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Review the Learning Resources, for this week, and reflect on tools for measuring quality in nursing practice.
Select three rate-based measurements of quality that you would like to focus on for this Assignment.
Note: These measurements must relate to some aspect of clinical or service quality that directly relates to patient care or the patient’s experience of care. For the purposes of this Assignment, an analysis of staffing levels is not permitted.
You can find useful information on quality indicators that are of interest to you on these websites and resources. You may choose only one of the three measures to be some form of patient satisfaction measure.
Consider how the three rate-based measures (you will select) are defined, how the rates were determined or calculated, how the measures were collected, and how these measures are communicated to both internal and external stakeholders.
Reflect on how the three rate-based measures (you will select) may relate to organizational goals for improved performance.
Reflect on the three rate-based measures (you will select), and consider the importance of these measures on patient safety, cost of healthcare, and overall quality of healthcare.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (8–10 PAGES)
Describe the three rate-based measures of quality you selected, and explain why.
Deconstruct each rate-based measure to include the following:
Describe the definition of the measure.
Explain the numerical description of how the measure is constructed (the numerator/denominator measure counts, the formula used to construct the rate, etc.).
Explain how the data for this measure are collected.
Describe how the measurement is compared externally to other like settings, and differentiate between the actual rate and a percentile ranking. Be specific.
Explain whether the measure is risk adjusted or not. If so, explain briefly how this is accomplished.
Describe how goals might be set for each measure in an aggressive organization, which is seeking to excel in the marketplace. Be specific and provide examples.
Describe the importance of each rate-based measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting.
Using the websites and resources, you can choose a hospital, a nursing home, a home health agency, a dialysis center, a health plan, an outpatient clinic, or private office; a total population of patient types is also acceptable, but please be specific as to the setting. That is, if you are interested in patients with chronic illness across the continuum of care, you might home in a particular health plan, a multispecialty practice setting or a healthcare organization with both inpatient and outpatient/clinic settings.
Note: Faculty appointments and academic settings are not permitted for this exercise. For all other settings, consult the Instructor for guidance. You do not need actual data from a given organization to complete this Assignment.
Explain how each rate-based measure (you selected) relates to patient safety, to the cost of poor quality, and to the overall cost of healthcare delivery. Be specific and provide examples.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293632Links to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

