Discuss the concepts of ethics and its application to healthcare organizations. Integrate ethical considerations when marketing health care.

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Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

  • Discuss the concepts of ethics and its application to healthcare organizations.
  • Integrate ethical considerations when marketing health care.
  • Apply general principles of management in the administration of health information services.
  • Comply with ethical standards of practice.

Course outcome(s) practiced in this Assignment:

HS230-4: Recommend a solution to a legal and ethical challenge by using a strategic leadership approach appropriate for healthcare organizations.

HS230-5: Apply effective communication strategies to real life scenarios facing healthcare administrators in regards to stakeholders.

HS230-6: Discuss the human resource, marketing, operations, and financial functions common to healthcare systems.

General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following General Education outcomes are assessed during this course:

GEL 1.1:        Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English.

GEL 7.1:        Identify the ethical issues within the field of Health Care administration.

CAHIM outcome(s) practiced in this Assignment:

Domain 6: Leadership

VI.A.1 Take part in effective negotiating and use influencing skills

VI.A.2 Discover personal leadership style using contemporary leadership theory and principles

VI.A.4 Apply personnel management skills

VI.1.5 Take part in enterprise-wide committees

VI.F.3 Apply general principles of management in the administration of health information servicesVI.F.6 Collaborate in the development and implementation of information governance initiatives

VI.H.1 Comply with ethical standards of practice

As a new healthcare administrator of a hospital, you are in charge of creating a new orientation program for new employees regarding employment law. As a major component in the new orientation program you feel it is important to emphasize laws that were passed to protect employees from discrimination.

Instructions

Create a list of at least four laws you feel are the most important to new employees. Provide a description of each law and their impact on the new employees. Explain how you will put into practice your new program in the healthcare business that will enhance professional ethical standards of practice incorporating a contemporary leadership style. Specify who you will need to collaborate with, what committees will need to be created or involved and what leadership style you are using. Which committee will you serve on and what would you contribute as an active member of that committee? Clarify which principles of management will be used to provide guidelines for the decisions and actions of managers. Also, provide a strategic leadership approach for healthcare organizations to follow that explains how the program will be enforced and managed and by which part of the organization. Finally, detail the information technology tools you will use to communicate the new program to the employees and other stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.

Requirements

This assignment will be at least three pages long in APA format, with a word count of at least 700. The paper should have at least three references other than the book for the course. Grading criteria will be based upon APA guidelines, spelling and grammar.

Complete this assignment as a Word 97-2003 document. Submit to the Unit Dropbox.

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

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It’s time to describe the monitoring tools for your two compliance plans in a way that all employees will understand at a large medical facility where you are the Compliance Officer.

Your assignment is to write a 2-3 page section describing the monitoring tools for each compliance plan. (That means a total of 4-6 pages for the two plans; you can write them in one Word document.)

Monitoring tools you should cover for each plan should relate to the policies and procedures you developed for Module 06 Course Project – Polices for Compliance Plans and Module 08 Course Project – Procedures for Compliance Plans.

You chose policies/procedures under the key compliance areas of Compliance Standards, High-Level Responsibility, Education, Communication, Monitoring/Auditing (for Safety), Enforcement/Discipline, and Response/Prevention. (Check them out if you forget! Remember, you may have written about different policies/procedures for the two different compliance plans.)

Reminder: you are required to include research references throughout your compliance plan – for a total of 12 references for the whole project. That means one or two references per each monitoring tools section for your two compliance plans.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked 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

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What is a paradigm change? Why do organizations and individuals have problems with paradigm changes? 

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1.In Fall 1987, Henry Mintzberg published an article in the California Management Review that defined strategy as having five Ps. Strategy can be a plan, a ploy, a pattern, position, and perspective. Do you agree or disagree with Mintzberg’s definition? Support your position.

2. Many times, organizations develop operational plans that they classify as strategic plans. Describe the difference(s) between operational plans and strategic plans.

3.Why should organizations be involved in strategic planning?  What is in it for them and its employees? Also, why should organizations not engage in strategic planning?

4.Does your organization have a strategic plan? If yes, what does it include?  If not, why do you think it does not have a plan?

5.Various interest groups impact your operations. Name three specific groups and explain how they have impacted your operations.

