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Disability Current Affairs: Conservatorship

Disability Current Affairs: Conservatorship

Part 2! 2 Disability Current Affairs: Conservatorship

Background:

There is great discussion and distress around the subject of conservatorship as it relates to people with disabilities. Whether it be people with medical disabilities/pre-existing conditions, or people with a mental health, developmental, intellectual, or sensory disabilities, the experience of being conserved is daunting for many people with disabilities and their loved ones. However, most people remain unaware of the controversy surrounding the topic of conservatorship until recently with the Britney Spears case. For this assignment, your task is to examine and learn how conservatorship affects the lives of people with a variety of disabilities, as well as their families.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Students will summarize three references that address the topic of conservatorship and the disability community.
  2. Students will apply their knowledge of course concepts to the topic of conservatorship.
  3. Students will explore alternatives to conservatorship.
  4. Students will examine the controversies surrounding disability and conservatorship and evaluate their own perspectives on these issues.

Assignment Content Requirements

You are required to complete the following prompts. For each prompt, please write 1-3 paragraphs.

  1. Summarize and provide your opinion on the controversy of the #FreeBritney (Britney Spears) movement. Explain some of the issues and arguments that you find.
  2. Examine three references on the topic of conservatorship. These references should be a combination of peer-reviewed articles, online sources, or online videos. In your summaries include key points and arguments. Make sure to cite your sources (include a link to your source)
  3. How accessible was it for you to find current, understandable information regarding conservatorship and alternatives to conservatorship? Were there resources in other languages? Non-legaleze resources for families? How accessible is information regarding alternatives to conservatorship for immigrant families who speak other languages, or parents with learning disabilities, etc? What barriers did you discover in your search?
  4. Reflect on what you’ve learned in this course so far and about conservatorship. What are your opinions on the topic? What surprised you? What do you agree or disagree with?

Assignment Format Requirements

  • Microsoft Word ONLY
  • 12-point font
  • Double-spaced
  • 2-page minimum
  • Question/Answer format is acceptable and preferred
  • No MLA or APA formatting requirement

Assignment Format Requirements

  • 2-3 pages
  • Microsoft Word format ONLY
  • 12-point font
  • Double-spaced

Requirements: 2-3 Pages

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Group Porposal

Group Porposal

Create a Group Proposal for a group therapy for parents of children with autism suffering from denial, depression and anxiety.

The paper should contain minimum of 6 pages. This group proposal should have 3 important parts: introductions (2 pages) talking about the topic, calling everyone who might be interested and explaining what is going to be the group about and why. Second part of the paper (2 pages) will talk about activities that will be done on this group, how many meetings per week, how big will this group last, how many people will be selected for this group, and everything that will be happening in order to help this specific population. Third and last part (2 pages) will consist of explanation of the final outcome and accomplishments that will be seen at the end.

In order to complete this group proposal and guide yourself use the attached document.

Requirements: minimum of 6 pages

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HSN 476: Healthcare Policy And Financial Management

HSN 476: Healthcare Policy And Financial Management

All health care organizations must be aware of cost controls, regardless of their nonprofit or for-profit status. Managing costs at all levels of the organization affects the bottom line, which has a direct effect on all aspects of the organization. This assignment is designed to help you analyze why organizational policies are put in place.

Find a policy at a health care organization related to cost controls.

Summarize the details of the policy:

Explain how the policy impacts fiscal aspects of the organization:

Describe how the policy impacts the quality of patient care:

Explore the unintended consequences:

  • What secondary affects does the policy have on the organization? Unit? Staff? Patient?
  • Does the policy need revision?

Suggest alternatives to the policy:

  • In your opinion, is the policy the best way to address the issue? Support your position by explaining why or why not.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years in an APA-formatted reference page.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

  • 18- to 20-slide presentation
  • 3- to 4-minute podcast
  • 15- to 20-minute oral presentation
  • 875-word paper
  • Another format approved by your instructor

Note: Students who do not work at a facility can research a policy related to cost controls by locating a facility and conducting an interview “virtually” (e.g., Skype or by phone).

Requirements: 875 words

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Health Care Human Resource Management

Health Care Human Resource Management

  1. Week 4 Assignment – Health Care Human Resources Management

    Overview

    Company mergers are very busy and challenging times for corporate leadership. The role that HR plays during a merger is often complex and far reaching. In this assignment, you write an executive brief that considers aspects of how an HR department might prioritize and operate to support the union of two companies.

    Preparation

    How to Brief an Executive

    There is no single correct way to brief an executive or other stakeholder. The final deliverable is your choice, but effective briefs have common elements; they should be clear, concise, relevant, well-structured, and provide decision-making information. Here are a couple of resources you may use to get started:

    Scenario

    Imagine that Anchor Hospital, a 250-bed medical center, is merging with the similar-sized Saint Mary’s Hospital to better serve the needs of their metropolitan community. An administrative board has been formed to guide all aspects of the merger. They have asked all departments to submit an executive brief that states their roles, intended model of operations, and initial steps to build interdepartmental relationships. The board’s primary concern for HR is how it will manage the merging of the workforces into a single, cohesive, and effective team. They want to understand HR’s primary role, guiding principles, and application of current practice. Specifically, they want your vision for the following:

    Instructions

    Write a 3–4-page executive brief that address the following merger-related items:

    1. Recommend a relevant HR trend or practice that would be useful to consider as part of this merger. Justify your recommendation.
    2. Analyze HR’s primary role(s) as a strategic corporate partner in merging the workforces of the organizations.
    3. Recommend an HRM model that would effectively steer the joining of each organization’s employees into a single, cohesive workforce. Justify your recommendation.
    4. Recommend two initial steps that HR should initiate to develop an effective relationship between HR and management. Justify your recommendation.

