PsyD 751 Module 8 Discussion # 1- Quality Improvement and Quality control

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.

Describe the core attributes of an effective team and the strategies you would implement to develop team dynamics that will benefit the organization.

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.

“Public Employee Unions in a New Era

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.

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

Project procurement

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.

Write a paper on Developing a disaster recovery plan/ community analysis interation consequences

2 Explain the interaction consequences of an emergency event Part 3 List the recovery needs of your community Part 1 Describe Your Community 30 marks Introduction Introduce your selected community in a brief overview (. geography, history, climate, and so on.) Social-economic characteristics Describe the socio-economic characteristics of your selected community You may describe the economic characteristics separately if you wish. Physical characteristics Describe the physical characteristics of your selected community Part 2 Interaction Consequences 35 marks In Part 2 you are asked to consider the interaction of your chosen community with either a specific threat (for example a flood) or following Mark Sullivan’s paper, a generic threat. On the one hand you have your community and on the other hand a potential threat – put them together, and what do you get? What are the interaction consequences? Having summarised your chosen community you should now describe the interaction consequences of a threat/threats impacting on that community. You may be flexible with your approach to this section and select the headings that best suit your community and threat. If you are stuck, you may like to consider the following prompts: 1. Identify the threat/hazard/emergency situation. 2. Describe the implications of the threat on your community, highlighting potential problems and opportunities: Area affected People affected Property affected Facilities and services affected Anything else of relevance that may be affected 3. What conclusions can you draw to complete this section, regarding your chosen community’s capabilities, both social and physical? Alternatively, you could consider writing about the interaction consequences through some of the following prompts: Consequences arising from previous emergencies Societal consequences and community expectations Combined geographical and infrastructure consequences Consequences of building design and so on You are encouraged to be creative and design your own structure; these are suggestions to get you thinking. As you complete this assignment bear in mind that in Assessment Task 2 you will consider the recovery strategies that flow from the interaction consequences you are now describing. Part 3 Recovery Needs and Conclusion 25 marks List the recovery needs of your community as a result of the emergency event. Construct a Conclusion which draws together the main points of your community, the interaction consequences of an emergency event and the needs that it creates. Presentation and Referencing 10 marks Rationale back to top This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s: be able to implement the Community Analysis Process be able to analyse the social characteristics and infrastructure of a community be able to detail the recovery management needs In order to help plan for the recovery of a community before an emergency event it is important to understand how the community looks and functions under normal circumstances. The purpose of this assignment is to describe your selected community before a disaster strikes, then to envisage the effects of the emergency event on the community (interaction consequences), and lastly to list the needs of your community after the emergency event. In Assessment Task 2 you will prioritise your list of needs. Try to picture this assessment task as a table top exercise where you imagine your community (with its socio-economic and physical characteristics, and its current emergency management plans) and then the aftermath – what is destroyed, damaged, disrupted? To what extent? In Assessment Task 2 you will use this community and the interaction consequences you are envisaging now to write effective recovery plans. Marking criteria and standards The following marking criteria together with the Assignment Marking Grade Descriptors should be utilised in the construction of your assignment. They will be used to provide feedback on your assignment. Your marks will be allocated according to the Grade Descriptors and how well you address the marking criteria. Assessment Marking Grade Descriptors Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security Criteria Referenced Standards Based Assessment Articulated Standards Standards: Generic Descriptors of Quality Morgan, Chris, et al. The Student Assessment Handbook: New Directions in Traditional and Online Assessment. London: Routledge Falmer, 2004, , suggest grade descriptors applicable for extended tasks in the humanities. They adapt well for the disciplines of Policing, Security and Public Safety. These grade descriptors assess the level of: Comprehension of theoretical underpinnings; understanding of concepts and principles; Critical understanding of the material Range of resources; evidence and depth of reading and research; Quality of presentation; clarity of structure; expression and grammar; sustained evidence of correct citation and referencing Development and quality of argument; relevance of content; evidence of analysis; critical evaluation; validity of deductions and conclusions;
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Describe New idea proposal and idea validation

Assessment Description. You are to prepare a new idea proposal and idea validation. This assessment can be presented in your chosen format and should not exceed 1500 words. This assessment will focus on LO1 and LO2 and will draw from Workshops 1 to 4. Assessment Details ? This is an individual assessment and you are to generate a new venture, product or service idea. ? This idea can be a social, product or service innovation. ? This idea can be intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial, however it must be new. ? You are to show ownership validation and demonstrate how it was developed. ? You should include a brief discussion in your market validation and show initial assessment of risk, cost, opportunity and environmental factors. ? You will then make a general recommendation for the market potential of your new idea. ? The word limit for this assessment is 1500 words maximum and you are to choose your own written format that you feel best articulates your proposal and validation. ? Whatever your preferred format, your document should still include standard components from a business report, such as a title page, executive summary, introduction and conclusion. You should also support your report using figures and tables and offer secondary source evidence where required.
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