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This essay need to address concepts and research only based in the UK & Wales . 1-  How are police involved in surveillance of borders ? 2-  What roles does the police have in addressing the notion of citizenship and belonging. ( policing belonging – race and nationally ( Parmars reading and much more research ) how do the police identify non-citizens . • What does Parmar mean by the argument that ‘notions of belonging are racialized through interactions with the police’ ) address the concept on how one can be seen as “British “ and one is questioned about their nationality due to their skin colour . 3- Are all citizens equal in the UK  how are the police playing there role in this ? (Are the police held accountable for criminalising minority and ethnic groups based primarily on their religion and skin colour ? ) 4- How and why has it been an increase in public enlistment to police immigration. ( are the public cajoled into performing immigration policing ? ) 5- Are operation nexus and secure communities legitimate forms of policing ? ( operation nexus , race and national belonging. nexus high harm ) What legal safeguards and protections are in place for those targeted by Operation Nexus?  • Is it legitimate to deport someone on the basis of police ‘intelligence’? What about if they have been convicted of a serious offence? The ones in bolt pounds and () are what MUST be included in the sections and then more information and research to elaborate the sections at hand .

5.  PAPER SECTIONS a. Introduction and birth options(4 pts total) In this section, provide your reader with a general overview of your community. Name and location of the community b. Birth Options in Community Number of resident births, settings, providers Types of birth care providers in the community (physicians, CNMs/CMs, other midwives Percentage of births attended by midwives (in the community or state) Percentage of births reimbursed by Medicaid  Percentage of Medicaid reimbursement for CNMs/CMs compared to physicians. (i.e. are midwives reimbursed the same [100%] as OB/GYNs in your state) c.  Five Indicators Assessed (5pts) Maternal Mortality Infant Mortality Prematurity Low Birth Weight Very low Birth Weight For each of the five indicators address the following three points with citations:  Describe or define what the indicator measures How it is calculated? Include the numerator and denominator and the time frame (such as “per year”). For example, one way to report preterm birth rates would be ( the number of preterm births divided by the total births/year x 100 to arrive at a percentage). Explain why the indicator is important? We all acknowledge that maternal death is a tragedy, but saying that it’s a tragedy does not explain why that particular indicator, the maternal mortality rate, is a valuable public health tool to monitor.  Why is it an important window into the health status of women and/or infants, and/or children, and/or families in a community or country?  i.e. Why do public health providers and or public health officials monitor this indicator? What are some of the health or economic consequences associated with a particular indicator?  How does monitoring a specific indicator assist health professionals institute measures to limit or prevent its prevalence. Do not copy and paste from a source. Paraphrase and cite. d.  Data analysis table (30 pts) Change table headings to reflect your county and your state View example table in the template provided above Clearly indicate the year and source for each cell as superscript followed by a brief citation in a Key under your table. See the example table above. All of the citations used for your table MUST BE FULLY listed on your APA reference page.  Superscripts should be in alphabetical (or numerical) order in the cells from left to right. To create a superscript in Word, highlight the text you want to change to a superscript, click the superscript button (looks like x exponent 2). It is located in the Home tab, in the font group, next to Bold Italic and Underlines keys). Note- it is NOT a footnote. Do not click “insert footnote”. MMR: Unless you live in a very large city (New York, LA, Detroit, etc) you are not likely to find the MMR for your county. For that cell, please insert N/A*.  Then, in the key, list two credible sources where you searched unsuccessfully for that data.  Citing Healthy People 2020. See Common References link in NM700 ToolBox e. Comparative Data Analysis (5 pts) Conduct a descriptive data analysis. i.e. describe the differences or similarities between local, state, national, and HP2020 data.  Whenever you describe data, you need to provide comparative statistics in order for your reader to follow your logic. (i.e. show statistics) In order to compare the MCH indicators for your community, you’ll need to compare the data you find about your community with the data for your state and for the US, and with the baseline and goals set by Healthy People 2020. If all of your local data is better or equal to the state, national or HP2020 goals then you can make a general statement or refer your reader to your table. If any of your local indicators are greater than your state, national or HP2020 data, then you should provide comparative figures for each of the indicators within your written analysis. Keep in mind you are writing an academic APA paper. Consider your analysis similar to the “report of data” section in a study. Just provide the facts. You can elaborate on the facts in the summary section. Example documentation.  “In Stockbridge, Georgia the percentage of preterm births is 5% which is lower than the state level of 6% but higher than the national figure of 4%. According to HP2020, the preterm birth weight in Georgia approaches the baseline of 5.5%, however, falls short of the national goal of 4%” f. Discussion- Health Disparities (3 pts) Identify a local MCH disparity by documenting a correlation between one local demographic factor and one poorly performing local MCH indicator. Identify a local MCH indicator (one of the 5, MMR, IMR, PTB, LBW or VLBW) will be the one that is performing most poorly based on your table above. Then, Identify a HEALTH DISPARITY in your community. This could be but is not limited to race, ethnicity, income level, maternal age, maternal education, marital status, maternal pregestational obesity, etc. (If your health disparity is not one of these, consider checking it with your course faculty). This data will not be found in your table. You will have to dig deeper here to find evidence for a health disparity in your community. You must compare the data of your targeted sub-population to similar sub-populations to document that there is a disparity within your target group. You may compare groups based upon race, educational level, poverty, marital status, etc.  Example socio-economic factor: maternal age-Teenage mothers Example Key MCH Indicator: Higher rates of low birth weight babies. If you suspect that teenage pregnancies are associated with low birth weight then your documentation should read as follows:         “In 2010 in XXX county, women aged 15-19 had a low birth weight of 2.5% compared to women aged 20-29 who had a low birth weight of 1.3%, women 30-39 whose LBW was 1.6% and women  > 45 whose LBW was 2.6% in the same year (Source, year).” (note that you do not have to include state or national data when you are documenting a local disparity) What if you are aware of a high percentage of a social demographic factor in your community but cannot find the data to show a correlation to a poorly performing local  MCH indicator?  This problem might arise for some of you especially those who live in small or rural communities. It is important to keep in mind that the purpose of this section is to document a local not a statewide health disparity. You cannot impact statewide or national change as a solo midwife or one within a small group. If you are aware that i.e. there is a high incidence of adolescent pregnancy within your community, it is not sufficient to document that % as a health disparity. To meet the requirement for the assignment, you must link adolescent pregnancy to a poorly performing MCH indicator. Your choices are as follows: 1. Choose a local social demographic factor to link to a poorly performing local MCH indicator within your local community. (easiest option) 2. Document a relationship between the social demographic factor and a poorly performing MCH indicator on the state or national level, THEN LINK IT TO THE LOCAL SOCIAL-DEMOGRAPHIC PROBLEM. i.e. You have the data (not opinion) that there is a high rate of late or no prenatal care (pnc) within your community, however, you cannot find the data to link late or no pnc to a higher incidence of PTB or LBW, etc. When you research the state or national data you find statistics that document that women who receive late or no prenatal care have a higher prevalence of PTB compared to those who begin care during the first trimester. Knowing that your local data documents a higher percentage of late to no prenatal care compared to the state or national data, (this requires that you provide data to compare the % of late or no pnc in your local community compared to the state or national data) you can then make an evidenced-based inference to suggest that there could be a relationship between late to no prenatal care and higher rates of PTB in your local community. Keep in mind that you are conducting descriptive statistics, therefore, they are likely inherent limitations to your ability to make statistical inferences.  (check with faculty if you want to choose this option and need more direction)  g. Key indicator. (3 pts) Identify one local MCH indicator that you think is in greatest need of improvement and provide a rationale. Your decision should be evidenced-based.  What have you learned about the five MCH indicators, the health disparity you identified, the overall analysis of your local data or your personal knowledge, if you are able to provide a sound rationale? The key indicator might be different from the MCH health disparity that you previously indicated. i.e. The data show a local race-related healthy disparity that documents a higher rate of IMR among blacks. However, in your community AA make up 2% of your overall local population. Your data table also shows that overall the % of PTB in your community is above the state, nation, and HP2020. In this example, you might decide to identify PTB as your key indicator because 1. It is a contributor to IMR or 2. PTB is higher in your community than in other geographic areas.  “The key indicator that is most need of improvement is _____” and give a rationale.  Summary-Supportive MCH Policies or Services. (3 pts) You might choose one of the options below or a combination of both. Option one; Reflect on which changes are needed within your community to improve the key local indicator. Are you aware of any local or state policies or supportive practices designed to improve this particular indicator?  How could you as a CNM integrate the policy or practice into your care? Are there any local agencies that might employ the policy or practices and with whom you could partner as a CNM?  i.e. You are aware of a state initiative that provides funding to programs that provide home visitation to women who are at risk for PTB. You might consider applying for the funding to hire a community health worker(s) who could provide home visitation to at-risk women, OR you might refer your clients who are at risk for PTB to a local agency that receives funding under this state initiative.  