6.Strategic planning as an academic discipline draws from two different areas of study. This academic discipline is based on studies of the functions of managers and the study of management strategies and process management. Some contributing writers to this discipline include Fayol, Shaw, Barnard, Drucker, Chandler, Andrews, Ansoff, Mintzberg, Peters, and Waterman. Using the Internet, the library, or other resources, provide summary information on an individual who impacted the study of strategic planning and identify that persons impact. Use this assignment discussion board to submit your response.

7.During this class, each of you was to look at strategic planning and management from your own individual perspective.  Based on your knowledge, what are the biggest issues that are preventing your organization from engaging in strategic planning and strategic management?

8.We have discussed strategic planning and the process.  Once the plan is developed, how is the strategic plan implemented?  Provide action steps as well as possible performance measures that you will use.

9.As you are implementing your strategic plan, the concept of continuous improvement must be considered.  How would you incorporate continuous improvement into your process?  What would you do to make sure it becomes a part of your culture?

10.We have discussed goals and objectives throughout the course.  In your own words, describe how you differentiate between goals and objectives?

11.When establishing goals and objectives, how would you describe the relationship between the goals and objectives with the organizational vision, mission, and values?

12.The process we have been discussing is one that involves a broad base of individuals, both inside and outside the organization.  Why should the organization be aware of cultural differences that may exist in their organization and communities?  What would the organizational leaders need to consider when they think of cultural awareness?

13.Data are important for making decisions and developing your plan.  Search the Internet for last two census reports.  Assess these reports to determine what changes there are in the area in which your work or live.  Explain what you found, such as what changes in ages, ethnic groups, or other specific categories, as well as how you completed your search.  How will you use this data?

14.Some organizations strive to be effective and others efficient.  How would you define the concepts cost effective and cost efficient for your organization?  Is cost effectiveness or cost efficiency more important for your organization? Justify your response.

15.For your organization, identify two core strategies and the appropriate assumptions used to establish those strategies.

16.In the private sector, money is critical for determining which programs or products will be kept and or expanded.  Many times, public and not-for-profit organizations are also driven by funding sources.  Using the Internet, investigate the current federal budget. Based on the budget, what types of programs do you think will be increasing? Why did you select those programs? Place your response on the discussion board established for this assignment. Provide the Web addresses for any sites you used for this assignment.

17.As you are securing information for your strategic plan, developing an organizational profile is helpful.  What would you include in this profile, and how would you accomplish this?

18.When attempting to secure information on customer or stakeholder expectations, there are a number of ways of getting information. Besides the focus group, name and describe the technique or method as well as the positive and/or negative aspects of the method named.

19.There are many ways to secure information from the customers.  One of these is a focus group.  Research a focus group and explain how the process works?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of this process?

20.In the private sector, there are frequently many competitors, but the public sector has few actual competitors. In assessing its competitive advantage, What does a competitive advantage mean in the public sector?  Does this mean it has a good position and thus a good competitive advantage? Support your position.

21.Search the online Library for a journal article on customer assessment tools.  Then, use the Internet to research the various customer assessment tools. Post the information as to the sites and information you found as well as the responses to the following: what tool do you feel is most useful to you, summarize how the tool operates, and what kind of results you should expect.

22.Using the Internet or other resources, research planning processes used by public, nonprofit, or private agencies. Provide Internet links on this discussion board.

23.What is a paradigm change? Why do organizations and individuals have problems with paradigm changes?

24.In the public sector, leadership can change on a four-year cycle due to elections.

Because of this, is it possible for public organizations to develop a vision for the future? Please support your position.

25.As you start the planning process, you need to secure various pieces of information. Based on your organization, or the organization that is the subject of your paper, where and how would you obtain information to begin your planning process?

26.Based on the phases of the strategic planning process provided in the readings, what would you think is the most difficult to accomplish? Support your response.

Describe the piece and review it carefully. What do you see? Note all the details about the work. How would you describe it to someone you were talking to on the phone who can’t see it?

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The following outline is suggested,

Identification: Select a work of art. You may select a piece that you like or dislike. Get all the information provided: artist, title, medium, year, etc. Write down your initial responses. How do you respond to the work? Does it invoke an emotional response? What do you think the artist was trying to communicate?

Select a work of art from a virtual museum

https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en or slam.org

Describe the piece and review it carefully. What do you see? Note all the details about the work. How would you describe it to someone you were talking to on the phone who can’t see it?

