Category: Health & Medical

Please review the attached assignment and follow the detailed instructions outlined. Complete the assignment according to the instructions and provide cited sources that were used to complete the assignment.

Using FNU’s ProQuest, obtain two scholarly sources (no more than two are to be used) to support your vision on improving healthcare in the United States.
Select two topics from the Week Three Assigned Reading (listed below) to support your vision:
Human Resources Departments
Employers’ Health Care Costs
Labor and Management Relations
Population Health Management
Evidence-Based Medicine
Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Health Care
Instructions Draft a four-paragraph essay that meets the “Grading Criteria” (below)
The essay must follow the “Response Template” provided in the “Grading Criteria”
Failing to follow the “Response Template” may require an oral examination to confirm originality
Only two scholarly sources obtained from FNU’s ProQuest are to be used (no more, no less)
Both sources must be downloaded, saved, and uploaded/attached

Policy Analysis
Policy analysis is an analysis that provides informed advice to a client that relates to a public policy decision, includes a recommended course of action or inaction. There are five steps in writing a policy analysis. A policy analysis can be utilized to identify a policy problem. Policy analysis has many purposes. Answer the following questions:
Explain policy analysis and its three purposes.
Briefly evaluate the five steps in the health policy analysis process.
Explain the process of writing each step in detail.
For each step, evaluate which part of the process is the most important. Why?
Which step do you think is the most important and why? Explain which step in the process was the most difficult to write. Why?
Identify two states and evaluate three differences between their policy-making or law-making processes. Explain how those differences may impact the processes.
Explain three similarities in the policy-making or law-making processes of state and Federal Governments.

Topic: Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)
You are a health care administrator responsible for overseeing the implementation of a recently introduced a mobile health app to provide health information, appointment scheduling, and medication reminders to patients. However, after the initial rollout of the technology, you have encountered challenges in getting some patients to embrace the app and its features.
● In this scenario, discuss how the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle can be applied to continuously improve consumer engagement with health information technologies.
● Discuss how a well-defined timeline can support the PDSA cycle and help in measuring progress toward the goals of increased engagement. How would you balance the need for immediate improvements with the long-term benefits of sustained engagement?

For your signature assignment, compose a 3- to 4-page case analysis (in addition to a title page, abstract, and reference list page) written in APA Style citing at least 3 references with one non-Internet reference. The following should be covered in the paper:
Title Page: Case Title, Full Name, Section, Date, Instructor, and Campus
Abstract: Summarize the case o One non-indented paragraph on a separate page. This will be page 2.
Introduction: The physiological importance of the liver, pancreas, and kidneys for the proper functioning of the human body
Body: Response to the prompts: Organize your analysis with headings that thoroughly answer the prompts (e.g., “Abnormal Glucose Levels” for question 1).Explain each prompt in depth with physiological concepts and provide sufficient evidence from the literature for each prompt. o Include normal physiological ranges (if it applies).
Maintain the order of questions when answering.
Conclusion: Summarize the paper in a paragraph.
Support your opinions with evidence from your readings and research. Review the rubric for complete grading criteria.
APA format
no plagiarism, no copy & paste, no ai
CASE: END-STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE
Cynthia, a 53-year-old female presented to the emergency room due to feeling constantly tired, hungry, thirsty, and with frequent urination. Her past medical history is significant for cirrhosis and end-stage kidney disease. Physical examination had revealed yellowish discoloration to the skin, multiple bruises, bilateral edema, and weakness lasting more than three weeks. Laboratory tests were ordered (results provided below) after which she was prescribed metformin and informed to contact a doctor if she starts experiencing nausea, vomiting, fast breathing, and/or lethargy, as metformin has been known to cause metabolic acidosis.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Sodium126 mEq/L
Glucose220 mmol/L
Calcium7.1 mg/dl
Red blood cell count3.9 cells/ul
Iron40 mcg/dL
Albumin2.5 g/dl
Vitals
Blood pressure92/64 mmHg
Hormone Panel
ReninLow
ADHElevated
AldosteroneLow
Vitamins
Vit DLow
Vit KLow
Vit ELow
Vit ALow
Urine and Stool Sample
Stool colorGray
Stool contentIncrease fat content
Urine colorClear
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
GlucosePresent
Answer the following questions regarding Cynthia’s case:
What hormone is not functioning properly causing Cynthia’s glucose levels to be abnormal? Furthermore, explain in depth how this hormone regulates blood glucose levels.
What other hormone(s) are responsible for maintaining normal glucose levels? Explain in depth how they work.
Explain why Cynthia is presenting with excessive thirst (polydipsia), tiredness and hunger (polyphagia), and frequent urination (polyuria).
Explain why Cynthia is experiencing hypotension. How does the body and its various organ systems bring the blood pressure back towards homeostasis?
What do you expect Cynthia’s heart rate and end-diastolic volume (EDV) to be (elevated, normal, or low) and justify your expectation with cardiovascular formulas such as cardiac output (CO) and stroke volume (SV).
What is the importance of iron in the body and the consequence of it being 40 mcg/dL?
Explain in detail what gluconeogenesis is and where in the body it occurs? Knowing that gluconeogenesis helps maintain blood glucose level, what is the effect of metformin on the management of diabetes mellitus type 2?
Looking at Cynthia’s albumin levels, what effect does it have on her (a) blood osmolarity (b) glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and (c) urine volume?
Explain how glucose is normally reabsorbed by the kidneys? What is happening in Cynthia’s kidneys resulting in glucosuria and what effect does glucosuria have on her blood pressure?
If Cynthia ends up developing metabolic acidosis, what would the levels of her pH, CO2, and HCO3 be in the blood? Furthermore, how would the body compensate and address both renal and respiratory compensation (optional: show the compensation via a flow chart)?

