Self-Assessment Of Leadership, Collaboration, And Ethics

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Write a 3–4 page response to an employment questionnaire requiring a self-evaluation of your leadership and ethical experiences.

An understanding of one’s own approaches to leadership, motivation, collaboration and ethical situations is important to the evolution of an effective leader. An introspective lens can help emerging leaders better understand and hone these important skills.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Apply qualities, skills and practices used by effective healthcare leaders.
    • Analyze one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience.
  • Competency 2: Apply practices that facilitate effective interprofessional collaboration.
  • Competency 3: Apply ethical codes and diversity best practices in health care organizations.
    • Analyze actions taken in response to an ethical dilemma, using an ethical code.
  • Competency 4: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
    • Conveys clear meaning in active voice, with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or mechanical errors.

The following resource is required to complete the assessment.

Preparation

Download and review the Western Medical Enterprises Questionnaire found in the Resources. Use it to complete this assessment.

Optional

Read Ethical decision-making in a caring environment: The four principles and LEADS if you chose this reference to complete your assignment. See the Western Medical Enterprises Questionnaire for details.

Scenario

Imagine that over the past few months you have participated in several organizational projects and met many new people.  The opportunities to collaborate and demonstrate your emerging skills as a leader prompted you to think about applying for a new position.  After exploring online job postings, you prepared a resume and submitted the application to Western Medical Enterprises. A few days later you received the following email:

Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in employment at Western Medical Enterprises. We have received your application packet. The next step for all potential employees is to provide a narrative response to the questions in the attached document. Please return your completed document to me by replying to this e-mail.
Once we receive your responses, we will review them and notify you of the next steps.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Thomas Hardy
Human Resources Recruiter
Western Medical Enterprises

Legislation Grid And Testimony

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Legislation Grid And Testimony

As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice.

Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them to take on an advocacy role in hopes of impacting policies, laws, or regulations that impact healthcare issues of interest. Of course, doing so means entering the less familiar world of policy and politics. While many nurses do not initially feel prepared to operate in this space effectively, the reward is the opportunity to shape and influence future health policy.

To Prepare:

  • Select a      bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.

The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)

Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.

Part 1: Legislation Grid

Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:

  • Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
  • Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
  • Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
  • Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?

Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement

Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:

  • Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
  • Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
  • At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course-specific resources are used.

Family Disaster Plan

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Family Disaster Plan

For this paper you must cite and reference 2 sources. The paper should be 2–3 pages and written using current APA format. Your paper should address the following:

a. How would you prepare for the following situation?   (provide realistic examples and details for safety and survival)

(Scenario) At this moment, you are sitting at home working on your class. Suddenly, the National Weather Bureau sends an alert across your cell phone—a tornado is headed your way. You have 15 minutes before touchdown in your neighborhood. What is your plan? This is a ‘shelter in place’ scenario, you cannot outrun the tornado. Identify a safe place in your home to take shelter.

You must include research. Cite and reference two sources and explain the recommended safety measures in a tornado emergency and how you would apply them to your specific living arrangements.

b. How prepared are you in the event of a disaster? Describe your level of disaster preparedness using specific examples and references to your “go-bag” and preparedness checklist assignments .

fire-related disaster

Example: “I am more prepared for a water-related disaster than a fire-related disaster even though I live in a highly secluded, forested area. I have a boat as transportation in the event of flooding, but I do not have rain barrels or fire barrier supplies on hand.”

Example:  “There were many missing items on my preparedness checklist. I realized that I do not own a flashlight. If I had to use my phone as a light it would drain the battery very quickly.

c. Reflect on how prepared you were before this class and compare it with how prepared you are now.

Have you acquired any new emergency items?

Do you plan to take any additional trainings or certification courses?

Have you shared your knowledge with friends and family?

Cognitive Pain Management Strategies

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Cognitive Pain Management Strategies

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Behavioral and Cognitive Methods for Treating Pain

This is a Content Question Board. Please view the instructions for interacting with this type of discussion forum here.

