Based upon this weeks readings, analyze an article published within 60 days prior to the start of the term that deals with globalization or trade policy. Pay special attention to winners and losers. What role did/do special interests play in the implementation of this policy? Create a supply and demand graph that illustrates international trade and tariffs.
Complete each discussion: discussion 08: CPT/ICD-10 Coding Challenges – The ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems have a unique structure and coding conventions and guidelines. Based on your experience with using both coding classification systems, discuss the challenges of using both systems. Do you find that one system is easier or more complicated to understand? Explain your rationale for your answer Discussion 10: The Impact of IPPS – The hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) was introduced as method of payment for inpatient hospital services to Medicare recipients to control costs. Discuss whether you believe that the implementation of IPPS has had a positive or negative impact on controlling costs.
Brainstorm about what you believe would be necessary to create a culture that would be supportive of using research evidence in practice. Support your answers with examples. Provide an APA formatted summary with your response. Leading & Management in Nursing 5th Ed. Author: Patricia S. Yoder-Wise ISBN: 978-0323069779 Publisher: Elsevier
Research Essay Instructions Length: 2,0002,500 words (810 double-spaced pages, not including title page, maps, reference list, appendices, etc.) The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to investigate, in detail, one important topic relevant to world regional geography by consulting the best available scholarly literature on the subject, and to develop your critical and analytical academic writing skills. You must consult at least four scholarly journal articles or books, and appropriate maps. The essay must include a title page, proper citation of sources, and a reference list of those sources. If you choose to include maps that you have drawn yourself by hand, you may scan them, photograph them with a digital camera, or take a picture of them with a phone, and then attach them to your essay submission. you must show me the role of geography in thatdiffusioncoreperiphery. Essay Question: Does China belong among the core areas in the world? Or does it belong at the periphery? Provide evidence and examples to support your position. *you must show me the role of geography in thatdiffusioncoreperiphery. Essay Outline The purpose of this research essay is to identify that China belongs among the core areas of the world due to its economic power, geopolitical relations, technology improvements, and its political and military strength.
Discussion # 1- Quality Improvement and Quality control Based on the background materials, discuss how quality is improved through evidence-based practice. Explain your response and cite your source(s). Required Readings for these discussions: American Nurse Today (2017). Differentiating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement. Retrieved from https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Spzibr5yb3oJ:https://www.americannursetoday.com/differentiating-research-evidence-based-practice-and-quality-improvement/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us (See the section Understanding QI). Applying Evidence-based practice to improve quality (2012). Retrieved from https://www.clinicalkey.com/info/blog/applying-evidence-based-practice-improve-quality/ ASHL (2017). Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Retrieved from http://www.asha.org/Research/EBP/ (see step 4) Improvement Foundation (2016) What is Quality Improvement? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDXf2xmv_QQ (3:34) Jenson, J. M. & Howard, M. O. (2013). Evidence-Based Practice. Encyclopedia of Social Work. Retrieved from http://socialwork.oxfordre.com/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.001.0001/acrefore-9780199975839-e-137 Quality-Assurance and Evidence-Base (QAE) Framework. Retrieved from http://www.elgpn.eu/publications/browse-by-language/english/elgpn-tools-no-1-excerpt-quality-assurance-and-evidence-base-qae-framework Understanding evidence: Evidence based decision-making summary. Retrieved from https://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/evidence/docs/EBDM_82412.pdf OPTIONAL Hunsley, J. (2012). How to be an evidence-based psychologist. Retrieved from http://www.psyli.fi/files/682/Hunsley_Psykologia_2012_Address.August_17.pptx.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSAL As you continue your consulting role, the next task is to deliver a professional development program to the CEO of your chosen organization. It is important that your programs proposal be based on your research of emotional intelligence (EI) and specifically detail how a new incentive program, based on an EI management approach, will: foster teamwork, strengthen interpersonal relationships, enhance communication, increase overall performance, and benefit not only managers but the bottom-line. INSTRUCTIONS Create a 4-5 page proposal that includes the following components: 1) EI and Motivation Which of the EI building blocks would impact managements ability to enhance employee performance and job satisfaction? Based on your research on motivational theory, describe how you would utilize positive or negative reinforcement to influence the members of the organization and resolve the issue. Provide examples to support your solution. 2) EI and Social Skills and Decision Making Explain how the core concepts of emotional intelligence would enhance the social skills and the decision-making efficacy of the management team. 3) Effective Teams Describe the core attributes of an effective team and the strategies you would implement to develop team dynamics that will benefit the organization. 4) Reward Systems Create an effective reward system for this organization. Determine the strategies you would incorporate to motivate employees and influence behavior.
the New Era of public employee unions has nothing to do with who controls federal policy making in Washington, D.C. The chapter focuses on the issues that public employees face daily as a result of agency mandates, policies, and procedures that can, at any time, have an adverse impact on job performance as well as fiscal constraints and budgetary resources. Assume Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wants to discourage union involvement. Recommend at least two strategies your agency could implement to encourage and discourage its employees from seeking union representation. From the first e-Activity, select one of the news events regarding NTEU and provide a brief critique of the issues.
Objectives Describe selected muscular system diseases and disorders Describe issues and changes related to the muscular system at different points in the life span Assignment Overview This practice exercise allows students to review the diseases and disorders of the muscular system. Deliverables A brief synopsis and an annotated bibliography for a specific disease or disorder Step 1 Select and research a specific muscular system disease or disorder. Select one specific disorder or disease of the muscular system. Explore the Internet to find three information sources that would be useful for a patient who has just been diagnosed with this disease or disorder to use as a guide about what to expect and best treatment options. Step 2 Compose a synopsis. Write a brief synopsis for a newly diagnosed individual to explain the following information about the disease or disorder: Definition and causes Possible signs and symptoms Diagnostic procedures Treatment options Prevention or ways to minimize the symptoms or slow the progression Impact of various stages of the lifespan on this disease or disorder Credible resources cited appropriately
Individual Assignment Background: Govornment Medical A major Government Medical Research organisation is building new laboratory facilities across the state. Site locations And Laboratory Building Designs have been selected and project budget have been approved. GovMed has a time imperative as project funding could be reallocated should there be delays in commencing the program. Consultancy Brief: You have been appointed as the Project and Procurement Advisor to this organisation. GovMed is seeking advice on the following: 1. Which project delivery contract models should they consider and adopt for the construction of these laboratories 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these models and which would you recommend and why? 3. What contract clauses should they tighten to ensure that project cost, timelines and delivery performance are met? 4. Prepare a risk register and advise how these risks are considered in the contract 5. Suggest a contracting approach for this project and provide a procurement schedule State your assumptions and provide a basis for your answers.
Compare and contrast society during the early Renaissance in Europe to contemporary society
