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HRM 320 ( Employment Law ) Entire Course

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 HRM 320 ( Employment Law ) Entire Course

 Devry HRM320 Week 1 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest  

DQ 1

 Lofty Lawns (graded)

 (TCO 1) Larry Land establishes a landscaping business under the name “Lofty Lawns.” The business handles lawn care and seasonal flowers for apartment complexes, condominium associations, and homeowner associations. Larry wants to keep labor costs, legal liability, and administrative paperwork to a minimum. When he hires groundskeepers, he requires them to sign an “independent contractor” agreement that acknowledges they are independent contractors, not employees. He does not require that they be incorporated or have experience. He provides a free 1-day training seminar on lawn care “the lofty lawn way” to all his workers. He requires them to buy their own white truck and to buy from him (at cost) the trim package that says “Lofty Lawns” on the side and back of the truck. He requires them to maintain their own vehicle liability insurance (and show proof of insurance), and to pay for their own gas and truck maintenance. Lofty Lawn provides all the mowers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.

Workers are required to call in for a list of their day-to-day assignments, drive to the properties, perform the necessary work, call for the next job assignment, etc. They are expected to be “on call” (available) from 8 AM-4 PM, Monday through Friday. While working, they must wear the official “Lofty Lawns” T-shirt (summer) or sweatshirt (winter). Workers are paid a flat fee per property serviced, based on the amount of work and time necessary to complete the job. They must pay their own expenses to travel from one property to another, but they are guaranteed that jobs will not be more than 10 miles apart. They are not paid any benefits, such as health insurance, vacation or sick pay. Lofty Lawns does not deduct any withholding taxes (income taxes or payroll taxes) from their paychecks. Once each week, Larry visits the property where each worker is performing grounds work, monitors the work being done, and instructs the workers if he sees a need for improvement or a change in how they work the property. These weekly inspections can be on any day of the week so that the worker doesn’t know when to expect Larry. Based on his worksite monitoring and on customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction, Larry adjusts the rate of compensation for each worker twice each year. Almost all of Larry’s workers work for him on a 40+ hour week basis and do not work for any other landscaping company.

Recently, Will Worker was driving from one customer’s property to the next customer, ran a red light, and accidentally struck the car being driven by Sarah Senior, injuring her and damaging her car. Unfortunately, Will had just missed his last auto insurance premium payment, so his insurance company denied coverage. Sarah wants to pursue Larry’s business, “Lofty Lawns” for her damages. What is Sarah’s theory? Will she succeed?

 DQ 2

 TLC Pet Care (graded)

 (TCO 9) TLC Pet Care Centers, a franchise operation of pet care clinics with boarding, has 56 full-time and 28 part-time employees at 13 locations. Employees include licensed veterinarians, veterinary assistants, animal groomers and front desk help. Many of the part-time employees are high school and college students who help with animals being boarded, by walking dogs, cleaning cages and helping with check-in and check-out. The management of TLC Pet Care Centers wants to establish uniform standards for these part-timers. To ensure that applicants have a real interest in working with animals, a “veterinary aptitude test” is being proposed, which would require applicants to identify various cat and dog breeds from a picture chart and name body parts of dogs and cats with proper veterinary terms. Another proposal is that each high school or college student who applies show a grade of “B” or higher in high school or college biology. Management also wants to insist that part-timers show they’ve resided at the same address for at least 6 months, as of way of avoiding hiring “transient” student labor.

Management also wants all applicants (full and part-time) to pass a “psychological screening” test to insure they do not have violent tempers or anger control problems that would create a risk of an animal being abused. Management is looking for a test to use for this. In the event an employee is ever suspected of abusing an animal, TLC’s current policy is that the employee will be required to submit to a polygraph test (lie detector test) regarding the alleged incident. Every employee must pass a drug screening test prior to being employed, in order to insure a drug-free workplace. This fact is prominently stated on the top of TLC’s employment application form. In addition, the employee handbook at TLC states that any employee reporting for work whose conduct causes the manager on duty to suspect drug use (including alcohol intoxication) is grounds for that employee to submit to blood or urine testing. Refusal under that circumstance is grounds for termination.

Are these policies at TLC Pet Care Centers in compliance with the law? If not, why not?

 Devry HRM320 Week 2 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest  

DQ 1

 Theft of Time on the Internet  (graded)

 The internet is a staple of the modern office. Some companies are concerned that the Internet (and its e-mail application) lead to increased theft of time in the workplace. But, others argue that the Internet promotes efficiency of information. What are your thoughts on this? What are the parameters and the potential implications for failure to adhere to those parameters?

 DQ 2

 Elliptical – At Will (graded)

 Human Resource Dilemma Number 5 (pg. 141, Moran text) says this:

In Elliptical Electronics Company’s employment handbook, it states in bold, “Employment is at will and can be terminated by either employer or employee at anytime for any reason with or without cause.” Later in the handbook, a multiple-step grievance procedure is outlined. Thomas Walker physically assaults a coworker without provocation. The co-worker is hospitalized, and Thomas is discharged immediately under the at-will policy. Thomas, who is black, reports that Elliptical violated its employment handbook by not providing him with a hearing as outlined in its grievance procedure. How would you advise Elliptical?

Do you think the grievance procedure modified Mr. Walker’s at-will employment relationship with Elliptical? When it comes to making such a determination, what factors come into play and are all factors consistent?

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 Devry HRM320 Week 3 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest

 DQ1

 Young & Rich (graded)

 Young & Rich, Inc. is a retail clothing chain that markets to the higher end of the young adult market, with a “look” that’s intended as a crossover between “prep school” and “active adventurous.” Image is very important to Young & Rich (Y&R), and a great deal of money and attention has been spent over the years marketing Y&R’s distinctive image. For sales associates in its retail operations, the company seeks young adults (ages 16-early 30s) who are “good looking,” “clean cut” and have the “All-American-boy-or-girl-next-door” look. The company claims that this is driven by “business necessity,” in that Y&R’s customers are drawn to stores where the staff have the “look” they’ve come to associate with Y&R. The company will not hire anyone with a drug conviction or who is currently in drug rehab. Y&R also will not hire anyone who is a member of the Communist party.

The company advertises its retail sales associate positions widely and hires from all racial and ethnic groups, men and women. Virtually all of the sales associates at Y&R have “the Y&R look.” Of those who applied for available positions last year, 45% of white applicants were hired, 37% of African American applicants were hired, 40% of Hispanic applicants were hired, 100% of Native American applicants were hired (only two applied), and 49% of Asian applicants were hired. Though Y&R hires more women than men for its retail sales operation, the percentage of applicants hired is approximately the same for men and women. In looking at the composition of the retail store staff, however, it’s apparent that virtually all of the African American sales associates are light-skinned.

Desmonda, a dark-skinned African American, was denied a sales associate position at Y&R despite having retail sales background. Caroline, a Hispanic woman, was told she did not have “the look we are looking for” when she applied for a sales associate position. Chelsea, a white woman who spent 6 months in drug rehab last year was rejected for a job at Y&R. Ted, a white university student who is a member of the Communist Party, was denied employment with Y&R for that reason.

About 25% of those hired as retail associates at Y&R were encouraged to apply when approached by a Y&R representative. Traci is one such employee. She was with friends at the local mall one day (where there is also an Y&R store) and was approached, in the food court by a Y&R manager who encouraged her to apply for a sales associate position that had just opened up at the Y&R store. Traci buys Y&R clothing and likes “the look,” so she applied for the position that day and was hired. This same system is used to hire sales associates from all races and ethnic groups, men and women. Is there a problem with this hiring practice? Why or why not?

 DQ 2

 Rx Medical Supply (graded)

 Rx Medical Supply(Rx), a company with just over 500 employees adopted a written Affirmative Action plan in the early 1990s. At that time, the company’s professional, managerial, and executive positions were held, overwhelmingly, by white males. White females constituted the bulk of the front office and clerical staff. Rx’s Affirmative Action plan was adopted voluntarily (not as the result of a court order). Under the plan, qualified women and minorities were strongly urged to apply for the company’s available positions, especially professional, managerial and executive positions. Since that time, a large number of women and minorities were hired for these positions. Rx’s approach was (and still is) to review the credentials of all applicants, and identify all those who meet the “base” standard of “qualified” for the position. At that point, the company separates the “white male” applicant pool from the “women and minorities” pool, and identifies the top candidate(s) in each pool. If there is only one position available, it is awarded to the “most qualified” candidate overall. When there are two openings available for the same position, one position is filled with the top candidate from the “white male” pool, the other with the top candidate from the “women and minorities” pool. If there are 3 openings available for the same position, they are filled by selecting the “most qualified” applicant in the “white male” pool, the most qualified woman in the “women and minorities pool” and the most qualified racial minority in the “women and minorities pool.” If there are more than 3 openings for the same position, this same approach is applied ad infinitum.

As a result of its Affirmative Action plan, Rx has substantially increased the number of women and minorities in its professional, managerial, and executive ranks. Women now hold 45% of these positions. African Americans hold 18% of these positions, and Hispanics hold 13%. Rx’s Affirmative Action plan has come under attack as of late for being both “no longer necessary” and “discriminatory.” Jason, a white male, was rejected for a top technical position at Rx even though his credentials and experience exceeded that of Jennifer, the top candidate from the “women and minorities” pool who was one of two people hired for the position (there were two openings). There is no dispute that both Jason and Jennifer had the base qualifications for the position.

Is Rx Medical Supply’s Affirmative Action plan legally valid? Why or why not?

 Devry HRM320 Week 4 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest

 DQ 1

 The Pregnant Professor  (graded)

 Abagail Adams was hired as an associate professor of economics atHeartlandUniversity. She was the first woman professor hired in the department. When she was hired, she was given the same three-year time period as all other associate professors at Heartland U. to establish herself as an academic through teaching ability, publishing multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals, and developing a rapport with colleagues in the department through committee participation and attendance at professional conferences. After three years, as was the custom, she would face a tenure vote, and would either receive tenure and be promoted to full professor, or be denied tenure and given one year to locate another position.

During the next three years, Professor Adams earned high marks in student reviews for her teaching ability and she published two peer-reviewed scholarly articles on economics. Her male peers in the Economics Department were enthusiastic regarding her teaching reviews, though less so about her publishing, since they all published multiple articles per year and expected her to do the same. In the second year of her appointment, Professor Adams became pregnant and reduced some of her non-classroom professional commitments as her pregnancy advanced. She then took a 3-month leave after the birth of her child, time that was not included in the three-year review period. Upon returning to work, Professor Adams resumed her previous level of professional activity.

Throughout the three-year probation period, the Chair of the Economics Department, Professor Cratchett, as well as the majority of the other professors in the department complained about Professor Adams’ unwillingness to participate in their weekly discussion forum on economics and her “lack of commitment” to professional activities, including her failure to participate in several economics conferences held at various places around the world. Professor Adams complained that Professor Cratchett was unfriendly to her and preferred the company of the other men in the department. She also complained that many of these conferences occurred while she was pregnant (and could not fly) or while she was on maternity leave. She also claimed that her salary as Associate Professor was not commensurate with that of her male colleagues, and that this resulted from the subjective determination of compensation and promotion in her department, a process controlled by her male colleagues.

After her three-year probation, her colleagues in the Economics Department unanimously voted to deny her tenure. They advertised her position as open to new candidates and within a year had hired another woman, Professor Betsy Ross, to replace her.

Does Professor Adams have a claim for discrimination?

 DQ 2

 Boys Behaving Badly (graded)

 The “All Erection” Crane Company has been in business for many years. The company sells and leases cranes and other heavy industrial equipment. Most of the sales force is male, and most of the office help is female. There is a lot of humor associated with the company’s name. The salesmen’s business cards and office stationary feature the picture of a crane with the company name “All Erection,” and the slogan, “All Erection, All the Time.” The President of the Company, Pete Sakes, spends very little time at the company’s facility, spending most of his time on the road developing business and buying equipment. Pete claims he had no knowledge of the incidents described below, except as noted.

The office is run on a day to day basis by Eddie Ellis, who likes to kid the office receptionist, Gayle, about the large size of her breasts. Eddie has never touched Gayle or made any sexual suggestions or requests of her. In his view, he just likes to kid around with her. Eddie has his locker in the back room decorated, inside and out, with cutouts fromVictoria’s Secret andFrederick’s ofHollywood women’s lingerie catalogs.

Dave French is a salesman for All Erection. He is single, and so is Marie Sanchez, the office accounts manager. Dave constantly asks Marie out, and she constantly turns him down. Just before Marie’s annual review, Dave says to her, “You know who’s on the review committee this year, don’t you?” He then tells her that if she will go out with him “just once,” he will put in a good word on her annual review. Marie complains about this to other women in the office, but has not filed a formal complaint with anyone.

The newest salesman in the office, Dale Fox, does not socialize with the other salesmen, who think he is gay. One day Eddie and Dave decide to have a little fun at Dale’s expense, and place items of women’s make-up and hygiene products on Dale’s desk and in his desk drawers. Dale is angered by this and complains in writing to Pete Sakes. Pete reprimands Eddie privately but takes no other action.

A regular customer of All Erection, Bob Builder, always ogles at Gayle’s breasts whenever he stops in. He makes comments such as, “I always like seeing both of you, Gayle,” and the salesmen chuckle in response to his comments. Last week he stopped by and said, “Hi, Gayle, lookie what I got,” and held up some Viagra tablets. The salesmen in the office roared with laughter. Gayle shot back with, “Are you sure that’s enough, Bob?” to which there was more laughter. Gayle has never made any complaint to anyone about being kidded about her breasts.

In conjunction with the above scenario, identify the incidents of illegal sexual harassment at the All Erection Crane Co. From there, analyze the type of sexual harassment involved in the behavior. Additionally, explain the required responses in conjunction with the actions and behavior. Lastly, recommend changes in policy that should be implemented.

 HRM320 Week 5 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest  

DQ 1

 Case Court Reporting (graded)

 Case Court Reporting is a private court reporting company, which provides certified court reporters to law firms to take testimony in depositions and arbitration hearings, as well as providing “closed captioning” to local television stations for their community-based programming. Case Court Reporting (CCR) has 37 employees.

One of CCR’s court reporters is Hanna Holy, a devout Christian who will not use everyday swear words because of her religious belief, they take God’s name in vain. Hanna is a fast and accurate court reporter, but if a witness or lawyer uses swear words in any deposition or hearing she is reporting, she omits the offensive words. For example, when a witness said, “Hell, no, I don’t give a damn what he does,” Hanna typed, “Heck no, I don’t give a darn what he does.” When the law firm that ordered the transcript objected, Hanna’s “correction” was “H—, no, I don’t give a d—- what he does.” The law firm complained again, and the transcript had to be revised again (to state the original testimony) by another court reporter in the office who did not have Hanna’s sensibilities.

The office manager at CCR is Dale Dabbler, who recently proclaimed her conversion to Wicca-ism. In connection with her worship of several deities associated with her new beliefs, she believes she should be entitled to burn a candle in her office every afternoon, and carry a picture of one of the deities on her at all times, on a necklace that dangles from her neck. CCR does not believe it should be required to accommodate either Hanna or Dale’s religious practices on the job.

Due to a decline in the court reporting industry, CCR believes it must lay off about 10 of its court reporters. If layoffs are based on seniority, most of the youngest court reporters will be laid off. If the layoffs are based on skill level, which in court reporting is measured by the speed and accuracy at which someone can transcribe, most of the layoffs will be among CCR’s oldest employees, those aged 45 or older. One possible solution CCR is considering is offering an “early retirement package” to all employees aged 50 or older, under which they would receive a generous cash incentive to take retirement. For those not sufficiently induced, the company would require that they be transferred to in-office transcription of other court reporter’s notes, rather than continuing to be sent out to law firms for depositions and arbitration hearings.

Mary Sunshine, age 59, was dismissed last year as a court reporter for CCR, at a time when she was earning the highest pay and benefits of any reporter in the company. She was not given a reason for her dismissal, and was replaced by Ginny Fox, age 41, who was paid substantially less. After Mary made a complaint with the EEOC over her dismissal, CCR discovered that during her tenure as an employee, Mary had stolen office supplies valued at several hundred dollars.

As the HR director at CCR, what problems can you identify?