Tasks:
Define demarketing and discuss its implications in healthcare.
Discuss the three primary concepts of demarketing.
Mention when healthcare organizations face opportunities to utilize demarketing strategies.
Mention some demarketing tactics are commonly used by healthcare organizations. How do these organizations reduce the total demand and the selective demand?
Discuss the specific dangers associated with the demarketing approach in the healthcare market.
Select one of the following topics and elaborate on potential demarketing opportunities relevant to current market trends. Be sure to address the current demand for demarketing your selection and its relevance to the healthcare community.Government demarketing on the United States welfare state (i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, Social Security, etc.)
Health risk demarketing on consumer smoking
Place demarketing on institutional long-term care facilities

Instructions:
The Signature Assignment for this course combines all the concepts you have explored in this term. In this assignment, you will choose one of the TED Talks below and form a response based on the provided guidance. As you respond to the questions, you will be expected to connect the concepts covered in this course to the information in your chosen video.
Please choose ONE of the following TED Talks to respond to.
TED. (2017, July). Why museums are returning cultural treasures / Chip Colwell [Video]. https://www.ted.com/talks/chip_colwell_why_museums_are_returning_cultural_treasuresLinks to an external site.
TED. (2022, April). You Don’t Actually Know What Your Future Self Wants / Shankar Vedantam [Video]. https://www.ted.com/talks/shankar_vedantam_you_don_t_actually_know_what_your_future_self_wantsLinks to an external site.
TED. (2021, December). A “Seat at the Table” Isn’t the Solution for Gender Equity / Lilly Singh [Video]. https://www.ted.com/talks/lilly_singh_a_seat_at_the_table_isn_t_the_solution_for_gender_equityLinks to an external site.
For each number below, complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the subject matter of the class.
The Argument and Syllogism: Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated.Summarize the overall argument of the video in your own words. Be sure to include details and the main points the speaker used to make the argument.
Identify the three parts of the syllogism the speaker uses to make the overall argument:Major Premise
Minor Premise
Conclusion
Testing the Syllogism: Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated.Based upon the syllogism (your answer to Part 1. B), does this argument demonstrate inductive or deductive reasoning? Provide support for your choice. Be sure to only choose deductive OR inductive; you cannot choose both or neither.
If the argument is deductive, test your syllogism (your answers to Part 1. B) in terms of logical validity and soundness. Be sure to not only tell if the syllogism is valid and sound but also show how/how not or why/why not. If the argument is inductive, test your syllogism (your answers from Part 1. B) in terms of being a stronger or weaker inductive argument. Be sure to not only tell if the syllogism is stronger or weaker but also show how or why.
Rhetorical Appeals: Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated.Identify examples of all three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) that you noticed in this video and what information from the video has led you to your choices. Be sure to select specific words, phrases, or ideas and explain their connections to each type of appeal. Also, indicate what effect the use of these appeals has on the persuasiveness of the argument.
Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies: Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated.Identify at least one specific rhetorical device and one specific logical fallacy in the way this topic is presented. Be sure to define the rhetorical device and fallacy and demonstrate how or why the source employs them. Also, discuss whether you think the use of each device and fallacy was deliberate or not and assess the effect that each one has on the argument.
NOTE: Remember, ethos, pathos, and logos are rhetorical appeals, NOT devices, so they are not what is being asked here. This is asking about rhetorical devices.
Moral Reasoning: Complete a thoughtful and thorough paragraph long enough to demonstrate your understanding of the course concepts indicated.Which specific kind of moral reasoning is demonstrated in your topic? Briefly elaborate on why you chose the one you did. Be sure to define the specific kind of moral reasoning you chose and demonstrate how or why the source employs them. Also, discuss whether the use of this kind of moral reasoning was deliberate and what effect it has on the persuasiveness of the argument.
Reaction and Reflection: Identify the most interesting takeaway that you got from this video. Reflect on how your application of the course concepts affect your understanding and reaction to the video and argument.
When completing this assignment, please keep the following in mind:
First and third person (I, we, her, him, they) are fine for this assignment, but do not use second person (you, your).
This is not a formal essay, but please:Include a title page, indicating which topic you chose.
Adhere to basic APA formatting, including:12-point Times New Roman font
Double-spaced text
1-inch margins throughout
Cite any outside sources that you used to support your ideas in proper APA format with in-text citations and references.
Be sure to review the associated rubric for more guidance on the content that your response is expected to contain.
APA Format, in-text citations, no plagarism, no ai
Review the rubric for specific grading criteria.

