What was life as a young adult like with regards to dating? What kinds of things did you do on a date? Who was the 1st president you voted for? Do you remember why you voted for him? (If married) What do you remember best about your wedding ceremony or wedding day? How many children do you have?

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Wellness Project # 1

CONCEPT: COMMUNICATION

Learning Outcomes:

Completing the community project will enable the learner to:

  1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills.
  2. Recognize the value of attentive listening.
  3. Discuss special considerations for communicating with the client
  4. Evaluate his/her own communication patterns.
  5. Share experience with clinical group at post conference.

 

Student Learning Experience:

  1. Practice therapeutic communication skills
  2. Engage in a life history interview.

 

Preparation Activities:

  1. Review textbook readings on Communication: Chapter 24

o Basic Components of Communication

o Opening & Questioning & Use of Silence

o Therapeutic and nontherapeutic techniques

 

The Adult and Older Adult Client

  • Always assess the client’s visual and hearing abilities and arrange with direct eye

contact your sitting/distance, 12 inches to 2 feet, so that you are most comfortable, and the

outcome is successful.

  • Because the adult person may have decreasing energies to cope with the tasks of everyday

living, the visitor may have to invest proportionately more energy into the visit. Therefore,

the visitor needs to pace the visit according to the person’s fluctuating energy levels and

physical conditions.

  • The use of appropriate touch can be a meaningful communication bridge.
  • Avoid information overload by speaking slowly; using short sentences; dealing with one

thought at a time; and asking for feedback to be certain meaningful communication has

taken place. The older adult person needs 15% more time to rest.

  • Enhance the aged feelings of self-esteem by both encouraging his maximum participation and

acknowledge his role of being an authority on aging. The client is the product of his total

life experiences and he is the only one who knows what these experiences have been. The

client’s past plays a significant part in current functioning.

  • Importance of choices—express confidence in the person’s ability to make choices and follow

through.

  • Motivation to participate in an activity will be increased if:

o An older adult person is intrigued by a task rather than perceiving it as “just busy work”.

o The role or activity conveys the message that “you are important”.

o There is a possibility of forming meaningful relationships.

  • The use of reminiscence is an effective tool in linking relevant past events to present situation.
  • Some older adults do not have the strength to cope with the confusion of bureaucracies. So,

if necessary, be an advocate. Connect the elderly person with appropriate resources in the

community.

 

Student Guidelines for Obtaining a Life History:

 

CHILDHOOD – GROWING UP:

  • What is your first memory from your childhood?
  • What childhood trip is most vivid for you?
  • What is your most vivid historical memory?
  • Did you have any fears while growing up? (i.e. fear of nuclear war of today)
  • What did your parents make you do that you hated doing?
  • What did you used to do in the evening before the days of radio and television?
  • What kinds of chores did you have to do as a child?
  • What social events and/or occasions did you look forward to?
  • What do you remember about going to school?
  • How did your family take care of you when you were ill?

 

YOUNG ADULTHOOD:

  • What was life as a young adult like with regards to dating? What kinds of things did you do on a date?
  • Who was the 1st president you voted for? Do you remember why you voted for him?
  • (If married) What do you remember best about your wedding ceremony or wedding day?
  • How many children do you have?
  • What was it like to be a young parent? Was parenting different than it is today?
  • What is your occupation?
  • If you had it to do over again, would you pick that profession?
  • What do you remember most about being a young adult (age 20-40)?

 

OLDER ADULTHOOD:

  • Have you ever lived outside the U.S.? If yes, where?
  • Do you have parents or grandparents that were immigrants? If so, from where?
  • Have you decided where and how you want to live out the rest of your life?
  • Is there someone in your life with whom you can have a close, warm relationship?
  • Do you feel your living arrangements are satisfactory?
  • Have you had to adjust your standard of living since retiring?
  • What do you do to keep your health?
  • How many grandchildren? Great grandchildren?
  • How often do you have contact with your children and grandchildren? Other relatives?
  • What do you let your grandchildren do that your children could not do?
  • What kinds of interests do you have outside of the family?
  • Do you have any hobbies or ever collected anything?
  • Have you ever played a musical instrument?
  • What is your strongest asset?
  • What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
  • What is the most extravagant thing you’ve ever done?
  • What are you most proud of having done?
  • What is the most important rule you’ve lived by?
  • Who has had the most influence in your life? And how?
  • What would you still like to do that you haven’t done yet?
  • Something amusing in life experiences.
  • Best advice for today’s youth?