 DQ 2

 All American Gear (graded)

 All American Gear, Inc. makes American flags. It has just under 50 employees. It is proud of its tradition of making its product only in the U.S., and with American workers. All American Gear (AAG) hires people of all ancestries, but requires that all its employees be U.S. citizens. Pedro, an immigrant from Costa Rica, who holds a resident alien card (showing he is in the U.S. legally) applied for a position at AAG for which he was otherwise qualified, and was turned down based on lack of U.S. citizenship.

Two employees of AAG, Rajid, a first generation American of Pakistani ancestry, and Sonja, a first generation American of Serb-Bosnian ancestry complained that two co-workers of Mexican ancestry made abusive, derogatory remarks about them in Spanish. There was some dispute about what was said, since everyone else who overheard the exchange speaks little or no Spanish. As a result, AAG adopted an “English only” policy at the workplace. Juan and Garcia, the alleged harassers, complained that the English-language-only rule discriminated against them because of their national origin.

Bernie is the national sales manager for AAG. His job duties include giving sales presentations to large groups. Several months ago, he was severely injured in a motorcycle accident, resulting in permanent hearing loss and a broken arm. The broken arm now requires months of physical therapy. Bernie wants AAG to hire an assistant for him to hear questions in the back of the room at sales presentations, and special equipment to type his reports.

There is a job opening at AAG for a sewing machine operator. This position requires someone who can operate and maintain the large industrial sewing machines that the company uses for stitching large cloth flags. The sewing machine itself has an emergency stop pedal on floor level, as well as other levers at 2′, 3 1/2′ and 5 1/2′ off the floor. It also requires someone who can set, reset, and un-jam large pieces of fabric from the sewing mechanism, which requires upper body strength, mobility, and flexibility. Dana, a paraplegic with sewing experience, has applied for the job.

Recently, after a wave of rumors began to cause complaints and absenteeism, two AAG employees disclosed certain medical conditions. Trace admitted that he is HIV positive and is taking a cocktail of drugs to combat his condition. Farah admitted that he is suffering from an attack of West Nile virus. Other AAG employees are refusing to work with or near either Trace or Farah and state that they will quit if they are required to do so.

What laws, if any, apply to these HR issues at AAG?

 HRM320 Week 6 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest  

DQ 1

 Upsides and Downsides  (graded)

 Our readings focused on the benefits of unionizing and collective bargaining. Let’s examine the opposing point of view. Many people feel that unions and collective bargaining actually have a heavy downside that is sometimes ignored. Do you think there is a downside or disadvantage to having unions or engaging in collective bargaining? Explain your responses and support your positions.

Some other world factors that must be considered in any discussion of this issue are outsourcing and third world labor markets. Explain how outsourcing and third world labor markets enter into the mix when it comes to unionizing and collective bargaining. How has the recent economic downturn impacted your position on these issues?

 DQ 2

 Express Delivery Systems  (graded)

 Express Delivery Systems, Inc. is a worldwide package delivery company that specializes in fulfilling “just in time” parts and supplies to manufacturers. It provides both “overnight” and “express” deliveries, express referring to the fastest road-based delivery available 24/7. Express Delivery Systems (EDS) drivers and sorters work in 3 overlapping 8-hour shifts, M-F, so that the necessary personnel are always available to make a shipment. Therefore, some employees work7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (with a half-hour lunch break), some work10:00 AM-6:30 PM, some work11:00 PM-7:30 AM, and so on. There are also two part-time “weekend” shifts, with 12-hour days Saturday and Sunday. EDS pays its full-time employees based on a 40-hour work week, M-F. These employees can then earn “overtime” pay on weekends by filling in when needed if delivery demands require supplementing the part-time “weekend” crew.

When full-timers work on the weekend, however, they agree to be “on call” in 4-hour increments. To do this, they “call in” their availability and the 4-hour “clock” begins. During that 4 hours, the employee must be reachable at all times via cell phone, and must be able to take a delivery immediately. The employee may not travel outside his or her “pick up zone” while on call, which limits mobility to approx. a 12-mile radius. If the employee gets a delivery request, he/she makes the delivery and is paid for both the “wait time” and the time taken to make the actual delivery. If the employee gets no call within the 4 hours, he/she is not paid, but can sign up for another 4-hour “on call” status at any time. No regular employee is ever required to be on call weekends; the company relies on “go getters” who want to make some OT on the weekend and are willing to be available for it.

Dennis, a full-time M-F employee, agreed to go “on call” weekends many times last year, and spent a total of 600 “overtime” hours “on call,” though he was only called and paid for deliveries for 150 hours. He insists that he is owed overtime pay for the remaining 450 hours.

During school holiday periods, EDS also hires high school students (aged 14 and older) to assist in processing orders at its two national distribution centers. EDS does not allow the students to work more than 6 hours per day or more than 36 hours per week, and they may not work with the mechanical sorting equipment. The students are paid minimum wage, and the job is advertised as a “paid internship.” The local high school complains that students who work at EDS over school holidays are returning exhausted, and that no one under age 16 should be permitted to work there.

Renee, a scheduling manager for EDS, worked an average of 50 hours per week last year. She is paid a salary of $50,000 plus full benefits to manage the scheduling of sorters and drivers for incoming orders. She supervises a staff of 8 scheduling assistants, who each coordinate schedules within their geographic regions. She is actively involved in hiring, training and supervising these scheduling assistants, but does not have the sole power to hire or fire them. She is claiming overtime for the excess hours worked, and EDS is claiming she is part of “management” and is exempt from being paid overtime.

What issues do you see raised by this scenario?

 HRM320 Week 7 Discussion DQ1 & DQ 2 Latest  

 DQ 1

 Defined Benefit or  Contribution Plans (graded)

 Congress passed the Employment Retirement Income Security Act to protect employee benefits including pension or retirement benefits.However, ERISA does not specifically address one of the current “hot topics” in employer retirement plans. That “hot topic” is the use of defined benefit or defined contribution retirement plans. Employers that have defined benefit retirement plans are increasingly converting those plans to defined contribution plans while almost all new employee pension plans are defined contribution plans.What protections does ERISA provide to employees in general? How might these protections be inadequate from an employee standpoint as our country faces challenging economic times? Can employees truly “rely” on benefits such as health insurance and retirement?

 DQ 2

 Ergonomics Requirements  (graded)

 Compliance Publications (CP) has 2000 employees. Approximately 200 of those employees spend their 8 workday hours typing and transcribing materials for the various publications produced at Compliance. Many of these employees work in a large typing hall (an open location where each employee has a small desk and a computer where they complete their typing). Some employees, however, work from remotely from home during the same work hours, and are responsible for providing their own workspace. Recently, the employees have been complaining about pain in their back and wrists, eye strain, and discomfort on standing after the long day of typing. Individual employees have made the following suggestions.

Margaret, who works in the typing hall, asks for swivel typing chairs equiped with a high-back, lumbar (low-back) support, and foot rests.

Jung, who works in the typing hall, asks for the computer keyboards to be replaced by ergonomic keyboards.

Angel, who works in the typing hall, asks for computer monitor screen guards to reduce the glare coming from the existing computer monitors.

Kepi, who works in the typing hall, asks for current computer monitors to be replaced with large screen anti-glare plasma monitors mounted on ergonomic bracketing for the correct angle and positioning of the display.

Frank, who works in the typing hall, asks for CP to hire a trainer to come in and work individually with typists on ergonomic positioning.

Lavone, who works in the typing hall, objects to any changes to his workstation and wants CP to agree that any changes it makes will not apply to his workstation.

Roseanne, who is an Executive Assistant, has her own office, and spends less than 1/4 of her work day typing, asks that CP provide her with the same ergonomic equipment and training that it provides to its workers in the typing hall.

Destiny, who works from home, asks that CP provide her with the same ergonomic equipment and training that it provides to its workers in the typing hall.

Eileen, who works in HR, collects the suggestions and is asked to make a recommendation to CP about how to proceed. Considering OSHA’s current stance on ergonomics, what should she recommend?

Week 2 Assignment

Assignment

Please answer the following questions in an MS Word document using APA style formatting. For those which you need research to answer, please provide the citations.

1.       What do you think are some of the factors in the modern workplace that contribute to a theft of time? How can those factors be managed?

2.       What does the word Whistleblower mean (legally speaking)? Give an example of whistleblowing.

3.       “Retaliation” has become one of the most often cited reasons for employees filing charges with the EEOC against their employers. Please define “retaliation” in the legal, employment sense – and explain when it is illegal. What can an employee do when they feel they have been retaliated against and for what reasons does retaliation rise to the level of an EEOC lawsuit?

4.       During the course of a day, employee Jennifer Anniestown (an accountant) constantly opens and updates her Facebook account on her iPad, checks on her lottery ticket numbers, calls and talks to her mother for 30 minutes, her children for 10 minutes (she makes sure they get home safely every day) and her husband every afternoon for 15 minutes to see if he or she is making dinner that night. Her employer, Billybob Thornblower listens to each of her phone calls to make sure that she isn’t talking to his wife, one of her good friends, about his actions at work. (He is always hitting on the salesgirls, in a good-natured way.) Billybob ends up being fired for sexual harassment when one of the salesgirls complains. Jennifer’s new boss, Tracy, notices that Jennifer is doing a ton of personal work during company time. There is no written policy about this issue at the company. To date, Jennifer’s work is exemplary. She always has everything done in a timely manner and her books balance at the end of every day. What should Tracy do about this situation?

5.       Last month, Steven Smith was hired as the secretary for lawyer Wayne Wright, who has a drinking problem. Wayne’s last secretary quit when Wayne tried to get her to go out with him on a date. So far, Steven and Wayne have gotten along peachy. Steven is subpoenaed to testify in the harassment lawsuit of Wayne’s former secretary, and says (under oath) that Wayne has treated him great, but that Wayne also admitted he had asked the secretary out on dates regularly and grabbed her inappropriately. Steven is telling the truth. A few weeks later, Wayne and his firm lose the harassment case and have to pay the prior secretary back pay and reinstate her to her job as part of the damages in the case. The firm terminates Steven so that they can put the old secretary back in her job. Steven asks you what you think he should do. What do you say?

 Week 3 Assignment

Assignment

1.       Define BFOQ and list to which characteristics it applies

2.       What is USERRA? How does USERRA protect those on military leave?

3.       What are the requirements of an Affirmative Action plan? List the criteria for proof of its “remedial nature.”

4.       Answer Human Resource Dilemma, Ch. 7 #5, p.187 (Emmanuel Abrams)

5.       Answer Human Resource Dilemma, Ch. 9 #4, p.237 (Sun Loo Chan)

Use APA formatting for your assignment and any citations you use.

Week 5 Assignment

Assignment

Please answer the following questions in an MS Word document using APA style formatting. Cite your sources.

1.       When can an employee’s religious belief qualify as a bona fide occupational qualification?

2.       Answer Human Resource Dilemma, Ch 14, #1, p. 355. (Milton, Madden & Herman) )

3.       Answer Human Recourse Dilemma, Ch 15, #3, p. 374. (Johnny Carlton)

4.       Answer Human Resource Dilemma, Ch 16, #2, p. 394. (Harvey Jameson)

5.       Answer Human Resource Dilemma, Ch 17, #3, p. 417. (Rita Hall )

 HRM 320 Week 6

Week 6: Employment Discrimination Research Paper

 Your course project for this term is to write a 6-8 page, double-spaced mini-research paper, with your subject as Employment Discrimination. Everything you need to know about the project resides on this tab.

Your project requires at least three (3) outside resources besides the textbook. Your paper must be written in APA format, include a title and reference page, and reference your sources both internally (parenthetically) and in the reference page. Please use the APA template in doc-sharing to complete your work.

Employment discrimination law is about prohibiting or encouraging behaviors in the workplace regarding differences in people. It has evolved over the years significantly, and the passage of Title VII, the US. Civil Rights Act, has made more changes to how the US defines the right to work free from harassment and discrimination, than any other law, case, or regulation in the nation. This project has three parts. Part 1 asks you to answer eight questions about employment discrimination. Part 2 asks you to pick one US Supreme court case from a list, to discuss. Part 3 asks you to review pending legislation regarding employment discrimination, and provide a few details about one currently pending (i.e. not yet passed) bill in either your state, or the federal government. Remember, the focus of the project is on employment discrimination.

 Project Part 1:

Answer each of the following 8 questions, in 1-2 paragraphs each. You can use your textbook, or other outside sources to answer these questions. Do not write a book – answer the questions succinctly.

1.       What must a person who is claiming they were harassed in the workplace allege in order to first state a case with the EEOC for each of the following types of harassment:

1.       Sexual harassment – quid pro quo

2.       Sexual harassment – hostile environment

3.       Religious harassment

4.       Racial harassment

2.       Explain the difference between sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and sexual orientation discrimination, as those terms are used legally.

3.       How does GINA protect a person whose mother died of breast cancer from employment discrimination?

4.       Provide one example of a behavior that could be found to be both a hostile environment and quid pro quo forms of sexual harassment at the same time. Explain how a person could argue that this behavior at work was illegal.

5.       Give the main legal reason why every company should have a valid written policy against all forms of harassment (besides the fact it is the “right” thing to do.)

6.       Can an employer require that only females serve female customers and only males serve male customers? Explain your answer using legal terms.

7.       How many employees must an employer or company have working for it to be subject to:

1.       the ADA

2.       Pregnancy Discrimination Act

3.       Title VII

4.       IRCA

5.       GINA

8.       Assume you work for a company that has a sexual anti-harassment policy, but not a religious, sexual orientation, or racial anti-harassment policy. Write a one-two paragraph statement to your boss (the HR Director), as to why you believe it would make sense to revamp the policy to include other forms of harassment. Include one example of a real situation where a policy may have protected a company from liability or stopped harassment from happening. (You will find case examples on the EEOC website). Cite that case/situation in your memo to your boss. Provide the amount of damages/fines the company in your example case had to pay as a result of failing to protect an employee from discrimination.

  Project Part II. Employment Discrimination Cases.

 Many court cases on employment discrimination have shaped, created, and changed the employment landscape. Some protect employees from discrimination, and many protect employers from liability. Settlements and trial court cases do not create legal precedent or changes in the law. However, appeals court cases, and especially the U.S. Supreme Court Cases, do change, shape, and create new law, when statutes are interpreted in binding ways. Pick ONE case from the following list. Read the case. Answer each of the FOUR questions following the list of cases and place them in your Project Part II. Be sure to identify WHICH of the cases you selected.

List of U.S. Supreme Court Cases: Vance v. Ball State University. http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/11-556_11o2.pdf University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar. http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-484_o759.pdf Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corp. 400 U.S. 542 (1971). http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=400&invol=542 Espinoza v Farah Mfg. Co, 414 U.S. 86 (1973) http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=414&invol=86 Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, 83 F. 3d 118 http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/96-568.ZO.html

Questions for answering.

1.       Explain briefly, the statute(s) (law or act) which was in question in your case, the facts of the case, and why the parties were in court. What was each party asking the court to do?

2.       What did the court decide in your case and what will be the results of that decision? (i.e. who won, and was the win final or did the court send the case back to the lower court system to re-decide an issue?)

3.       In what way did this case create, change, or shape the employment landscape for employers as a result of the decision made? Did this change help employers or employees the most? Explain.

4.       Do you agree with the decision in the case you referenced? In other words, do you think that employment law was made better and stronger, or weaker and less effective as a result of this case? Write at least one full paragraph that supports your opinion.

 Part 3. Legal Research into an Employment Law Pending Before Congress

 Organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (http://www.shrm.org) work hard to support, lobby against, or provide education to the public about laws that will affect workers and employers. These organizations significantly influence what laws pass. Savvy HR managers have SHRM on their desktops so they are familiar with the many changes being suggested at any time, as they could cost companies significant amounts of money if they are passed.

Each year, thousands of proposed laws are being discussed, debated, and either passed, ignored, or rejected in state legislators around the country, or in Congress. Find a proposed piece of legislation in the U.S. (or your state legislature) which interests you. This piece of legislation needs to regard employment law in some way (labor law, employment discrimination, ADA, PPACA, Title VII, GINA, etc.) Note that any bill that suggests changes to any current law will suffice, as well as a new law. Some examples you can use if you are interested are: the Fair Playing Field Act of 2012, theReligious Freedom Act of 2012,or a new bill regarding whether full-time employment under PPACA is 40 hours/week instead of 30 hours. (Since the time of writing this project, it is possible these examples of passed – be sure to check if you use any of them).