Writing the Content Question Answer and Providing a Response:

Content Question Answer Posting: The focus of this Content Question Discussion Board activity will be on pain treatment strategies. You will be posting on the approach to pain management that is listed below with the first letter of your last name. In your discussion, assess how psychological methods might be effectively employed to assist patients to manage and cope with pain. Be sure to distinguish how you might utilize your strategy differently with patients across the lifespan.

treatment strategies

Last Names beginning with:

  • A through C: Operant Approach (techniques to extinguish pain behavior and reinforce well behavior)
  • D through F: Fear Reduction (reducing fear of pain to minimize behaviors that worsen function)
  • G through J: Relaxation or Biofeedback (techniques to reduce stress)
  • K through N: Cognitive – active coping (distraction, non-pain imagery, and/or pain redefinition to modify the pain experience)
  • O through Q: Cognitive – pain acceptance (cognitive strategies to promote pain acceptance and improve functioning)
  • R through T: Hypnosis, Stimulation Therapies, or Animal-assisted
  • U through Z: Interpersonal Therapy (talk therapy to promote insight into the pain experience)

Your original post should be a minimum of 300 words. Therefore you must include a minimum of one scholarly or peer-reviewed reference published within the last five years to support your work. All references should be cited in APA format as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center.

Guided Response: Most importantly, Respond substantively to a minimum of one classmate’s initial post who was assigned a different pain reduction strategy than yours. In responding, summarize your thoughts on the availability and effectiveness of the strategy. Are any special resources required for their strategy and are they available in your location? Do you agree with your classmate’s assessment of the effectiveness of the strategy? Have you ever used or observed the strategy or technique, and was it helpful? Would you consider employing this strategy in the future for your own pain management, or recommending it to others? Your response(s) should demonstrate that you have read any existing replies on the board. In your response, mention information and viewpoints already expressed by existing responses to the same post. Provide a courteous and interactive learning environment. (See the Netiquette Rules link on the About Discussions page in the left navigation if you have questions.) Continue to monitor the content board through 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Day 7 of the week and reply to anyone who has responded to your original post.

COping with Cardiovascular Diseases Life Threatening Illness

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Coping with Cardiovascular Diseases Life Threatening Illness

Overview
Assignment Due Date Format Grading Percent
Coping Strategies for Chronic and Life Threatening Illness Day 3
(1st Post)
Discussion

5
Transtheoretical and Health Belief Models in Chronic Illness Day 7
Assignment

20
Learning Outcomes
This week students will:

Evaluate biopsychosocial factors associated with chronic, serious, and disabling illness.
Explain biopsychosocial aspects of coping with chronic, serious and disabling illness.
Identify common serious illness syndromes and available support interventions designed to maximize adaptive coping strategies.
Introduction
Welcome to Week Five of PSY361! Unfortunately, not all illnesses are minor or temporary. Many disease syndromes are serious and even life-threatening. Some of these conditions are also chronic, meaning that the individual cannot look forward to a resolution of symptoms. To compound the impact of these illnesses on the individual’s life, symptoms or body damage from the disease process may result in functional loss. This can reduce enjoyment of life, impair productivity, and diminish self-esteem. Even in the face of such serious challenges, health-related behaviors can be adaptive and maximize successful outcomes. This week we will explore how the integration of mental health services into care delivery systems can assist individuals in understanding the options available in these circumstances.

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biopsychosocial factors associated with chronic

Required Resources
Required Text
Sarafino, E.P., & Smith, T.W. (2016). Health psychology: Biopsychosocial interactions (9th ed.). Retrieved from https://vitalsource.com
Chapter 13: Serious and Disabling Chronic Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping
Chapter 14: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and AIDS: Causes, Management, and Coping
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Cultural Differences in Communications

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Cultural Differences in Communications

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WORD LIMIT REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that each and every assignment has its own word limit.

 

Cultural humility

Cultural humility focuses on public health officials developing and showing awareness of the uniqueness of other’s cultures and learning how their culture influences their health. This awareness will be used to treat and communicate better with the patient (Prasad et al., 2016).

 

Comparison of my definition vs “Reflections on Cultural Humility” on cultural humility

 

I think my definition of cultural humility is comparable to the points made about cultural humility by the newsletter titled ‘Reflections on Cultural Humility.” This is because it focuses on three points which centered on being open-minded to other’s cultural differences and understanding that although the cultures are different, which impacts their health and behavior differently, no one is more superior than others. Lastly, becoming aware and understanding of other’s cultural differences will allow us to form a better relationship with each other so that we can advocate more for each other (Waters & Asbill, 2013).