Option two. If you are unaware of state or local funded initiatives, consider improvements in health care policy, clinical practice, public advocacy, or education that you might want to initiate to address the key indicator. Consider how the midwifery model of care can improve outcomes in your community. Provide data or citations that provide support to your improvement plan. 6. SUBMIT PAPER Place your completed community assessment table in the dropbox for Assignment #6, no later than Friday of Week 7.  Remember that all assignments submitted electronically must be saved in  Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). Two percentage points will be deducted for papers that are submitted in pdf. or other formats where faculty are unable to make comments. Save this paper for PC713 – Principles of Independent Practice.     Rubric Maternal-Child Health Indicators Maternal-Child Health Indicators CriteriaRatingsPts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Community Introduction and birth options 4.0 pts Distinguished Introduction provides a complete description of the community 3.0 pts Proficient The introduction omits 1 of the required topics or the topics are not well explained. 1.0 pts Apprentice The introduction omits 2 or more of the required topics or the topics are not well explained. 0.0 pts Novice Unacceptable 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Explanation of the five MCH indicators. 5.0 pts Distinguished Provide a clear definition of the individual indicators and correctly describe how to calculate each of the five MCH indicators. Concisely describe the significance of each indicator to MCH or the overall public health. 3.0 pts Proficient Omit one MCH indicator or give an incomplete definition, calculation and or significance of one of the five indicators. 1.0 pts Apprentice Omit 2 or more MCH indicators with incomplete definition, calculation or significance of each indicator. 0.0 pts Novice- Unacceptable 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Data Analysis Table 30.0 pts Distinguished – Data analysis table is complete with statistics and reference sources. 25.0 pts Proficient – Data analysis table is missing 1-2 required elements 20.0 pts Apprentice – Data analysis table is missing 3 or more required elements 10.0 pts Novice- Data table is missing 5 or more required elements 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Comparative data analysis 5.0 pts Distinguished Detailed and thoughtful comparative analysis between the local, state, national data and HP2020 baseline and goals. Includes statistics in comparisons. 3.0 pts Proficient Omit analysis and comparison for one indicator between local data to state, national or the HP baseline data and goals. Limited inclusion of statistics. 1.0 pts Apprentice Omit analysis and comparison for two or more indicators between local data to state, national or the HP baseline data and goals. Did not include statistics in comparison. 0.0 pts No Marks 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Documentation of local a MCH disparity. 3.0 pts Distinguished Identified a local MCH disparity by demonstrating a causal relationship between a local demographic factor and a poorly performing local MCH indicator. 2.0 pts Proficient Identified a poorly performing local MCH disparity but failed to demonstrate a correlation between it and local demographic factors.r. 1.0 pts Apprentice The author omits the selection of a local MCH indicator that needs improvement. May include relevant community information 0.0 pts Novice No marks 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identify key local MCH indicator 3.0 pts Distinquished Identification of one local key MCH indicator that is in greatest need of improvement. Provide a rationale for the selection. 2.0 pts Proficient Identified one local MCH indicator that is in need of improvement but failed to provide a rationale for the selection. 1.0 pts Apprentice The author omits the selection of a local MCH indicator that needs improvement 0.0 pts No Marks 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary-Supportive MCH policies or services 3.0 pts Distinguished A detailed explanation of a policy or service that is in place or could be developed to improve the key indicator. 2.0 pts Proficient Provided superficial suggestions for a policy or service that is in place or could be developed to improve the key indicator. 1.0 pts Apprentice Did not identify or suggest any policies or services that are in place or could be developed to improve the key indicator. 0.0 pts No Marks 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization (80% of total points allocated for writing) Max 5 pts 5.0 pts Distinguished The paragraph contains a topic sentence and each paragraph addresses only one topic. The writing contains an introduction, a conclusion, and smooth transitions. The writing engages the reader using an original prose style that is appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent. 3.0 pts Proficient Most paragraphs contain a topic sentence and address only one topic. The writing is organized well and an introduction and conclusion are present. However, some transitions are awkward. The writing keeps the reader’s attention through a carefully crafted prose style. Language used is mostly appropriate to the subject and assignment. 1.0 pts Apprentice Many paragraphs lack a clear topic sentence or may contain more than one topic. The paper demonstrates a rudimentary organization but ideas need to be more fully developed. The writing is clear and jargon-free but some topics and terms require a more complete explanation and/or development. 0.0 pts Novice The writing is noticeably lacking in organization. Paragraphs do not contain topic sentences and there is more than one topic addressed in each paragraph. There is no clear introduction or conclusion. The language used is not appropriate to the subject matter or the assignment. 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics  (20% of total points allocated for writing) Max 2 pts 2.0 pts The writing is free of grammatical, proofreading, and stylistic errors. APA formatting is flawless. (2pts) 1.0 pts The writing may exhibit a few minor errors in grammar, style, and/or APA format but the errors do not impede the flow of reading. 