Analyze the visual elements and design principles, thinking about the relationship between form, content, and subject matter. This will be helpful in your ‘interpretation’ of the work. Consider context: does it fit into a movement or time period? Consider its place in the artist’s overall output.

Interpretation Follow your analysis with a subjective interpretation of the meaning of the work. How does the work make you feel? What do you think the content is? Go beyond “I like it” or “I don’t like it.”

Research the artist. Historical and biographical information on the artist often provides clues into a work’s intended meaning. Carefully consider the purpose and context of the piece. Did the piece you selected have any particular political or cultural message? Was the artist making a statement?

Evaluate What do you think the artist’s intentions were? Was this communicated? Does it have value? Can you recognize the aesthetic quality in the work?

Format Requirements

The paper must be 1700 words, double-spaced, 10- or 12-point type, with 1” margins. The title page, images, and reference/bibliography page do not count toward the required length of paper. The preferred format to complete the Final Paper is Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). If these formats are not available, other acceptable formats are ASCII (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), and Open Office (.odt), and PDF. Make sure you proofread your papers for incorrect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other errors.

A minimum of four sources is required. Research can come from the Internet (reputable, academic sources only) scholarly articles (JSTOR, for example), books on art history, politics, etc.. Sources should be varied and academic and/or professional in nature. Your textbook cannot be one of the four minimum sources but can be included.

Anything that is not considered common knowledge (information that can be found in at least 4 sources) should be cited. This includes opinions, judgments, little-known facts, and direct quotes. In-text citations (APA) or footnotes and endnotes (CMS) are used to give credit to sources of any material or scholarship borrowed, summarized, or paraphrased. They are intended to refer readers to the exact pages of the works listed in the Reference or Bibliography section.

Citation Sources

The OWL at Purdue provides excellent formatting and style guides for APA opens in a new window and Chicago Manual of Style opens in a new window.

Develop an essay in answering the two questions below. Engage in substantial and independent literature searches to address the questions. Make the essay clear and engaging for the reader.

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Develop an essay in answering the two questions below. Engage in substantial and independent literature searches to address the questions. Make the essay clear and engaging for the reader.

Take note: Arguments need to be evidence based

-How new technology in business environment impact on human resource development (HRD)?

-What opportunities and challenges does new technology present for HRD professionals? What recommendations would you give to HRD professional so that we are up for the opportunities and challenges presented by new technology?

Essay should have a general structure of:

Take Note: More focus on the body of the essay please

Introduction (140 words): Cover the points you outline sequentially in the body of your report to stay on track. An introduction needs to outline the purpose, context, and background rationale. You also need to set limits of the research by identifying what you are going to cover and sticking to it.

Body of your Essay (1000words): Present your detailed literature review and argument development. Arguments and definitions must be supported by your references. Every comment make that presents as a fact, assertion or argument has to be substantiated with a good reference that is cited or quoted in text. Marks are lost for unsubstantiated opinions. The lecturer is interested in your capacity to communicate well-researched information and to derive your own judgment and argument from existing literature.

Conclusion (150-200words): Write what you have concluded based only on your research. Opinions..

References: Harvard style referencing

comment on one (1) of the fellow.  pick one (1) of the fellow to make comments.

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comment on one (1) of the fellow.  pick one (1) of the fellow to make comments.

About two to three sentences

1. I believe that the Policy- making Board would be more instrumental in influencing the implementation of a smoke-free policy in a community simply because this board focuses on the goal setting and strategic planning of specific programs coordinated with the public health polices. The Policy-making Board pinpoints key factors that help reflect on certain public health polices that include smoke-free policies. Another public health policy that a board of health might advance would be obesity due to it being one of Americas most growing diseases and there is a definite need for advancement in programing for this particular issue.

2. Based on my personal preference, the type of agency that I would prefer to work in would be the Suburban Agency. I chose this agency because it stood out the most to me and I feel like this particular agency accommodates those who usually live in rural and urban areas. Suburban agencies handle either concerns when dealing with external constituencies. Also this agency is successful in providing sufficient funds to health agencies and they serve those in that suburban community (different income levels) which makes this agency more open than the other two agencies. What I mean by open is that it’s convenient for those individuals in that particular increasing population. I also chose this agency because it seemed as though many people could benefit from this suburban agency and I could see myself fitting into this sort of agency.