Places to look for legislation like this include:

Congress.gov. http://www.congress.gov (Note that the Active Legislation link (right side) and Most Viewed Bills side include unpassed, pending legislation. the Public Lawslink are passedlaws – so do not use those.)

Govtrack.UShttps://www.govtrack.us/ Note: you can type in your state, and get updates your state’s representatives to Congress.

SHRM’s legislative pages:http://www.shrm.org/legalissues/federalresources/federallegislation/pages/default.aspx# (Note that link takes you to the top level – and you can dig around on their links to find more information. Some of the internal pages may require a subscription to SHRM, however.) Once you find a law pending before Congress that interests you, read the bill and answer these questions.

1.       What is the name of the bill? What is the resolution number of the bill (e.g., HR 212)?

2.       Does the bill you selected create a new law or amend an existing law?

3.       If this bill is passed, how will it change current employment law? Be specific here and include enough detail so that someone reading your answer really understanding the bill under consideration.

4.       State whether you agree or disagree with the bill. If you were a member of Congress would you vote for it? Explain why.

This section of your paper should be about 1 to 2 pages.

 Devry HRM320 Week 4 Quiz Latest  

1. Question : TCO 1: John comes into the school’s office and sees Betty at the front desk. She’s the receptionist, but John doesn’t know what her job is. John asks Betty if she can register him for classes and provide some financial aid information. Betty says, “sure,” though Betty is not authorized to do these things. Betty registers John for the classes he requests & hands him a financial aid package. What type of authority does Betty display?

actual authority

apparent authority

implied authority

expert authority

 Question 2. Question : TCO 1: If Dereck Jeter decided to switch baseball teams from the Yankees to the Mets, the Yankees’ best remedy would be

specific performance

injunction

rescission

money damages

 Question 3. Question : TCO 1: An agreement not to go to work for your employer’s competitor is called a:

Noncompete Agreement.

Unemployment Agreement.

Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Planned Agreement.

 Question 4. Question : TCO 1: The number of states that have adopted the Model Employment Termination Act is:

All 50.

33.

1.

Zero.

 Question 5. Question : TCO 1: In determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, which of the following factors would a court consider?

Training.

Control over the time and the manner of doing the work.

Payment of business expenses and providing of tools.

All of the above.

 Question 6. Question : TCO 9: The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 applies to:

all private employers.

all state government employers.

certain federal government contractors.

all public school systems.

 Question 7. Question : TCO 9: An employer’s ability to subject an employee to a polygraph test is limited by what law?

The Employer Polygraph Act.

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Title VII.

FMLA.

 Question 8. Question : TCO 4: Which law requires employers to obtain permission before hiring a third party to conduct a back ground check of an applicant?

Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Title VII.

Fair Employment Act.

Equal Pay Act.

Instructor Explanation: text p. 113

 Question 9. Question : TCO 4: Employees of the federal government have their privacy rights protected by the:

Privacy Act of 1974.

Title VII.

State law.

Federal Employees Act.

Instructor Explanation: text p. 112

Points Received: 5 of 5

Comments:

 Question 10. Question : TCO 4: When an employee’s work environment becomes so intolerable that the employee has no choice but to resign, the employee’s job loss is referred to as:

Constructive discharge.

Retaliation.

Wrongful firing.

Hostile discharge.

Instructor Explanation: text p. 144

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 Devry HOSP 410 Week 1 Discussion

 Introduction to Restaurants  (graded)

 The restaurant industry is often mistaken to be thought of as an easy business to run. We will begin this week’s discussion with your opinion on this matter. Do you think restaurants are easy to run? Why or why not? Please elaborate on your answer, and feel free to share some examples.

  DQ 2

 Kinds and Characteristics of  Restaurants (graded)

 In the restaurant industry, there are diverse types of restaurant ownership. What is the fastest growing trend of characteristics of restaurants today? Back up your answer with some research either from our textbook or any other reliable sources. Don’t forget to always cite your source in APA format at the end of your post.

   Devry HOSP 410 Week 2 Discussion

  DQ 1

 Concept, Location, and Design  (graded)

 Concept, location, and design are major elements in the success of a restaurant. Discuss current concept trends and why you believe these trends are successful in today’s world of restaurants.

  DQ 2

 The Menu (graded)

 The menu serves as a great selling tool, and it is the face of the restaurant. Begin by explaining why the menu is considered to be a strong selling tool, and how front of the house staff can increase their check average by selling the menu effectively.

   Devry HOSP 410 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest

 DQ 1

 Financing and Leasing  (graded)

 Finance and leasing are very important to the overall success of a restaurant. It starts with securing capital funds. What are some key areas of consideration when presenting a financial plan to a group of investors? What are some do’s and don’t’s?

  DQ 2

 Legal and Tax Matters  (graded)

  Understanding taxes is not only important to the success of the restaurant, it is also important for the owner to avoid tax mistakes that can cost a lot of money in penalties. What are some examples of legitimate business expenses that are tax deductible? Be sure to visit the corresponding chapter for information, and don’t forget to cite your sources in your posts.

  Devry HOSP 410 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest

 DQ 1

 Bar and Beverage (graded)

  The bar is a profitable area for a restaurant. It is also one of the highest liability areas of a restaurant. In recent years, there is growing awareness of drinking and driving. We will begin this week’s discussion with the liability restaurants face when serving alcoholic beverages. To what extent do you believe a restaurant owner is liable when serving alcoholic beverages? How about bartenders and servers?

  DQ 2

 Restaurant Operations  (graded)

 In this discussion thread, we will review a variety of operational topics as related to restaurants: from controlling costs to food safety and sanitation, and also proper purchasing. What are some main areas of control in a restaurant? Give a few examples, and explain how these areas of control are unique to a restaurant business.

   Devry HOSP 410 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest

  DQ1

 Restaurant Leadership and  Management (graded)

  Many studies have been conducted about leadership and management. Leadership in restaurants presents unique challenges. We will begin our discussion this week exploring some of those challenges. What are some unique challenges in leadership of restaurants? Give examples and support your answer with research (properly cite research).

  DQ2

 Organization, Recruiting, and  Staffing (graded)

 Staffing the restaurant properly is key to the overall success of the organization. Identify at least three different jobs you would find in a restaurant? List some tasks associated with those jobs.

  Devry HOSP 410 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest

  DQ 1

 Employee Training and  Development

 Proper employee training and development in the restaurant industry is lacking. We will begin this week’s discussion understanding the reasons behind it. What are some reasons for the shortcomings of employee training and development in the restaurant industry?

  DQ 2

 Service and Guest Relations

  Service is an integral part of a restaurant. Most customers will not return to a restaurant if they had inadequate service. What are some essential steps of service that must be evident in any type of restaurant, and why do you think these steps of service are so important?

  Devry HOSP 410 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest

 DQ 1

 Technology in the Restaurant  Industry (graded)

 Technology is ever-evolving. In today’s technological world, it seems like technology is changing with a blink of an eye.We will start our discussion this week by sharing some new technologies in the restaurant industry. Discuss some new technologies you have seen recently in restaurants. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like?

DQ 2

 Restaurant Business and  Marketing Plans (graded)

 In your opinion, how important is it for a single restaurant to have a marketing plan? Is it worth their time? Why or why not?

Chapter Question

 ch 5

Chapter 10 – Internet Exercise (p. 312)

Chapter 11 – Internet Exercise (p. 347)

ch 6 Chapter 12 – Employee Training and Development

Chapter 13 – Service and Guest Relations

 ch 1

Chapter Questions

Chapter 1 – Review Questions 1, 4, 5 (p. 22)

Chapter 2 – Review Questions 1, 5, 6 (p. 60)

ch 2

Chapter Questions

Chapter 3 – Review Questions 5, 8, 11 (p. 109)

Chapter 4 – Review Questions 1, 4, 7 (p. 144)

ch 3

Chapter Questions

Chapter 16 – Review Questions 1, 4, 8 (p. 485)

Chapter 17 – Review Questions 2, 3, 9 (p. 513

 case study

Week 4 Case Study (50 pts.)

 Visit the Nation’s Restaurant News website at www.nrn.com.

From the website home page, go to Food & Beverage, News & Trends.

For this case study, you will need to find a current article that is relevant to your concept in the course project.

Write a report that includes the following.

1.                       An overview of the F&B trend, and why you think it is relevant to your concept. 2.     Advantages and disadvantages associated with the trend. 3.     How do you think this trend will positively affect the financial growth of your concept? 4.     Step-by-step implementation of the trend you are adopting based on the articl

Course Project> Grading Rubrics

Restaurant Concept Project Objectives

Throughout this course, you will be writing an individual Course Project in which you will develop a restaurant concept. The premise of the project is that you have just been told that a billionaire is considering your team to develop his newest venture; a new restaurant concept.

Guidelines

Your report will be based on the guidelines from Chapter 3, page 82 of your text, Figure 3.2, which is a timeline showing the sequence of restaurant development.

GUIDELINES

  1.                       You must name his vision and come up with all the details for the concept. 2.     Money is no object; you can spend as much as it takes to finalize your restaurant concept. 3.     Your project must incorporate the items listed below. Each week (except Week 4), deliverables will be turned in for grading. 4.     All outside reference material must be cited using the APA citation method. You should have a minimum of five outside sources. Your textbook is considered one source. Do NOT forget to cite and enclose quotes in quotation marks, which are copied from your text, websites, news articles, magazines, and so forth. 5.     Familiarize yourself with DeVry’s plagiarism policy located in the Policies tab under Course Home. Failure to comply with these standards may be grounds for an Academic Integrity Violation. This is a large portion of your grade; do not risk a zero by copying from ANY source without quoting and citing it properly. 6.     Please include a table of contents, introduction, and conclusion. 7.     Write the report in the order listed below. 8.     In general, this project report must be at least 12-15 pages of actual report (not to include the title page, table of contents, and references), double-spaced, in 12 point font. 9.     Review the Grading Rubrics for every assignment to familiarize yourself with assignment and grading expectations. Rubrics are located in Doc Sharing. 10.                       Remember, don’t procrastinate! Post questions in the Q & A Forum.

  Deliverable Due

Item Due

Points

Week 1

Part 1

What  is the name of your vision? You can include this on your title page.

A  rough outline of your paper.

Introduction  for your paper (this should be at least one page and should clearly reflect  your vision as if you are trying to sell it).

·          Please submit this as one document in the Week 1 Course  Project Dropbox.

·          Remember to use APA format.

For  information on how this section will be graded, please review the grading  rubric posted in Doc Sharing.

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Week 2

Part 2

Concept  Development (see Chapter 3): What is the concept behind your decision?

Site  Selection (see Chapter 3): Where will your restaurant be located? Why did you  choose this location?

Menu  Development (see Chapter 4): What type of menu will you use? How did you  decide on pricing?

·          To meet paper length requirements, it is a good idea to aim  for approximately one page per topic.

·          Please submit this as one document in the Week 2 Course  Project Dropbox.

·          Remember to use APA format.

For  information on how this section will be graded, please review the grading  rubric posted in Doc Sharing.

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Week 3

Part 3

Financial  Analysis (see Chapter 16): Develop a financial budget estimate of the cost to  start up your new venture. Figure 16.2 on page 452 shows a great way to  estimate startup costs.

Licenses  and Approvals (see Chapter 16): Identify the necessary permits and licenses  you will need (local and state requirements).

Design,  Furnishings, and Equipment (see Chapters 3 and 5): Describe the layout of  your restaurant. If you are able to come up with a sketch, that would be  great, but it is not required. What type of equipment will you need?

·          To meet the paper length requirements, it is a good idea to  aim for about one page for each of the topics.

·          Please submit this as one document in the Week 3 Course  Project Dropbox.

·          Remember to use APA format.

For  information on how this section will be graded, please review the grading  rubric posted in Doc Sharing.

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Week 5

Part 4

Employment  of Key Personnel (see Chapter 11 and 12): Who are the key personnel you will  need to employ?

Selection  and Training of Key Personnel (see Chapter 11 and 12): How will you select  and train key personnel?

·          To meet the paper length requirements, it is a good idea to  aim for about one page for each of the topics.

·          Please submit this as one document in the Week 5 Course  Project Dropbox.

·          Remember to use APA format.

For  information on how this section will be graded, please review the grading  rubric posted in Doc Sharing.

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Week 6

Part 5

Market  Analysis (see Chapter 15): Explain the kind of restaurant and where it fits  into the overall industry. Who is your target population?

Competition  Analysis (see Chapter 15): Analyze the competition’s strengths and  weaknesses. Figure 15.6 in the text shows a great comparison benefit matrix.

·          To meet the paper length requirements, it is a good idea to  aim for about one page for each of the topics.

·          Please submit this as one document in the Week 6 Course  Project Dropbox.

·          Remember to use APA format.

For  information on how this section will be graded, please review the grading  rubric posted in Doc Sharing.

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Week 7

Course Project Due

This  is your opportunity to correct and fine-tune any outstanding parts of your  project. This final part of the course project will be graded based on your  entire work from beginning to end; therefore, if you do not make any  corrections from the different drafts, you will lose points. Remember that  you are submitting this final part of the project as if it was a proposal to  financial investors, and you are looking to get the funds to open your dream  restaurant. Make sure this part is professional, well-written, and organized.

·          Your project should now be complete.

·          Remember to include the Title page, Table of Contents,  Introduction, and Conclusion.

·          Remember to use APA format throughout the paper and submit an  APA reference page at the end of the project (separate page).

·          Please submit this as one document in the Week 7 Course  Project Dropbox.

For  information on how this section will be graded, please review the grading  rubric posted in Doc Sharing.

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Grading Rubrics

Category

Points

%

Description

Course Project Drafts (Week  1)

24

9%

Course Project Drafts (Week  2)

24

9%

Course Project Drafts (Week  3)

24

9%

Course Project Drafts (Week  5)

24

9%

Course Project Drafts (Week  6)

24

9%

Course Project Final Paper  (Week 7)

150

55%

Total

270

100

A quality paper will meet or  exceed all of the above requirements.

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 HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 1 .

 Chapter 1: 1. There are three factors that influence lodging demand. What are they and discuss in detail how they affect the demand? 2. At what time in history did the modern hotel industry emerge? What were the three contributing factors and how did they impact the industry today? Chapter 2: 1. Define and describe the difference between work teams and quality circles and how they each might impact the motivation of employees. 2. Compare centralization and decentralization and give examples of types of hotels that might employ each. 3. List the principal functions of each major department, as well as key personnel, in a full service hotel. Preview: One of the factors that majorly influence lodging would be airline prices. Increased prices or rather overpriced airline rates would be a deal breaker. These have a direct influence in the number of people that are travelling especially by air. The lodging demand would…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 2 .

 Chapter 3: 1. Name the functions of the front office department along with job titles and specific responsibilities of each. 2. How are housekeeping and front desk dependent upon each other for customer satisfaction and what types of communication are used to ensure that this occurs? Chapter 4: 1. Name the functions of the housekeeping department along with job titles and specific responsibilities of each. 2. Outline the ten areas that a guest room attendant needs to cover to properly clean each guestroom. 3. List and discuss 5 ways that might be used to control loss of linens. Preview: Front office departments are a sub-department of room department. The main aim of this department is to provide the guest the best services possible. It entails various departments such as telecommunications department, and registration, mail, and key desk. Every…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 3 .

 Chapter 5: 1. Describe and discuss the importance of the duties of the Director of Sales in a full service hotel. 2. Discuss why a one-stop contact is important for an association executive. 3. Discuss what is entailed in the job of a convention manager. 4. Discuss why communication is important between the sales department and other department and what type of communications occur. Chapter 6: 1. Describe some actions or activities that might be classified as sexual harassment. What are the essential elements of a sexual harassment allegation? 2. List and discuss four state or federal laws that impact human resources in hotels today. Preview: The duties of a director of sales in full service hotel are outlined below. Primarily, they are the heads of sales department and, therefore, the overseers of processes and activities that take place in hotels and conferences in which they work. As such, they…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 4 .

 Chapter 7: 1. Identify and discuss in detail three challenges and three opportunities from each of the five areas of the food and beverage departments. (hint: the easiest format is in a chart) 2. Choose three food and beverage management positions and discuss and describe three unique challenges and three managerial characteristics of each. (hint: the easiest format is in a chart) Preview: Many hotels overlap shift changes to avoid the problems that invariably occur. This can also offset the problem of the earlier shift not cleaning or preparing for the…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 5 .

