Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to identify nursing care models utilized in today's various health care settings and enhance your knowledge of how models impact the management of care and may influence delegation. You will assess the effectiveness of models and determine how you would collaborate with a nurse leader to identify opportunities for improvement to ensure quality, safety and staff satisfaction.
Course Outcomes
Completion of this assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO2)
CO2: Implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of the interprofessional team through communication and relationship building. (PO3)
CO3: Participate in the development and implementation of imaginative and creative strategies to enable systems to change. (PO7)
CO4: Apply concepts of leadership and team coordination to promote the achievement of safe and quality outcomes of care for diverse populations. (PO4)
CO6: Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational systems and integrate values and beliefs with organizational mission. (PO7)
CO7: Apply leadership concepts in the development and initiation of effective plans for the microsystems and/or system-wide practice improvements that will improve the quality of healthcare delivery. (PO2, and 3)
CO8: Apply concepts of quality and safety using structure, process, and outcome measures to identify clinical questions as the beginning process of changing current practice. (PO8)
Read your text, Finkelman (2016), pp- 111-116.
You are required to complete the assignment using the template.
Observe
staff in delivery of nursing care provided. Practice settings may vary depending on availability.
Identify
the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what led you to identify the particular model
Review
and summarize one scholarly resource (not your textbook) related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice setting.
Review
and summarize one scholarly resource (not including your text) related to a nursing care model that is
different
from the one you observed in the practice setting.
Discuss
the nursing care model from step #6, and how it could be implemented to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff satisfaction. Be specific.
Summarize this experience/assignment and what you learned about the two nursing care models.
Submit your completed worksheet no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday by the end of Week 5.
References and important information:
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The Affordable Care Act
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CLC - Nursing Theory and Conceptual Model Presentation
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following:
1. Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence that demonstrates support for the model's efficacy in nursing practice. Explain how the theory proves the conceptual model.
2. Explain how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts.
3. Provide three evidence-based examples that demonstrate how the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support and rationale for each.
Refer to the resource, "Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Since you will not actually be presenting to the class, well written, detailed speakers notes that include in-text citations are expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice
Read Chapter 2 in Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice.
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Nursing Timeline
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What Is Nursing?
Review "What Is Nursing," located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.
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Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy
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Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy
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SMART GOAL
Leadership SMART Goal Leadership goal Setting a goal is important since it really gives clarity to a person’s vision. A goal specifies the outcome of what one wants to accomplish (Jay, 2011). Developing a SMART leadership goal ensures that one’s goal is actually focused and offers a clear idea of what one wants to accomplish. In essence, a goal that is SMART makes it simpler for one to come up with pertinent activities, to measure his or her progress towards accomplishing the goal, and know when he or she has met his/her goal (Jay, 2011). For me, setting a SMART goal will make what I want tangible since I am declaring to myself that this is really what I want. Basically, the SMART goal will help me to focus my everyday energy towards making my dreams and wishes come true. My set goal is SMART in the following way: Specific: Haughey (2014) pointed out that a specific goal has to be focused, detailed, and stated clearly. My goal is specific enough; it is to work in interdisciplinary/interprofessional teams by Week 10 (as selected from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)). In these teams, I should be able to work with other professionals to offering the best care available to transplant patients and help the patients before the transplant, during the transplant, and after. To accomplish this goal, I will greet and introduce myself to various health professionals in the Transplant Services Department so familiarize my self with the department and the transplant of patients and cooperate, collaborate, communicate, and integrate care in teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable. In the future health care system, health professionals will have to understand the advantage of high levels of cooperation, coordination, and standardization to guarantee excellence, continuity, safety, and reliability. In short, they will have to think of themselves as a team working in and contributing to a larger system. As Don Berwick, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, said at the summit, The team members integrate their observations, bodies of expertise, and spheres of decision making. Thus this competency refers to the various disciplines working together to address the needs of patients. Interdisciplinary teams are critical in dealing with the increasing complexity of care, coordinating and responding to multiple patient needs, keeping pace with the demands of new technology, responding to the demands of payors, and delivering care across settings Teams tend to reduce the utilization of redundant or duplicate services, and they also tend to develop more creative solutions to complex problems because of their members’ diverse academic backgrounds and experience. Patients needing chronic care, critical acute care, geriatric care, and care at the end of life require smooth team functioning because of the complexity of their needs. Different means and settings for delivering care, such as managed care, community-based care, rehabilitation centers,.
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CLC - Nursing Theory and Conceptual Model Presentation
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following:
1. Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence that demonstrates support for the model's efficacy in nursing practice. Explain how the theory proves the conceptual model.
2. Explain how the nursing theory incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts.
3. Provide three evidence-based examples that demonstrate how the nursing theory supports nursing practice. Provide support and rationale for each.
Refer to the resource, "Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Since you will not actually be presenting to the class, well written, detailed speakers notes that include in-text citations are expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice
Read Chapter 2 in Dynamics in Nursing: Art and Science of Professional Practice.
URL:
https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/dynamics-in-nursing_art-and-science-of-professional-practice_1e.php
Beginner's Guide to PowerPoint - 2017 Tutorial
View "Beginner's Guide to PowerPoint - 2017 Tutorial," by Technology for Techers and Students (2017), located on the YouTube website.
URL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF34-Wu6qWU
Nursing Timeline
View "Nursing Timeline," located on the Grand Canyon University website.
URL:
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/?mediaElement=9A618C63-0C53-E811-BF97-005056BD7343
What Is Nursing?
Review "What Is Nursing," located on the American Nurses Association (ANA) website.
URL:
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/what-is-nursing/
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy
Read "Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy."
Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Philosophy
In concert with the mission of the university, the College of Nursing and Health Care P.
SMART GOAL
Leadership SMART Goal Leadership goal Setting a goal is important since it really gives clarity to a person’s vision. A goal specifies the outcome of what one wants to accomplish (Jay, 2011). Developing a SMART leadership goal ensures that one’s goal is actually focused and offers a clear idea of what one wants to accomplish. In essence, a goal that is SMART makes it simpler for one to come up with pertinent activities, to measure his or her progress towards accomplishing the goal, and know when he or she has met his/her goal (Jay, 2011). For me, setting a SMART goal will make what I want tangible since I am declaring to myself that this is really what I want. Basically, the SMART goal will help me to focus my everyday energy towards making my dreams and wishes come true. My set goal is SMART in the following way: Specific: Haughey (2014) pointed out that a specific goal has to be focused, detailed, and stated clearly. My goal is specific enough; it is to work in interdisciplinary/interprofessional teams by Week 10 (as selected from the Institute of Medicine (IOM)). In these teams, I should be able to work with other professionals to offering the best care available to transplant patients and help the patients before the transplant, during the transplant, and after. To accomplish this goal, I will greet and introduce myself to various health professionals in the Transplant Services Department so familiarize my self with the department and the transplant of patients and cooperate, collaborate, communicate, and integrate care in teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable. In the future health care system, health professionals will have to understand the advantage of high levels of cooperation, coordination, and standardization to guarantee excellence, continuity, safety, and reliability. In short, they will have to think of themselves as a team working in and contributing to a larger system. As Don Berwick, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, said at the summit, The team members integrate their observations, bodies of expertise, and spheres of decision making. Thus this competency refers to the various disciplines working together to address the needs of patients. Interdisciplinary teams are critical in dealing with the increasing complexity of care, coordinating and responding to multiple patient needs, keeping pace with the demands of new technology, responding to the demands of payors, and delivering care across settings Teams tend to reduce the utilization of redundant or duplicate services, and they also tend to develop more creative solutions to complex problems because of their members’ diverse academic backgrounds and experience. Patients needing chronic care, critical acute care, geriatric care, and care at the end of life require smooth team functioning because of the complexity of their needs. Different means and settings for delivering care, such as managed care, community-based care, rehabilitation centers,.
The Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker
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Walden University
Transforming Nursing And Health Through Technology
NURS 6051
Nov 27, 2019
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The Nurse Leader as Knowledge Worker
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Purpose
Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
The concept of a knowledge worker
The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by Peter Drucker. Ducker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services (CFI, 2019). He emphasized that due to the high level of productivity and creativity of knowledge worker, that they would be the most valuable assets in the 21st century organization. Professionals that can be referred to as knowledge worker includes engineers, pharmacists, architects, financial analysts, public accountants, physicians, scientists, design thinkers, and lawyers. Furthermore, knowledge workers have a high degree of expertise, experience, education and the primary purpose of their jobs involve the distribution, creation and application of knowledge.
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Definition of a knowledge worker by Peter Drucker
Professional that are referred to as knowledge worker
Nursing Informatics
Nursing Informatics is a subset of informatics, specific to the nursing field and the role of the nurse in the healthcare setting. There has been several interpretation of nursing informatics. The American Nurses Association (ANA), identified nursing informatics as a specialty that integrates nursing, science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice (ANA, 2001, pg.17).
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Nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
A nurse leader is one who inspire others to work together to achieve a common goal, for instance enhanced patient care or satisfaction. All nurses are called to nurse leadership, however there are different levels of nurse leadership. Nurse leaders are expected to help the organization to fulfill the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategies to achieve long-range plans. Nurse leaders part take in policy setting, overseeing quality measures are carried out, accountability for overall quality of patient care delivery, staff satisfaction and organizational outcomes. For a nurse leader as a knowledge worker to be productive in an organization, the nurse leader must understand that knowledge work requires continuous learning on the part of the knowledge worker, but equally continuous teaching on the part of the knowledge worker. Having said that, a knowledge worker nurse leader will depend hugely on evidenced based practice to be productive in a healthcare organization. The use of EBP by knowledge worker nurse leader will require learning and teaching. Most healthcare organizations or hospitals rely on evidenced based practice to im.
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Strategic Analysis and Leadership Interventions 1
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Strategic Analysis and Leadership Interventions
Kelley Hageman
Capella University
Introduction
Every organization that is offering services to people, must first implement strategies that will help in determining how to deal with different issues that tend to arise, more specifically in the nursing field. It is out of this a cycle is formed with various models that will facilitate changes, so as to reduce any boundaries that tend to occur. (Melnyk, & Overholt 2011). In these cases, we are focusing on the issue of blurring, which has caused a loss in clear nursing authority. The reason every nurse is licensed, is to ensure that better methods are applied in making sure that the patient receives the best, most recent, evidence based care, from the professional nurse. It has also been said that the character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possess. From the education of the nurse to the character, different leadership aspects are portrayed, and determine what professional qualities the nurse will offer to the patient. Having said that, the nurse needs to continue to acquire a better understanding, greater knowledge, and more refined skills that will help them improve their delivery of health care services to the patient, and what he/she brings to the table. In addition, the strategies and the working structure that are brought out, determines the application of the model to be used, and how each person is restricted to his/her responsibilities.
Choose an analysis model that is appropriate to your selected issue
Any model is initiated to making sure that certain matters are addressed which helps increase the ability to come up with better solutions in dealing with the issues at hand. More specifically, the boundaries that are created by the medical nurse administrator and senior nurses have at times been blurred, which has prompted a loss in apparent nursing authority. It is out of this that, this problem has caused patients to suffer, if the people that can best take care of them and their issues, is not being placed in charge of their care. Initiation of any Model implies that there are some factors that need to be addressed and accomplished for the better of the institution. In addition to models, the introduction of the PDSA cycle helps to solve particular issues which may arise from having the ability to use each model, in that it helps identify the primary cause of the problems and how the issues can be improved.
By introduction of these phases within the PDSA cycle, changes can be made. Change happens because with this model, planning is facilitated, acting in accordance to needs, and finally, the doing phase, which all show a good strategic structure, that the helps the nurse clearly identify any patient with any problem, and as a nurse leader, they can delegate accordingly. Apart from the PDSA cycle, ther.
Running head: IDENTIFYING A CHANGE PROJECT 1
IDENTIFYING A CHANGE PROJECT 4
Identifying a Change Project
Name
Institution
What is the difference between leadership activities and management activities:
Leadership can be described as the conduct of a person when guiding the activities of a given group towards a common goal. The main concept of roles of leadership is based on impacting group activities and adjusting to change Sullivan, E. J. (2013. There is a challenge when considering leadership in the healthcare context because most theories are not formed within the healthcare framework for they were normally established for business contexts and later applied to the healthcare. Management can simply be defined as the process that managers utilize to realize organizational goals. It’s the process of achieving organizational set goals through the available resources.
How do management and leadership activities contribute to the success of change initiatives:
The activities involved in this process include planning, staffing, organizing, directing, controlling, and making decisions in the operations of the system to attain anticipated result and improve its entire performance. Management involves a combination of steps to follow to achieve the set requirements. Leaders look for suitable ways of doing things for instance they will establish the goals and purposes for the people (American Nurses Association, 2010; Sullivan, 2013). Anyone can be a leader without necessarily being in an authority position.
Transformational leadership is necessary along with good management of staff and resources. This entails committing individuals to action, converting those under you into leaders and converting the leaders themselves into change agents. It has less to do with use of power to pressure and suppress others in order to achieve result. Instead, it involves empowering them to understand and own the vision of the organization and trusting them to work towards the goals that profit not just themselves but the organization in general (Sullivan, 2013). In nursing empowerment would result to enhanced patient care, reduced sick days, and less attrition.
Through this, the staff will have higher job satisfaction and there will be higher retention of staff amongst there nursing functions.
What change projects are needed in your agency at this time?
Among the changes required is to ensure nurses practice to the full capacity of their education and training and programs to be formed to ensure nurses attain higher training to much the growing demands in the sector. These can only be achieved through good leadership and proper management. The Company that I work for currently is an insurance company and as a registered nurse case management, there is always area of change especially in reaching pat.
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Week 1 Weekly Summary
You have done a great job in meeting these outcomes, especially in your discussion of past organizational change projects as connected to your leadership self-awareness. You also opened up a new avenue of self-awareness by complete the Zinger-Folkman Extraordinary Leader Assessment and constructing your strengths-to-strategy plan in the interactive exercise. I encourage you to continue collecting new tools for your leadership toolbox and building leadership capacity throughout this course and afterward. You will find that you will test some of the skills you are discovering (or rediscovering) through this class in your practicum project. Let's keep the dialogue going to foster an understanding of leadership from the evidence that supports guiding change for a compelling practice problem. I enjoyed reading your examples and seeing the insight you were able to have with regard to leading a change in your organization and doing some self-reflection on what you could have done differently. Understanding and explaining the change process as a self-aware leader helps you internalize these ideas for future projects, especially the impending DNP projects. Remember that you can leverage others’ skills and attributes, which also facilitates the team process.
