Explain the need for creating a policy and practice guidelines to address a shortfall in meeting a benchmark metric prescribed by local, state, or federal health care policies or laws.

Assessment 2 Instructions: Policy Proposal
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Requirements
The policy proposal requirements outlined below correspond to the scoring guide criteria, so be sure to address each main point. Read the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. In addition, be sure to note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.
Explain the need for creating a policy and practice guidelines to address a shortfall in meeting a benchmark metric prescribed by local, state, or federal health care policies or laws.
What is the current benchmark for the organization and the numeric score for the underperformance?
How is the benchmark underperformance potentially affecting the provision of quality care or the operations of the organization?
What are the potential repercussions of not making any changes?
What evidence supports your conclusions?
Recommend ethical, evidence-based practice guidelines to improve targeted benchmark performance prescribed by applicable local, state, or federal health care policy or law.
What does the evidence-based literature suggest are potential strategies to improve performance for your targeted benchmark?
How would these strategies ensure performance improvement or compliance with applicable local, state, or federal health care policy or law?
How would you propose to apply these strategies in the context of Eagle Creek Hospital or your own practice setting?
How can you ensure these strategies are ethical and culturally inclusive in their application?
Analyze the potential effects of environmental factors on your recommended practice guidelines.
What regulatory considerations could affect your recommended guidelines?
What resources could affect your recommended guidelines (staffing, financial, and logistical considerations, or support services)?
Explain why particular stakeholders and groups must be involved in further development and implementation of your proposed policy and practice guidelines.
Why is it important to engage these stakeholders and groups?
How can their participation produce a stronger policy and facilitate its implementation?
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
Proofread your proposal, before you submit it, to minimize errors that could distract readers and make it more difficult for them to focus on the substance of your proposal.
Use paraphrasing and summarization to represent ideas from external sources.
Be sure to apply correct APA formatting to source citations and references.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
Assessment 2 Example [PDF].
Policy Proposal Format and Length
It may be helpful to use a template or format for your proposal that is used in your current organization. The risk management or quality department could be a good resource for finding an appropriate template or format. If you are not currently in practice, or your organization does not have these resources, many appropriate templates are freely available on the Internet.
Your policy should be succinct (about one paragraph). Overall, your proposal should be 4–6 pages in length.
Supporting Evidence
Cite 3–5 references to relevant research, case studies, or best practices to support your analysis and recommendations.
Note: Faculty may use the Writing Feedback Tool when grading this assessment. The Writing Feedback Tool is designed to provide you with guidance and resources to develop your writing based on five core skills. You will find writing feedback in the Scoring Guide for the assessment, once your work has been evaluated.
Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save your policy proposal to your ePortfolio.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze relevant health care laws, policies, and regulations; their application; and their effects on organizations, interprofessional teams, and professional practice.
Analyze the potential effects of environmental factors on recommended practice guidelines.
Competency 2: Lead the development and implementation of ethical and culturally sensitive policies that improve health outcomes for individuals, organizations, and populations.
Recommend ethical, evidence-based practice guidelines to improve targeted benchmark performance prescribed by applicable local, state, or federal health care policies or laws.
Competency 3: Evaluate relevant indicators of performance, such as benchmarks, research, and best practices, to inform health care laws and policies for patients, organizations, and populations.
Explain the need for creating a policy to address a shortfall in meeting a benchmark metric prescribed by local, state, or federal health care policies or laws.
Competency 4: Develop strategies to work collaboratively with policy makers, stakeholders, and colleagues to address environmental (governmental and regulatory) forces.
Explain why particular stakeholders and groups must be involved in further development and implementation of a proposed policy and practice guidelines.
Competency 5: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
Use paraphrasing and summarization to represent ideas from external sources.

Discuss the relationship between Colonialism, Decolonization, and Cold War.

During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, key global forces such as imperialism, nationalism, communism, and the Cold War deeply impacted Vietnam. As part of this, from the arrival of the French to Vietnam in 1858 to the Japanese invasion in 1940, until the departure of American troops from Vietnam in 1973, Vietnam experienced significant foreign intervention from three major powers. The goal of this essay is for you to consider how some of the most important global trends in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries influenced the course of one country’s history, namely that of Vietnam.

Explain how various cultures attempted to make sense out of their world and their roles in it.