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Rubric
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Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the three rate-based measures of quality you selected, and explain why.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly describes in detail three rate-based measures of quality…. The response provides accurate and specific details that fully support the selection of the three rate-based measures described.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response accurately describes three rate-based measures of quality…. The response provides accurate details that support the selection of the three rate-based measures described.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely describes three rate-based measures of quality…. OR… The response describes less than three rate-based measures of quality…. The response provides inaccurate or vague details that may support the selection of the rate-based measures described.
13 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely describes three rate-based measures of quality, or it is missing…. The response provides inaccurate and vague details that do not support the selection of the rate-based measures described, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDeconstruct each rate-based measure to include the definition of each measure, explanation of the numerical description of how the measure is constructed, explanation of how the data is collected, description of how the measure is compared externally, explanation of whether or not the measure is risk adjusted, and a description of the how goals might be set for each measure. Be specific, and provide examples.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail each of the three rate-based measures…. The response accurately and clearly explains all elements of each measure, including: the definition of the measure, explanation of the numerical description, explanation of how the data is collected, description of how the measure is compared, explanation of risk, and description of goals…. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the three rate-based measures described.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains each of the three rate-based measures…. The response accurately explains the elements of each measure, including: the definition of the measure, explanation of the numerical description, explanation of how the data is collected, description of how the measure is compared, explanation of risk, and description of goals…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the three rate-based measures described.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains each of the three rate-based measures…. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the elements of each measure…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the three rate-based measures described.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains each of the three rate-based measures, or it is missing…. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the elements of each measure, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the three rate-based measures described, or it is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe the importance of each measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting. Be specific as to the setting.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail the importance of each measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting. … The response provides accurate and specific details that fully support the selection of the three rate-based measures and the clinical organization or setting described.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains the importance of each measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting. … The response provides accurate details that support the selection of the three rate-based measures and the clinical organization or setting described.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the importance of each measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting. … The response inaccurately or vaguely provides details that may support the selection of the three rate-based measures and the clinical organization or setting described.
13 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains the importance of each measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting, or it is missing…. The response inaccurately and vaguely provides details that do not support the selection of the three rate-based measures and the clinical organization or setting described, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how each rate-based measure you selected relates to patient safety, to the cost of poor quality, and to the overall cost of healthcare delivery. Be specific, and provide examples.
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent
The response accurately and clearly explains in detail how each rate-based measure relates to patient safety, cost of poor quality, and overall cost of healthcare delivery…. The response includes relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the explanations provided for each of the rate-based measures described.
17 to >15.0 pts
Good
The response accurately explains how each measure relates to patient safety, cost of poor quality, and overall cost of healthcare delivery…. The response includes relevant, specific, and accurate examples that support the explanations provided for each of the rate-based measures described.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair
The response inaccurately or vaguely explains how each measure relates to patient safety, cost of poor quality, and overall cost of healthcare delivery…. The response includes inaccurate and irrelevant examples that may support the explanations provided for each of the rate-based measures described.
13 to >0 pts
Poor
The response inaccurately and vaguely explains how each measure relates to patient safety, cost of poor quality, and overall cost of healthcare delivery, or it is missing…. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not support the explanations provided for each of the rate-based measures described, or it is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. … Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.... No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Review the Learning Resources, for this week, and reflect on tools for measuring quality in nursing practice.
Select three rate-based measurements of quality that you would like to focus on for this Assignment.
Note: These measurements must relate to some aspect of clinical or service quality that directly relates to patient care or the patient’s experience of care. For the purposes of this Assignment, an analysis of staffing levels is not permitted.
You can find useful information on quality indicators that are of interest to you on these websites and resources. You may choose only one of the three measures to be some form of patient satisfaction measure.
Consider how the three rate-based measures (you will select) are defined, how the rates were determined or calculated, how the measures were collected, and how these measures are communicated to both internal and external stakeholders.
Reflect on how the three rate-based measures (you will select) may relate to organizational goals for improved performance.
Reflect on the three rate-based measures (you will select), and consider the importance of these measures on patient safety, cost of healthcare, and overall quality of healthcare.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (8–10 PAGES)
Describe the three rate-based measures of quality you selected, and explain why.
Deconstruct each rate-based measure to include the following:
Describe the definition of the measure.
Explain the numerical description of how the measure is constructed (the numerator/denominator measure counts, the formula used to construct the rate, etc.).
Explain how the data for this measure are collected.
Describe how the measurement is compared externally to other like settings, and differentiate between the actual rate and a percentile ranking. Be specific.
Explain whether the measure is risk adjusted or not. If so, explain briefly how this is accomplished.
Describe how goals might be set for each measure in an aggressive organization, which is seeking to excel in the marketplace. Be specific and provide examples.
Describe the importance of each rate-based measure to a chosen clinical organization and setting.
Using the websites and resources, you can choose a hospital, a nursing home, a home health agency, a dialysis center, a health plan, an outpatient clinic, or private office; a total population of patient types is also acceptable, but please be specific as to the setting. That is, if you are interested in patients with chronic illness across the continuum of care, you might home in a particular health plan, a multispecialty practice setting or a healthcare organization with both inpatient and outpatient/clinic settings.

Write a summary and response of Walter LaFeber’s “Michael Jordan and the New Global Capitalism”.

Discuss the differences in skin assessment highlighted by the article and what, if any, questions you would add to the review of systems for a person of color when asking about the skin.

Explain how artificial intelligence and automation can address disrupted supply chains?

Explore the retail provision in your local area including the current nature and structure.
Explain how the retail environment and social trends are affecting a local retail business.

 Describe the different types of retailers giving real
examples
 Describe what is meant by the terms ‘emerging
store types’ and ‘hybrid stores’
 Describe retail position map and complete a map
for a specific industry
 Describe the type of stores (E-retailing, Clicks and
Bricks) and the product strategies used in each giving real examples of stores

2) Analyze the relationship between parental aspirations and student achievement .The parents aim is to recapture their missed
opportunities or genuinely concerned for the future of their children

3) Can participation in sporting activities support interventaion programs for juvenile deliquency ?
What else can be done?
Why do behaviors exist in the first place ?

4) Can happiness be seen as a genetic condition ?

5) Consider all of the factors that contribute to school readiness for the ages 6-What should be done with children
who are delayed?
Do you think they should be held back a grade until they demostrate adequate skills, or be permitted to move up with
their peers?
Explain your answer using theorists and class concepts ?

6) Should basic algebra be taught to first grades ?

7) What should we tell teenagers about sex ?
What should the role of schools be in sex education ?
How much should they be involved , and how in-depth should that discussion be ?
Should they take a stance , or should it be neutral ?
In what ways can adolescent egocentrism-the personal fable and imaginary audience-contribute to high -risk behavior ?

8) Single-sex schools : raising ladies and gentlemen or isolating kids from each other ?

Discuss the scope and prevalence of the problem based on information from the literature.
Theory application: From a theoretical perspective, discuss how does this problem impacts the identified population at risk.
Select 2-3 theories discussed in the text (note: Do not use intervention theories or micro theories)
Apply the theories to the identified problem and identify/define related theoretical concepts
Discuss how these theories/concepts explain specific issues relevant to your population and make a case for how your theory applies to the identified problem and the population.
If you were a social worker in that program, discuss your macro roles related to the problem and population-at-risk.
Within those roles, identify and describe ethical responsibility to the broader society and specific challenges you may face with regard to cultural competence.
Empowerment
Discuss aspects of empowerment including personal empowerment, social empowerment, social support networks, and ways to foster the empowerment of the at risk population within the community.
Include in your discussion resiliency, strengths.

Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Create a scenario depicting an interaction between an NP and a client.
Describe the setting and type of encounter.
Describe the client’s challenging behaviors related to the topic assigned.
Examine the potential impact of the client’s behavior on the client-provider relationship.
Analyze techniques to enhance communication with the client and address the client’s behavior.
Create sample documentation for the encounter.

Scenario is for a talkative client, course is for a acute care setting with reference less than 5 years.

Which laws are always enforced, and which ones are not? What factors determine how police discretion is used?” The concepts of police discretion and ethics are obviously intertwined because all ethical dilemmas involve making a choice. How would you respond (without saying something like “We enforce all of the laws, all of the time,” which of course would be untrue)? How would you fully explain police discretion to the citizens’ group? How do you explain the fostering of good ethical decision making and discretion? How do you explain which laws are enforced first and the discretion involved in that ethical decision making?

The paper will be 5-7 pages (not including your bibliography) analyzing the narrative frames and tools that are used to report your selected news story. Don’t forget to add your name and a title to your paper.

This assignment will require you to study each news report closely using the methods of frame analysis. Please pay special attention to the readings and discussions presented during the “Evaluating Information” week. In your paper, you are required to establish at least 1 link between your analysis and material that you have encountered in this class (Kitzinger, and Jackson & Jamieson). Please make relations to concepts that we encountered in these readings and cite them.

The purpose of the paper is NOT to argue for your position on the topic or the validity of information in the news reports. Rather, the paper is looking at HOW this story is CONSTRUCTED across news platforms. As you review each report in your sample, pay close attention to patterns in reporting, tools of persuasion, descriptions, visuals, sources and editorial bias.

The paper should be organized around frames and not the sources. The structure of your paper should include an introductory paragraph, the body, and a concluding paragraph. Your introduction should provide (1) a short background of your topic, (2) present your sources, and (3) announce the structure of your paper based on the frames that you are working with (findings). Be sure to include a well thought out thesis that introduces the frame analysis you will be detailing in the body of your paper. The body should be structured around your frames, not your sources (i.e. one paragraph per frame not one paragraph per source). Feel free to add subtitles to your paper–signposting is helpful for your readers. All 7 out of 9 your sources should feature in your frame analysis. (If you decide to skip any of them, please give convincing reasons for the omission.) Your conclusion should recap on these same frames, do not be afraid of repetition!

Tips for Frame Analysis

As you begin your analysis, use the following questions as a guide to help you focus on the tools and patterns of narrative construction.You do not have to answer each question for each news outlet. Rather, your paper should be a logical presentation of your overall findings organized around the frames you have observed. Tip: one way to help find patterns between outlets is to organize your observations to these questions in a spreadsheet.

The first group of questions will help you interrogate each report individually.

What facts are being presented by the report?
How much of the coverage is an apparent fact? And how much is opinion? How are these being presented?
What are the primary sources of information? Is it balanced?
What facet of the story is being held up as most salient by the author? What gets ignored?
What visuals are presented?
The second group of questions will help you discover frames used across outlets. Frame analysis requires close attention to detail and reflective engagement with words, facts, and statistics in context. Look out for “discursive cues” or labels, images, metaphors and analogies used in the report. Drawing on Kitzinger (2007), use the questions below to guide the frames you will discuss in your paper.

How is reality represented?
How are the key participants portrayed?
How is the problem defined?
Who is assigned responsibility for this issue?
What solutions are being presented? How much of an effort is being made to get at “the heart of the matter”/ “actual reality”?
What “narrative” is being built up across media outlets? (is there a single narrative or multiple competing narratives?) Is any of the above going against the narrative?
Example of Frame Analysis
For example, you might have recognized a distinct pattern between nonprofit and left-leaning outlets describing Greta Thunberg’s UN speech in overwhelmingly positive terms in stark contrast to the right-leaning outlets. (Be sure not to confuse the “frame” with the political position of the outlet–please refer to Kitzinger ) When writing your analysis paper, use the first paragraph to provide a brief overview of the most objective “uncontested” elements of the news event. Your thesis statement should appear toward the end of your introductory paragraph. It is crucial that your thesis statement briefly lays out what you are about to do by listing the frames you found and the role each plays in the narrative construction.

The rest of your paper will be organized around detailing each frame you find by drawing on evidence directly from your sample of reports. So, once you introduce the frames you found in Greta Thunberg story, an extolling social activist frame by left-leaning outlets and a disparaging frame by right-leaning outlets, the body of your paper would specifically present the ways in which these frames are constructed. Always support your analysis with specific examples from the sources you collect (include specific timecodes for long clips to help the reader).