Category: Healthcare

Students will choose an intervention appropriate for supporting clients with dementia OR
family caregivers. In this assigment please Complete the Intervention Overview on Doll Therapy, 
there is a template provided and anothers student work that you may use as an example . 
Use references to support your statements.

TOPIC: How have people with disabilities been viewed as animals, dehumanized, and objectified while experiencing prejudice and discrimination? Give examples.
Grading Scale & Criteria:
27 – 30 points
24 – 26 points
21 – 23 points
18 – 20 points
D
0 – 17 points
Grammar and Spelling:
Proofread. Errors will decrease your grade.
APA Style:
Appropriate use of APA style (cite references in the body of the paper). The textbook has examples; Indent paragraphs.
Content:
Properly addresses the questions/statements posed in the assignment above specific support of the issue or referenced example.
Paper is of adequate length:
2 to 3 pages, double spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman
Properly structured paragraphs:
Introduction to ideas in paper, address each idea and supporting research that may address the idea as well, and proper conclusion (a paragraph must be longer than one sentence).
Clarity:
All concepts or issues are clearly stated and defined using knowledge of the subject matter and information obtained from current literature. Use as many terms from the book as you can to make you point.
Use of 3 references:
At least two references and Smart (2016). Use as many references as you express your thoughts. All references must be cited in the body of paper with reference page. Examples are in your textbook.
Originality Report:
Available after submission of paper. Originality reports must be less than 10% on turnitin and artificial intelligence (AI) detection reports. DO NOT USE QUOTES IN YOUR PAPER TO INCREASE ORIGINALITY
Originality reports over 30% are considered plagiarism. REDO the paper using your own words and resubmit.

Week 8 Assignment: Research Paper
Write a 10 page research paper using APA Format.  Your research paper must include an extensive explanation and have a thesis statement.  A thesis statement is a strong statement that you can support with evidence.  The research paper should have an abstract, literature review and discussion (body of the paper addressing the issues listed below), recommendation, a well-defined conclusion, and reference pages.  You must use at least 7 resources, including 2 peer-reviewed journal articles.  Please ensure you cite your references in APA format.
In your paper, you must address the following: 
An overview of the issue
Why is this issue a concern from a health care economics perspective?
Who are the major parties involved in this issue?
Which market forces have an impact on this issue?
How is demand illustrated in this issue?
How is supply illustrated in this issue?
How has the affordable care act impacted this issue?
How are health disparities demonstrated in this issue?
How has this issue been improved in other global markets?
What is your recommendation for making improvements based on economic principles.
he Final Paper must have a minimum of 10 pages for a Undergraduate level course (excluding the title, abstract, and reference pages). The paper must be typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point Times New Roman font with all references cited.  As always, Wikipedia, Wikianswers, and Answers.com are NOT academic/scholarly sources. Papers will be graded based on the following areas: Foundation and synthesis of knowledge, application of knowledge critical thinking, writing skills, use of computer technology and application, and organization of ideas and format. Refer to Library Online Resource Center for any research assistance. Refer to the Student Handbook for policies relevant to academic honesty and other procedures and policies related to this course.