 Chapter 8: 1. Define and discuss the role of the director of security in maintaining hotel security. 2. A guest has just slipped on wet tile in the lobby, and fallen and hit her head, surrounded by other patrons. She appears to be just shaken up, but she is bleeding slightly from a cut on her forehead. Describe in detail the steps you would take to handle this situation. Chapter 9: 1. Describe in detail the short, intermediate and long term demands on a general manager’s time. 2. Discuss the differences in the time demands of a general manager between a full service large hotel and a small limited-service hotel. Preview: Hotel security makes sure that the customers’ belongings are safe and also that the customers are safe in the hotel premises. Among the many individuals who regularly travel worldwide, hotel security has been considered as a very important aspect when one is selecting a place to stay. Whether an individual…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 6 .

 Chapter 10: 1. How are RevPar, ADR and Occupancy are calculated and describe in detail what each tells the general manager about the success of the sales and front office department in effectively managing inventory? 2. What are allocation controls? What are availability controls? What are the benefits and disadvantages of each? (Note: disregard the side labels in the book, they are reversed. Use the actual written paragraphs for information) (hint: chart format may be easier to use)

  Chapter 11:

  1. Describe and discuss the difference in a management company and a franchise company. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. (hint: chart format may be easier to use) Discussions o Hotel management companies (graded) o Franchising (graded) Preview: Average Daily Rate, abbreviated as ADR, is calculated by dividing Room Avenue by rooms sold. On the other occupancy is define by Stutts and Wortman (2005) is the percentage of existing rooms that were sold in the course of certain period of time. Specifically, occupancy…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 7 .

  Chapter 12:

  1. Discuss the key demographics of potential buyers of timeshares as well as in detail what elements of timeshares would entice them to buy timeshare weeks over vacationing on their own in traditional lodging facilities. 2. How is management of a timeshare different from management of traditional hotels? Be specific regarding operating procedures and guest characteristics.

  Chapter 13: 1. Compare and contrast in detail the lodging and facility characteristics of activity-based facilities vs. themed facilities. What geographic areas are most conducive to each? Preview: The key demographics of the potential buyers of timeshares include the middle to high-income people over twenty years of age. These people would like to and can afford to pay an annual timesharing fees. The most common are the…

  HOSP 320 Midterm Exam Answers

 (TCO 2) How might the establishment of quality circles in hotel staff improve morale? Please provide at least 2 examples. (TCO 3) How do group arrivals differ from individual arrivals? What are the basic procedures for group arrivals on the day of arrival? (TCO 4) A person with which type of characteristics should be recruited for the position of housekeeper? Please provide examples. (TCO 5) What factors would you utilize to determine whether a Sales Department in a full service hotel was organized for success? Please provide an example for each. (TCO 7) What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? What might be some reasonable accommodations for different types of disability? (TCO 1) Per the textbook, which of these hotel employees is NOT a part of the Guest Services Staff? Baggage Porter Concierge Door staff Front Desk Clerk (TCO 2) In a large-scale full-service convention hotel, convention services and catering is usually under: Its own department Resort services Rooms Sales and marketing (TCO 2) Which of the following is not one of the key organizational trends that affect the lodging industry? Diversity Globalization Customer focus Job specifications (TCO 2) In a smaller limited-service hotel, night audit, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and sales might all report directly to: Rooms division manager The hotel engineer The general manager The controller (TCO 3) The following are symbols used on the availability board except a: Black X Blue triangle Red square Green circle (TCO 3) The following are part of the four direct reservations sources: Mail Telephone Central Reservation System All of the above (TCO 4) A normal time to clean a standard room is: 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes (TCO 4) A housekeeping department has 30 employees and hired 2 new and rehired 2 housekeepers in one month. What would the turnover percentage be for the month? 8.33% 13.33% 16.67% 18.33% ( ) (TCO 5) __________ is a document that outlines all information that departments need to contribute to the overall success of the convention. Cancellation memo Convention instruction memo Function book Follow up report (TCO 5) The monthly forecast is the basis of the following reports except: Report representing the month’s business that has been confirmed and that which still remains tentative Cumulative report showing all bookings for the year, including those of the past month Month by month listing of all definite bookings for the next three years All cancelled business that deposits have been made on (TCO 6) Room service normally exists in: Full-service hotels Limited-service hotels Budget hotels All of the above (TCO 7) Oftentimes, _________ is needed to match the employees’ qualifications to the needs of the organization. Matching Training Recruiting Selecting (TCO 7) The five parts of a job description include the following except: Job summary Essential functions Career path Accountabilities

  HOSP 320 Course Project Week 7 .

  1. Will you select a hotel franchise (brand) yes or no / why or why not? Once selected give a detailed review of your proposed hotel. 2. Decide and describe what type of operating segment your hotel will operate under. 3. Establish a target market. What analytical, demographic, and psychographic segmentation factors did you use in establishing your target market? 4. Select an actual geographic location and target market. Give an explanation of why you selected the geographic location and target market. Give a complete description of the geographic location you selected. 5. What are some of the current opportunities and issues that your geographic market possesses? 6. Evaluate your actual competition (strengths and weaknesses). 7. Establish a marketing plan for how you will attract your target market. 8. How many rooms will your hotel have? Describe the types of rooms and the decor and furnishings you will use.Why did you choose the number of rooms and the decor and furnishing? How did your decisions relate to your target market? 9. Develop and describe the hotel’s departments that will support the operations of the hotel. 10. Select and describe the specific amenities that will help distinguish your hotel’s brand. 11. What type of management organization will your hotel possess? Why did you select this type of management organization? 12. What type of security features will your hotel have? Describe how you will implement and manage the security features you selected for your hotel. 13. How will you manage the following hotel revenue management controls ADR, Occupancy Rate, and REVPAR. How will you control rate allocations, allocation controls, and availability controls to maximize your yield management and improve your revenue management. 14. How will you turn a profit after several years in business? Projects must be 10 pages in length and a minimum of 2500 words. This does not include the cover page, table of contents, and works cited page. Please include the 14 sections above in the same sequence as listed above in your course paper. Use 12 point font, double-spaced, 1″ margins, and include a cover page, table of contents, introduction, body of the report, summary or conclusion and works cited. • Even though this is not a scientific-type writing assignment, and is mostly creative in nature, references are still very important. At least 6 authoritative, outside references are required (Anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled “Works Cited”. • APA format and citations are required. • All . University policies are in effect including the plagiarism policy. • Projects are due in Week 7of this course. Preview: Starting up a hotel is not easy or simple as it may seem. Most people venture into the business arena with the aim of making a profit and therefore, the operational strategies are designed to meet the aim of making the highest profit as possible. Indeed, the main aim of establishing a business institution is to make a profit at the end of the…

  HOSP 320 Discussions Week 1-7 All Posts 535 Pages .

HOSP 320 Hotels vs. Motels and Lodging Segments Discussions Week 1 All Posts 77 Pages .

HOSP 320 Hotels vs. Motels Discussions 1 Week 1 All Posts 40 Pages .

  Describe a hotel company with which you are familiar. What are its strengths and weaknesses? What reasons would you decide to work or patronize one of these? What about the accounting department? How do they fit into the picture in the hotel organization chart? Controls are critical in a hotel operation. Anyone know what the role of a food and beverage controller is? How about a revenue manager?…

  HOSP 320 Lodging Segments Discussions 2 Week 1 All Posts 37 Pages .

 How is technology improving new amenities within a hotel? Let’s list a minimum of three each so we can learn from each other as far as what we have found. Take a look at an interview with a General Manager. What do you think? Is this for you? What do you thing about the Marriott guidelines covered and the career path and philosophies of this General Manager. Regardless of the type lodging operation the properties service culture is one of its most important aspects of its success. Technology should enhance the service culture. Take a look. This video clip covers guest interaction. Discuss what you watched. Would any of these concepts or ideas discussed make a big difference in the success of a hotel property? Why?…

  HOSP 320 Careers in Lodging and Housekeeping Issues Discussions Week 2 All Posts 76 Pages .

HOSP 320 Careers in Lodging Discussions 1 Week 2 All Posts 40 Pages .

  Often when hired by a hotel management company, you are expected to go through an extensive training program where you work in all departments. Which department do you feel you would have the most difficulty in? Why? Give some detail on a hotel concierge and what are their roles in detail. Let’s look at a few managers within the Front Office Department. What is the role of a Telecommunication/PBX manager; Registration/Guest Services Manager; Reservation Manager? Select one and give a brief description of their roles in the day to day operation of a hotel complex….

  HOSP 320 Housekeeping Issues Discussions 2 Week 2 All Posts 36 Pages .

  What challenges do you think you would face as an Executive Housekeeper to keep your housekeepers motivated to keep everything clean? What should the executive housekeeper incorporate into his or her department to increase the productivity of their housekeeping employees? What are the procedures an executive housekeeper might use in the linen control process? Let’s assume you were the executive housekeeper of a large resort property and you just hired several new assistant housekeepers. How would you explain to your new employees: operating stock; circulating stock; perpetual inventory; or other key procedures as they apply to inventory control and management of linens?…

  HOSP 320 Role of the Marketing Manager and Role of the Human Resource Manager Discussions Week 3 All Posts 88 Pages .

HOSP 320 Role of the Marketing Manager Discussions 1 Week 3 All Posts 43 Pages .

  What is the role of a marketing and sales manager for a large conference center and hotel? How about the Director of Sales and Marketing? Would you want to become part of this team? Why or why not? What is the difference between public relation activities and sales promotion activities? Give some examples, Is public relations more effective than advertising? What are the other major types of meetings a convention hotel would be interested in? Have you attended any types of meeting with your employer? Share with your classmates your experience…

  HOSP 320 Role of the Human Resource Manager Discussions 2 Week 3 All Posts 45 Pages .

  What are the specific roles of the human resources manager? Many folks are interested in this role. Are you one of them? Why or why not? Let’s discuss workplace discrimination. What is the Americans with Disabilities act all about? Give an example in the hospitality industry. If you can locate an Internet article that reviews a hospitality operation that has violated the American with Disabilities Act share with your classmates. Sexual harassment is a major issue in the hotel and restaurant business. What is sexual harassment? Give an example of a sexual harassment….

  HOSP 320 Role of Food and Beverages in the Hotel and Food and Beverages & Profitability Discussions Week 4 All Posts 78 Pages .

HOSP 320 Role of Food and Beverages in the Hotel Discussions 1 Week 4 All Posts 41 Pages .

  What are some other food and beverage outlets a hotel could use? Let’s see about room service, bar and leased out space. Can you think of any more of these? What would make your guests leave the hotel to dine? If you were a food and beverage manager how would you attract hotel guests to dine at your hotel versus dining elsewhere? If you were a food and beverage manager as how to attract customers that are not hotel guests to dine at your hotel? How can you make your food service operations a destination for non-guests of the hotel? ….

  HOSP 320 Food and Beverages & Profitability Discussions 2 Week 4 All Posts 37 Pages .

 What are some options the hotel can consider if they are not bringing in a profit through food and beverage? Please list at least two and let’s discuss with our peers, as we can generate some great ideas! What are some options the hotel can consider if they are not bringing in a profit through food and beverage? Please list at least two and let’s discuss with our peers, as we can generate some great ideas! Can room service be profitable? If not why? If yes why? I have a thought do you think you should complete against local restaurant that will deliver to your hotel? Can a hotel restrict deliveries? Should you get a commission from local restaurants that deliver to your hotel property?…

  HOSP 320 Safety & Security and Total Quality Management Discussions Week 5 All Posts 69 Pages .

HOSP 320 Safety & Security Discussions 1 Week 5 All Posts 34 Pages .

  What are some of the current issues and concerns hotel companies must content with in developing international hotels? What type of security features do we need to implement? What do you think about having security guards on hotel properties in the USA? (This is typical in many foreign hotel and restaurant locations) If you were a general manager would you have an in-house loss prevention and security program or would you out source it to an outside firm to handle? What might be the benefits and disadvantages of each?…

  HOSP 320 Total Quality Management Discussions 2 Week 5 All Posts 35 Pages .

 What activities should the general manager participate in to be an example of Total Quality Management? What does service, quality and value have to do with this, and what types of programs can we implement to execute this effectively? You can see about continuous improvement processes, for example. The general manager must develop a service and performance culture within his or her hotel property. Managing services can be challenging versus selling a product. Is a hotel selling an intangible product to their guests? How does a hotel tangibilize the services they sell? What is the guest really buying in a full service hotel?…

  HOSP 320 Hotel Management Companies and Franchising Discussions Week 6 All Posts 73 Pages .

HOSP 320 Hotel Management Companies Discussions 1 Week 6 All Posts 38 Pages .

  Why do management companies sometimes lose their contracts? In other words, what particular features should always be kept clear with the owner and the management company? Go to the Internet and find a hotel management company. Tell the class what you found, how they present themselves, what services do they offer the owners of hotel properties. What is a hotel management contract? What are the advantages to a real estate investor of hiring a company to mage their real estate investment?…

  HOSP 320 Franchising Discussions 2 Week 6 All Posts 35 Pages .

  Do you prefer to stay in a franchise or an independent hotel/motel? What are the reasons that make you prefer this type? Do you feel that the procedures and amenities may have a lot to do with this, as well as leadership? One of the services offered franchisees by the franchisor is “marketing And advertising programs” What is included in “in the marketing and advertising benefits the franchisee gets in the hotel industry How does it benefit the franchisee and the franchisor? Public perception might feel there are inconsistent discounting practices. Hotel management need to continue to maximize revenues based on yield management systems. What ground rules might a hotel manager use to make it more acceptable to guests? What would you do if you were a hotel manager to make the discounting or pricing administration program more acceptable to guests?…

  HOSP 320 Timeshares and Resort and Theme Lodging Discussions Week 7 All Posts 74 Pages .

HOSP 320 Timeshares Discussions 1 Week 7 All Posts 39 Pages .

  Why would the management of a vacation, timeshare resort be different than a full-service convention hotel? Do you think it has to do with the type of segmentation that they focus on to bring to the resort? Has anyone taken advantage of taking a tour of a timeshare property? What do you think is the typical sales cycle and marketing program they use? How do they get people to buy in? Many people sell their timeshare weeks through timeshare resale companies. Why do you think that they would want to sell their vacation ownership? Do you think that this may be part of what we have been seeing lately in the economy as well?…

  HOSP 320 Resort and Theme Lodging Discussions 2 Week 7 All Posts 35 Pages .

  Compare and contrast lodging operations at large casino resorts versus non-casino lodging XXXX business. How are they different and how are they the same? Has this dynamic changed recently due to the turning events of the economy? Look around you in your home town area (say no more than a three hour drive from your home). What are some of the attractions (natural or man-made that exist?) Do these attractions include lodging operations at the attraction or surrounding the attraction? What is the leisure activity associated with these attractions? Compare and contrast the lodging requirements of activity-based facilities and themed facilities. What are the differences and similarities between these and are they appropriate? Why or why not?…

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 HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 1 .

 Chapter 1: 1. There are three factors that influence lodging demand. What are they and discuss in detail how they affect the demand? 2. At what time in history did the modern hotel industry emerge? What were the three contributing factors and how did they impact the industry today? Chapter 2: 1. Define and describe the difference between work teams and quality circles and how they each might impact the motivation of employees. 2. Compare centralization and decentralization and give examples of types of hotels that might employ each. 3. List the principal functions of each major department, as well as key personnel, in a full service hotel. Preview: One of the factors that majorly influence lodging would be airline prices. Increased prices or rather overpriced airline rates would be a deal breaker. These have a direct influence in the number of people that are travelling especially by air. The lodging demand would…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 2 .

 Chapter 3: 1. Name the functions of the front office department along with job titles and specific responsibilities of each. 2. How are housekeeping and front desk dependent upon each other for customer satisfaction and what types of communication are used to ensure that this occurs? Chapter 4: 1. Name the functions of the housekeeping department along with job titles and specific responsibilities of each. 2. Outline the ten areas that a guest room attendant needs to cover to properly clean each guestroom. 3. List and discuss 5 ways that might be used to control loss of linens. Preview: Front office departments are a sub-department of room department. The main aim of this department is to provide the guest the best services possible. It entails various departments such as telecommunications department, and registration, mail, and key desk. Every…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 3 .