 

ASSIGNMENT:

Your instructor will assign you a client from a specific age group across the lifespan to have a

communication exchange (greater than 10 minutes) either in person or virtually. Utilize the following questions below to reflect and write a summary of the response provided by your selected client.

 

The patient population for the communication project is the Older Adult (assess across the lifespan: Childhood, Young Adulthood & Older Adulthood).

 

  1. Discuss impressions, general reactions and feelings to your conversation, and your perspective of client’s response to the conversation.
  2. Identify at least one communication barrier.
  3. Identify at least one therapeutic communication skill utilized.
  4. Describe the practical pointers you utilized when communicating with your client.
  5. If you could redo the conversation again, what would how would you communicate differently?

Discuss some of the controversies involved in infant routines (e.g., scheduled vs. demand feeding, handling sleep problems, breast vs. bottle feeding), and state your opinions on which technique is superior. Locate research that supports your opinion.

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For each DQ elaborate within 260-300 words. Use in text citations accordingly. Use scholarly reference(s) along with the one(s) attached as well.

 

DQ 1) Discuss some of the controversies involved in infant routines (e.g., scheduled vs. demand feeding, handling sleep problems, breast vs. bottle feeding), and state your opinions on which technique is superior. Locate research that supports your opinion.

 

DQ 2) Using the research on temperaments, explain how a personality trait like shyness could be influenced by both genetic and environmental influences.

 

References:

 

Read Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of Experiencing the Lifespan.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/bedford-freeman-and-worth/2018/experiencing-the-lifespan_5e.php

 

Review “An Overview of Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Human Development” located on the Businessballs.com website.

URL:

https://www.businessballs.com/self-management/eriksons-theory-of-human-development/

 

Read “Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development,” by Orenstein and Lewis, from the National Center for Biotechnology Information website.

URL:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556096/

 

Study “Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development.”

URL:

http://allpsych.com/psychology101/social_development.html

 

Read about breastfeeding on the World Health Organization’s website.

URL:

http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/

Read “Infant and Toddler Health” on the Mayo Clinic website.

URL:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-and-toddler-health/MY00362

 

Section II (Information Management Revisited): After reading the Ackoff article, you will revise each of 5 assumptions to reflect a global, digital society. You will provide a summary (at least four sentences) that describe each revised assumption in detail and how they reflect our global, digital society.

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Instructions

ACCT 326 Writing Assignment #1

Managing in a global, digital society requires accountants to pay close attention to information. One of the reasons accountants have to pay close attention to information is because management will use the information presented by accountants for making crucial decisions. Finally, accountants must have the correct skills to perform this and other key functions.

Required Readings (see below)

Management Misinformation Systems (Russell L. Ackoff)

Ackoff Management Misinformation Systems.pdf

CPA Horizons 2025 Report (AICPA)

CPA Horizon Report.pdf

Competency Framework

Competency Framework IMA.pdf

Financial Management for the Future

Financial Management for The Future.pdf

World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum 2020.pdf

Paper Layout

Section I (Information Management Today): Roughly 50 years ago, Russell Ackoff wrote about the importance, or lack of importance, of information that management needs in “Ackoff’s Management Information System” (see attachment). After reading the article, you will analyze how each assumption applies or does not apply to our society today. Treat each assumption separately in your analysis. As part of your response, provide a specific example for each assumption.

Section II (Information Management Revisited): After reading the Ackoff article, you will revise each of 5 assumptions to reflect a global, digital society. You will provide a summary (at least four sentences) that describe each revised assumption in detail and how they reflect our global, digital society.

Section III (Framework for Information Management): You will review the CPA Horizons Report and the Competency Framework (see attachment). After reviewing the reports, you will describe how these reports will help accountants to provide their managers with the right information at the right time in the right format.

Section IV (Skills): Take a moment to skim through the World Economic Forum report (see attachment). Pay close attention to the “Pilar III – People” section. After reviewing this report and the Financial Management in the Future report (see attachment) , identify and discuss three skills that accountants are lacking that limits their ability to produce the right information for management and users. NOTE: One of the skills you propose must be one that addresses the advances in technology (see the Financial Management in the Future attachment for a reference to advances in technology).

Section V (Conclusion): Explain how your degree from UMGC and this class will help you to be a better person that ‘embraces the future’  and ‘creates value’ for your firm, based upon the key themes covered in this assignment.