 

Transparancy

 

Apart from cultural humility, I think transparency is another principle that is necessary when communicating public health content to engage communities to act. Transparency is the act of making sure relevant information is clearly communicated and distributed. Therefore, being up front and centered about the information and what the goal and focus of the intended intervention or program is about will be more likely to grasp the attention of the community then being ambiguous.

 

Example of Transparency

 

Transparency in public health is essential, and a lack of transparency could lead to severe consequences. For example, this Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning was not treated with transparency and instead became a political agenda that caused thousands of deaths in America. Furthermore, the lack of transparency when the disease initially started in China is why it became a pandemic. If they had told the world about the outbreaks earlier and provided more detailed information, better emergency preparedness responses would have been initiated to prevent it from becoming a pandemic. Furthermore, this lack of transparency on the seriousness of the virus resulted in people not wanting to take the vaccines because, once again, transparency is a factor.

 

Reference

Prasa, S., Nair, P., Gadhvi, K., Barai, I., Saleem, D., & Philip, A. (2016). Cultural humility: treating the patient, not the illness. Medical Education Online, 21,30908. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v21.30908

Waters, A., & Asbill. (2013). Reflections on cultural humility. https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newsletter/2013/08/cultural-humility

 

Respond to the bold paragraph ABOVE by using one of the option below… in APA format with At least two references and a minimum of 200 words….. .(The List of References should not be older than 2016 and should not be included in the word count.) Include at least one scholarly reference and appropriate in-text citations and Address all points on the DQ. One point will be deducted for not addressing each item mentioned above. Remember that presenting someone else’s work as your own is plagiarism.

 

 

 

 

  • Ask a probing question.
  • Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.
  • Offer and support an opinion.

 

 

 

  • Validate an idea with your own experience.
  • Make a suggestion.
  • Expand on your colleague’s posting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

It is important that you cover all the topics identified in the assignment. Covering the topic does not mean mentioning the topic BUT presenting an explanation from the context of ethics and the readings for this class

 

To get maximum points you need to follow the requirements listed for this assignments 1) look at the word/page limits 2) review and follow APA rules 3) create subheadings to identify the key sections you are presenting and 4) Free from typographical and sentence construction errors.

REMEMBER IN APA FORMAT JOURNAL TITLES AND VOLUME NUMBERS ARE ITALICIZED.

References

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Defining Cultural Humility in the Context of Public Health

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Defining Cultural Humility in the Context of Public Health

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WORD LIMIT REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that each and every assignment has its own word limit.

 

Provide your own definition of cultural humility in the context of public health and Topic Material Comparison.

Cultural humility from my perspective in the context of public health is being able to advocate for change and understand the culture of individuals, and how their beliefs can impact their health actions that will bring guidance in providing the right methods in treating individuals of different lifestyles. My definition compares the points made in the Topic Material, “Reflection on Cultural Humility, as both definitions add points of constructing and implementing approaches that help understand differences among cultures, and the point to bring a level of awareness to address gaps while advocating for systemic changes for all. Moreover, cultural humility has aspirations of acquiring partnerships, creating change within communities, and understanding diversity among groups (Waters & Asbill, 2013).

 

In addition to cultural humility, describe one other principle necessary when communicating public health content to engage communities to act and example.

Defining Cultural Humility in the Context of Public Health

In addition to cultural humility to engage communities, Participatory Techniques for community-based program development is beneficial as it teaches planning, monitoring, and evaluation approaches. This type of program allows individuals within a community to improve their health through participatory learning, and action (PLA), which allows one to examine their needs, find resolutions to problems and resources to meet those needs while developing action plans for solutions (Negri et al., 1998). Moreover, when communities identify issues on their own, they tend to rally together to find reasonable, sustainable, long-term results. An example of this would be for communities to engage, and collectively address their concerns, provide assessments, and build teams for sharing of information to advocate for change within their community.