0.5 pts The writing could benefit from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. There are several errors in APA format. (0.5 pts) 0.0 pts The writing 5.  PAPER SECTIONS a. Introduction and birth options(4 pts total) In this section, provide your reader with a general overview of your community. Name and location of the community b. Birth Options in Community Number of resident births, settings, providers Types of birth care providers in the community (physicians, CNMs/CMs, other midwives Percentage of births attended by midwives (in the community or state) Percentage of births reimbursed by Medicaid  Percentage of Medicaid reimbursement for CNMs/CMs compared to physicians. (i.e. are midwives reimbursed the same [100%] as OB/GYNs in your state) c.  Five Indicators Assessed (5pts) Maternal Mortality Infant Mortality Prematurity Low Birth Weight Very low Birth Weight For each of the five indicators address the following three points with citations:  Describe or define what the indicator measures How it is calculated? Include the numerator and denominator and the time frame (such as “per year”). For example, one way to report preterm birth rates would be ( the number of preterm births divided by the total births/year x 100 to arrive at a percentage). Explain why the indicator is important? We all acknowledge that maternal death is a tragedy, but saying that it’s a tragedy does not explain why that particular indicator, the maternal mortality rate, is a valuable public health tool to monitor.  Why is it an important window into the health status of women and/or infants, and/or children, and/or families in a community or country?  i.e. Why do public health providers and or public health officials monitor this indicator? What are some of the health or economic consequences associated with a particular indicator?  How does monitoring a specific indicator assist health professionals institute measures to limit or prevent its prevalence. Do not copy and paste from a source. Paraphrase and cite. d.  Data analysis table (30 pts) Change table headings to reflect your county and your state View example table in the template provided above Clearly indicate the year and source for each cell as superscript followed by a brief citation in a Key under your table. See the example table above. All of the citations used for your table MUST BE FULLY listed on your APA reference page.  Superscripts should be in alphabetical (or numerical) order in the cells from left to right. To create a superscript in Word, highlight the text you want to change to a superscript, click the superscript button (looks like x exponent 2). It is located in the Home tab, in the font group, next to Bold Italic and Underlines keys). Note- it is NOT a footnote. Do not click “insert footnote”. MMR: Unless you live in a very large city (New York, LA, Detroit, etc) you are not likely to find the MMR for your county. For that cell, please insert N/A*.  Then, in the key, list two credible sources where you searched unsuccessfully for that data.  Citing Healthy People 2020. See Common References link in NM700 ToolBox e. Comparative Data Analysis (5 pts) Conduct a descriptive data analysis. i.e. describe the differences or similarities between local, state, national, and HP2020 data.  Whenever you describe data, you need to provide comparative statistics in order for your reader to follow your logic. (i.e. show statistics) In order to compare the MCH indicators for your community, you’ll need to compare the data you find about your community with the data for your state and for the US, and with the baseline and goals set by Healthy People 2020. If all of your local data is better or equal to the state, national or HP2020 goals then you can make a general statement or refer your reader to your table. If any of your local indicators are greater than your state, national or HP2020 data, then you should provide comparative figures for each of the indicators within your written analysis. Keep in mind you are writing an academic APA paper. Consider your analysis similar to the “report of data” section in a study. Just provide the facts. You can elaborate on the facts in the summary section. Example documentation.  “In Stockbridge, Georgia the percentage of preterm births is 5% which is lower than the state level of 6% but higher than the national figure of 4%. According to HP2020, the preterm birth weight in Georgia approaches the baseline of 5.5%, however, falls short of the national goal of 4%” f. Discussion- Health Disparities (3 pts) Identify a local MCH disparity by documenting a correlation between one local demographic factor and one poorly performing local MCH indicator. Identify a local MCH indicator (one of the 5, MMR, IMR, PTB, LBW or VLBW) will be the one that is performing most poorly based on your table above. Then, Identify a HEALTH DISPARITY in your community. This could be but is not limited to race, ethnicity, income level, maternal age, maternal education, marital status, maternal pregestational obesity, etc. (If your health disparity is not one of these, consider checking it with your course faculty). This data will not be found in your table. You will have to dig deeper here to find evidence for a health disparity in your community. You must compare the data of your targeted sub-population to similar sub-populations to document that there is a disparity within your target group. You may compare groups based upon race, educational level, poverty, marital status, etc.  