Paper Guidelines

• Page Length: Your response should not exceed eight pages (double-spaced) or four pages (single-spaced). No separate Cover Page or Title Page is needed; however, you must include the title of your assignment as a heading on the first page. Note that the reference page and appendix, if provided are excluded from the page count.

• References: You will need to include at least four literary references and at least four in-text citations to support your paper. These references must be related directly to the topics covered in the paper. References & citations must be properly formatted as noted below.

• Headings: You will need to use headings (short, brief, and centered) to separate each area of your paper. Your headings should have an appropriate title, not something like Section IV.

• Margins & Font Sizes: Use standard margins (minimum .5″; maximum 1.5″) and standard font size (minimum 10 point; maximum 12 point) in your paper.

• Writing Style: APA7 is the preferred writing style. Please consult the UMGC Effective Writing Center (http://www.umgc.edu/writingcenter/index.cfm) for assistance regarding formatting your paper and references via APA7.

Revision – Summer 2021

Review various P4P program results and effectiveness on the Internet or through your college’s Online Library, which you can access in the Resources tab. Write a 2-page report of your findings. Specifically, address strengths and weaknesses of this compensation method, both from the point of view of the health plan and the physician. Cite at least two sources. List sources in APA format.

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Module 02 Content

  1. Since P4P has been around for a number of years, one would think that its effectiveness should be clearly documented. However, Peter Kongstvedt says that results have been mixed. He concludes that “positive results remain ambiguous, at least on a broad basis.”

    Review various P4P program results and effectiveness on the Internet or through your college’s Online Library, which you can access in the Resources tab.

    Write a 2-page report of your findings. Specifically, address strengths and weaknesses of this compensation method, both from the point of view of the health plan and the physician. Cite at least two sources. List sources in APA format.
    Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
    Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:
    Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

Write an argumentative research paper on a managed care-related topic, assumption or myth; thoroughly explaining what it is, why it’s important, and how it fundamentally impacts the managed care system today. You will gather evidence on present a well-reasoned argument or debatable issue. The goal of an argumentative paper is to show that your perspective is valid. You are to form reasons, draw conclusions and apply them to your findings. The purpose is not to completely prove your point, but to convince readers, with your evidence, that your argument or position has merit.

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Module 02 Content

  1. This is the week you turn in your outline and annotated bibliography to give direction to your paper (Review the assignment in Module 01.)

    Outline:

    • Provide a strong thesis statement outlines the path that your project will follow. Remember to reflect on an argumentative point of view (through an assumption or myth)
    • Outline should support thesis, listing topics and sub-topics for your project.
    • Annotated Bibliography:
    1. Annotated paragraphs for at least 3 sources include summary of the source, an evaluation, and description of source’s usefulness.
    2. Properly formatted using APA guidelines.
    3. Mechanics follow required standards.
    4. Recap of Project Goal:
    • Write an argumentative research paper on a managed care-related topic, assumption or myth; thoroughly explaining what it is, why it’s important, and how it fundamentally impacts the managed care system today. You will gather evidence on present a well-reasoned argument or debatable issue. The goal of an argumentative paper is to show that your perspective is valid. You are to form reasons, draw conclusions and apply them to your findings. The purpose is not to completely prove your point, but to convince readers, with your evidence, that your argument or position has merit.
    • Your project is due by the end of Week 05. Along the way, you are responsible to do the research and writing and turn in portions of your project according to the following Time Line. (You will be given specific instructions each week.)
    • Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

      Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:
      Jstudent_exampleproblem_101504

On July 29, 2016, Delphi Golf, Inc. and the union entered a collective bargaining agreement. The majority of the company’s employees covered by the agreement had not designated the union as their collective-bargaining representative. The agreement contains a union-security clause requiring employees who are members in good standing of the union to maintain their membership in good standing and all other employees to become members of the union on or before the 31st day following the effective date of the agreement or the date of their hire. The union instructed Delphi Golf, Inc. not to employ three servers for restaurant positions in the company because the servers were not members of the union. The company is an employer within the meaning of Section 2(2) of the act engaged in commerce within the meaning of Section 2(6) and (7) of the act.  Explain in a two-page essay the process and steps your company will have to take to defend this action. Explain the defenses to the action and if the union employees have valid claims. What actions by the employer should have been done differently, if at all? What actions by the union should have been done differently? Who, if anyone, is liable? 

