Describe the progress of the group in completing the project/goal.

As a clinical social worker, evaluating the effectiveness of clinical strategies is an expectation of the NASW Code of Ethics (2017). Sometimes, clinical strategies and techniques that are effective in one setting may not work in another situation. It is important to understand what works and what doesn’t.

Also, self-assessment is an integral part of becoming a clinical social worker.

Describe the strategy (assigned in Week 7) you implemented in your Group Project.

  • Describe the process and the level of difficulty/comfort you found in doing this Assignment.
  • Explain how this strategy may or may not have empowered or supported the group.
  • Describe the progress of the group in completing the project/goal.

Compare the characteristics of each and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each method.

After last week’s presentation, the board of directors wants to continue consideration of a new webstore for Pine Valley Furniture. The board has asked you to assist them in selecting and initiating which project to do. They are considering a webstore for one of their three target markets:

o Corporate furniture

o Home office furniture

o Student furniture

The board wants you to help them determine which project to select and get started on the planning process.

Explain four methods for identifying and selecting IS projects. Compare the characteristics of each and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each method.

Identify valuation criteria when classifying and ranking the three projects, and then rank them.

Summarize the project initiation and planning process so the board knows the next steps.

What is the difference between the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)?

Health plans participating in the Affordable Care Act must be accredited; what is the difference between the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)? Why would a health plan select one over the other?

Anemia of chronic disease is a common occurrence in elderly patients. What is the pathophysiological mechanism behind this disease process?

  1. Anemia of chronic disease is a common occurrence in elderly patients. What is the pathophysiological mechanism behind this disease process?
  2. Virchow’s triad refers to states that can produce hypercoagulability. What are the three categories? Give an example for each and explain the pathophysiological changes seen.

Discuss the epidemiology of thalassemia and share evidence-based practice guidelines necessary for chronic management.

  1. Discuss the epidemiology of thalassemia and share evidence-based practice guidelines necessary for chronic management.
  2. Sickle-cell anemia has treatment parameters in the chronic state and acute exacerbation. The acute phase requires aggressive hydration and pain medication. What is the physiologic pattern for this problem?

Discuss the importance electronic health record (EHR) conceptual framework integration and achieving interoperability.

As the manager of the CTU Health Care information systems department, you realize the need for seamless integration among all operating systems of the departments within the health care organization (HCO). Discuss the importance electronic health record (EHR) conceptual framework integration and achieving interoperability.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the stakeholders of the different departments that expresses the importance of the interoperability of all computing systems within the health care organization. In this presentation, you should address the ramifications of the lack of integration of the information systems among the departments.

Explain how the circadian rhythm is related to cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex. What factors cause disturbances in this system?

  1. The hypothalamic-pituitary system is the main controlling factor for normal endocrine function. What are some of the common ways for this finely balanced system to become unstable?
  2. Explain how the circadian rhythm is related to cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex. What factors cause disturbances in this system?

Determine how change management team will collect data during the exploration phase.

Read the details of the Larson Property Management Company case scenario on pages 114–115 of the textbook. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Larson, and the Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Johnson, would like to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR functions, as well as reduce overall HR costs. Mr. Larson and Ms. Johnson would like you, the HR Director, to serve as the change agent of the project. In this assignment, you will develop a plan and analysis (planning and analysis phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)) of the current business based on the details of the scenario.

Instructions:

Write a two to three-page proposal, in which you:

Introduction and Plan

1. Detail the current situation for the company, focusing on the issues that the organization is currently facing from using a legacy HRIS. Explain your plan for moving forward to address these issues.

Needs Analysis

2. Based on the issues the organization is currently facing, identify the new system needs. Identify change team members who will help identify system need and specify their role and responsibilities.

Interview, Questionnaire, Observation, or Focus Group

3. Determine how additional data will be collected regarding system needs. Determine how change management team will collect data during the exploration phase. Specify if team members will use interviews, questionnaires, observations and/or focus groups to collect data from end users. Provide at least five essential questions that will be asked of end users via interview, questionnaire, observation, or focus group.

Conclusion

4. Explain two to three reasons why the company would benefit from adopting an HRIS. Focus on how the HRIS would address the current HR needs of the organization.