Example socio-economic factor: maternal age-Teenage mothers Example Key MCH Indicator: Higher rates of low birth weight babies. If you suspect that teenage pregnancies are associated with low birth weight then your documentation should read as follows:         “In 2010 in XXX county, women aged 15-19 had a low birth weight of 2.5% compared to women aged 20-29 who had a low birth weight of 1.3%, women 30-39 whose LBW was 1.6% and women  > 45 whose LBW was 2.6% in the same year (Source, year).” (note that you do not have to include state or national data when you are documenting a local disparity) What if you are aware of a high percentage of a social demographic factor in your community but cannot find the data to show a correlation to a poorly performing local  MCH indicator?  This problem might arise for some of you especially those who live in small or rural communities. It is important to keep in mind that the purpose of this section is to document a local not a statewide health disparity. You cannot impact statewide or national change as a solo midwife or one within a small group. If you are aware that i.e. there is a high incidence of adolescent pregnancy within your community, it is not sufficient to document that % as a health disparity. To meet the requirement for the assignment, you must link adolescent pregnancy to a poorly performing MCH indicator. Your choices are as follows: 1. Choose a local social demographic factor to link to a poorly performing local MCH indicator within your local community. (easiest option) 2. Document a relationship between the social demographic factor and a poorly performing MCH indicator on the state or national level, THEN LINK IT TO THE LOCAL SOCIAL-DEMOGRAPHIC PROBLEM. i.e. You have the data (not opinion) that there is a high rate of late or no prenatal care (pnc) within your community, however, you cannot find the data to link late or no pnc to a higher incidence of PTB or LBW, etc. When you research the state or national data you find statistics that document that women who receive late or no prenatal care have a higher prevalence of PTB compared to those who begin care during the first trimester. Knowing that your local data documents a higher percentage of late to no prenatal care compared to the state or national data, (this requires that you provide data to compare the % of late or no pnc in your local community compared to the state or national data) you can then make an evidenced-based inference to suggest that there could be a relationship between late to no prenatal care and higher rates of PTB in your local community. Keep in mind that you are conducting descriptive statistics, therefore, they are likely inherent limitations to your ability to make statistical inferences.  (check with faculty if you want to choose this option and need more direction)  g. Key indicator. (3 pts) Identify one local MCH indicator that you think is in greatest need of improvement and provide a rationale. Your decision should be evidenced-based.  What have you learned about the five MCH indicators, the health disparity you identified, the overall analysis of your local data or your personal knowledge, if you are able to provide a sound rationale? The key indicator might be different from the MCH health disparity that you previously indicated. i.e. The data show a local race-related healthy disparity that documents a higher rate of IMR among blacks. However, in your community AA make up 2% of your overall local population. Your data table also shows that overall the % of PTB in your community is above the state, nation, and HP2020. In this example, you might decide to identify PTB as your key indicator because 1. It is a contributor to IMR or 2. PTB is higher in your community than in other geographic areas.  “The key indicator that is most need of improvement is _____” and give a rationale.  Summary-Supportive MCH Policies or Services. (3 pts) You might choose one of the options below or a combination of both. Option one; Reflect on which changes are needed within your community to improve the key local indicator. Are you aware of any local or state policies or supportive practices designed to improve this particular indicator?  How could you as a CNM integrate the policy or practice into your care? Are there any local agencies that might employ the policy or practices and with whom you could partner as a CNM?  i.e. You are aware of a state initiative that provides funding to programs that provide home visitation to women who are at risk for PTB. You might consider applying for the funding to hire a community health worker(s) who could provide home visitation to at-risk women, OR you might refer your clients who are at risk for PTB to a local agency that receives funding under this state initiative.  Option two. If you are unaware of state or local funded initiatives, consider improvements in health care policy, clinical practice, public advocacy, or education that you might want to initiate to address the key indicator. Consider how the midwifery model of care can improve outcomes in your community. Provide data or citations that provide support to your improvement plan. 6. SUBMIT PAPER Place your completed community assessment table in the dropbox for Assignment #6, no later than Friday of Week 7.  Remember that all assignments submitted electronically must be saved in  Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). Two percentage points will be deducted for papers that are submitted in pdf. or other formats where faculty are unable to make comments. Save this paper for PC713 – Principles of Independent Practice.     Rubric Maternal-Child Health Indicators Maternal-Child Health Indicators CriteriaRatingsPts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Community Introduction and birth options 4.0 pts Distinguished Introduction provides a complete description of the community 3.0 pts Proficient The introduction omits 1 of the required topics or the topics are not well explained. 1.0 pts Apprentice The introduction omits 2 or more of the required topics or the topics are not well explained. 0.0 pts Novice Unacceptable 4.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Explanation of the five MCH indicators. 