As a reminder, the following Course Outcomes (COs) guided your learning this week
· CO3. Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6)
· CO5. Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8
This week, we discovered that each practice scholar plays a role in transforming healthcare through self-assessment to identify individual leadership gaps. Evaluating leadership gaps builds tacit knowledge to move us toward professional maturity. You now know that insight into improved systems begins with insight into one's self. Improved systems evolve through the collaboration of individuals who are first committed to improving their own practice. Practice scholars are called to transform the health of our nation. I have no doubt that you'll answer the call by reflecting on your individual and professional commitment to gain insight on needed change within yourself, and your organization. Next week, you'll reflect on emotional intelligence and mindfulness in the workplace. So, let's keep going! Your work is needed to improve patient outcomes!
Week 2
Hello! Last week, we explored how the self-aware practice scholar is influencing the practice of nursing and the health of our nation. The call for transformation to improve patient care delivery requires nurse leaders to reach beyond their intellect to their emotional intelligence. By increasing emotional competence, nurse leaders are raising their awareness to make better choices. Establishing and maintaining relationships are essential to leadership, and all relationships have an emotional component. Emotional ...
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· Write an executive summary, 4-5 pages in length, of existing outcome measures related to a performance issue uncovered in your gap analysis that you intend to address.
Introduction
Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.
As a nurse leader, you must be able to access, identify, and describe outcome measures as they relate to safety and quality problems in your organization.
This assessment provides an opportunity to examine existing outcome measures, assess their strategic value, and present your findings to executive leaders in a manner that will help you gain their support.
Quality and safety are everyone's responsibility as a team of interprofessional care delivery partners. Together we develop policies that support quality and safe care delivery. As part of the interprofessional team, nurses are leaders in care and thus are responsible and accountable for leading and providing safe quality care.
Health care delivery is structured around evidenced-based information. Quality is defined by exploring proven, evidenced-based information. After reviewing and defining evidenced-based information, the interprofessional team applies this knowledge to assess the organization's or the practice setting's ability to provide evidenced-based care delivery. When a gap in care is identified, it is important to propose an evidenced-based change and to execute a plan for improved care.
Your summary of relevant outcome measures is based on your findings from the quality and safety gap analysis you completed in the previous assessment.
Preparation
Your analysis of the gap between current and desired performance was the first step toward improving outcomes. You now have the information you need to move forward with proposed changes. Your next step is to focus on existing outcome measures and their relationship to the systemic problem you are addressing. For this assessment, you have been asked to draft a summary of existing outcome measures for your organization's executive team to raise awareness of the problem and the strategic value of existing measures.
Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's
Writing Supportpage.
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.
Building stakeholder support is crucial to fostering and sustaining change. Therefore, as you approach this assessment, think about the stakeholders w.
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Unit 3 Assignment Instructions Your research paper should be 4–6 pages and should cover at a minimum:
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The historical developments/events (a narrative timeline so to speak) that have influenced the court system’s move towards use technology for many different kinds of tasks and services,
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A description of the specific types of technologies employed (e.g., case management software, eDiscovery®), and an explanation as to how these technologies are utilized in the courtroom.
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The resulting effects of the new technology on courtroom procedures, presentation of evidence, juries, and verdicts.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper will meet the following criteria:
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● Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
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Unit 1: Module 1 - M1 Assignment 3
Assignment 3: Views on Diversity
Pablo believes that diversity is the most important issue in our culture, and that it is greatly underemphasized. On the other hand, Ralph rarely thinks of diversity, except when it is mentioned in the workplace. Monica is sensitized to multicultural issues because her parents are immigrants who still struggle with discrimination after being here for 20 years.
To obtain a cross-section of what people think about diversity, conduct five-minute interviews with three individuals you don't know well, and assess their views on diversity. You have been provided an
Informed Consent
document for the respondents to sign along with verbally consenting to participate in this assignment. This is to enable that the respondents demonstrate a clear understanding of the meaning and purpose of this assignment. While you are expected to use the informed consent form in keeping with ethical practices for data collection, you do not need to submit it to the instructor as part of the assignment.
Ask the respondents the following questions and record their answers:
When you hear the word diversity mentioned in the workplace, in the media, or in casual conversation, what meaning do you assign this term?
Does a particular race, ethnic group, or other minority group come to mind when you think of diversity? Does one of these groups pertain to you?
Do you think the majority of people in our culture:
Respect cultural differences among groups of people.
Show indifference to cultural differences.
Lack respect for cultural differences. Explain each choice.
If you were to make a suggestion about how our culture should handle diversity over the next decade, what would it be?
Compile your responses and write a brief reflection paper (two pages) on your findings. Specifically address the following issues:
What did you discover was the general attitude toward diversity in our culture?
Is diversity more associated with one race, ethnic, or other minority group than with others? If so, explain why this might be the case.
Compare and contrast the respondent's views with your own. How would you answer the same questions?
Submit your response to the
M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
by
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
. Your response should be at least two pages long. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Interviewed a cross-section of people and acquired the desired responses.
15
Summarized the respondent's attitude toward diversity in modern culture using appropriate terms and concepts.
25
Commented on whether the respondent believed diversity was associated with one particular race or ethnic group more so than others.
25
Provided contrasting views between the respondent's and your own views on the discussed subjects along with an explanation.
25
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical sch.
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Unit 1 Learning Activity
To complete this Learning Activity, first interview 3 people by asking them the following questions:
a)
What is mental illness?
b)
Can people with mental illness be helped?
c)
Are people with mental illness dangerous to society?
d)
Can people with mental illness “snap out” of it?
Next, in 2 to 3 paragraphs, summarize your findings of their responses.
Last, referring to the assigned reading, explain in 1 to 2 paragraphs whether you believe that the interviewees’ attitudes represent what the greater society believes about mental illness. Students are to use APA writing style. When completed, submit the Unit 1 Learning Activity Template to the Unit 1 Learning Activity Dropbox.
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Explain the concept of a knowledge worker.
Define and explain nursing informatics and highlight the role of a nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
The concept of a knowledge worker
The term “knowledge worker” was first coined by Peter Drucker. Ducker defined knowledge workers as high-level workers who apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal training, to develop products and services (CFI, 2019). He emphasized that due to the high level of productivity and creativity of knowledge worker, that they would be the most valuable assets in the 21st century organization. Professionals that can be referred to as knowledge worker includes engineers, pharmacists, architects, financial analysts, public accountants, physicians, scientists, design thinkers, and lawyers. Furthermore, knowledge workers have a high degree of expertise, experience, education and the primary purpose of their jobs involve the distribution, creation and application of knowledge.
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Nurse leader as a knowledge worker.
A nurse leader is one who inspire others to work together to achieve a common goal, for instance enhanced patient care or satisfaction. All nurses are called to nurse leadership, however there are different levels of nurse leadership. Nurse leaders are expected to help the organization to fulfill the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategies to achieve long-range plans. Nurse leaders part take in policy setting, overseeing quality measures are carried out, accountability for overall quality of patient care delivery, staff satisfaction and organizational outcomes. For a nurse leader as a knowledge worker to be productive in an organization, the nurse leader must understand that knowledge work requires continuous learning on the part of the knowledge worker, but equally continuous teaching on the part of the knowledge worker. Having said that, a knowledge worker nurse leader will depend hugely on evidenced based practice to be productive in a healthcare organization. The use of EBP by knowledge worker nurse leader will require learning and teaching. Most healthcare organizations or hospitals rely on evidenced based practice to im.
