraphs that support the thesis statement. Information obtained from outside sources must be re-written into your own words (NOT COPIED AND PASTED), and the source should be cited (MLA format).

 

Quality of argument: 2 points
Mastery of historical material: 2 points
Grammar, spelling, punctuation: 1 point

 

You live in Georgia in October 1800 during the particularly nasty campaign between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. For whom will you vote for President, Adams or Jefferson? Why? Write a letter to a friend in which you write to explain your decision. Your letter should have some kind of argument that you support with specific evidence from the textbook, films and/or class discussions to support your argument.