5.0 pts Distinguished Provide a clear definition of the individual indicators and correctly describe how to calculate each of the five MCH indicators. Concisely describe the significance of each indicator to MCH or the overall public health. 3.0 pts Proficient Omit one MCH indicator or give an incomplete definition, calculation and or significance of one of the five indicators. 1.0 pts Apprentice Omit 2 or more MCH indicators with incomplete definition, calculation or significance of each indicator. 0.0 pts Novice- Unacceptable 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Data Analysis Table 30.0 pts Distinguished – Data analysis table is complete with statistics and reference sources. 25.0 pts Proficient – Data analysis table is missing 1-2 required elements 20.0 pts Apprentice – Data analysis table is missing 3 or more required elements 10.0 pts Novice- Data table is missing 5 or more required elements 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Comparative data analysis 5.0 pts Distinguished Detailed and thoughtful comparative analysis between the local, state, national data and HP2020 baseline and goals. Includes statistics in comparisons. 3.0 pts Proficient Omit analysis and comparison for one indicator between local data to state, national or the HP baseline data and goals. Limited inclusion of statistics. 1.0 pts Apprentice Omit analysis and comparison for two or more indicators between local data to state, national or the HP baseline data and goals. Did not include statistics in comparison. 0.0 pts No Marks 5.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Documentation of local a MCH disparity. 3.0 pts Distinguished Identified a local MCH disparity by demonstrating a causal relationship between a local demographic factor and a poorly performing local MCH indicator. 2.0 pts Proficient Identified a poorly performing local MCH disparity but failed to demonstrate a correlation between it and local demographic factors.r. 1.0 pts Apprentice The author omits the selection of a local MCH indicator that needs improvement. May include relevant community information 0.0 pts Novice No marks 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identify key local MCH indicator 3.0 pts Distinquished Identification of one local key MCH indicator that is in greatest need of improvement. Provide a rationale for the selection. 2.0 pts Proficient Identified one local MCH indicator that is in need of improvement but failed to provide a rationale for the selection. 1.0 pts Apprentice The author omits the selection of a local MCH indicator that needs improvement 0.0 pts No Marks 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary-Supportive MCH policies or services 3.0 pts Distinguished A detailed explanation of a policy or service that is in place or could be developed to improve the key indicator. 2.0 pts Proficient Provided superficial suggestions for a policy or service that is in place or could be developed to improve the key indicator. 1.0 pts Apprentice Did not identify or suggest any policies or services that are in place or could be developed to improve the key indicator. 0.0 pts No Marks 3.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization (80% of total points allocated for writing) Max 5 pts 5.0 pts Distinguished The paragraph contains a topic sentence and each paragraph addresses only one topic. The writing contains an introduction, a conclusion, and smooth transitions. The writing engages the reader using an original prose style that is appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent. 3.0 pts Proficient Most paragraphs contain a topic sentence and address only one topic. The writing is organized well and an introduction and conclusion are present. However, some transitions are awkward. The writing keeps the reader’s attention through a carefully crafted prose style. Language used is mostly appropriate to the subject and assignment. 1.0 pts Apprentice Many paragraphs lack a clear topic sentence or may contain more than one topic. The paper demonstrates a rudimentary organization but ideas need to be more fully developed. The writing is clear and jargon-free but some topics and terms require a more complete explanation and/or development. 0.0 pts Novice The writing is noticeably lacking in organization. Paragraphs do not contain topic sentences and there is more than one topic addressed in each paragraph. There is no clear introduction or conclusion. The language used is not appropriate to the subject matter or the assignment. 5.0 pts criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics  (20% of total points allocated for writing) Max 2 pts 2.0 pts The writing is free of grammatical, proofreading, and stylistic errors. APA formatting is flawless. (2pts) 1.0 pts The writing may exhibit a few minor errors in grammar, style, and/or APA format but the errors do not impede the flow of reading. 0.5 pts The writing could benefit from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. There are several errors in APA format. (0.5 pts) 0.0 pts The writing exhibits substantial errors in grammar and style so that the basic ideas are lost. There are numerous errors in APA format. 