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Strategic Analysis and Leadership Interventions 1
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Strategic Analysis and Leadership Interventions
Kelley Hageman
Capella University
Introduction
Every organization that is offering services to people, must first implement strategies that will help in determining how to deal with different issues that tend to arise, more specifically in the nursing field. It is out of this a cycle is formed with various models that will facilitate changes, so as to reduce any boundaries that tend to occur. (Melnyk, & Overholt 2011). In these cases, we are focusing on the issue of blurring, which has caused a loss in clear nursing authority. The reason every nurse is licensed, is to ensure that better methods are applied in making sure that the patient receives the best, most recent, evidence based care, from the professional nurse. It has also been said that the character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possess. From the education of the nurse to the character, different leadership aspects are portrayed, and determine what professional qualities the nurse will offer to the patient. Having said that, the nurse needs to continue to acquire a better understanding, greater knowledge, and more refined skills that will help them improve their delivery of health care services to the patient, and what he/she brings to the table. In addition, the strategies and the working structure that are brought out, determines the application of the model to be used, and how each person is restricted to his/her responsibilities.
Choose an analysis model that is appropriate to your selected issue
Any model is initiated to making sure that certain matters are addressed which helps increase the ability to come up with better solutions in dealing with the issues at hand. More specifically, the boundaries that are created by the medical nurse administrator and senior nurses have at times been blurred, which has prompted a loss in apparent nursing authority. It is out of this that, this problem has caused patients to suffer, if the people that can best take care of them and their issues, is not being placed in charge of their care. Initiation of any Model implies that there are some factors that need to be addressed and accomplished for the better of the institution. In addition to models, the introduction of the PDSA cycle helps to solve particular issues which may arise from having the ability to use each model, in that it helps identify the primary cause of the problems and how the issues can be improved.
By introduction of these phases within the PDSA cycle, changes can be made. Change happens because with this model, planning is facilitated, acting in accordance to needs, and finally, the doing phase, which all show a good strategic structure, that the helps the nurse clearly identify any patient with any problem, and as a nurse leader, they can delegate accordingly. Apart from the PDSA cycle, ther.
Running head: IDENTIFYING A CHANGE PROJECT 1
IDENTIFYING A CHANGE PROJECT 4
Identifying a Change Project
Name
Institution
What is the difference between leadership activities and management activities:
Leadership can be described as the conduct of a person when guiding the activities of a given group towards a common goal. The main concept of roles of leadership is based on impacting group activities and adjusting to change Sullivan, E. J. (2013. There is a challenge when considering leadership in the healthcare context because most theories are not formed within the healthcare framework for they were normally established for business contexts and later applied to the healthcare. Management can simply be defined as the process that managers utilize to realize organizational goals. It’s the process of achieving organizational set goals through the available resources.
How do management and leadership activities contribute to the success of change initiatives:
The activities involved in this process include planning, staffing, organizing, directing, controlling, and making decisions in the operations of the system to attain anticipated result and improve its entire performance. Management involves a combination of steps to follow to achieve the set requirements. Leaders look for suitable ways of doing things for instance they will establish the goals and purposes for the people (American Nurses Association, 2010; Sullivan, 2013). Anyone can be a leader without necessarily being in an authority position.
Transformational leadership is necessary along with good management of staff and resources. This entails committing individuals to action, converting those under you into leaders and converting the leaders themselves into change agents. It has less to do with use of power to pressure and suppress others in order to achieve result. Instead, it involves empowering them to understand and own the vision of the organization and trusting them to work towards the goals that profit not just themselves but the organization in general (Sullivan, 2013). In nursing empowerment would result to enhanced patient care, reduced sick days, and less attrition.
Through this, the staff will have higher job satisfaction and there will be higher retention of staff amongst there nursing functions.
What change projects are needed in your agency at this time?
Among the changes required is to ensure nurses practice to the full capacity of their education and training and programs to be formed to ensure nurses attain higher training to much the growing demands in the sector. These can only be achieved through good leadership and proper management. The Company that I work for currently is an insurance company and as a registered nurse case management, there is always area of change especially in reaching pat.
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Comments by the professor
Week 1 Weekly Summary
You have done a great job in meeting these outcomes, especially in your discussion of past organizational change projects as connected to your leadership self-awareness. You also opened up a new avenue of self-awareness by complete the Zinger-Folkman Extraordinary Leader Assessment and constructing your strengths-to-strategy plan in the interactive exercise. I encourage you to continue collecting new tools for your leadership toolbox and building leadership capacity throughout this course and afterward. You will find that you will test some of the skills you are discovering (or rediscovering) through this class in your practicum project. Let's keep the dialogue going to foster an understanding of leadership from the evidence that supports guiding change for a compelling practice problem. I enjoyed reading your examples and seeing the insight you were able to have with regard to leading a change in your organization and doing some self-reflection on what you could have done differently. Understanding and explaining the change process as a self-aware leader helps you internalize these ideas for future projects, especially the impending DNP projects. Remember that you can leverage others’ skills and attributes, which also facilitates the team process.
As a reminder, the following Course Outcomes (COs) guided your learning this week
· CO3. Differentiate attributes of effective leaders and followers in influencing healthcare. (PO 6)
· CO5. Formulate selected strategies for leadership and influence across healthcare systems. (PO 8
This week, we discovered that each practice scholar plays a role in transforming healthcare through self-assessment to identify individual leadership gaps. Evaluating leadership gaps builds tacit knowledge to move us toward professional maturity. You now know that insight into improved systems begins with insight into one's self. Improved systems evolve through the collaboration of individuals who are first committed to improving their own practice. Practice scholars are called to transform the health of our nation. I have no doubt that you'll answer the call by reflecting on your individual and professional commitment to gain insight on needed change within yourself, and your organization. Next week, you'll reflect on emotional intelligence and mindfulness in the workplace. So, let's keep going! Your work is needed to improve patient outcomes!
Week 2
Hello! Last week, we explored how the self-aware practice scholar is influencing the practice of nursing and the health of our nation. The call for transformation to improve patient care delivery requires nurse leaders to reach beyond their intellect to their emotional intelligence. By increasing emotional competence, nurse leaders are raising their awareness to make better choices. Establishing and maintaining relationships are essential to leadership, and all relationships have an emotional component. Emotional ...
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· Write an executive summary, 4-5 pages in length, of existing outcome measures related to a performance issue uncovered in your gap analysis that you intend to address.
Introduction
Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.
As a nurse leader, you must be able to access, identify, and describe outcome measures as they relate to safety and quality problems in your organization.
This assessment provides an opportunity to examine existing outcome measures, assess their strategic value, and present your findings to executive leaders in a manner that will help you gain their support.
Quality and safety are everyone's responsibility as a team of interprofessional care delivery partners. Together we develop policies that support quality and safe care delivery. As part of the interprofessional team, nurses are leaders in care and thus are responsible and accountable for leading and providing safe quality care.
Health care delivery is structured around evidenced-based information. Quality is defined by exploring proven, evidenced-based information. After reviewing and defining evidenced-based information, the interprofessional team applies this knowledge to assess the organization's or the practice setting's ability to provide evidenced-based care delivery. When a gap in care is identified, it is important to propose an evidenced-based change and to execute a plan for improved care.
Your summary of relevant outcome measures is based on your findings from the quality and safety gap analysis you completed in the previous assessment.