 Chapter 5: 1. Describe and discuss the importance of the duties of the Director of Sales in a full service hotel. 2. Discuss why a one-stop contact is important for an association executive. 3. Discuss what is entailed in the job of a convention manager. 4. Discuss why communication is important between the sales department and other department and what type of communications occur. Chapter 6: 1. Describe some actions or activities that might be classified as sexual harassment. What are the essential elements of a sexual harassment allegation? 2. List and discuss four state or federal laws that impact human resources in hotels today. Preview: The duties of a director of sales in full service hotel are outlined below. Primarily, they are the heads of sales department and, therefore, the overseers of processes and activities that take place in hotels and conferences in which they work. As such, they…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 4 .

 Chapter 7: 1. Identify and discuss in detail three challenges and three opportunities from each of the five areas of the food and beverage departments. (hint: the easiest format is in a chart) 2. Choose three food and beverage management positions and discuss and describe three unique challenges and three managerial characteristics of each. (hint: the easiest format is in a chart) Preview: Many hotels overlap shift changes to avoid the problems that invariably occur. This can also offset the problem of the earlier shift not cleaning or preparing for the…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 5 .

 Chapter 8: 1. Define and discuss the role of the director of security in maintaining hotel security. 2. A guest has just slipped on wet tile in the lobby, and fallen and hit her head, surrounded by other patrons. She appears to be just shaken up, but she is bleeding slightly from a cut on her forehead. Describe in detail the steps you would take to handle this situation. Chapter 9: 1. Describe in detail the short, intermediate and long term demands on a general manager’s time. 2. Discuss the differences in the time demands of a general manager between a full service large hotel and a small limited-service hotel. Preview: Hotel security makes sure that the customers’ belongings are safe and also that the customers are safe in the hotel premises. Among the many individuals who regularly travel worldwide, hotel security has been considered as a very important aspect when one is selecting a place to stay. Whether an individual…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 6 .

 Chapter 10: 1. How are RevPar, ADR and Occupancy are calculated and describe in detail what each tells the general manager about the success of the sales and front office department in effectively managing inventory? 2. What are allocation controls? What are availability controls? What are the benefits and disadvantages of each? (Note: disregard the side labels in the book, they are reversed. Use the actual written paragraphs for information) (hint: chart format may be easier to use)

  Chapter 11:

  1. Describe and discuss the difference in a management company and a franchise company. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. (hint: chart format may be easier to use) Discussions o Hotel management companies (graded) o Franchising (graded) Preview: Average Daily Rate, abbreviated as ADR, is calculated by dividing Room Avenue by rooms sold. On the other occupancy is define by Stutts and Wortman (2005) is the percentage of existing rooms that were sold in the course of certain period of time. Specifically, occupancy…

  HOSP 320 Homework Assignment Week 7 .

  Chapter 12:

  1. Discuss the key demographics of potential buyers of timeshares as well as in detail what elements of timeshares would entice them to buy timeshare weeks over vacationing on their own in traditional lodging facilities. 2. How is management of a timeshare different from management of traditional hotels? Be specific regarding operating procedures and guest characteristics.

  Chapter 13: 1. Compare and contrast in detail the lodging and facility characteristics of activity-based facilities vs. themed facilities. What geographic areas are most conducive to each? Preview: The key demographics of the potential buyers of timeshares include the middle to high-income people over twenty years of age. These people would like to and can afford to pay an annual timesharing fees. The most common are the…

  HOSP 320 Midterm Exam Answers

 (TCO 2) How might the establishment of quality circles in hotel staff improve morale? Please provide at least 2 examples. (TCO 3) How do group arrivals differ from individual arrivals? What are the basic procedures for group arrivals on the day of arrival? (TCO 4) A person with which type of characteristics should be recruited for the position of housekeeper? Please provide examples. (TCO 5) What factors would you utilize to determine whether a Sales Department in a full service hotel was organized for success? Please provide an example for each. (TCO 7) What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? What might be some reasonable accommodations for different types of disability? (TCO 1) Per the textbook, which of these hotel employees is NOT a part of the Guest Services Staff? Baggage Porter Concierge Door staff Front Desk Clerk (TCO 2) In a large-scale full-service convention hotel, convention services and catering is usually under: Its own department Resort services Rooms Sales and marketing (TCO 2) Which of the following is not one of the key organizational trends that affect the lodging industry? Diversity Globalization Customer focus Job specifications (TCO 2) In a smaller limited-service hotel, night audit, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and sales might all report directly to: Rooms division manager The hotel engineer The general manager The controller (TCO 3) The following are symbols used on the availability board except a: Black X Blue triangle Red square Green circle (TCO 3) The following are part of the four direct reservations sources: Mail Telephone Central Reservation System All of the above (TCO 4) A normal time to clean a standard room is: 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes (TCO 4) A housekeeping department has 30 employees and hired 2 new and rehired 2 housekeepers in one month. What would the turnover percentage be for the month? 8.33% 13.33% 16.67% 18.33% ( ) (TCO 5) __________ is a document that outlines all information that departments need to contribute to the overall success of the convention. Cancellation memo Convention instruction memo Function book Follow up report (TCO 5) The monthly forecast is the basis of the following reports except: Report representing the month’s business that has been confirmed and that which still remains tentative Cumulative report showing all bookings for the year, including those of the past month Month by month listing of all definite bookings for the next three years All cancelled business that deposits have been made on (TCO 6) Room service normally exists in: Full-service hotels Limited-service hotels Budget hotels All of the above (TCO 7) Oftentimes, _________ is needed to match the employees’ qualifications to the needs of the organization. Matching Training Recruiting Selecting (TCO 7) The five parts of a job description include the following except: Job summary Essential functions Career path Accountabilities

  HOSP 320 Course Project Week 7 .

  1. Will you select a hotel franchise (brand) yes or no / why or why not? Once selected give a detailed review of your proposed hotel. 2. Decide and describe what type of operating segment your hotel will operate under. 3. Establish a target market. What analytical, demographic, and psychographic segmentation factors did you use in establishing your target market? 4. Select an actual geographic location and target market. Give an explanation of why you selected the geographic location and target market. Give a complete description of the geographic location you selected. 5. What are some of the current opportunities and issues that your geographic market possesses? 6. Evaluate your actual competition (strengths and weaknesses). 7. Establish a marketing plan for how you will attract your target market. 8. How many rooms will your hotel have? Describe the types of rooms and the decor and furnishings you will use.Why did you choose the number of rooms and the decor and furnishing? How did your decisions relate to your target market? 9. Develop and describe the hotel’s departments that will support the operations of the hotel. 10. Select and describe the specific amenities that will help distinguish your hotel’s brand. 11. What type of management organization will your hotel possess? Why did you select this type of management organization? 12. What type of security features will your hotel have? Describe how you will implement and manage the security features you selected for your hotel. 13. How will you manage the following hotel revenue management controls ADR, Occupancy Rate, and REVPAR. How will you control rate allocations, allocation controls, and availability controls to maximize your yield management and improve your revenue management. 14. How will you turn a profit after several years in business? Projects must be 10 pages in length and a minimum of 2500 words. This does not include the cover page, table of contents, and works cited page. Please include the 14 sections above in the same sequence as listed above in your course paper. Use 12 point font, double-spaced, 1″ margins, and include a cover page, table of contents, introduction, body of the report, summary or conclusion and works cited. • Even though this is not a scientific-type writing assignment, and is mostly creative in nature, references are still very important. At least 6 authoritative, outside references are required (Anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled “Works Cited”. • APA format and citations are required. • All . University policies are in effect including the plagiarism policy. • Projects are due in Week 7of this course. Preview: Starting up a hotel is not easy or simple as it may seem. Most people venture into the business arena with the aim of making a profit and therefore, the operational strategies are designed to meet the aim of making the highest profit as possible. Indeed, the main aim of establishing a business institution is to make a profit at the end of the…

  HOSP 320 Discussions Week 1-7 All Posts 535 Pages .

HOSP 320 Hotels vs. Motels and Lodging Segments Discussions Week 1 All Posts 77 Pages .

HOSP 320 Hotels vs. Motels Discussions 1 Week 1 All Posts 40 Pages .

  Describe a hotel company with which you are familiar. What are its strengths and weaknesses? What reasons would you decide to work or patronize one of these? What about the accounting department? How do they fit into the picture in the hotel organization chart? Controls are critical in a hotel operation. Anyone know what the role of a food and beverage controller is? How about a revenue manager?…

  HOSP 320 Lodging Segments Discussions 2 Week 1 All Posts 37 Pages .

 How is technology improving new amenities within a hotel? Let’s list a minimum of three each so we can learn from each other as far as what we have found. Take a look at an interview with a General Manager. What do you think? Is this for you? What do you thing about the Marriott guidelines covered and the career path and philosophies of this General Manager. Regardless of the type lodging operation the properties service culture is one of its most important aspects of its success. Technology should enhance the service culture. Take a look. This video clip covers guest interaction. Discuss what you watched. Would any of these concepts or ideas discussed make a big difference in the success of a hotel property? Why?…

  HOSP 320 Careers in Lodging and Housekeeping Issues Discussions Week 2 All Posts 76 Pages .

HOSP 320 Careers in Lodging Discussions 1 Week 2 All Posts 40 Pages .

  Often when hired by a hotel management company, you are expected to go through an extensive training program where you work in all departments. Which department do you feel you would have the most difficulty in? Why? Give some detail on a hotel concierge and what are their roles in detail. Let’s look at a few managers within the Front Office Department. What is the role of a Telecommunication/PBX manager; Registration/Guest Services Manager; Reservation Manager? Select one and give a brief description of their roles in the day to day operation of a hotel complex….

  HOSP 320 Housekeeping Issues Discussions 2 Week 2 All Posts 36 Pages .

  What challenges do you think you would face as an Executive Housekeeper to keep your housekeepers motivated to keep everything clean? What should the executive housekeeper incorporate into his or her department to increase the productivity of their housekeeping employees? What are the procedures an executive housekeeper might use in the linen control process? Let’s assume you were the executive housekeeper of a large resort property and you just hired several new assistant housekeepers. How would you explain to your new employees: operating stock; circulating stock; perpetual inventory; or other key procedures as they apply to inventory control and management of linens?…

  HOSP 320 Role of the Marketing Manager and Role of the Human Resource Manager Discussions Week 3 All Posts 88 Pages .

HOSP 320 Role of the Marketing Manager Discussions 1 Week 3 All Posts 43 Pages .

  What is the role of a marketing and sales manager for a large conference center and hotel? How about the Director of Sales and Marketing? Would you want to become part of this team? Why or why not? What is the difference between public relation activities and sales promotion activities? Give some examples, Is public relations more effective than advertising? What are the other major types of meetings a convention hotel would be interested in? Have you attended any types of meeting with your employer? Share with your classmates your experience…

  HOSP 320 Role of the Human Resource Manager Discussions 2 Week 3 All Posts 45 Pages .

  What are the specific roles of the human resources manager? Many folks are interested in this role. Are you one of them? Why or why not? Let’s discuss workplace discrimination. What is the Americans with Disabilities act all about? Give an example in the hospitality industry. If you can locate an Internet article that reviews a hospitality operation that has violated the American with Disabilities Act share with your classmates. Sexual harassment is a major issue in the hotel and restaurant business. What is sexual harassment? Give an example of a sexual harassment….

  HOSP 320 Role of Food and Beverages in the Hotel and Food and Beverages & Profitability Discussions Week 4 All Posts 78 Pages .

HOSP 320 Role of Food and Beverages in the Hotel Discussions 1 Week 4 All Posts 41 Pages .

  What are some other food and beverage outlets a hotel could use? Let’s see about room service, bar and leased out space. Can you think of any more of these? What would make your guests leave the hotel to dine? If you were a food and beverage manager how would you attract hotel guests to dine at your hotel versus dining elsewhere? If you were a food and beverage manager as how to attract customers that are not hotel guests to dine at your hotel? How can you make your food service operations a destination for non-guests of the hotel? ….

  HOSP 320 Food and Beverages & Profitability Discussions 2 Week 4 All Posts 37 Pages .

 What are some options the hotel can consider if they are not bringing in a profit through food and beverage? Please list at least two and let’s discuss with our peers, as we can generate some great ideas! What are some options the hotel can consider if they are not bringing in a profit through food and beverage? Please list at least two and let’s discuss with our peers, as we can generate some great ideas! Can room service be profitable? If not why? If yes why? I have a thought do you think you should complete against local restaurant that will deliver to your hotel? Can a hotel restrict deliveries? Should you get a commission from local restaurants that deliver to your hotel property?…

  HOSP 320 Safety & Security and Total Quality Management Discussions Week 5 All Posts 69 Pages .

HOSP 320 Safety & Security Discussions 1 Week 5 All Posts 34 Pages .

  What are some of the current issues and concerns hotel companies must content with in developing international hotels? What type of security features do we need to implement? What do you think about having security guards on hotel properties in the USA? (This is typical in many foreign hotel and restaurant locations) If you were a general manager would you have an in-house loss prevention and security program or would you out source it to an outside firm to handle? What might be the benefits and disadvantages of each?…

  HOSP 320 Total Quality Management Discussions 2 Week 5 All Posts 35 Pages .

 What activities should the general manager participate in to be an example of Total Quality Management? What does service, quality and value have to do with this, and what types of programs can we implement to execute this effectively? You can see about continuous improvement processes, for example. The general manager must develop a service and performance culture within his or her hotel property. Managing services can be challenging versus selling a product. Is a hotel selling an intangible product to their guests? How does a hotel tangibilize the services they sell? What is the guest really buying in a full service hotel?…

  HOSP 320 Hotel Management Companies and Franchising Discussions Week 6 All Posts 73 Pages .

HOSP 320 Hotel Management Companies Discussions 1 Week 6 All Posts 38 Pages .

  Why do management companies sometimes lose their contracts? In other words, what particular features should always be kept clear with the owner and the management company? Go to the Internet and find a hotel management company. Tell the class what you found, how they present themselves, what services do they offer the owners of hotel properties. What is a hotel management contract? What are the advantages to a real estate investor of hiring a company to mage their real estate investment?…

  HOSP 320 Franchising Discussions 2 Week 6 All Posts 35 Pages .

  Do you prefer to stay in a franchise or an independent hotel/motel? What are the reasons that make you prefer this type? Do you feel that the procedures and amenities may have a lot to do with this, as well as leadership? One of the services offered franchisees by the franchisor is “marketing And advertising programs” What is included in “in the marketing and advertising benefits the franchisee gets in the hotel industry How does it benefit the franchisee and the franchisor? Public perception might feel there are inconsistent discounting practices. Hotel management need to continue to maximize revenues based on yield management systems. What ground rules might a hotel manager use to make it more acceptable to guests? What would you do if you were a hotel manager to make the discounting or pricing administration program more acceptable to guests?…

  HOSP 320 Timeshares and Resort and Theme Lodging Discussions Week 7 All Posts 74 Pages .

HOSP 320 Timeshares Discussions 1 Week 7 All Posts 39 Pages .

  Why would the management of a vacation, timeshare resort be different than a full-service convention hotel? Do you think it has to do with the type of segmentation that they focus on to bring to the resort? Has anyone taken advantage of taking a tour of a timeshare property? What do you think is the typical sales cycle and marketing program they use? How do they get people to buy in? Many people sell their timeshare weeks through timeshare resale companies. Why do you think that they would want to sell their vacation ownership? Do you think that this may be part of what we have been seeing lately in the economy as well?…

  HOSP 320 Resort and Theme Lodging Discussions 2 Week 7 All Posts 35 Pages .

  Compare and contrast lodging operations at large casino resorts versus non-casino lodging XXXX business. How are they different and how are they the same? Has this dynamic changed recently due to the turning events of the economy? Look around you in your home town area (say no more than a three hour drive from your home). What are some of the attractions (natural or man-made that exist?) Do these attractions include lodging operations at the attraction or surrounding the attraction? What is the leisure activity associated with these attractions? Compare and contrast the lodging requirements of activity-based facilities and themed facilities. What are the differences and similarities between these and are they appropriate? Why or why not?…

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 HMGT 300 6382 Introduction to the U.S. Health Care Sector (2162)

Assignment 4:  (20 points) Final Project- AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER CASE STUDY (Power Point Presentation) .

In the final project, students will apply the knowledge gained in this course to a case example.

Each student will select one of the scenarios below and develop a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation to discuss the current status of the organization, provide an overview of the organization, and make recommendations on how to manage the selected problem. You must include one or more slides that address the degree to which the Affordable Care Act might impact these services. Use APA formatting references and your reference slides. For this presentation, your title slide does not have to be in APA format.