3. Competency statements include the knowledge of understanding skills and judgment that are usually demonstrated by someone who take on a particular task on a daily basis. Competency statements in a health department would help strive to meet the intent of their mission, vision, and values by simply providing key goals and assets for which a health department could potentially benefit from.

4. When it comes to academic institutions and roles dealing with employees of local health departments and the students in public health programs I think that for one being engaged is a very important role especially when dealing with the public health profession where it’s essential to be fully focused on programs and policies. If no one is engaged in the project then it won’t be successful in the end. I also believe that being responsible is another key role because it’s important for those who are employees of the workplace and for students in public health programs to ensure that every goal is met in order to implement certain public health programs and policies. Being responsible goes a long way in the public health field because there is a lot of information that is being proposed and it’s crucial for every job title supporting the public health programs to be done properly and responsibility is the key to that.

Describe two influences you believe TV and/or movies have on society. You can describe any kind(s) of influence you want.

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Movies and TV can tell us a lot about the people of a society and its culture. Some people may criticize the ‘realness’ of movies and/or TV shows or deny they reflect or influence their lives, but one thing is clear: both TV and Movies sometimes display the ideas, stories, realities, and principles that people value most. However, are the values of a society most clearly revealed in its movies/TV?

Write a journal of 2 or more full double-spaced pages with 1 inch margins and 12 point font, using paragraphs for each response, in which you in which you discuss the ways in which the Mass Media, particularly movies, create or reflect reality.

  • Describe two influences you believe TV and/or movies have on society. You can describe any kind(s) of influence you want. It could be diversity, representation, audience viewing habits, kinds of stories and/or characters you see and their influence, ways stories are getting to audiences (cable vs. streaming), the kinds of television shows or movies, etc. Make sure to give specific examples from television/movies to support your thoughts.
  • Describe two influences you believe society has on TV and/or movies? As with question 2, you can describe any kinds of influence you want. Make sure to give specific examples from television/movies to support your thoughts.

Which listening barrier most contributes to psychological noise (from the Interactive Model)?

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1.Which listening barrier most contributes to psychological noise (from the Interactive Model)?

Select one:

a. Culture

b. Information Overload

c. Processing Gap

d. None of these were factors contributing to psychological noise   

e. Judging

2.What is the principle difference between interpersonal and group communication?

Select one:

a. Whether the rules are formalized and/or written

b. Group has authority based rules, and interpersonal really does not have rules 

c. Whether the conversation happens within an organization

d. Group communication always has more people than interpersonal

e. None of these options

3.Which type of noise does a speaker have any control over?

Select one:

a. Message

b. Semantic

c. None of these options

d. Psychological 

e. Phyisical

4.From early childhood, we begin to develop a personal mythology. From this, it is said that we develop and reinforce our self concept. This is an example of which of the following?

Select one:

a. Self as Relational Achievement

b. Self as Internal Dialogue

c. None of the above

d. Self as Cognitive Schema

e. Self as Narrative

f. All of the above

g. Self as Behavioral Indicators 

5.Which level of communication does the method of the feedback most impact the power of the feedback?

Select one:

a. Intrapersonal

b. Group 

c. Interpersonal

d. Mediated/Mass

e. Public

6. The technique of identifying characteristics you admire in others, and then finding ways to alter your own behavior to one you admire more.

Summarize the source. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say?

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For this assignment, you need to find 5-6 library sources that connect to the research topic. My research Topic has to do about SOCIAL MEDIA AND EVERYDAY LIFE! ( Prons and Cons)  I also provided 6 sources that I found on my own and will attach below. You may use some sources if you have any. For each source, you need to provide a citation and a paragraph that includes a summary, assessment, and reflection. The required page length of this assignment is 3-5 pages.