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Instructions

Assume that an unfair labor practice charge was filed against your company by several employees and three prospective employees. See the form linked below indicating the charge, which outlines the scenario below:  FORM NLRB-501: Case 4689-3 <— (Second attachment below)

On July 29, 2016, Delphi Golf, Inc. and the union entered a collective bargaining agreement. The majority of the company’s employees covered by the agreement had not designated the union as their collective-bargaining representative. The agreement contains a union-security clause requiring employees who are members in good standing of the union to maintain their membership in good standing and all other employees to become members of the union on or before the 31st day following the effective date of the agreement or the date of their hire. The union instructed Delphi Golf, Inc. not to employ three servers for restaurant positions in the company because the servers were not members of the union. The company is an employer within the meaning of Section 2(2) of the act engaged in commerce within the meaning of Section 2(6) and (7) of the act.

Explain in a two-page essay the process and steps your company will have to take to defend this action. Explain the defenses to the action and if the union employees have valid claims. What actions by the employer should have been done differently, if at all? What actions by the union should have been done differently? Who, if anyone, is liable?

You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA style citations. The textbook chapter 12 pg. 351-396 & chapter 14 pg. 428-458.

By the way, I have two attachments below, which is a study guide (aka the first attachment) is overview of the unit. Lastly is the case that corresponds with the scenario which you can look over. Remember NO PLAGIARISM & I need will need a PLAGIARISM REPORT upon completion.

how can cryptographic technologies address the business needs of the military? Col. Ekson has given you the responsibility of preparing a report on the implementation of e commerce and secure communication technologies to address the military’s stated business needs. Your report should include the following: how these cryptographic techniques and algorithms can be used how to choose pseudo random keys that suffice for cryptographic applications how to crack the code or key of an adversary who is using these technologies Your answer should be no more than a page long.

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how can cryptographic technologies address the business needs of the military?

Col. Ekson has given you the responsibility of preparing a report on the implementation of e commerce and secure communication technologies to address the military’s stated business needs. Your report should include the following:

  • how these cryptographic techniques and algorithms can be used
  • how to choose pseudo random keys that suffice for cryptographic applications
  • how to crack the code or key of an adversary who is using these technologies

Your answer should be no more than a page long.

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following: Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership.

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Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following:

  1. Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership.
  2. Consider your organization or specialty area and how you utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or use it in decision making.

Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references are required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Determine the age and developmental stage and how that impacts the child related to the safety concern. Describe why you believe the safety education you chose will benefit the pediatric population. Who do you believe is the target age range for this specific educational teaching? Describe at least three nursing diagnoses related to the incident you are providing teaching to prevent. Support your choices with rationales citing 1-2 scholarly sources.

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Directions:

Purpose of Assignment

This assignment will address the current issues in pediatric healthcare related to safety. Growth and development is an important factor that should be considered along with safety in many areas of pediatric health alterations. Many times, the health alterations experienced by children can be prevented if safety education is provided.

Competency

Prioritize nursing interventions when caring for pediatric clients with health disorders.

Instructions

This discussion will focus on the importance of teaching a chosen safety concern in the pediatric population. You will present your response in the discussion addressing the following questions: (discussion should be 300 words).

Initial Post:

  1. Determine the age and developmental stage and how that impacts the child related to the safety concern.
  2. Describe why you believe the safety education you chose will benefit the pediatric population. Who do you believe is the target age range for this specific educational teaching?
  3. Describe at least three nursing diagnoses related to the incident you are providing teaching to prevent. Support your choices with rationales citing 1-2 scholarly sources.

 

List features of the commercially available EHR systems for the Physician office.  Describe the function(s) of each feature and its application for the healthcare managerial processes. 

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Assume you have been hired as a Manager by a local Physician office and entrusted with the responsibility of implementing Electronic Health Record (EHR). The EHR would be acquired from the commercially available EHR systems on the market (called off-the-shelf). Your first assignment is to list and describe features of commercially available EHR systems for the selection of the desired functions for the Physician office. In a 2-4 pages report as Word document, address the following:

  1. List features of the commercially available EHR systems for the Physician office.
  2. Describe the function(s) of each feature and its application for the healthcare managerial processes.
  • Include a title page and reference page.
  • Use appropriate APA-formatting.
  • Use at least 2-3 credible sources of information as references and submit by Tuesday mid-night.