PURPOSE:
Critical Thinking and Communication
• The purpose of this assignment is to enhance two aspects of critical thinking: analysis and
synthesis. The first is the close examination of parts of a whole; the second is creating something new out of its parts. Both are essential to problem-solving in all aspects of life, specifically determining the source of a problem and creating new solutions.
• Critical thinking also widens our perceptions. It enables us to view ourselves, others, and our world through a clearer lens—one that is free of prejudgments, false information, and fear of anything different from what we think we know.
• As established in previous assignments, it enhances our ability to “think outside the box” not only to solve difficult problems, but also to empathize with others, to appreciate different cultures, and to communicate all of this effectively. The ability to do all this is vital to adapting to an increasingly complex and challenging world.
Comprehending the concepts that are the essence of mythology. THE ASSIGNMENT
Your final essay requires you to pull together materials covered since the midterm: Beowulf, Grendel, Gawain and the Green Knight, and Ramayana. When referring to them the first time, include the translator or the author. Keep in mind that Grendel is a novel, not an epic, and Gawain is a legend as opposed to a myth. For the purposes of this assignment, we’ll overlook that because they do give us a glimpse into how various cultures attempted to make sense out of their world and their roles in it.
What you’ll need to do is to compare/contrast Ramayana with Beowulf/Grendel and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight on the basis of the following:
• Perceptions of good and evil
• Behavioral codes and value systems
• Definitions of a hero
• Relationships between mortals and their gods
• And what all of the above say about the culture from which they came. (Consider the 70’s
America as Grendel’s.)
Specifics
1.This essay should be the equivalent of about 10 double-spaced pages long in 12 point Times Roman and include MLA citations, including a Works Cited list at the end and parenthetical (in text) citations.
2. It should include enough evidence from the texts to support your claims* in the form of quotes, summaries, paraphrasing, or a combination of those methods.
*Support your claims means that a piece of evidence should not stand on its own, but only to
prove a point you’re making.
3. It should have an original, catchy title.
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Recommended Steps
3. Review all materials since midterm, including discussions.
Note: Discussions on texts will not be available for posting or viewing after 4/25
4. Create some sort of outline or idea map for each of the concepts listed above.
5. Find evidence to support your claims. (If you plan to use a quote that’s more than 2-3
lines, summarize or paraphrase part of it.)
6. Determine the best way to organize your essay in a way that’s interesting and easy to
follow.
7. Write a rough draft.
8. Check your MLA citations, both parenthetical citations and your Works Cited list.
9. Revise, revise, and revise.
SOME ADVICE ON REVISING: The best way for me to revise a piece I’ve written is to listen to it without reading along. Using a new medium makes any errors, awkward phrasing, or organizational snafus more obvious to me than if I keep staring at the piece on a screen. Try it.
10. Proofread, spell check, get ready to present your essay with pride.
11. Post it BOTH as an attachment and as a message.
Grading
Maximum points=50.
Primarily, I’ll be evaluating your essay on how well it does the following:
• Reflects your comprehension of course readings and concepts
• Thoroughly addresses the topic as detailed in the prompt
• Is tightly focused and well organized
• Includes necessary supportive evidence from the text while keeping your voice dominant;
• Use of proper documentation
• Keeps your reader interested and engaged
• Reflects critical reading and thinking
• Includes an original title
• Is presented in a manner that reflects pride: specifically, that it’s been revised
sufficiently and has been both proofread and spell checked.

What areas of marketing communication do you feel are ready to be challenged or transformed by marketing managers with a Christ-centered mindset?”

Faith Integration in Marketing Assignment (80 points)
With at least 700 words, please write a short essay answering the questions below.
“Proverbs 3:5, 6 (NIV) ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your
understanding; in all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’
The Lord’s guidance can not only inform our personal decisions but can lead to a fresh
reassessment of career options and industry challenges. As you consider potential job opportunities, what areas of marketing communication do you feel are ready to be challenged or transformed by marketing managers with a Christ-centered mindset?”Assignment (80 points)
With at least 700 words, please write a short essay answering the questions below.
“Proverbs 3:5, 6 (NIV) ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your
understanding; in all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’
The Lord’s guidance can not only inform our personal decisions but can lead to a fresh
reassessment of career options and industry challenges. As you consider potential job opportunities, what areas of marketing communication do you feel are ready to be challenged or transformed by marketing managers with a Christ-centered mindset?”

Explain why it should be considered a distinctive competence for the organization.