Info on ASC’s here:

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SCENARIO OPTIONS. Pick one of the scenarios below. Your role is the manager in charge of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Restate the problem you are addressing. Make some logical assumptions. Make brief recommendations as to a reasonable solution to the problem in the scenario.

 POINT OF CLARIFICATION:  You will use an established independent ASC for either of the four scenarios listed below.  Your presentation should be drafted as the administrator of the surgery center working to address one of the four scenarios.  In your response, please be sure to address all components of the scenario.

 1)     One of the greatest challenges facing ASCs is maintaining and increasing volume. With all the external pressures, i.e. physicians pressured to become employees, mergers, decreasing payments from insurers, etc. – ASCs are challenged to keep physicians motivated to increase the number of cases and keep patients satisfied. What are some strategies you would use to increase referrals to your ASC while maintaining high patient satisfaction scores?

 2)     Another challenge facing ambulatory surgery centers is the recruitment of new physicians. Following a national trend, many local hospitals and health systems are purchasing physician practices, which could eventually lead to doctors referring surgical cases to a hospital’s same day surgery department. Assuming there is ample opportunity to increase surgical volume, how do you intend to recruit physicians to practice via your ASC? What are some strategies/offerings you could employ?

 3)     The ASC you are currently managing is experiencing out of network challenges. Additionally, the proposed reimbursement rates from payers do not match Medicare rates for your market. Most of your ASC contracts are based on the Medicare fee schedule and because many of your surgeries are not on that schedule, you have to negotiate a fee schedule on a case-by-case basis. What strategies could you employ as you work with payors to contract for reasonable rates that could save you both money in the short term?

 4)     In this changing environment, you are required to do more with less. Reimbursement rates are declining; supply and implant costs, taxes, utilities, rent, salaries and benefits and other operating costs are increasing and there are more regulatory requirements i.e., increased standards for accreditation (Joint Commission’s additional requirements as an example), ICD-10, adoption of an EHR, etc. Additionally, your staff is wearing multiple hats; many working to register, bill, code, schedule and assist with back house operations. What strategies and tools can you implement to increase productivity, reallocate resources and boost employee morale?

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 HLT324 (all weeks Discussions and Assignments) Full Course

 HLT324 week 1 dq 1 & dq 2

 HLT324week 1 dq 1

 Describe the concept of “variant characteristics of culture.” Which characteristics can change and which cannot? Is equality for variant cultures typically supported in the United States? Provide examples to support your statement.

 HLT324 week 1 dq 2

 How does cultural competency occur? What can one do to become culturally aware? Describe an effective approach to using The Purnell Model when working with subcultures (immigration status, gender, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, educational status, etc.).

 HLT324 week 2 dq 1 & dq 2

 HLT324 week 2 dq 1

 From your readings, which cultural difference would be most challenging for you to understand? Why? How would you prepare to work with individuals from this culture in order to respect their culture?

 HLT324 week 2 dq 2

 If health care practitioners cannot communicate to the patients in their language, how important is it to find a translator? Whose problem is it, the health care provider’s or the patient’s? Why?

 HLT324 week 3 dq 1 & dq 2

 HLT324 week 3 dq 1

 From the 10 select cultural groups you selected for the High-Risk Nutritional Practices assignment, briefly explain an unusual high-risk practice and how it impacts your role as a medical professional.

 HLT324 week 3 dq 2

 What factors influencing nutritional practices in the United States could be changed to improve health?

 HLT324 week 4 dq 1 & dq 2

 HLT324 week 4 dq 1

 Describe the spectrum of death and dying rituals and practices. Why are death and dying rituals so significant?

 HLT324 week 4 dq 2

 What death and dying practices are contrary to your personal beliefs or chosen religious values? How will you support a patient’s death and dying rituals and practices, and still honor your own?

 HLT324 week 5 dq 1 & dq 2

 HLT324 week 5 dq 1

If you were caring for a child who could be cured if given blood transfusions, but whose parents refused permission to give the transfusions due to religious beliefs, what would you do?

 HLT324 week 5 dq 2

 Some parents are refraining from giving certain immunizations to their children. How will this affect diseases in the United States in the future? How as medical professionals can we embrace these nontraditional practices?

 HLT324 week 1 Allied Health Community Media Scenario Assignment

  Details:

The ability to communicate, interact with different cultures, and think critically is essential in the medical field. The interactive media scenario you will use for this assignment illustrates a situation that could easily arise when working in health care. To complete this assignment:

Go to the “Allied Health Community” media link: http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html

Click “Enter” to begin.

Click on the box that says “SCENARIOS.”

Click on “View Scenario” for the “Critical Decision Making for Providers.”

Examine how the described problem might happen in your facility and the impact it could have. Work through this situation by examining allof the choices presented in the scenario.

When you get to the end of the scenarios, one scenario will have the word “Transcultural” on the top right corner. Click on “Transcultural.” Read the scenario and answer the four questions that are provided.

While APA format is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 HLT324 week 1 Diversity in Health Care Essay Benchmark Assignment

 Details:

Diversity has a significant influence on health care. Studying transcultural health care helps health professionals understand different cultures in order to provide holistic and individualized health care. Review the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence, including the theory, framework and 12 domains. Write 750-1,000 word paper exploring the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence. Include the following:

1.     1. Explain the theory and organizational framework of the Purnell Model, and discuss its relevance to transcultural health care.

2.     2. Describe Purnell’s 12 domains of culture, and assess how each of these domains plays an active role in the diversity of health care in your specific field.

3.     3. Discuss how this model can be applied when working with different cultures in order to become a more culturally competent health care provider.

4.     4. Cite at least three references, including the course textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT324 week 2 Assignment

 Details:

It is important to identify and understand your own family culture in order to be able to understand and respect other cultures. Interview a family member, and an individual from another culture with which you are unfamiliar. Some examples of an individual from another culture to consider for the assignment include a neighbor, coworker, patient, or friend. Please inform the individuals of the purpose of this assignment and make sure you receive their consent.

Interviews:

Review the “Family Interview” template prior to the interview. Additional space is designated on the template for you to create three additional questions to ask both interviewees (family member and person from another culture). Additional questions should be relevant to the readings or discussion and should provide value to the interview by helping to understand culture.

Some of the questions may include:

1.     1. Family beliefs: Have they changed over generations?

2.     2. Educational and occupational status in the culture and in the family

3.     3. Communication methods: verbal and nonverbal

4.     4. Current family goals/priorities

5.     5. Family member roles and organizational systems

6.     6. Spiritual beliefs: current practice and death and dying

7.     7. Alternative lifestyles

8.     8. Work attitudes and structure

Written Paper:

Using the “Family Interview” template, interview your designated family member and the person from another culture. Be sure to write your responses in a way that will assist you in writing your paper. After the interview is completed, write a paper of 750-1,000 words that includes the following:

1.     1. An introductory paragraph with the reasons for selecting the interviewees.

2.     2. A summary of the responses from the interview template gathered from the interviewees.

3.     3. A comparison and contrast of your findings between the two interviewees.

4.     4. A reflective concluding paragraph on how family roles affect the cultural domains and relationships for each individual.

General Requirements:

Submit both the completed “Family Interview” template and the written paper” to the instructor.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.

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Family Interview

 HLT-324V: Transcultural Health Care

 College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

When conducting the “Family Interview,” please make sure that you inform the individual you choose to interview that you will be using their responses in a compare and contrast cultural paper for HLT-324V. It is important that people give you approval to use their personal stories prior to doing so. Please use this template and the following questions below when conducting your interviews. In addition to these questions, you are required to ask another three questions, which you are to include on this template. Please submit this template with your paper by the end of Module 2.

1.     1. What are your family roles/gender roles? How are they the same as or different fromthose traditionally practiced by your culture (who is the head of the household, who makes decisions, how are decisions made, etc.)?

2.     2. What does your culture and family see as primary family goals (education, marriage,etc.)?

3.     3. What is your culture’s view on alternative lifestyles (living together prior to marriage, domestic partnerships, single parenting, etc.)?

4.     4. What are your family’s religious beliefs, andhavetheychanged over generations?

5.     5. What areyour family’s spiritual beliefsaround death and dying?

6.     6. What are your culture’s educationand occupational statuswithin the family unit?

7.     7. What are your culture’s preferredcommunicationmethods(verbal and nonverbal)?

8.     8. Additional question:

9.     9. Additional question:

10.   10. Additional question:

  HLT324 week 3 Assignment

  Details:

Examine the high-risk nutritional behaviors associated with different cultures. Identify the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other factors associated with these high-risk nutritional behaviors for each culture. Write a 1,500-3,000 word paper on your findings in which you accomplish the following:

1.     Summarize the high risk-nutritional behaviors practiced among 10 different cultures.

2.     Discuss the historical perspectives and belief systems of these cultures that influence the high-risk nutritional behaviors.

3.     Explore additional influencing factors on high-risk behaviors for each culture. These may include, but are not limited to (a) education, (b) family roles, (c) spiritual beliefs, (d) health care practices, and (e) drug and alcohol use.

This paper requires minimum of six outside resources in addition to the textbook, properly documented using APA guidelines.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

  HLT324 week 4 Assignment

Details:

Allied health professionals are confronted with different death and dying practices. An effective allied health professional recognizes the importance of understanding different cultural practices, and learns how to evaluate the death, dying, and spiritual beliefs and practices across the cultures.

Read the two specified case histories and choose one for this assignment.

Chapter 4, “Stories of Abby: An Ojibwa Journey” and Chapter 14, “Stories of Shanti: Culture and Karma,” by Gelfland, Raspa, and Sherylyn, from End-of-Life Stories: Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries (2005), available in the GCU Library:

http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://site.ebrary.com/lib/grandcanyon/Doc?id=10265487

Identify your role as a health care professional in supporting Abby or Shanti’s dying rituals, and in creating strategies for displaying respect while still providing quality care. Integrate your strategies as you develop a care plan describing how you would approach the situation and care for the patient. Review the “Care Plan” template prior to beginning.

Include the following in your care plan:

Communication: family and patient

Treatment options that align with the specific culture

Education: family and patient

Family roles in the process

Spiritual beliefs

Barriers

Cultural responses

Any additional components that you feel would need to be addressed (from your perspective as a health care professional)

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

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Care Plan

HLT-324V: Transcultural Health Care

Patient’s Name:____________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________

Patient’s Diagnosis:___________________________________________________________________________________________

Problems/Needs

(Include date.)

Goals

Interventions/Actions

Discipline/PersonResponsible

Outcome/Comments

(Initialanddate.)

 HLT324 week 5 Assignment

 Details:

Research different popular nontraditional health care practices. Write a 1,000-1,200 word paper exploring nontraditional health care practices and include the following:

1.     Describe nontraditional health care practices in different cultures. Compare at least three cultures.

2.     Explain how these practices affect wellness and prevention in different cultures.

3.     Identify the nontraditional health care options in your areas, and identify the number of people choosing to use them over traditional medical practices. Propose reasons why the number of people using nontraditional health care options is rising.

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

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     HLT324 week 5 quiz

 Which culture uses dry wood, plant roots, sida leaves, and herbs to treat diarrhea in children?

Hindu

Hmong

German

Which culture uses a traditional medical care system called hanbang, which focus on acupuncture, herbal medicines, and moxibustion therapy?

Korean

Arab

Amish

Which culture practices t’ai chi?

Polish

Cuban

Chinese

Which culture uses Morita therapy?

Japanese

Mexican

Puerto Rican

Which culture uses the root work system to identify and cure illnesses?

African American

German

Haitian

What culture uses teas with honey and spirits to “sweat out” a cold?

German

Polish

Filipino

As a health care provider, in which culture do you need to be aware of the hot and cold theory of disease when prescribing treatment and educating patients?

African American

Arab

Mexican

A strong belief in folk medicine is a traditional part of which culture?

Appalachian

African American

German

Which culture believed that drinking a mixture of an alcoholic drink and fish blood could cure alcoholism?

African American

Japanese

Haitian

Filipino

Which culture has stores called botanicas, which sell a variety of herbs, ointment, oils, and powders that relieve disease and bring luck?

Cuban

Polish

German

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 HLT313V (Safety, Quality, and Interdisciplinary  Approaches to Care) Entire Course

 HLT-313v Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 1

 Select and profile (a) a high-level job position you aspire to secure in your chosen allied health field and (b) a same-level position in a different and unrelated allied health care field. What educational and professional qualifications must each individual in this high-level position possess? What is the typical career path to arrive at each position? Compare and contrast the responsibilities each position entails in regards to workplace safety, risk management, and/or quality of service, and identify one element from each career path that might benefit the other.

 HLT-313v Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 2

 Review the biographical sketches of your classmates in this course and select an individual in an allied health career field or position that is different than your own current position or proposed career path. Using your readings, the GCU Library, and Internet association or government websites, identify the safety, risk-management, or quality-based scope of the classmate’s job. Engage in a dialog with the classmate about whether or not the stated responsibilities are those actually experienced by the individual. How are they the same? How are they different? What “real life” activities in this area does your classmate perform that are not discussed in the official literature? What factors may cause any discrepancies between stated and actual job responsibilities?

 HLT-313v Week 1 Assignment – Workplace Safety Initiative Proposal

 Allied health professionals are uniquely qualified in many ways to recommend, implement, and provide valuable feedback regarding safety considerations, risk management, and quality of service across multiple levels within a health care organization.

For this assignment, develop a 1,250-1,500 word proposal inclusive of the following elements:

The proposal identifies and promotes one specific safety, risk management or quality improvement initiative that is recognized or proven to be successful.

The proposed idea would benefit your employer/organization, or if you are not currently employed in this capacity, would benefit an organization in your city/region in your chosen health care field.

The proposal must include and define roles for the organization’s top/corporate management, facility/department management, and the role of the individual allied health professional in implementing the proposed initiative’s activities.

Use the “Topic 1 Assignment Template” for crafting your proposal. Appendices are optional; if needed to support a point or idea in your proposal, please attach tables or graph resources in this section and not in the body of the proposal.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of three qualified resources from the readings or the GCU Library in order to complete this assignment successfully.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.

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 HLT-313v Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion 1

 A formal risk management plan demonstrates a health care organization’s approach as well as support for risk management and, ultimately, patient safety. Access information from your own employer/organization or using the Internet to find an allied health care organization located in your city or region, and identify the goals and objectives, scope, and functions of an existing risk management plan. How does the plan “measure up” in terms of meeting ethical and legal responsibilities to stakeholders? How might you improve it? Explain.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references from the GCU Library to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion 2

 Using the GCU Library, locate and summarize an allied health malpractice or negligence case study. If possible, select your chosen field of study. What went wrong? What workplace safety, risk management, or quality improvement steps were involved? What could have been done differently? If you were in charge of making sure this type of event never occurred again, what steps would you implement into the risk management plan?

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references from the GCU Library to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 2 Assignment – Provision and Reimbursement of Health Care Services

 The areas of provision and reimbursement of health care services have each undergone considerable changes in the past several years, with the following current trends identified as being the most significant contributors to change:

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also referred to as the ACA or “Obamacare”) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Bundled payment structure versus fee-for-service payment structure

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Technology and Telemedicine

Medicare Advantage Plans

Population health management strategies

Using your employer/organization’s resources, appropriate websites, and the GCU Library as your informational foundations, research these trends and others you may find relevant, and write a 1,200 word essay in which you examine the following:

Which of the currently identified health care trends overall are already impacting your employer/organization, or an organization in your city/region in your health care field?

Which of the currently identified health care trends are specifically impacting your sector of allied health, and why?

What emerging health care trends on the horizon may impact your employer/organization and/or your specific allied health sector?

Which of the current or emerging trends do you see as most likely to positively impact your specific role and sector in allied health? Which trends are most likely to negatively impact it? (Examples: wages, job security, educational requirements, etc.)

How will the trends you identify impact safety, risk management, and/or quality improvement policies in your organization/and or an organization in your city/region in your health care field?

You are required to use and cite a minimum of three qualified resources from the readings or the GCU Library in order to complete this assignment successfully.

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

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 HLT-313v Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 1

 Looking ahead to 2020, pick one area of the current National Patient Safety Goals program and make a prediction of what might change in that area based on technological or other advancements. Consider patient identification standards, communication processes, and infection control protocols, among others.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 2

 The Joint Commission launched the National Patient Safety Goals in 2003. Many years have now passed since the inception of these goals. How has the overall focus of the goals changed in the intervening years? What conditions in the health care marketplace have driven the need for change?