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Understanding humanities through the arts, beliefs, customs, practices, values, and behaviors has been an essential part of this course. For the Term Writing Project, you will write a three-page paper that illustrates your understanding of diverse cultural perspectives. By experiencing and researching cultural events, you will be able to examine the diverse offerings of cultural expression found in various parts of the world. Experiencing cultural events outside of the classroom will broaden your horizons and allow you to gain a broader global perspective of our world’s diverse cultures. What is the overview of this project? After selecting and experiencing a cultural event, you will write a three-page paper that illustrates your understanding of diverse cultural perspectives. You are strongly encouraged to attend a cultural event in person, but if you are unable to do so, you may experience an event through available forms of media, such as a learning-based television program or Internet video. (It is required that you see and hear the event, so do not simply read an article about it!) What is the definition of a cultural event? Cultural events include traditions or celebrations. We find these in forms of festivals (culturally specific games, dance, music, food), performance, religious ceremonies, or rites of passage – all rooted in cultural history. Therefore, the primary cultural event you choose must revolve around a cultural tradition or celebration that is currently practiced AND encompasses historical significance for that culture in the country of origin. What do I need to do first? Choose ONE primary tradition or celebration in its own setting (country of origin) representing a culture different from your own country of origin that you experience (either in person or online). After experiencing it and learning more about it, identify and compare TWO secondary cultural events serving a similar purpose in other cultures, only ONE of which may be from your own country of origin. To reiterate, you will have one primary cultural event and two comparison/contrast events, all three from different places around the world. What types of questions should I try to answer when writing my paper? Overall, remember to watch, listen, observe, learn, compare, contrast, and research! Use 1st person in your paper, describe what you experience. Expand on what you experience and what you learn. Here are some questions to keep in mind: Questions for primary cultural event: What is the cultural event you experienced? Did you attend in person or watch it online? What did you hear and see? What stood out to you while experiencing this event? What was your initial impression of the culture when you experienced this event? What did you learn about the event through research? Consider current practices and historical relevance. Is the event practiced the same now as it has been historically? Elaborate and exemplify. Has the event spread to other places in the world? Where? What are some of the differences and similarities in how it is practiced or celebrated? Questions for secondary cultural events: Be sure you have chosen TWO cultural events that serve a similar purpose to your primary cultural event in other parts of the world. (If your primary event is a festival of cultural history, your two secondary events should be festivals of cultural history as well. For example, you do not want to look for Viking Festivals in two additional places around the world. You want to look for festivals celebrating cultural identity in two other places in the world.) What two other cultural events did you choose? What is their country of origin? (Remember, one can be from your own country of origin, but the other must be from another part of the world.) What purpose do two cultural events serve, and why is this similar to your primary cultural event? How are they similar or different from your primary cultural event? (Consider food, music, dancing, singing, decorations, or dress.) Wrap-up Questions: Did you find any evidence of cultural influence, inspiration, or sharing across your chosen cultures? What do your chosen cultures have in common? (Think about basic beliefs and behaviors of the people.) Why do you think cultures around the world practice similar events and share common beliefs, and what does this say about human beings and culture, based on what you have learned this term?

use additional sources to research roles children assume in addicted families. Visit aamft.org and look for information on this topic. Then consider the following questions as you write your discussion post: Did you see these roles played out in your own family or a family with which you are familiar? (DO NOT include names.  If you use names the assignment is an immediate zero (0).  Support your answers with researched sources. Do you think any of these roles are more harmful than others? Why or why not?  In what ways? Why is family therapy so effective in treating a family dealing with alcoholism? Or is it?

“Why were Muslims able to conquer large portions of Sasanian and Roman Empires, and then build a powerful and prosperous empire in their place?”

In this unit’s chapter reading and lesson, you learned more about the use of capital punishment as well as the history of the death penalty. In this assignment, you will focus on the public opinion of the death penalty as well as explore your own stance. For this essay, you will focus on the specific areas below. Be sure you use the Waldorf Online Library when writing your paper, as well as other academic sources. Complete each of the following parts as described below. Each part must be at least one page in length. Please label each part. Part 1: Explain your view of the death penalty and why. Be sure this is not just opinion. Use academic sources to back up and explain your rationale. Part 2: Now discuss the opposing view of the death penalty. Look into the reason why people feel differently than you. Part 3: Explain how the media and public opinion are factors in the way people think about the death penalty. The essay must be a at least three pages in length. Ensure that you include an introduction. You must include a cover page and reference page (title and reference pages do not count toward the minimum page requirement). You must include one other source besides the textbook from an academic source. The Waldorf Online Library provides many academic source options. Submit all three parts together in one document. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including a title page, and in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.