DUE DATE: May 3, 2022, by 11:59PM (Submit on Canvas)
For this assignment, you will develop a formal written analysis of an organization of your choosing. The analysis will consist of two parts. In the first, you will analyze the company’s current overall strategic positioning/situation by applying the SWOT framework. In the second, you will complete an in-depth analysis of another organizational management issue faced by the organization. You will choose the issue you focus on, but it must (a) connect to one or more topics we covered in the course and (b) be justified – i.e., you must provide evidence to show why this issue is particularly salient for your chosen organization. (Note: The SWOT analysis might itself help with part (b).)
Note that you must choose a real organization and your analysis should be based on real information that you find by researching the company (e.g., online). It can be an organization you are or have been a part of (e.g., a place you work) or just an organization you are interested in learning more about. Throughout the paper, you should include citations that support your argument. Sources should be cited using APA format. (Links to an external site.)
Although there is not a specific length requirement, I anticipate submissions will be roughly 5 – 7 pages long, assuming double-spacing and 12-point Times New Roman font.
Your analysis should contain the following sections.
Section 1: Introduction (1-3 paragraphs)
Write a brief history of the organization. Be sure to explain what the organization “is” and what it “does”. For example: How does the organization make money? What does it sell? To whom? Where does it operate? What does its mission statement say?
Section 2: SWOT Analysis
In this section you will complete a SWOT analysis of your chosen organization. Note that for many organizations it will be possible to find an existing SWOT analysis online. You should not simply submit such an analysis. This needs to be original work. In other words, although you might use (and cite) such resources for inspiration, your SWOT needs to include your own analysis. The SWOT analysis should include the following subsections:
Strengths (2 paragraphs)
Thoroughly explain at least two strengths of the organization. For each strength:
Explain why it should be considered a distinctive competence for the organization
Discuss how the organization is currently leveraging this strength (give examples)
You should have a minimum of a full paragraph for the discussion of each strength – bullet points are NOT acceptable
Weaknesses (2 paragraphs)
Thoroughly explain at least two weaknesses of the organization. For each weakness:
Explain why it should be considered a significant weakness of the organization
Discuss what the organization could do to minimize that weakness. Be specific (e.g., by providing examples)
You should have a minimum of a full paragraph for the discussion of each weakness – bullet points are NOT acceptable
Opportunities (2 paragraphs)
Thoroughly research and analyze at least two opportunities that the organization is facing. Note that each opportunity should stem from forces in the organization’s external environment. For each opportunity:
Clearly describe each opportunity and how it is connected to/reflective of the external environment
Explain how this opportunity is likely to impact the organization. Be sure to use evidence to support your answer
Explain how this opportunity is likely to impact the organization’s competitors. Be sure to use evidence to support your answer
You should have a minimum of a full paragraph for the discussion of each opportunity – bullet points are NOT acceptable
Threats (2 paragraphs)
Thoroughly research and analyze at least two threats that the organization is facing. Note that each threat should stem from forces in the organization’s external environment. For each threat:
Clearly describe each threat and how it is connected to/reflective of the external environment
Explain how this threat is likely to impact the organization. Be sure to use evidence to support your answer
Explain how this threat is likely to impact the organization’s competitors. Be sure to use evidence to support your answer
You should have a minimum of a full paragraph for the discussion of each threat – bullet points are NOT acceptable
Analysis of Opportunities and Threats (2-4 paragraphs)
Discuss how the organization can capitalize on the opportunities and mitigate the threats you identified above. Explain to what extent your recommendations are consistent with the strengths and weaknesses you identified. Note that your analysis and recommendations should be written in paragraph format – bullet points are NOT acceptable.
Section 3: Issue Analysis
In this section of the paper, you should identify and analyze what you believe is the most salient, pressing issue facing the organization. The issue should connect to one or more topics we have discussed in class. For example, perhaps you conclude that the organization is not effectively motivating and rewarding employees, which is resulting in poor performance and low morale. Or, perhaps you conclude that the organization has failed to recognize the need for and keep pace with technological change, which has caused it to fall behind competitors and/or out of step with the market. These are just examples. The issue you address should be driven by your research and analysis. This section of the paper should contain the following elements:
Statement of Issue (1 paragraph)
Clearly and concisely explain the issue you are addressing. Why, in general, is it important to organizational performance?
Explanation and Evidence (2-3 paragraphs)
Justify why you are focusing on this particular issue. What evidence demonstrates that it is a significant challenge for the organization (note, this should include secondary sources, not just your own opinion). How and why is the issue harming organizational performance?
Analysis and Recommendations (2-3 paragraphs)
How do you recommend the organization address the issue(s) you have identified? What is your rationale for these recommendations (i.e., what will they accomplish and why)? You should draw from course material to justify your recommendations. Although it is not required, you might also find it useful to cite additional research and evidence.

What will be the role of the state in establishing economic growth in a post-pandemic world?

What will be the role of the state in establishing economic growth in a post-pandemic world?
Simple question. Try to approach this from a political perspective and please focus your references to these sources.
Andrew Dobson, Environmental Politics: A Short Introduction, Oxford UP, 2016
Robert Garner, Environmental Political Thought, Red Globe Press, 2018

Identify two possible factors that could have contributed to this patient scenario conflict and briefly explain how it could have.

Module Content
Conflict with patients can occur and excellent customer service will be an essential part of the resolution process. In 1-2 pages, discuss the following aspects and concepts associated with customer service that would be utilized to resolve this patient scenario:

You are following up with a patient to review his treatment plant after the medical doctor just saw him. The patient states to you that he’s upset and doesn’t want to see that medical doctor anymore and will not pursue any of the doctor’s recommendations.

Identify two possible factors that could have contributed to this patient scenario conflict and briefly explain how it could have. For example, the patient may have a hearing impairment and didn’t hear the doctor correctly.
How you would assist resolving this patient conflict and what customer service tools, techniques, and skills you would utilize.Exlain why providing excellent customer service for this patient conflict is important for the patient and healthcare organization.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

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