Review the module readings. Select a minority group and create a handout with images and key points on the cultural and ethnic aspects that need to be considered in working with and creating case management interventions for this population. Provide references to support your statements.
Evaluators of human service programs can be any professionals in the human service field, including case managers. However, even if a case manager never conducts an evaluation, it is very important for case managers, and indeed all human service professionals, to be aware of evaluation processes and procedures. Additionally, case managers should do their best to implement effective and valid procedures in their program to ensure that their program or service meets the appropriate ethical codes. These elements are even more important when human service programs are serving minority populations, especially those with limited English language proficiency, low literacy levels, low socioeconomic levels, and even questionable immigrant status. Case managers should understand program evaluations and the questions surrounding a program evaluation. Some questions include: How do case managers and other human service professionals determine if a program or service is effective? Why is evaluation important? Who does evaluation? How do human service professionals ensure that evaluations take into account minority and underserved populations? What ethical considerations must be taken into account in programs and in evaluating programs or interventions?
Program evaluation consists of several factors including methods to determine whether a program or service is warranted and is likely to be used. Evaluations should review whether the program is appropriately meeting needs and whether the program or service is conducted as planned. Finally, evaluators should consider whether or not the service or program does help clients and if the program or services are economically viable (Loi & McDermott, 2010). Language, cultural beliefs, socioeconomic barriers, deference to authority figures, and other factors need to be considered when evaluating programs (Loi & McDermott, 2010). In order to do this, evaluators need to have appropriate training, education, and experience with minority populations. Evaluators are also responsible for ensuring that the highest ethical standards are being applied during the evaluation process. “Conducting evaluations that are both valid and ethical are imperative for the support and sustainability of programs that address underserved and vulnerable populations” (Loi & McDermott, 2010, p. 252).
It is important that an evaluator gain the trust of whomever they are evaluating. Why is this important? If trust is not established, then the validity and reliability of the evaluation process is at risk and the results cannot be trusted. One method to assist with garnering trust from minority populations is engaging a gatekeeper in the process. The gatekeeper is someone who has social and cultural standing in the minority population’s community. This gatekeeper can help with translating and ensuring that the vulnerable population’s needs and concerns are addressed in a culturally sensitive manner (Loi & McDermott, 2010).
Ethical Considerations in Evaluation
Along with establishment of a gatekeeper, what are some of the other ethical considerations in evaluating programs that serve vulnerable populations? Important ethical codes evaluated as part of a program or service can include the comprehension of informed consent and payment is not coerced. This is especially true with clients who have low levels of literacy, are poor, and belong to ethnic minority groups. Informed consent can be a very tricky process. People who do not speak English as their first language may have great difficulty comprehending the informed consent process (Loi & McDermott, 2010). Even if the consent form is translated into the minority population’s language, the translation may not be as clear as it needs to be, and consent forms can sometimes be written with complex legal language so that even translating the document may not help the client understand what they are consenting to (Loi & McDermott, 2010). Evaluators can better ensure valid informed consent by using other means to obtain it, such as, but not limited to, pilot testing, a seven-step translation process, and the use of tools from national bodies (Loi & McDermott, 2010).
Confidentiality is another important ethical aspect that evaluators need to be concerned about. Informed consent sometimes requires phone numbers or social security numbers; if this information somehow gets leaked to the wrong person or body, the clients can be in jeopardy. The reassurance may not assuage a minority person’s concerns, no matter how much an evaluator or service provider ensures that great pains are taken to protect confidentiality. This can be especially true with immigrants who may or may not have appropriate documentation (Loi & McDermott, 2010). It is also important to note that the burden to the clients or recipients of services must be considered. One method to address this burden is to collect data after hours or on weekends in locations more convenient to the recipients. It is important to understand that flexibility helps ensure valid evaluation.
Finally, when writing their evaluations, an evaluator should also factor in other perhaps more subtle or indirect support the program or service is providing. A program or service may have an important impact on its clients not evident when evaluating just the program or service’s outcomes. The program or service could be the only entity providing a social support system not directly aligned with a program’s goals or mission statement, for example (Loi & McDermott, 2010).
Culturally Responsive Best Practices: How to Decide?
Best practices and evidence-based interventions should be evident in all programs and services. Take, for instance, the best practice of being culturally responsive. The following example illustrates how a case manager could inappropriately implement a culturally responsive best practice. For example, a case manager is attempting to serve a minority group population with a best practice based on a majority group. The case manager is not providing appropriate cultural responsiveness for the minority population because of the inappropriate application of a best practice. The best practice in this case would be to find a minority best practice and apply it to the minority group population. However, sometimes it can also be challenging to obtain enough members of a minority group for a sound and valid study evaluating a practice in hopes of establishing a best practice. It is also important to note that many minority groups have both heterogeneous and homogenous components (some are more assimilated and acculturated than others, even within the groups). A minority group’s participation in a study for a particular practice will not necessarily guarantee that the outcomes obtained will apply to everyone who identifies as being part of that minority group.
Case managers need to do their best to conduct a literature review of available best practices, decide if the best practices they want to integrate into their work have adequately addressed the minority population’s cultural needs and concerns, and make any appropriate modifications that may be warranted (based on other research or evidence). “The process of EBP [evidence-based practice] begins with systematic reviews of randomized . . . trials. When randomized . . . trials are not available, less strong evidence from descriptive and qualitative studies can be considered for . . . decisions [about which EBP to incorporate or utilize in a program]” (Hulme, 2010, p. 273). Sometimes a rigorous, evidence-based practice for a specific population may not be found; case managers and human service professionals will have to make a decision whether or not to implement the “next best” practice, and potentially with modifications, as well. Ideally, an evaluation of this “next best” practice can be undertaken to ascertain whether or not the best practice is relevant and meets the needs of the population being served.
Case managers utilize a hierarchy when selecting which best practice to incorporate into culturally responsive interventions, in descending order of importance:
Select the practice that is based on rigorous research that also includes the population being served
Select the practice that is based on rigorous research that may not include the population being served, but could be modified
Select the practice that includes the population being served, but perhaps was not the most rigorous research available
Select the practice that has preliminary evidence to support being used with the population being served (for example, only one or two studies have been conducted to evaluate the practice)
Select a practice that has little to no evidence, but will be evaluated by research with the population being served (for example, an agency selects a practice along with funding to study the outcomes.