 

References

Negri, B., Thomas, E., Ilinigumugabo, A., Muvandi, I., & Lewis, G. (1998). Participatory Methods | People working together around the world to generate ideas and action for social change. https://www.participatorymethods.org/sites/partici…

Waters, A., & Asbill, L. (2013, August). Reflections on cultural humility. https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newslett…

 

Respond to the bold paragraph ABOVE by using one of the option below… in APA format with At least two references and a minimum of 200 words….. .(The List of References should not be older than 2016 and should not be included in the word count.) Include at least one scholarly reference and appropriate in-text citations and Address all points on the DQ. One point will be deducted for not addressing each item mentioned above. Remember that presenting someone else’s work as your own is plagiarism.

         Ask a probing question.

  • Share an insight from having read your colleague’s posting.
  • Offer and support an opinion.

       Validate an idea with your own experience.

  • Make a suggestion.
  • Expand on your colleague’s posting.

participatory learning, and action

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

It is important that you cover all the topics identified in the assignment. Covering the topic does not mean mentioning the topic BUT presenting an explanation from the context of ethics and the readings for this class

 

To get maximum points you need to follow the requirements listed for this assignments 1) look at the word/page limits 2) review and follow APA rules 3) create subheadings to identify the key sections you are presenting and 4) Free from typographical and sentence construction errors.

REMEMBER IN APA FORMAT JOURNAL TITLES AND VOLUME NUMBERS ARE ITALICIZED.

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References

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing

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Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing

  • If you do not see the “Reply” button, or any responses, you may need to scroll down the page.
  • When you are the first to contribute, you will see only the “Reply” button.
  • Once you have added your initial post or response, choose the “Post Reply” button.
  • If any classmates have posted, you will see their comments, along with the “Reply” button.
  • The “Reply” button – as well as any responses – will be displayed at the bottom of the page.
Post Your Introduction [CLO: 1]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please review McMahon (2014) article “Explore Exciting Jobs in Healthcare” and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2018) Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Introduce yourself to the class by telling us your name, where you are from, and anything else you would like to share. As part of your introduction, assume you are interested in pursuing a career in Health and Wellness. In your post, identify which work setting, professional role, and client population is of interest to you. Consider the psychosocial factors that influence this population’s health and wellness, and share how this might impact behavior change. Support your response with information gathered from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Guided Response: Welcome at least three of your peers. In your responses, identify any commonalities or differences that you share, and suggest at least one certification that aligns with your peer’s selected career track. Include why you believe this certification would suit his or her interest.

Healthcare Costs

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 Growth and Impact of Healthcare Costs

Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

For several decades, the rapid increase of health spending in the United States has been the subject of many discussions and great scrutiny. For additional background on this subject, read the following articles:

Based on the information that you gained from these articles and in this course, how does the growth of health care cost impact the government and employers? Complete the following:

  • Articulately summarize the growth and impact of health care costs.
  • Analyze the essential indicators of economic benefits per unit on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and on employment.
  • Based on your research, give recommendations for improvement or change.

Ensure that you integrate economic terms, frameworks, and models throughout the review.

Emergency Nurse Association

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The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment.

  1. Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
  2. Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
  3. Investigate the interest group’s website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the group’s lobbying efforts.

Submission Requirements:

primary legal sources

  • Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
  • PowerPoint presentation with 5-8 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
  • Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
  • Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.

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Coalition for Health Services

Grading Rubric

Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.

Presentation Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems 2 points
DistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.		 1.5 points
ExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.		 1 points
FairIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.		 0.5 point
PoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.		 2 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems 2 points
DistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.		 1.5 points
ExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.		 1 points
FairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.		 0.5 point
PoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.		 2 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding

primary legal sources

2 points
Distinguished

Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.

 1.5 points
ExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.		 1 points
FairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.		 0.5 point
PoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.		 2 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature 2 points
DistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.		 1.5 points
ExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.		 1 points
FairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.		 0.5 point
PoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.		 2 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines

Includes Speaker’s Notes and the assigned Number of Slides

 2 points
DistinguishedDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.		 1.5 points
ExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.		 1 points
FairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.		 0.5 point
PoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.