Preparation
Your analysis of the gap between current and desired performance was the first step toward improving outcomes. You now have the information you need to move forward with proposed changes. Your next step is to focus on existing outcome measures and their relationship to the systemic problem you are addressing. For this assessment, you have been asked to draft a summary of existing outcome measures for your organization's executive team to raise awareness of the problem and the strategic value of existing measures.
Note: As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's
Writing Supportpage.
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.
Building stakeholder support is crucial to fostering and sustaining change. Therefore, as you approach this assessment, think about the stakeholders w.
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Unit 3 Assignment Instructions Your research paper should be 4–6 pages and should cover at a minimum:
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The historical developments/events (a narrative timeline so to speak) that have influenced the court system’s move towards use technology for many different kinds of tasks and services,
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A description of the specific types of technologies employed (e.g., case management software, eDiscovery®), and an explanation as to how these technologies are utilized in the courtroom.
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The resulting effects of the new technology on courtroom procedures, presentation of evidence, juries, and verdicts.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper will meet the following criteria:
● Length should be 4-6 pages, excluding cover page and references page.
● Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
● Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar,
punctuation, etc.).
● Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
● Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
● Appropriate citation style should be followed.
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Unit 1: Module 1 - M1 Assignment 3
Assignment 3: Views on Diversity
Pablo believes that diversity is the most important issue in our culture, and that it is greatly underemphasized. On the other hand, Ralph rarely thinks of diversity, except when it is mentioned in the workplace. Monica is sensitized to multicultural issues because her parents are immigrants who still struggle with discrimination after being here for 20 years.
To obtain a cross-section of what people think about diversity, conduct five-minute interviews with three individuals you don't know well, and assess their views on diversity. You have been provided an
Informed Consent
document for the respondents to sign along with verbally consenting to participate in this assignment. This is to enable that the respondents demonstrate a clear understanding of the meaning and purpose of this assignment. While you are expected to use the informed consent form in keeping with ethical practices for data collection, you do not need to submit it to the instructor as part of the assignment.
Ask the respondents the following questions and record their answers:
When you hear the word diversity mentioned in the workplace, in the media, or in casual conversation, what meaning do you assign this term?
Does a particular race, ethnic group, or other minority group come to mind when you think of diversity? Does one of these groups pertain to you?
Do you think the majority of people in our culture:
Respect cultural differences among groups of people.
Show indifference to cultural differences.
Lack respect for cultural differences. Explain each choice.
If you were to make a suggestion about how our culture should handle diversity over the next decade, what would it be?
Compile your responses and write a brief reflection paper (two pages) on your findings. Specifically address the following issues:
What did you discover was the general attitude toward diversity in our culture?
Is diversity more associated with one race, ethnic, or other minority group than with others? If so, explain why this might be the case.
Compare and contrast the respondent's views with your own. How would you answer the same questions?
Submit your response to the
M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
by
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
. Your response should be at least two pages long. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Interviewed a cross-section of people and acquired the desired responses.
15
Summarized the respondent's attitude toward diversity in modern culture using appropriate terms and concepts.
25
Commented on whether the respondent believed diversity was associated with one particular race or ethnic group more so than others.
25
Provided contrasting views between the respondent's and your own views on the discussed subjects along with an explanation.
25
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical sch.
Unit 1 Learning ActivityTo complete this Learning Activity, firs.docxTakishaPeck109
Unit 1 Learning Activity
To complete this Learning Activity, first interview 3 people by asking them the following questions:
a)
What is mental illness?
b)
Can people with mental illness be helped?
c)
Are people with mental illness dangerous to society?
d)
Can people with mental illness “snap out” of it?
Next, in 2 to 3 paragraphs, summarize your findings of their responses.
Last, referring to the assigned reading, explain in 1 to 2 paragraphs whether you believe that the interviewees’ attitudes represent what the greater society believes about mental illness. Students are to use APA writing style. When completed, submit the Unit 1 Learning Activity Template to the Unit 1 Learning Activity Dropbox.
References
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Unit 1 - Individual Project
Type: Individual Project
Due Date: Mon, 10/10/15
Points Possible: 150
Deliverable Length: 1,000–1,250 words + Excel spreadsheet
Description:
Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due
by
Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
A financial team has been properly selected and charged to proceed with its analysis of EEV's financial statements. In the course of its evaluation, it will be assessing the firm's operating performance, benchmarking its competitors, and looking at the industry using financial ratios as its source of measurement.
The income statement measures the firm's profitability over a period of time: 1 month, 1 quarter, or 1 year. The statement focuses on the operations of the firm and explains what was produced and sold. In essence, it summarizes revenues generated and the results.
Tony understands that managing profitability involves overseeing 3 interrelated factors: volume, cost, and price. He has given you the job of conducting an in-depth analysis of EEV's operating performance. You will analyze the following factors:
Sales volume, cost, and price of each specific product
Each product's contribution to sales in terms of profit
The relationship between sales and supportive employment
Tony has made it clear that he expects you to initiate a constructive discussion by describing your findings both in narrative form and through an organized numeric presentation.
Click
here
to view the EEV income statement, and then complete the following in your paper:
Review the sales volume, cost, and price of each specific product.
Review each product's contribution to sales in terms of profit.
Describe the relationship between sales and supportive employment.
Provide an Excel spreadsheet that depicts your findings along with your analysis.
Please submit your assignment.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Objectives:
Describe the components of financial statements and their related footnotes.
Utilize appropriate tools and procedures in analyzing financial data to determine the company’s financial position, operating results, and resource flows.
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Unit 1: Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Industry with Work Placement
Introduction
To be assessed on this unit you need to undertake and
SUBMIT
a 2,000 word assignment, clearly following relevant
instructions
on content, word count and referencing procedures.
The assignment is designed to cover the learning outcomes of the unit and help you obtain a clear understanding of the subject area via the research, reading and relevant work experience (if
APPLICABLE
) undertaken during your studies.
You may already be working in the industry and studying OTHM on a part-time basis or perhaps an individual who wishes to
ENTER
the industry or
upgrade
skills through study and work placement.
Some Issues to Consider
Historically, Great Britain played a major role in developing the tourism infrastructure used today, starting with the first tour operator and leading to the development of railway networks and travel by ocean liner – enabling visitors to travel both nationally and internationally.
Modern tourism is a major source of
FOREX
to many developing economies and is often the main industry in an economy. An increase in disposable
income
and the growth of mass air, coach and rail travel has also had a major impact (sometimes negative as well as positive) on a region or economy.
Tourism and hospitality is the world’s largest
EMPLOYER
and an understanding of the industry will enable you to progress further with the other specialist areas of the
diploma
.
Researching the Tourism and Hospitality
The assignment has been designed to encourage you to research the industry, considering the main factors driving the development and demand within the industry. Your assignment should also allow you to gain a clear understanding of the supply chain within the tourism and hospitality industry.
You are required to choose a number of case examples that include
TRAVEL AGENTS
/ tour operators,
carriers
, accommodation and relevant ancillary services. Examples may include major industry players of SMEs that you are familiar with.
2 18 /02/2014
Part I: Assignment Brief
100% of Unit Grade (2,000 words) – Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4
Brief:
Your assignment structure and case examples will be
CONFIRMED
by your course tutor via a series of five meetings. Your tutor will be expected to
complete
the ‘tracking sheet’ which also needs to be signed by you – prior to the submission of your assignment.
In order to attempt the assignment you should be studying the topics linked to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of unit 1: ‘Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Industry’ as well as undertaking primary research – within and also out of the workplace.