https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/series/36/1/11/full/36-1-11.pdf
This is the website to reference 

Please find outline attached.
To accomplish this, the essay should include the following sections:
Introduction – Establishing a clear focus frames the argument, establishes the writer’s ethos, shows relevance for the intended audience, and presents the writer’s overall thesis
Historical Context – Examining history, including important events, controversies, and actions, provides insights on our current situation
Current Situation – Looking beyond the shiny marketing helps us see both positive and negative implications for individual and groups of stakeholders.
Future Implications and Needs – Seeing potential opportunities and threats sets the stage for recommendations.
Recommendations – Providing practical, insightful, detailed recommendations can help your audience of powerful, profit-oriented influencers address underlying ethical issues, leading to longer term benefits for all stakeholders.
Conclusion – Capturing key points concisely prepares readers to take action.
Other requirements:
Researched, ethics-based analysis of the historical, current, and potential future implications of a specific, emerging technology, all supporting practical recommendations for enhancing the technology’s benefits while reducing or eliminating negative impacts on people and places
1200-1500 words

The assignment states the following: 
CASE STUDY REQUIREMENTS
The student will present his/her case study on ______. 
The case study must represent a cardiac sonographic examination
The case study must include images of the pathology. If you are able to obtain copies of a patient examination, please make sure you request the right to copy the patient’s examination from your clinical instructor and that all personal identifiers are removed. 
Your PowerPoint presentation should include about 6-7 slides including images and your presentation can be up to 15 minutes. Pretend like you are presenting to a cardiologist!
Upload your PPT to Canvas prior to presenting. 
The case study PowerPoint presentation can include:
Patient history
Reason for examination
Type of injury or illness
Age of patient
Sex of patient
Clinical diagnosis with signs and symptoms
Associated laboratory findings
Sonographic findings (appearance)
Follow-up (i.e. surgery, additional diagnostic tests)
Pathology review (incidence, etiology)
Prognosis & treatment options