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references to support your response

 HLT-313v Week 3 Assignment – The Joint Commission Workplace Violation PowerPoint

 Perform an Internet search to identify and research and a situation where a health care organization or individual provider in your field of allied health was sanctioned by The Joint Commission or other regulatory body for a violation of one or more of The Joint Commission workplace safety, risk management, and quality care requirements.

Taking the role of the Chief Safety or Risk Management Officer in the organization or a provider’s office who now must deliver an accounting of the incident to the board of directors, develop a slide presentation, containing a title slide, 12 slides of content, and a references slide, focusing on the chosen incident. Your presentation must incorporate the following:

A brief summary of the incident , including a description as well as the outcome.

A summary of the applicable Joint Commission and other (e.g., local, state) regulatory standards that apply to the incident.

A discussion of the mistakes and/or oversights made by the health care organization or individual provider that did or may have led to the incident that occurred, and an accounting of the preventive steps that could have or should have been taken to avoid them.

A proposal outlining specific education or training the organization or provider will employ to ensure this type of incident does not occur in the future. Include concepts related to continuous quality improvement in your recommendations.

To create your presentation you can use PowerPoint or a program such as Prezi (www.prezi.com). Speaker’s notes must be included for each individual slide.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of three qualified resources from the readings or the GCU Library in order to complete this assignment successfully.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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 HLT-313v Week 4 Topic 4 Discussion 1

 Locate and select an article which discusses performance-based trends in patient safety, risk management, or quality management in health care organizations. Provide a summary of your findings and explain how and why the trend(s) would or would not be effective or successful in your workplace or in an allied health organization in your chosen field.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references from the GCU Library to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 4 Topic 4 Discussion 2

 Risk management functions and quality improvement functions in an organization can overlap in terms of addressing patient safety. Using information from your own employer/organization’s risk management plan, or that of an allied health care organization in your city or region, identify and summarize two such functions which commonly overlap in this manner. What common factors lead to the overlap? Does the structure work for the organization you selected? Why or why not?

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references from the GCU Library to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 4 Assignment – Managing Quality Assurance in the Workplace Essay

 Health care delivery and the organizations that provide it, manage it, and reimburse for it are growing at an explosive rate. As part of this trend, the growth in the allied health job sector is expected to grow significantly, with job growth projections in the 40% plus range for the period 2012-2022 (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012).

Expansive growth is a response to current and predicted need for services, and while encouraging, sustained, and rapid growth will inevitably impact safety, risk management, and quality provision on scales not yet seen by health care organizations.

In an essay of 1,200 words, provide your assessment, with recommendations, of how the United States, as a country, can best manage quality assurance in the health care workplace going into the future. Questions to consider include:

How best can the United States, as a country, manage this growth in the allied health sector? Provide examples.

What steps might the United States take, from the global down to organizational level, to maintain high standards to provide outstanding care-based services?

What steps might the United States take, from the global down to organizational level, to provide exceptional employment opportunities in in-demand allied health fields?

In addition to your readings and resources from the GCU Library, the AHRQ National Quality Measures Clearinghouse (http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov), and the National Quality Forum(http://www.qualityforum.org) can provide you with excellent data to develop and support your analysis.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of four qualified resources from the readings, the GCU Library, or cited sources in order to complete this assignment successfully.

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

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 HLT-313v Week 5 Topic 5 Discussion 1

 Review and summarize the organizational model and structure for your own employer/organization or that of an allied health organization in your chose field. What features of the model work well and contribute to overall performance of the organization? Which features do not work well, or do not work at all? If you had the authority to do so, what elements of your organizational model would you change, and why?

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references from the GCU Library to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 5 Topic 5 Discussion 2

 The assignment in this topic required you to develop a performance management plan for a hypothetical new allied care organization in your field. What regulatory standards will apply to your organization? What accreditation standards? How will these regulations affect the development of your plan, and what measures will you take to ensure your organization is in compliance?

You are required to use and cite a minimum of two references from the GCU Library to support your response.

 HLT-313v Week 5 Assignment – Benchmark Assignment – Performance Management Plan Proposal

 Performance management is, ideally, an ongoing quality-assurance-based process to provide an organization, its employees, regulatory agencies, accreditors, and other stakeholders with a structured means to support and accomplish mutually identified strategic goals and objectives.

Assume the role of a newly-hired risk management officer for a hypothetical new allied health organization in your chosen career field. You and your team will need to develop the organization’s policies.

The first item you will create will be a performance management plan. Using the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (http://www.hrsa.gov/quality/toolbox/methodology/performancemanagement/index.html) or other qualified framework, craft a proposal (1,200 words) for a performance management plan for your new organization that includes the following:

Organizational Goals. Provide a statement of your organization’s goals in terms of workplace safety, risk management, or quality improvement. Pick one area, and develop five goals for that one area.

Outline of Organizational Objectives. Outline and provide a brief evaluation of specific objectives that support the organizational goals you previously identified.

Summary of Relevant Performance Measures. Summarize the steps and measures your new organization will adopt to measure performance. Consider: (a) How well measures will align with your stated goals? (b) How do these measures demonstrate a relationship to positive health outcomes? (c) Are the measures you select able to be controlled by your organization (i.e., can your organization effect change in this area?)? (d) Which measures meet criteria related to reliability and validity, and which are standardized?

Performance Baseline. Determine a performance baseline for the measures you have selected. This will enable your organization to conduct comparisons of desired goals versus actual results as time moves on.

Performance Evaluation. Select one of three commonly accepted methods to measure provider quality and summarize the features and why it applies best to your organization. Refer to the assigned reading, “The Measurement of Health Care Performance: A Primer From the Council of Medical Specialty Societies,” by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CPSS) (http://www.cmss.org/uploadedFiles/CMSS_Quality_Primer.pdf).

Definition of Success. Define what success means to the organization. Now that you have chosen measures to assess organizational performance, you need to identify what success means to your organization; otherwise, you are chasing a moving target. Be explicit in the level of performance you see as acceptable. This will change as an organization grows, but you need to start somewhere in order to get anywhere.

You are required to use and cite a minimum of three qualified resources from the readings, qualified websites, or the GCU Library in order to complete this assignment successfully.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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HLT 605 Public Health Administration Entire Course

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 GC HLT605 WEEK 1 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 Public health practice was initially concerned with infectious and environmentally related diseases, but in recent years has evolved to focus more on injury

prevention, substance abuse, violence, tobacco-related, and other chronic diseases. Present at least one pivotal legal and historical occurrence that resulted in this shift of public health effort. Justify your rationale with supportive evidence.

 DQ 2

 Review the Ten Great Public Health Achievements (Exhibit 2.3) of your textbook. Select one of the 10 achievements. What is the importance of your chosen achievement to society? In your own words, defend its right to be considered a “Great Public Health Achievement.” Select three other peers’ postings and debate their analysis. Keep in mind all postings should be substantive and well supported with examples, details, and evidence. Brief responses are not appropriate.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 2 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 Focus on a “current event” ethical dilemma in public health. Apply the principles of the ethical practices of public health to resolve the issue (see page 125 of the textbook). You may integrate recommendations based on conclusions from public health acts and principles to support your position. Select three other peers’ postings and provide feedback on the presented resolution. Offer further suggestions, details, or examples.

 DQ 2

 State agencies typically follow one of two general structure models: the free-standing agency model or the super agency model. What are the pros and cons of each model? Which model do you think is “ideal” for a state agency and why?

 GC HLT605 WEEK 3 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 Within a budget there are two categories: mandatory and discretionary. In which categories do most public health programs fall? Provide an example of an expenditure that is considered mandatory. Justify your rationale. Provide an example of an expenditure that is discretionary. Justify your rationale.

 DQ 2

 What are the responsibilities and role of the Appropriations Committee? What is the importance of this committee to public health spending as it relates to Medicaid and Medicare?

 GC HLT605 WEEK 4 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 The public health workforce is found in both population-based and institutional services that stem from the official public health agencies. What are the most frequent employment sites for health care workers? Present an example of an organization, institution, or agency that would be categorized under each service, population-based and institutional. Provide an example of a job title and an associated job description at each level of service. Select three other peers’ postings to peer review. Provide appropriate feedback.

 DQ 2

 Review the Root Cause Analysis Topic Materials to learn more about conducting a root cause analysis. Using the “Root Cause Analysis Template,” conduct a root cause analysis of the “Root Cause Analysis Scenario.” Post a description of the problem and a summary of your root cause analysis, including recommendations for proposed action to eliminate the problem from reoccurring. Select other peers’ postings to peer review. Provide appropriate feedback.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 5 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 Identify five sources of data available at the federal level. What is the importance of each data source in public health funding and surveillance? Describe the information/content that can be found in these data sources. Present an example of an industry that might find each of these data sources useful.

 DQ 2

 What is the difference between service-based and population-based applications for information systems in public health organizations? Present an example of each application and justify your rationale. Select three other peers’ postings to peer review. Provide appropriate feedback.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 6 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 As it relates to the development and management of public health assessment activities, what is your response to the following statement?

It is suggested that the assessment process is driven by decisions made by the community members themselves, rather than by influences from the outside community.

Select three other peers’ postings and debate their response. Keep in mind all postings should be substantive and well supported with examples, details, and evidence. Brief responses are not appropriate.

 DQ 2

 What are the four organizational strategy types? Describe how an organization chooses which strategy to implement.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 7 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 Provide an example of the three prevention strategies: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as they relate to disaster epidemiology. Justify your rationale. Select three other peers’ postings and debate their responses.

 DQ 2

 How are surveillance systems used in post-disaster situations? Support your answer with examples and evidence.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 8 DQ 1 & DQ 2 NEW

 DQ 1

 Explain the life cycle of public health partnerships. Why are collaborative partnerships important? What reasons or issues lead to the termination of partnerships?

 DQ 2

 What is the difference between intervention research and systems research? Provide an example of a public health advancement or accomplishment that represents each type of research. In addition, explain the role of systems research and the integration of systems theory for public health programs implemented within community-based organizations. Justify your rationale.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT NEW

 Design a PowerPoint presentation (6-8 slides) that includes the following components:

1.     1.Your definition of public health.

2.     2.An overview of Healthy People 2020 and your perspectives regarding at least one of the leading health concerns posed by Healthy People 2020.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT NEW

 Details:

Submit a paper (1,250-1,500 words) focusing on public health reform. Provide an overview of the current status of public health in the United States.

Review a portion of the Affordable Care Act and present the strengths and weaknesses of the plan, as well as make suggestions for plan improvement.

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT NEW Details:

Create a small budget for a hypothetical state program based on priority health concerns from Healthy People 2020.

In addition, create a narrative (2-4 sentences) that identifies the most appropriate federal funding source for your proposed program.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT NEW

 Details:

Select a database from NCHS or complete a query using CDC WISQARS.

Select a specific health concern or injury using the population of your choice. Be sure not to limit your query so you have enough data to evaluate, and include a substantial time frame so you are able to identify trends.

Submit a 750-1,000 word report that provides an overview the database or query results. The report should consist of a demographic description of the chosen population including a review of noticeable trends in morbidity and/or mortality by race, gender, and geographic location where specified.

Based on the results and possible trends, present the implications for public health intervention or involvement.

In your report, include considerations of basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of epidemiologic data. As Chapter 13 of the text describes, focus on privacy and security issues surrounding protected health information and how HIPAA protects the confidentiality of the patient. Consider the ethical implications of whether public health organizations have too much latitude in the use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.

Use examples and evidence to support your report.

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT NEW

 Details:

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

The instructor will assign each student to a CLC group.

Each CLC group will be assigned one of the following public health emergencies to analyze: swine flu, shortages of influenza vaccine, anthrax, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Hurricane Katrina, California wildfires, syphilis outbreak, salmonella outbreak, and mass trauma (such as that associated with terrorists/bombings).

In a report format of 500-750 words, address the following:

1.     1.Describe the chain of command and the method of public health response that was conducted in this situation.

2.     2.Determine the important public health issues related to medical care in this situation.

3.     3.Describe the possible public health risks as well as the pros and cons of communicating the situation to the public and the media.

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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

One member of the CLC group will post the assignment on Day 1 of the Topic 8 discussion forum for peer review. Individually, provide constructive feedback and commentary and ask specific questions to all posted public health emergencies. In particular, focus on the chain of command as it relates to addressing the specific emergency, the benefits of effective communication, and the risks associated with miscommunication of emergency-related events and statistics. It is the CLC group’s responsibility to decide who will respond to the postings provided by peers. This will account for part of your participation grade for the week.

 GC HLT605 WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENT NEW

 Details:

Review your state public health department and environmental quality departments online to identify vector-related diseases affecting your community.

In a report format of 1,250-1,500 words, address the following:

1.     1.Describe the health concerns of the community.

2.     2.Identify current environmental risk assessment methods which apply to public health issues.

3.     3.Suggest a modifier or new prevention or intervention program based on your research.

4.     4.Create a sample program budget.

5.     5.Complete a SWOT analysis of the proposed program.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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

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HLT 600 Public Health Policy Full Course

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 HLT 600 Public Health Policy Full Course

 HLT 600 Week 1  discussion 1

 A hallmark of President Barack Obama’s administration has been the introduction of his Affordable Health Care Act What are the main goals of the Affordable Health Care Act? Provide an argument for or against its implementation Make sure to provide evidence to support your position Respond to two other peers with differing opinions and identify points that you feel may sway you to reconsider your opinion If you do not find points that may make you reconsider, describe why you disagree with the peer’s response One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 HLT 600 Week 1  discussion 2

 Given the policy-making process, why is the composition of Congress important, and how does it influence the creation of health care policy? Use a specific example to demonstrate your point within your answer Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 HLT 600 Week 1 discussion 3

 How do special interest groups (SIGs) influence the generation of health care policy in the United States? Support your answer with an example of how a special interest group has influenced the generation of a specific policy Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 HLT 600 week 2

 When President Obama introduced the Affordable Health Care Act, several states banded together to appeal the constitutionality of the Act On January 31, 2011, a federal judge ruled parts of the act unconstitutional President Obama’s law team formally appealed the decision in Florida v US Department of Health and Human Services (11-11021) The appeal can be found atError! Hyperlink reference not validwikispacescom/file/view/US+brief+as+appellant+(040111)pdf”>http://aca-litigationwikispacescom/file/view/US+brief+as+appellant+(040111)pdf Read pages 52-60 and determine the legal aspects in question regarding the act and the argument for appeal presented by the President’s team Make sure to address the implications of the act on the provision of health care in the United States Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 HLT 600 week 2 Discussion 2

 How do organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization enforce public health law? Support your response with a specific example Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 HLT 600  week 3

 Why is policy analysis an important tool in the development of health care policy? What important information can thorough health policy analysis provide? Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 HLT 600  week 3

 How do health care administrators use public health data to develop health care policies? Cite specific examples to support your answer

 diss 3

 How do cost analysis studies influence the development of health care policy? Do the most cost-effective practices always get adopted into law? Use specific examples to support your opinion Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 week 4

 Why has Healthy People 2020 targeted the identification of social factors as a priority in its national health promotion campaign? How does this health promotion campaign communicate the role of social justice as part of its mission? Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 discussion  2

 Case Study: Miguel is a migrant worker who has injured himself while working in California as a seasonal employee While on the job, he severely injures himself and refuses to seek medical treatment Considering the social determinants of health, what factors do you think would influence his decision to seek medical care, and how do current policies affect his access to health care? Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 discussion 3

 The city council approves the placement of a toxic waste dump in a small, low-income community The residents rarely attend the meetings and are unaware of the proposal The approval will bring very little economic benefit to the community The CEO of the company feels that, since no one attended the meetings, the approval is valid Do you agree or disagree? Consider the principal of social justice and include recommendations for what should have been done prior to the council meeting to ensure that the decision was fair and valid Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit HLT 600 week 5

 Governmental agencies, like the National Institutes of Health, greatly influence the development of health care policy Describe specific methods by which they influence policy and reduce health disparities Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 discussion 2

 How does Congress work with governmental agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop health care policy? Cite specific examples to support your answer Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 week 8 module 6

 Do you think that public health is a right? Why or why not? Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

diss 2

What is the public health code of ethics, and what are the underlying values and beliefs? How does this value system drive the development of health care policy? Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 week 9 mod 7