Have you ever known someone who was diagnosed with stress, anxiety, or a neurodevelopmental disorder? Did it cause you to want to conduct further research on how to help him or her or better understand his or her situation? Maybe you have personally experienced such a condition. As you are thinking about the individual with stress, anxiety, or a neurodevelopmental disorder, begin to research articles in the Waldorf Online Library that might help you better understand the condition of this individual. Research articles that may help explain some of the symptoms and causes. Additionally, consider how this condition might affect his or her body. Locate at least three articles, which are no more than 10 pages in length that might arm you with information to help this PSY 4021, Physiological Psychology 4 individual. Now, imagine that you are the author of a blog. You do not want to identify your friend, but you know he or she reads your blog, so you begin to write a special blog for your friend without identifying him or her. You address the questions below in the blog. 1. What is the impact of the condition of someone with the condition you identified? 2. How might this individual better deal with the condition considering the research you have found? 3. How would you characterize the relationship between these interconnected but varied neurological systems as it pertains to stress, anxiety, or a neurodevelopmental disorder? 4. How does research on stress, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders help us understand these systems? 5. Differentiate the condition you selected to the other two mentioned in this unit; there are three total (i.e., stress, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders). 6. What resources can you offer/mention to individuals who have the condition that you have identified? Note: Keep in mind that you will want to keep the name of the individual confidential. If you would like to use this person in your blog, please use an alias (fake name) for this individual. You have two choices in how to create and submit your blog. See the choices below. 1. Download a newsletter template in Microsoft Word (or other software program) to begin your blog. Remember that your blog should be lively and interesting! Include images and properly cited references. 2. Utilize the Blog Tool in Blackboard. Make your blog at least two pages/500 words in length with appropriate references in APA style for any supporting materials

Identify key traditions and ideas influencing our culture. In a written response of one to three pages, explain in detail what the Humanities are and how they influence culture? Defines Humanities, area of study, Why Study Humanities?, How Art Influences Culture?,

In Assessment 1, you identified the process problem from within Toyota circa 2010 that you will address in your OIP, and in Assessment 2 you began to identify the new process you would propose to address that problem. The next critical step in creating an OIP is to refine your problem statement by defining it in detail. While there are a number of tools you can use to do this, the two you will focus on in this assessment are the cause-and-effect, or fishbone, diagram and the process flowchart. Preparation Take time to familiarize yourself with cause-and-effect diagrams and process flowcharts. Consider the details and kind of information that both visual tools require to be most effective. If you do not already have all the details and information that you need to make these versions of these tools for your identified process, conduct additional research as necessary. Instructions Create and analyze visual tools to better understand the process that will be the focus of your OIP. Then, create a report analyzing the information you found through the tools, developing your process scope, and refining your problem statement. To do this, complete the following: Develop a cause-and-effect diagram that graphically depicts the potential causes of the problem that you are focusing on for your OIP, and then write an analysis of those causes and their effects in the report for this assessment. Develop a graphic flowchart of existing process that you are seeking to improve. Then create a flowchart of the new, improved process you are proposing. Take time to compare the differences between the two. Think about what these flowcharts reveal about the following:   Previously unidentified steps. Products or services that should have been undergoing quality checks but were not. Instances in the old process when critical information was not shared among all involved people and functions. Write a report analyzing the information you gleaned from these visual tools. As you do, consider these questions:  Does any information from the cause-and-effect diagram or the flowcharts point to a particular cause? Does your cause-and-effect diagram conflict with your flowchart? If so, how? Does the cause-and-effect diagram reveal any process steps that were not previously documented? Do you need to do further research on any causes identified in the cause-and-effect diagram? Is there a key stakeholder who might have additional or updated feedback for the process flowchart? If so, identify the position (or role) of the stakeholder and describe what he or she might say. Drawing on what you have learned in these exercises, develop a process improvement scope. Your scope should concisely summarize the objective of your OIP. As you craft your process improvement scope, consider how your deeper understanding of the process may help you refine the problem statement you will use as the focus of your OIP. Include your refined problem statement with your process improvement scope. Submit your visual tools, your analysis of both visual tools, your summary of the scope of your process improvement objective, and your revised problem statement for this assessment. The work you do for this report should inform your work in future assessments.

1.    Construct a presentation using PowerPoints® with voice over and create a twelve-step project charter for your workflow redesign. This should be about a health care system component (Example of a system component could be the admission process into an emergency room) and frame the project in a quality-improvement modality by establishing a plan for improvement. In your text book page 228-229 list the twelve questions that must be answered for this assignment. 2.    Construct a PowerPoint® presentation of a workflow design for the same health care system component using appropriate Yourdon symbols and conventions. 3.    Include these steps to create your workflow redesign: 1.    identify process to be mapped; 2.    identify and involve individuals who perform the tasks; 3.    map the current state; assess current state workflow; 4.    identify opportunities for improvement; 5.    identify data to measure redesign outcomes; 6.    map future “to be” process; test new workflows and processes; 7.    train on new workflows and processes; 8.    go live with the new workflows and processes; 9.    and analyze data and refine workflows and processes The PowerPoints® should include a title page, the twelve-step project charter and then your workflow redesign for the same health care component, then a reference page.