SOURCES I FOUND WHICH HAVE TO DO WITH MY TOPIC (SOCIAL MEDIA AND EVERYDAY LIFE) ARE BELOW

https://caccl-laccd.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d83c3ff9276541d4b2c953f1dacbeda4&context=PC&vid=01CACCL_LACCD:ELAC&lang=en&search_scope=ELAC_LibraryCatalog_and_CI&adaptor=Primo%20Central&tab=everything&query=any,contains,social%20media%20and%20everyday%20life&facet=rtype,include,articles&offset=0

https://caccl-laccd.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a68880d1cc644f41b9c9e645b595dc88&context=PC&vid=01CACCL_LACCD:ELAC&lang=en&search_scope=ELAC_LibraryCatalog_and_CI&adaptor=Primo%20Central&tab=everything&query=any,contains,social%20media%20and%20everyday%20life&facet=rtype,include,articles&offset=0

https://caccl-laccd.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a68880d1cc644f41b9c9e645b595dc88&context=PC&vid=01CACCL_LACCD:ELAC&lang=en&search_scope=ELAC_LibraryCatalog_and_CI&adaptor=Primo%20Central&tab=everything&query=any,contains,social%20media%20and%20everyday%20life&facet=tlevel,include,peer_reviewed&offset=0

https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/internet-changed-everyday-life/

The Impact of Social Media: Is it Irreplaceable?

https://ls2pac.lapl.org/?section=resource&resourceid=16932214&currentIndex=0&view=fullDetailsDetailsTab   Digital material : tracing new media in everyday life and technology

See instructions below:

I. Formatting / Use MLA-style formatting (See MLA Annotated Bibliography Sample) and include the following:

  • Title: “Type in your chosen and pre-approved topic”
  • Perfectly formatted MLA Citations and annotations

II. Include citations for the following sources:

  • 5-6 library sources that may include two books, scholarly journals, newspapers, and websites as a basis for your research. Note: Make sure that 2 of your sources are scholarly journals.Alphabetize the citations by the authors’ last names.

III. Annotations / Include the following elements in each citation:

An annotated bibliography includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources. Your annotations must do the following:

  • Summarize the source. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say?
  • Assess the source. How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
  • Reflect on the source’s usefulness to your research paper. Why was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How do you plan to use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?

An annotated bibliography provides specific information about each source you have used. As a researcher, you have become an expert on your topic and have the ability both to explain the content and to assess the usefulness of your sources for those not in the know. Think of your paper as part of a conversation with others interested in the same things you are; the annotated bibliography allows you to tell readers what to check out, what might be worth checking out in some situations, and what might not be worth spending the time on. It’s kind of like providing a list of good movies for your classmates to watch and then going over the list with them, telling them why this movie is better than that one or why one student in your class might like a particular movie better than another student would. You want to give your audience enough information to understand basically what the movies are about and to make an informed decision about where to spend their money based on their interests” (“Annotated Bibliography”).

Essentially, this assignment consists of two elements that will be blended together:

  • A Works Cited page in MLA format that lists all of the research sources you have found and evaluated thus far for your final paper
  • A paragraph explaining who the author is,  their credentials, and how and why this source will be useful to your final Research paper. This evaluation should include your interpretation of the source’s thesis or overall focus.

You should have a variety of sources. Entries should be organized in alphabetical order. We are using MLA formatting, for the Bibliography as well as the final Research Essay.

Write a job description for one (1) of the HR functions you selected. Determine the specific degree (e.g., associates, bachelors, or masters) and certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, ATD, or WorldatWork) needed

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Assignment 3: Staffing the HR Department

Due Week 7 and worth 200 points

You are assessing the work design present in your selected company when you realize that you have not adequately reviewed the job descriptions, recruitment and selection methods the company currently uses. You will also need to make sure that the compensation and benefit packages are aligned with the company’s culture. At this point, you are realizing that you need immediate assistance, so you must start staffing your HR department.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Choose three (3) HR functions and assess the significance of each in adding value to your HR department in support of your company’s vision and mission.

2. Write a job description for one (1) of the HR functions you selected. Determine the specific degree (e.g., associates, bachelors, or masters) and certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, ATD, or WorldatWork) needed. Include the level and type of experience needed (e.g., industry, managerial, customer service, tenure, etc.).

  • Note: The job description should be incorporated into the paper and is counted towards the total page length requirement for this assignment.
  • Hint: You can use the Occupational Network website for assistance

3. Choose one (1) recruitment method and one (1) selection method you will use in order to attract the best quality candidates for these positions. Provide a rationale for your choices.

4. Develop a compensation and benefit package for the new HR Staff. Explain how this package will provide a high return on investment to the company.

  • Hint: Review the article “Creating a Smart Compensation Package”

5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment from within the past five (5) years. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

6. Format your assignment according to these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
  • Cite the resources you have used to complete the assignment. Note: You must have a minimum of three (3) resources for this assignment.