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SUBMISSION
FORM
(AMG00)
Student to
Complete
For Office Use Only
Marking of Part I: Word count: 2,000 (excluding any appendices, e.g. statistics, models) Maximum word count for appendices: 1,000 Ple.
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Unit 2 Assignment: Creating an Effective Presentation
Presentation skills are essential in business. This assignment focuses on creating an effective presentation that includes relevant visual aids to develop your topic, as well as a strong hook and delivery.See the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric.
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Unit 1 Assignment: Computer Components
Here is a
video introduction
to the Assignment. Be sure to adjust your audio settings. Closed captioning is available in the video.
Click the icon below to view the complete Assignment instructions and grading rubric.
Please see attached rubric for guidance.
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"Unethical Situations in the Workplace"
Recall a time when you experienced an unethical situation at a work place. What events led up to this situation? Do you think it could have been avoided? Did the company take the right action?
NEEDS TO BE 120 WORDS: DUE DATE: TUES OCT 6
Business Ethics
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Unifying separate countries offers varied unique opportunities for growth but also gives way to complex challenges. For this module, write a one-page paper explaining why the unification of Germany into one country (combining East and West Germany) proved to be more of a burden to the German people than expected. APA format.
Unification Issue.
1.Government-To prevents another Adolph Hilter leader, West Germany adopted incremental policy procedures.
2. Economy-Unification slowed the Germany economy for more than a generation.
3. Resentment- "Wall of the Mind", Some of the West resented having to share their resources with the east.
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Understanding the Value of Qualitative Research
An important part of both analyzing other’s research approaches and reflecting on your own includes understanding the positive and negative aspects of varied forms of social research and how they can influence a researcher’s stance and tone. While quantitative data can provide a general overview of the impacts of public policy and systems which manage society, qualitative data can provide specific and important information regarding the causes of this impact, such as the how, why, and who. Therefore, qualitative research can provide beneficial information to aid public policy in regards to social problems. This is especially important to know when public policy and systems create negative impacts, such as profiling, inequality, limited access, and social exclusion. It is also important to be able to recognize the stance or informed viewpoint of the researcher reporting on this information.
One of the more immersive forms of social research methods available is one of the qualitative methods: ethnography. Ethnography allows a researcher to experience the impacts through living amongst the citizens who have to engage with public policy and its systems in their daily lives. The most intriguing aspects of this type of research is how the researcher maintains an ethical and neutral stance during and after the process of research and how the experience can impact their stance or underlying tone.
In this assignment, you will present the benefits of ethnographical research in terms of informing public policy, as well as understanding the researcher’s role in performing and reporting on ethnographic research. You will do this through your own research of immersive ethnographical approaches (including the course text), and also through analyzing Dr. Alice Goffman’s work on inner city people of color in Philadelphia. You will be provided with reporting and reviews of her work to help fuel your own analysis of Dr. Goffman’s approach. This will help you become better at discerning what useful research is in order to appropriately inform decision-making in society.
In your paper, you must address the following:
Explain the researcher’s role in qualitative research. Discuss the unique issues that researchers should be concerned about in regards to their role in research, and explain how this is specifically a challenge in ethnographical research. Discuss specific actions researchers can take to ensure they retain their ethical and neutral stance in performing qualitative research and reporting their qualitative research results.
Regarding Alice Goffman’s recent ethnographical work in inner-city Philadelphia, and based on what you know from the text and your own research on ethnographic immersion, determine whether or not Goffman maintained an ethical and neutral stance, and provide justification of the approach Goffman chose to take. Based on what you have been able to ascertain from Goffman’s work, discuss th.
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Understanding cultural phenomena is essential to the completion of an accurate and holistic health assessment. Please review a cultural group from Table 2-3 (p. 25) from your text and describe the cultural differences pertinent to that group (you may have to do some additional searching). Remember, the table may not include all cultural groups. Let’s try to include all the countries within the groups listed in the discussion, so please do not choose a group that has already been done. To expedite this, please use the group name in the title of your post.
One-two paragraphs needed
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Understanding the role that coding information plays in health care organizations for claim generation is crucial. The process begins with the collection of information about the patient, the services provided, and the data from the encounter (including medical documentation and charge capture).
List the steps involved in that process, and write a brief explanation for each step.
Note:
Be sure to include a description of the chargemaster or charge description master (CDM) and the revenue cycle management process.
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Understanding Property Rights
Explain a landlord’s legal authority when tenants engage in criminal activity. Do you agree or disagree with the authority afforded to a landlord under the law?
Guided Response:
Discuss your agreement or disagreement with such authority. Discuss when or if an entire family should be evicted from a rental property when one member of the family commits a crime within the apartment or housing complex in which the family resides.
Liabilities of Property Owners and Associations
Discuss the liability of unit owners and their association for the following incidents:
A postal employee slipping and falling over a sprinkler
A unit owner slipping and falling over a sprinkler
A unit owner’s guest slipping and falling over a sprinkler
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Understanding Others’ Cultural Practices
ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AS IT GOES THROUGH A TURNITIN PROGRAM MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3
REFRENCES
By
Saturday, January 16, 2016
, respond to the assigned discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriate
Discussion Area
.. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources
Kesha has invited her friend Carrie to go home with her over the school’s short holiday break. Kesha, like many African Americans, has a rich spiritual tradition that permeates most areas of her life. In addition, Kesha is close to her immediate and extended family. Carrie, on the other hand, comes from a predominantly Caucasian Presbyterian background, is an only child, and rarely sees any of her extended family.
During her visit, Carrie is noticeably uncomfortable with the vastly different dynamics of Kesha’s family. Carrie is rethinking her friendship with Kesha and wants to withdraw from her.
How will you help Carrie understand the cultural values inherent in the African American culture and how these might be affecting her?
Suggest ways in which Kesha could build a bridge to help Carrie understand the African American culture.
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UNDERSTANDING HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Chapter 13 -- Financial Condition Analysis
PROBLEM 4
Consider the following financial statements for BestCare HMO, a not-for-profit managed care plan:
BestCare HMO
Statement of Operations and Change in Net Assets
Year Ended June 30, 2XXX
(in thousands)
Revenue:
Premiums earned
$26,682
Coinsurance
$1,689
Interest and other income
$242
Total revenue
$28,613
Expenses:
Salaries and benefits
$15,154
Medical supplies and drugs
$7,507
Insurance
$3,963
Provision for bad debts
$19
Depreciation
$367
Interest
$385
Total expenses
$27,395
Net income
$1,218
Net assets, beginning of year
$900
Net assets, end of year
$2,118
BestCare HMO
Balance Sheet
Year Ended June 30, 2XXX
(in thousands)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$2,737
Net premiums receivable
$821
Supplies
$387
Total current assets
$3,945
Net property and equipment
$5,924
Total assets
$9,869
Liabilities and Net Assets
Accounts payable - medical services
$2,145
Accrued expenses
$929
Notes payable
$141
Current portion of long-term debt
$241
Total current liabilities
$3,456
Long-term debt
$4,295
Total liabilities
$7,751
Net assets (equity)
$2,118
Total liabilities and net assets
$9,869
a. Perform a Du Pont analysis on BestCare. Assume that the industry average ratios are as follows:
Total margin
3.8%
Total asset turnover
2.1
Equity multiplier
3.2
Return on equity (ROE)
25.5%
b. Calculate and interpret the following ratios for BestCare:
Industry average
Return on assets (ROA)
8.0%
Current ratio
1.3
Days cash on hand
41 days
Average collection period
7 days
Debt ratio
69%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.2
Times interest earned (TIE) ratio
2.8
Fixed asset turnover ratio
5.2
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Understanding international compensation begins with the recognition of differences and similarities, along with figuring out how to best manage them. How people get paid around the world depends on variations. There are five contextual factors believed to be relevant in international compensation. Identify and discuss these factors and variations.
both responses should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Although there has been a decline in union memberships, unions are still prevalent in public and private organizations. Based on the reading in this unit, unions have an impact on wage determination. Discuss the four specific areas in which unions have an impact on wage determination?