Culminating Project: Implement a new EHR
For your Culminating Project, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learned in this course by creating an educational PowerPoint for new employees. This allows you to get creative in presenting key concepts and ideas from previous modules, including:
. The history of electronic health records
• Core elements of HR systems
• Meaningful use policies
. HIPAA and data security protocols
• How HiTech impacts EHR adoption
Feel free to incorporate any additional insights from your studies that help explain why our organization chose this particular HR system. For example, you might highlight specific features that meet our facility’s needs.
Attached are some additional resources that may be helpful for background information as you build the PowerPoint. You don’t need to overload each slide with dense text from these materials; instead, you can summarize key points on the slides and provide supplemental content in the speaker notes section.
The goal is for this project to be an engaging and educational experience for you. The attac grading rubric outlines the criteria that will be used to assess your culminating project. Culr Project Grading Rubric

Technological Advancement in
Healthcare
Abstract:
The abstract should succinctly
summarize the key points of your research paper, including the background,
purpose, methods, results, and conclusions, in approximately 150-250 words.
Introduction:
1. Background: Provide an
overview of the importance of technological advancements in healthcare and the
need for research in this area.
2. Statement of the Problem:
Clearly state the research problem or question your paper aims to address.
3. Purpose of the Study:
Describe the specific objective of your research and its significance in
advancing nursing practice or patient care.
Literature Review:
1. Search Strategy: Detail the
databases and search terms used to identify relevant literature.
2. Summary of Previous
Research: Summarize recent studies or developments in healthcare technology
related to your chosen topic.
3. Identification of Gaps:
Identify gaps or areas for further investigation based on the existing
literature.
Methodology:
1. Research Design: Specify the
research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed- methods) used in your
study.
2. Participants: Describe the
characteristics of the sample population, including inclusion/exclusion
criteria and recruitment methods.
3. Data Collection: Outline the
methods and instruments used for data collection, ensuring alignment with the
research question.
4. Data Analysis: Detail the
analytical approach used to analyze the collected data, including any
statistical tests or qualitative techniques.
Results:
1. Presentation of Findings:
Present the results of your study in a clear and concise manner, using tables,
figures, or descriptive statistics as appropriate.
2. Interpretation: Provide an
interpretation of the results in relation to the research question and existing
literature.
Discussion:
1. Implications of Findings:
Discuss the implications of your study’s findings for nursing practice, patient
care, or healthcare policy.
2. Limitations: Acknowledge any
limitations of your study and their potential impact on the validity and
generalizability of the results.
3. Future Research Directions:
Suggest potential areas for future research based on the gaps identified and
the implications of your findings.
Conclusion:
Summarize the key findings of
your study and reiterate its significance in advancing knowledge and practice
in healthcare technology.
References:
List all the sources cited in
your paper in APA 7th edition format. Ensure accuracy and consistency in
citation style throughout the paper.

In this assignment, you will create a resume and write a thank you letter. Here are the guidelines:
Resume:  There are many free templates on MS Word or free online. Research to find something appropriate.
Create a professional resume for an entry-level sterile processing position.
Include an opening goal statement at the start /top of the resume.
Include all relevant job history and education to strengthen your case for this new career path.
Include all certifications including CPR (Basic life support) if you have this credential.
Include any professional memberships, such as HSPA, or any professional groups you belong to for sterile processing, on sites such as Linked In.
Include your current phone, email address (keep it professional) and a link to your Linked In profile (if you do not have one then you need to make one)
Thank you letter:
Create a professional thank you letter to send as a follow-up to an interview. Most interviews begin with a phone screening from an HR representative.
Make sure you always capture the person (s) name(s) so the thank you letter is addressed appropriately.
This assignment will allow a little creative license, you may address this letter to a fictional person from HR or you may address to a person you encountered in the hiring process such as a manager or director of a department. This letter must be appropriately addressed with a date included.
The letter should encapsulate your experience in a positive manner and be brief, no more than 2 paragraphs.
This letter must also be signed by you.  
Format: Use APA margins and basic formatting including:
Times New Roman
12-point font
Double spaced
Use spell-check.