    Additional Requirements

    • Resources: Use four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
    • SWS: This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

    The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

    • Determine strategies for HR operations including defining organizational roles and relations with leadership.
  2. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.
  4. Recommend two initial steps that HR should initiate to develop an effective relationship between HR and management. Justify your recommendation.

  5. requirements

    • Resources: Use four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
    • SWS: This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

    The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

    • Determine strategies for HR operations including defining organizational roles and relations with leadership.
  6. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.

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Presentation of the patient’s case

Presentation of the patient’s case

Care Presentation

Presentation of the patient’s case with 10-15 slides with notes.

This is part 4 of a 5 part assignment. I will send you part 1.2.3 , to give u a better understanding of the assignment. Develop a presentation of the patient’s case for stakeholders, supplemented by 10-15 slides with notes.

INTRODUCTION

Note: Each assessment in this course builds on your work from the preceding assessment; therefore, complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

The ability of care coordinators to deliver effective presentations can have a significant impact on the quality of patient care, particularly when addressing a diverse group of stakeholders, including the patient, family members, and multiple providers in a range of different settings. This assessment provides an opportunity for you to present Mrs. Snyder’s case to stakeholders.

Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration include the patients and their families or significant others. Care coordinators understand that patients may need help navigating the complex health care system and that partnering with patients and their families improves education, safety, and patient outcomes.

Note: Complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

PREPARATION

As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

For your final assessment, you will present Mrs. Snyder’s case to the health care team, including all internal and external stakeholders and key family members. The purpose of the presentation is to ensure that everyone connected with Mrs. Snyder’s case is well informed and that they have a common understanding of her care to date and of plans for providing the best possible patient-centered care.

To prepare for the presentation, you are encouraged to review the care plan and the transitional care plan that you developed for Mrs. Snyder in Assessments 2 and 3.

Note:

Presentation Software

You may use Microsoft PowerPoint or any other suitable presentation software to create your slides. Use the speaker’s notes section of each slide to develop your talking points and cite your sources, as appropriate. If you need help designing your presentation, you are encouraged to review the various presentation resources provided.

REQUIREMENTS

Develop a presentation of your patient’s case for stakeholders.

Presentation Format and Length

Your slide deck should consist of 10–15 slides, not including the title slide, objectives slide, and references slide.

Supporting Evidence
  • Cite 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence to support your presentation.
  • List your sources on the references slide at the end of your presentation.
Developing the Presentation

The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Be sure that your case presentation addresses each point, at a minimum. Read the Case Presentation Scoring Guide to better understand how each criterion will be assessed.

  • Identify the goals, elements, and overall scope of a plan for continuing care.
    • Include a high-level overview of the care plan and the transitional care plan, with relevant background on the patient.
  • Explain how an interprofessional care team delivers high-quality patient outcomes.
    • Include and address the various roles associated with particular care coordination functions.
    • Cite credible evidence to support your conclusions.
    • Consider the informational needs of various stakeholders and their familiarity with care coordination.
  • Identify the factors that could affect outcomes for a patient.
    • Specify the information on which are you basing your conclusions.
    • Note any assumptions you are making about the specific patient, her needs, and the nature of ongoing care.
  • Determine the resources needed to implement continuing care.
    • Identify the factors that influence your determination.
    • Justify your assertions, specific to Mrs. Snyder’s case.
  • Present patient case information to stakeholders clearly and accurately.
    • Express your main points and conclusions coherently.
    • Proofread your slides to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it difficult to focus on the substance of your presentation.
  • Support main points, arguments, and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style.
    • Ensure that the evidence you provide is clear, explicit, and understood by all stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES MEASURED

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 2: Explain the effect of societal, economic, and interprofessional factors on patient outcomes and the care coordinator’s role.
    • Identify the factors that could affect outcomes for a patient.
  • Competency 3: Evaluate care coordination plans and outcomes according to performance measures and professional standards.
    • Determine the resources needed to implement continuing care.
  • Competency 4: Develop collaborative interventions that address the needs of diverse populations and varied settings.
    • Identify the goals, elements, and overall scope of a plan for continuing care.
    • Explain how an interprofessional care team delivers high-quality patient outcomes.
  • Competency 5: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, in an appropriate form and style, consistent with applicable organizational, professional, and scholarly standards.
    • Present patient case information to stakeholders clearly and accurately.
    • Support main points, arguments, and conclusions with relevant and credible evidence, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style.

Summary

This is a 5 part assignment and you are helping me with the End of life plan and Care Presentation.

Summary of the previous assessment:

A plan of care was created for Mrs. Snyder.

Her condition deteriorated and a care presentation and end of life plan has to be developed for her .

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