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Understanding and Analyzing Arguments" Please respond to the following:
Use the Internet to find an example of an argument that is misleading. A good place to start might be advertisements or political debate. Explain your position. What
exactly
makes the argument misleading? Challenge your classmates! Let's make sure we explain our positions
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Understand the role of the counselor and community.Understand cris.docxTakishaPeck109
Understand the role of the counselor and community.
Understand crisis response in the workplace.'
Identify what groups and individuals fall into higher risk categories to become victims of crimes and acts of violence.
Understand what increases the risk within different high-risk groups.
I have 4 presentations for you to watch along with two books
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Under the common law, from the 1500s until today, the law has allow.docxTakishaPeck109
Under the common law, from the 1500's until today, the law has allowed past property owners to place limitations on the uses of real property in the future through the use of covenants (promises) as set forth in real property deeds as well as use of the fee defeasable estates (i.e. "To John Doe, so long as the property is used as a tobacco farm") and the evolution of zoning statutes and practice. Thomas Jefferson argued vehemently that no past owner of real property (dead or alive) should be allowed to restrict a future owner of real property concerning its present use; however, the Virginia State Legislature disagreed with him and land use limitation continues today. Jefferson described this practice as "Allowing the dead to control the lands of the living."
Was Jefferson right, or should we maintain the practice of allowing past property owners to place land use limitations in deeds of lands sold or gifted? Further, should the government be allowed to determine how a private property owner uses his/her respective land?
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UMUC CMIT 265 Fundamentals of NetworkingHello there! I have am lo.docxTakishaPeck109
UMUC CMIT 265 Fundamentals of Networking
Hello there! I have am lost. My rough draft is due Sunday, December 13. I'm not looking for a stellar proposal to be written but help on
what
Computer Components to use
and why
and
where
they should be placed (see diagram)
and why
. Same thing for the IP/subnetting, and Network devices. I really need to see the setup of the devices and wiring schematics. If you have time to write a design proposal by Saturday, that would be a bonus.
Here are the assignment details. There are two attachments: one includes what you see below plus a diagram of the building design and the template we are to use for the paper.
ASSIGNMENT SCENARIO:
You have been hired as part of the networking team at UMUC. After completing orientation and training in your first week, your manager calls you into a meeting to discuss your first project.
The university has recently leased a building in Adelphi, Maryland. The building will house some offices, classrooms, a library, and computer labs. Security is very important for UMUC, as the university must protect students’ and employees’ data, as well as any intellectual property that UMUC has on its servers and computers. As a result, IT management would like to take the time to review some proposals on how best to move forward. As a network engineer, you have been asked to prepare a network proposal on how to set up a secure network infrastructure in this new building to support university operations.
After speaking to your manager, you are excited about the project, but you realize you will have a busy schedule. As you write your proposal, you will also have to prepare for the Network+ Certification exam. One of the conditions of your employment at this company is that you obtain this certification within 60 days of being hired. You will have to manage your time wisely, because you will have to take a practice certification test just as you are completing your final project.
To get started, follow the steps below.
OVERVIEW
You will provide detailed network design proposal. Your task is to design the network for this new building with the following criteria:
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Student-accessed computers should be on separate network from the staff-accessed computers. Computers for public use should be on a separate network.
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There must be a minimum of 40 Mbps Internet connection, with a backup line capable of at least 20Mbps. Cable, DSL, or FIOS should not be used for primary Internet service.
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The network should use physical cable, not wireless. But do provide wireless access in the Student Lobby area (second-floor hallway). Set the maximum simultaneous wireless users to 254.
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The network has been assigned the 10.11.12.0/23 network address for all computers and devices
Your proposal should have three major sections:
1.
Physical Network Design
2.
Network Addressing
3.
Network Services Design
To learn how you will be assessed on this assignment, please take a.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to identify nursing car
1. Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to identify nursing care
models utilized in today's various health care settings and
enhance your knowledge of how models impact the management
of care and may influence delegation. You will assess the
effectiveness of models and determine how you would
collaborate with a nurse leader to identify opportunities for
improvement to ensure quality, safety and staff satisfaction.
Course Outcomes
Completion of this assignment enables the student to meet the
following course outcomes.
CO1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in
the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team
management, and the oversight and accountability for care
delivery in a variety of settings. (PO2)
CO2: Implement patient safety and quality improvement
initiatives within the context of the interprofessional team
through communication and relationship building. (PO3)
CO3: Participate in the development and implementation of
imaginative and creative strategies to enable systems to change.
(PO7)
CO4: Apply concepts of leadership and team coordination to
promote the achievement of safe and quality outcomes of care
for diverse populations. (PO4)
CO6: Develop a personal awareness of complex organizational
systems and integrate values and beliefs with organizational
2. mission. (PO7)
CO7: Apply leadership concepts in the development and
initiation of effective plans for the microsystems and/or system-
wide practice improvements that will improve the quality of
healthcare delivery. (PO2, and 3)
CO8: Apply concepts of quality and safety using structure,
process, and outcome measures to identify clinical questions as
the beginning process of changing current practice. (PO8)
Read your text, Finkelman (2016), pp- 111-116.
You are required to complete the assignment using the template.
Observe
staff in delivery of nursing care provided. Practice settings may
vary depending on availability.
Identify
the model of nursing care that you observed. Be specific about
what you observed, who was doing what, when, how and what
led you to identify the particular model
Review
and summarize one scholarly resource (not your textbook)
related to the nursing care model you observed in the practice
setting.
Review
and summarize one scholarly resource (not including your text)
related to a nursing care model that is
different
from the one you observed in the practice setting.
3. Discuss
the nursing care model from step #6, and how it could be
implemented to improve quality of nursing care, safety and staff
satisfaction. Be specific.
Summarize this experience/assignment and what you learned
about the two nursing care models.
Submit your completed worksheet no later than 11:59 p.m. MT
on Sunday by the end of Week 5.
References and important information:
Week5 leader Examplar Audio Transcript
After working a number of years in home health, I made the
decision to return to the acute care setting and accepted a full
time night position on a very busy and high acuity step down
unit. Upon learning of the unit that I would be working on,
many of my nurse friends and former colleagues began warning
me about the current supervisor on that unit and filling me with
self-doubt regarding my ability to perform up to this person’s
expectations.
On my first day, I was introduced to my supervisor and
preceptor who was none other than Sue, the very person that I
had been warned about. Hoping for the best but fearing the
worst, I decided to put all of the bad things that I had heard out
of my mind and see what happened.
In doing so, I quickly discovered that Sue would become the
best supervisor and preceptor that I had ever had. She
immediately took a vested interest in my success by sitting
down with me each week for coffee and discussing what was
4. going well and not going so well. Together, we worked to
establish both short-term and long-term goals for not only my
time with her in orientation but my future ones as a member of
the staff on the unit. Sue helped me to identify weaknesses
within myself by allowing me to reflect on situations rather than
immediately pointing them out to me. Likewise, she made it a
point to highlight my strengths and provided me with
opportunities to put them into use in the practice setting. She
provided support and encouragement when needed while at the
same time allowing me to grow in my independence and
autonomy.