The purpose of the final project is to engage you in writing a health policy analysis. There are five steps in the health policy analysis process.
Using South University Online Library or the Internet, research on a sexually transmitted disease (STD) policy of the state you reside in. Once you identify an STD policy from the state you reside in, visit your state health department or browse your state’s website and search for the STD policy you selected.
Next, write a research paper describing this public health policy analysis and background. The final paper should include the following:
A title page
An introduction of policy analysis in two to three paragraphs discussing the following:Overview
Purpose
A bodyHealth policy background (one page):The state’s role in the policy-making process
The purpose of public health policy
Public health policy analysis five-step process discussing the following:A problem statement (in the form of a question) (two paragraphs)
Background of a policy analysis provides factual information needed to understand the problem. Include economic issues of policy as well as regulatory policy (two pages).
The landscape section of a policy analysis identifies key stakeholders and describes the factors that are needed to analyze the problem. Write the landscape section on policy analysis. Include balance of patient rights versus protecting the population. Include any influence from government insurance programs. Your response should be of at least three pages
Options (three or four) to address the policy problem. Your response should be of at least three pages.
Recommendations section should clearly identify three options. Which of the three options is favored and why is it is preferred over the other ones. Your response should be of at least one page.
A conclusionYour conclusion (one page) should address the following main points:Your recommendation and the reasoning behind it.
Summarize your findings.
Explain the barriers to implementing policy analysis process and how they could be overcome.

As we have learned more about the environmental impacts on your personal health this week, I think you will find the following video interesting. After watching post your thoughts on both of the following to the discussion board: (7 points)
1. What does Bill Davenhall say in the video about how important it is to have the places you have lived listed in your medical record?
2. What type of environmental issues have you been exposed to and where were those places and exposures?
Reply to another student (3 Points)
Your thread should be at least 75 words. Your reply should be at least 30 words.
Discussion 12: Environmental Health

Overview
In this assignment, you’ll assume the role of chief marketing officer at two recently merged hospitals. The merger requires you to develop a new branding strategy and a communications plan. Your assignment presentation will use healthcare marketing strategies and resources to help you describe your approach to both tasks.
Scenario
You are the chief marketing officer at Pleasant Hills Hospital. Your hospital has merged with Southside Hospital, another facility in the same area of the city. As part of the merger, both hospitals agreed to give up their names and logos in favor of a new, revitalized brand identity.
Mr. London, your hospital CEO, has asked you to develop a marketing presentation for the board of directors. In that presentation, you will outline a new branding strategy and a communication plan for stakeholders, including patients.
Watch the media presentation, Case Study: Revitalizing a BrandLinks to an external site..
Preparation
You will develop a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 12 slides. The 12-slide minimum includes the title slide and Sources slide. Please note that the PowerPoint slides must include detailed speaker notes.
For more information on creating effective PowerPoint slides, please review this video: Five Essentials for Designing Effective SlidesLinks to an external site..
For more information on using speaker notes, please review this video: Use Speaker Notes in PowerPointLinks to an external site..
Instructions
The PowerPoint slides should include the following information:
Describe the identity management plan that addresses logos, slogans, products, and a service’s name, signage, and jingles.
Evaluate how you will use the Red Ocean Strategy to compete with other hospitals in your geographic location.
Evaluate how you will use the Blue Ocean Strategy to create a new market space and to add value proposition.
Analyze communication strategies for advertising, digital marketing, and public relations using the DAGMAR Marketing Communication Spectrum.
Assess how you can apply Cleveland Clinic’s H.E.A.R.T.Links to an external site. communication strategy to improve the patient experience.
Use five credible, relevant, and appropriate sources to support your writing. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least once within your assignment. Cite the sources using the Strayer Writing Standards format. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
Formatting Requirements
Your submitted presentation should also follow these formatting requirements:
Cover slide: Include a cover slide containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover slide is included in the required number of slides.
Sources slide: Include a Sources slide at the end of the presentation with five quality sources cited using the Strayer Writing Standards format.
Speaker notes: Detailed speaker notes should be included with each slide.
Clarity and conciseness: Use bullet points with a summary when needed. Presentation slides should be clear and concise about health services strategic marketing, using proper writing mechanics.
Visual elements: Use pictures, diagrams, and graphs where applicable to make your slides more appealing. Visit PexelsLinks to an external site. for free stock photos and videos you may use in your presentation.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Determine whether a health care organization should integrate additional best practices into its branding and marketing communication strategies.