I truly believe that I am the nurse, educator, and leader that I
am today because of the leadership, support, and guidance that
Sue provided me all those years ago.
Amy Sherer MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, RNBSN Option
Chamberlain College of Nursing
[End of Transcript]
Quality and Safety Initiatives
How do we promote quality? Some of these activities include:
problem solving to improve communica tion, integration of the
NAS quality and safety standards into everyday practice, and
dedication to the National Patient Safety Goals in healthcare as
implemented by The Joint Commission (2017). Provider
curricula were reviewed, and the performance of root cause
analysis of errors and near misses became part of strategies. The
result has been an improved work environment and increased
nursing leadership in these areas.
5. Nursing is a key collaborative discipline in addressing patient
quality and safety concerns. According to the study by Squires,
Tourangeau, Spence-Laschinger, and Doran (2010), nurse
leaders and managers create a positive safety climate through
quality relationships based on fairness and empathy. It seems
that the transformational leader, a leadership style introduced
earlier in this course, would be driving quality and safety
outcomes.
Inspiring Performance Improvement
PI (performance improvement), CQI (continuous quality
improvement), TQM (total quality management), QA (quality
assurance), QC (quality control), and QI (quality improvement)
are all acronyms for programs and initiatives that have been
used over the years to monitor the delivery of quality care. Are
we dizzy yet with all these acronyms? For the purposes of this
lesson, we will concentrate on QI, or quality improvement. And,
who should inspire others in these initiatives?
Inspiring quality improvement is a goal for all nurse leaders. It
is geared toward unlocking individual potential and assisting
staff to provide high quality, safe care at all times while
continuously looking for ways to improve that care, as well as
the environment where patients receive that care. QI is about
inspiring change, a topic discussed in a previous lesson.
Fostering an environment where change is encouraged and
improvements are expected must be linked to the mission,
vision, and values of the healthcare organization regardless of
size, care delivery model, or geographic setting.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
In addition to the core competencies designated by the NAS,
nursing education has placed an increasing emphasis on quality
6. and safety through the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
(QSEN) initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation (2015). These should sound familiar to you. QSEN
provides resources and strategies to facilitate learning as it
relates to the five competencies of NAS plus safety.
Patient-centered care
Teamwork and collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement
Safety
Informatics
This initiative has provided nursing programs, as well as staff
development and continuing education professionals with many
tools to teach these six competencies. Visit
http://www.qsen.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site.
to review the prelicensure KSAs (knowledge, skills, and
attributes or abilities) and graduate KSAs. While browsing the
site, investigate the teaching strategies section to glean ideas
about how to integrate QSEN competencies into your nursing
education and staff education endeavors.
The Nurse Leader Ponders
“We have utilized several of these initiatives here. Most staff
are involved but how do I need to get more of them involved? I
wonder if QSEN was discussed in their nursing education
7. programs. Perhaps this is the frame of reference I should use to
get more buy in from the staff.”
Monitoring Organizational Performance
Just as a dashboard in a car tells you at a glance about its
performance, so can a dashboard of the organization help you
monitor its performance measures. Remember the Windshield
Survey from Community Health. A dashboard (electronic) holds
all the quality indicator outcomes in one picture.
Anyone working in an acute care environment has probably
heard of nurse-sensitive quality indicators. These have been
profiled over the past few years as payment restrictions were
instituted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) in October of 2009. Subsequently, insurance companies
have followed suit. According to the Managed Care First Report
(2011), the no-pay policy is an effort to reduce medical errors.
This brought attention to nursing because many of the no-pay
situations could be managed or controlled through nursing care.
Since then, staffing levels and staff mix have become a major
factor in measuring performance.
Lean Daily Management
Somewhat new to the quality scene is Lean Daily Management
(LDM). What is it? It is a much disciplined process that gives
staff the power to solve problems by providing them with the
leadership support and various resources to make improvements
in care. On a daily basis, staff make their concerns about
workflow problems known to the executive (top) leadership in
the organization. A hallmark of the management process is the
Safety Huddle. Many units/departments begin their day with a
safety huddle which allows for identification and allocation of
resources. Some of these resources can be staffing,
acknowledging patient safety issues and concerns from various
8. stakeholders. Prioritization of problems seems to be a hallmark
of the safety huddle. Interestingly enough, this is led by the
Chief Executive Officer. One cannot argue with a system that
involves executive team involvement on a daily basis with the
outcomes being directly related to patient safety and quality of
care.
Leader’s Role in Just Culture
One cannot complete a lesson on Performance
Improvement/Quality/Safety Initiatives without learning more
about the term Just Culture. In early 2010 the American Nurses
Association Board of Directors adopted its new position
statement proposed by the Congress on Nursing Practice and
Economics related to Just Culture (ANA, 2010). This updated
position statement emphasized the support by the ANA of the
Just Culture concept and how it is used in health care to
improve safety. The ANA continues to support collaboration of
the various boards of nursing, professional nursing
organizations, hospital associations and others in developing
Just Culture initiatives. The just culture model (from the
aviation industry) provides for an environment where one is
encouraged to report mistakes instead of ignoring or hiding
them. In this environment practitioners should not be
accountable for failures related to systems over which they have
no control. It operationalizes a non-blame principle where
process improvement is the outcome. Prevention of future errors
is a result.
The Nurse Leader’s role in promoting a Just Culture work
environment cannot be overestimated. Staff need to know that
patient safety is everyone’s responsibility, avoiding blame and
supporting a culture of safety for patients, their families and the
staff who provide the highest quality care for them.
“This has been a busy week but since my job is all about
9. improving quality in home care, I found the topics very
interesting. I still have much to learn and I may share some of
this with my Nurse Leader. I know I have one more Assignment
to complete but that is not until the end of next week. I have not
done a PowerPoint assignment….ever…so I need to use the
website that was recommended by my instructor and get started
on this.”
Summary
This week, we broached the subject of quality improvement, an
issue that faces nurses in all practice settings. This core
competency is important to all nurses, especially nurse leaders.
QSEN was introduced as an initiative providing resources for
nurse educators. And, Lean Daily Management and Just Culture
were introduced. Becoming more familiar with these topics is
important. The emphasis on safety in today’s healthcare
environment cannot be ignored. Our patients are counting on us.
References
American Nurses Association. (2010). Position statement: Just
culture. ANA. Retrieved from
http://nursingworld.org/psjustculture
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). (2011). CMS
is the latest to deny payment for hospital-acquired conditions.
Managed Care First Report Daily News
. Retrieved from
http://www.mccfirstreport.com/show_story.php?newsid=6697
Finkelman, A. (2016).
Leadership and management for nurses: Core Competencies for
quality care
(3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
10. National Safety Academy. (1999).
To err is human: Building a safer health system
. Retrieved from
http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/reports/1999/to-err-is-human-
building-a-safer-health-system.aspx
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (2015).
Competencies. QSEN
. Retrieved from http://qsen.org/competencies/
Squires, M., Tourangeau, A., Spence Laschinger, H. K., &
Doran, D. (2010). The link between leadership and safety
outcomes in hospitals.
Journal
of Nursing Management, 18
(8), 914–925.
The Joint Commission. (2017).
National Patient Safety Goals
. TJC. Retrieved from
http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.as
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