 Why is an interdisciplinary approach important in addressing global health issues? How do organizations currently work together to solve important global health issues Support your response with specific examples Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

diss 2

What factors influence the development and implementation of health care policy in developing countries? Explore the impact of these factors on the health care system of these countries in your answer Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 week 10 mod 8

 How has immigration influenced the development of health care policy in the United States? Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

diss 2

How do the different committees within Congress work together to influence the development of health care policy in the United States? Respond to three other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit

 assignments

 week 2 Details:

1) Identify a specific health care policy (eg, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, Affordable Health Care Act, etc) fromError! Hyperlink reference not validkaiserhealthnewsorg/”>http://wwwkaiserhealthnewsorg/ or similar websites

2) In a flow chart, illustrate how the health care policy became law The flow chart should include a historical timeline from the introduction of the law to its implementation To create the flowchart, use the “Concept Mapping and Graphing Tool” After completing the flowchart, save the document as an Acrobat PDF file

3) In addition, develop a short narrative (500-750 words) which describes the expected effects of the health care policy on specific health outcomes

4) While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center

5) This assignment uses a grading rubric Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

week 4

week 9 mod 7

Details:

This assignment will be a collaborative learning team project The instructor will assign each student to a CLC group

Scenario: You are in a committee of legislators reviewing the Universal Health Care Act presented by former President William Clinton, located atError! Hyperlink reference not validgpogov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-103hr3600ih/pdf/BILLS-103hr3600ihpdf”>http://wwwgpogov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-103hr3600ih/pdf/BILLS-103hr3600ihpdf

After reviewing the Universal Health Care Act, the committee is tasked with providing an analysis of the ethical considerations of the Act and the implications for accessibility of health care to all American citizens The analysis should encompass:

1) The history and social context of the Act

2) Viewpoints for and against the enactment of this act including supporting evidence for both sides

3) Major frameworks in public health ethics that could be applied to this issue

4) Recommendations the committee would suggest to strengthen the policy

The analysis should be presented in a PowerPoint presentation (12-15 slides)

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center

This assignment uses a grading rubric Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

At the time of submission of the assignment, each member will also complete the “HLT 600 Committee Peer Review” This document will be used in determining individual group participation as well as successful management and completion of project deadlines

 week 10 mod 8

 1) Complete this assignment as outlined in “HLT 600 Establishing My Academic and Career Path”

Establishing My Academic and Career Path

As you begin the transition from academic courses to career opportunities, reflect on how the strategies already discussed can help to guide you through the process Consider the degree path you have chosen and what additional skills or activities you should engage in beyond the academic learning in your courses to be successful What initiatives and goals do you have for this career? Begin and continue to establish your academic journey and career goals

Individual courses within the program will offer opportunities through assignments that develop particular skills pertinent to specific career requirements and transfer of acquired knowledge Other courses and specific assignments such as interview, practicum, and capstone projects provide opportunities for students to be exposed to relevant problems and creative activities in health care These opportunities will require students to apply techniques acquired from the classroom to active investigation with experienced mentors in the field

Research where to find career openings in your chosen field, select a position you might be interested in, and identify the qualifications and experience required Identify these requirements as you progress through the coursework provided in your program Take initiative to inquire and explore as you make connections with your coursework and career goals Some items to consider further are membership in a professional association, the use of Internet job boards for research into future trends, licensure compliance throughout the country/world, and occupational conditions such as location, shifts worked, required equipment, or safety standards

Listed below are some suggestions related to the types of information that you may want to include in this section of the document:

1) Who? Who would make up my network (eg, peers, instructors, professionals, colleagues) essential to success in my chosen field in relation to this particular course?

2) What? What are my findings from researching competencies and/or certification requirements for my specific job role in relation to this course?

3) When? When should I begin to make the connection between my course of study and my career goals?

4) Where? Where does this course fit in my career goals? Where could I schedule an interview or internship to bridge the theory in my course with the practice of a job in the field?

5) Why? Why are peer-reviewed articles important and what is the significance of them in a career in health care?

6) How? How does this course relate to the requirements of my career goals? How can I make a link between the course and career experience that I need?

Focus on the concepts and skills learned from this course and spend time reflecting on Who, What, When, Where, Why,or How, in establishing your academic and career path Examples are provided below The table will continue to expand as you progress through the course

Date

Category(Who, What, When,  Where, Why, or How)

Comment

Required  Follow-Up

1/21/2011

Who

EXAMPLE: Donald Duck – Current manager of the  T&D department at ABC hospital He has agreed to act as a professional  mentor as I complete this program We discussed the capstone project  deliverable and steps required for approval

Who

Who

1/29/2011

What

EXAMPLE: Read an article entitled, “Health Care  Delivery Dynamics” This may be my target topic for project: <name of  topic>

What

2/10/2011

When

EXAMPLE: Obtain evidence of research project  approval from ABC hospital (5/31/2010)

2/17/2011

Where

EXAMPLE: Professional health care association –  ACHE (American College Health Care Executives) Made contact and inquiries

Where

2/24/2011

Why

EXAMPLE: Based on recent readings, identify five reasons  the project would be beneficial to my organization (eg, improve patient care,  enhance hospital efficiency, save money, make money, improve quality, etc)

Why

03/02/2011

How

EXAMPLE:Tour health care setting (hospital, nursing  home, home health agencies, or insurance company) facility and interview IT  security officer to gain understanding in the field (04/12/2010)

How

 week 10

Details:

1) Generate a policy brief (750-1,000 words) which targets a contemporary issue in public health policy that has global implications (eg, smoking, obesity, infant mortality, etc)

2) Refer to the “HLT 600 Policy Brief Guide”

3) While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

Policy Brief Guide

Legislators seldom have the time to read through all the literature related to a specific health care policy question To make well-informed decisions, they rely on short, tightly written briefs that quickly and cogently relay the important policy facts, questions, and arguments about an issue

An effective policy brief will advance a persuasive argument in a concise, clearly organized fashion A policy brief does not include a lengthy analysis or review of the literature

Policy Brief Assignment Template

Introduction:

·         Begin with a brief overview and state the health care problem

·         Include the history and social context of the public health condition

Recommendations:

·         Clearly state your recommendations for addressing the issue up front

Background:

·         Outline the history or background relevant to the global prevalence of the condition and health disparities related to the condition

·         Describe the population(s) most affected by the conditions

·         Describe the major agencies responsible for enforcement of public health related to this issue along with outlining their roles

Analysis:

·         Constructively criticize arguments, ideologies, and the quality of current actions being taken to address the condition

·         Use evidence from literature and other sources to support your perspectives and advance your recommendations

Conclusion:

·         Conclude with a persuasive argument and summary statement

·         Summarize the major points and provide recommendations for the implementation of specific policies to address the health care issue

Adapted from the International Society for Technology in Education atError! Hyperlink reference not validisteorg/Libraries/Templates_Starter/Policy_Brief_Templatesflbashx”>wwwisteorg/Libraries/Templates_Starter/Poli

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 HLT 540 Full Course

 GC HLT540 week 1 dq 1 & dq 2

 dq 1

 Why do you think many healthcare practitioners are often unwilling to change practice patterns, based on research findings? Some practitioners criticize evidence-based practice as “cookbook care.” Considering these perceptions, how would you utilize your education and experiences in planning the implementation of a major change?

 dq 2

 Consider the question: “Why do physicians and nurses kill more people than airline pilots?” Apply your critical thinking skills to this argument and critique the statement. First, do you think it’s true? If it is, what do you think about their rationale? How would you address it if the question were posed to you in a forum?

  GC HLT540 week 2 dq 1 & dq 2

 dq 1

 What kinds of extraneous variables (not cited in the studies) do you think could have affected the relationships between the independent variables and the dependent variables in both the Messina et al. and Coyne et al. studies?

dq 2

How effectively do you think the Coyne et al. study and the Messina et al. study both used their review of literature to help the reader understand why the research question was asked? How could they have done it more effectively?

   GC HLT540 week 3 dq 1 & dq 2

 dq 1

 Given that there is a documented advantage to the use of an experimental and control group design, discuss why other designs are frequently used, and the situations that may prompt the use of one.

 dq 2

 Discuss your understanding of the concept of internal validity in a research study, and the impacts of several errors or biases that can reduce the study’s validity.

  GC HLT540 week 4 dq 1 & dq 2

 dq 1

 Why do you think so many people have problems with using, interpreting, or applying statistics in making business decisions?

 dq 2

 As you have learned to evaluate different research studies, what elements seem the most important to you for evaluation of the research’s quality? Why?

  GC HLT540 week 5 dq 1 & dq 2

dq 1

 Discuss the concept of the normal distribution, why it is important, and what you think it means.

 dq 2

 When students talk about “grading on the curve,” how does that apply to the normal distribution?

   GC HLT540 week 6 dq 1 & dq 2

 dq 1

 Discuss the differences between the concepts of correlation and causality, and why it is critically important to make sure that the differences are understood?

 dq 2

 What are the indicators for using a t-test? Create a research scenario in which it would be correct to use a t-test, including the research question, sample size, and dependent and independent variables.

    GC HLT540 week 7 dq 1 & dq 2

 dq 1

 What are the indicators for using an ANOVA? Create a research scenario in which it would be correct to use an ANOVA, including the research question, sample size, and dependent and independent variables.

 dq 2

 What are the indicators for using a regression analysis? Create a research scenario in which it would be correct to use a regression analysis, including the research question, sample size, and dependent and independent variables?

   GC HLT540 week 8 dq 1 & dq 2

  dq 1

 Re-visit the roadmap that you began at the start of your program of study. Complete information regarding this course. In the discussion, reflect on how this course meets your career goals. What have you gleaned from the course that will help you in your career path? Respond to at least two other classmates.

  dq 2

 Discuss your thoughts about the ethics of using informed consent vs. blinding the subjects to the expected outcomes of the intervention. Should they be told? How much should they be told? How would the placebo effect be impacted if subjects are told which intervention is being applied to them?

  HLT540 week 2 Evidence-Based Research Interview Assignment

 Details:

Identify, analyze, and discuss the components that comprise a valid evidence-based research study.

Based on the information compiled above, interview a health care leader about his/her experiences related to using evidence-based research to drive changes in practices in his/her facility.

Write a report (1,000-1,250 words) of your findings. Include the following in your report:

1) The changes that the health care leader has been involved in implementing.

2) How strong did the leader feel the research on the topic was? Why?

3) Have they ever rejected research findings? Why or why not?

4) Include any concerns they have had or resistance they have experienced when implementing changes based on research.

5) Analyze your findings as they apply to the components of evidence-based research.

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

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 3 Assessing a Research Study Assignment

 Details:

1) Choose a research study article of interest to you.

2) Refer to the study you choose and complete “Assessing a Research Study.”

3) Identify an article that directly references your chosen study and compare it to your findings. Does this article refute or confirm the study’s findings?

4) Write a paper (750-1,000 words) that analyzes and summarizes your findings.

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

6) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Assessing a Research Study

Review the study components in the left-side column of the form below. Refer to the study you chose, and complete the data in the right-side column with the key components in that study.

Research  Question:

How  did the research question emerge from the review of literature in the  article?

Independent  Variables

Type:

Dependent  Variables

Type:

Identify  and Define the Study Design Elements:

1.  Quantitative vs. Qualitative:

2.  Sample Size

3.  Method of sample selection: Explanation.

4.  Identify and define the experimental and control groups?

5.  Reliable and valid data instruments? Explain.

Describe  analysis.

What  statistics were used?

Did  the researchers’ conclusions make sense, did they answer the research  question, and did they appear to flow from the review of the literature?

Did  they explore control of extraneous variables?

  HLT540 week 3 Coyne and Messina Articles, Part 1 Analysis Assignment

 Details:

1) In a paper (1,000-1,250 words), compare and contrast the major elements of the reports by Coyne et al. and Messina et al., listed in the Module 2 Readings.

2) Complete the “Coyne and Messina Articles Analysis.” Study the information in the right-side column related to the Coyne, et al. study, which identifies the required elements as found in the reading. Complete the information for the Messina et al. article by identifying the required elements from the article.

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

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

 Coyne and Messina Articles Analysis

As an example guideline, review the study components in the left-side column of the table below. Read the study by Messina et al., and build the data in the right-side column with the key components in that study.

Research  Question:

Coyne:Do size and ownership type make a difference  in the efficiency and cost results of hospitals in Washington state?  (Highlight p.164, second column, starting 15 lines from bottom to seven lines  from bottom.)

Messina:

How  did the research question emerge from the review of literature in the  article?

Coyne:Built on an earlier study by Coyne on performance  differences between multi-facility systems and independent hospitals using  two cost measures. Cited studies that used a range of variables to measure  differences in hospital performance, and noted that prior findings have been  inconclusive in regard to hospital size, although economies of scale were  found.

Messina:

Independent  Variables

Type:

Coyne:Hospital size and hospital ownership  structure.

Categorical

Messina:

Dependent  Variables

Type:

Coyne:Efficiency measures – continuous variables.

Cost measures –  continuous variables.

Messina:

Design  Elements

1.  Quantitative vs. Qualitative

2.  Sample Size

3.  Method of sample selection

4.  Experimental vs. control group?

5.  Reliable and valid data instruments?

Coyne:

Quantitative

96

Picked all hospitals  in state, except investor owned hospitals.

No

Used data that are  commonly used to measure hospital efficiency and performance with high  degrees of accuracy (reliable), and data that are historically used and make  sense to other hospital users (valid).

Messina:

Describe  analysis.

What  statistics were used?

Coyne:Two-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Messina:

Did  the researchers’ conclusions make sense, did they answer the research  question, and did they appear to flow from the review of the literature?

Did  they explore control of extraneous variables?

Coyne:They concluded that size and ownership type  make a difference in reported levels of efficiency. Not for profits seem to  achieve higher performance levels, and medium and large not for profits operate  more efficiently than industry average. The same results were found for cost  levels, in that size and ownership type do make a difference, with medium  sized hospitals reporting lower costs than large or small hospitals.

Yes, when they  called for national studies that controlled for case mix, scope of services,  and payer mix, all of which could have affected the results in this study in  an unmeasured way.

Messina:

  HLT540 week 4 Coyne and Messina Articles, Part 2 Statistical Assessment Assignment

  Details:

1) Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words regarding the statistical significance of outcomes as presented in Messina’s, et al. article “The Relationship between Patient Satisfaction and Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching Hospitals.”

2) Assess the appropriateness of the statistics used by referring to the chart presented in the Module 4 lecture and the resource “Statistical Assessment.”

3) Discuss the value of statistical significance vs. pragmatic usefulness.

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

5) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Statistical Assessment

Use the chart in the Module 4 lecture to complete the table below to assess the appropriateness of the statistics used, and determine the statistical significance of outcomes in Messina’s, et al., article “The Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction and Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching Hospitals” . Refer specifically to the discussion on pages 189-90 of the article.

Messina, D., Scotti, D., Ganey, R., Zipp, G., & Mathis, L. (2009). The Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction and Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching Hospitals. Journal of Healthcare Management, 54(3), 177-89, discussion 189-90. Retrieved from.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/pqdweb?did=1752526601&sid=1&Fmt=4&clientId=48377&RQT=309&VName=PQD”>http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/pqdweb?did=1752526601&sid=1&Fmt=4&clientId=48377&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Statistic

Data  type

Sample  Size

Research  Question

Statistical Significance:

There were three errors in Table 4 on page 185. In your identification of significant findings, can/did you find them?

The chart from the Module 4 Readings:

Statistic

Data  Type

Sample  Size

Research  Question

Mean and Standard  Deviation

Interval or ratio

>2

What does the data  set look like?

Frequency  Distribution

Nominal-Ratio

>2

What does the data  set look like?

Chi-Square

Nominal-Ordinal

>4

Is the variance of  one variable equal to or different from another variable

Correlation  Coefficient

Interval-Ratio

>4

What is the relationship  between two variables?

t-Test

Interval-Ratio

<30

Is there a  significant difference between two groups? May be intrinsic or may be  experimental

ANOVA (Analysis of  Variance)

Interval-Ratio

>30

Is there a  significant difference between 2 or more groups?

Regression Analysis

Interval-Ratio

>30

How much of the  change in the dependent variable is predicted by the independent variable or  variables?

Refer to the Module 4 Readings for explanation of the chart.

  HLT540 week 5 Broyles Textbook Practice Exercise Assignment

 Details:

Complete “Practice Exercise 11” (page 157) and “Practice Exercise 11” (page 180) in the textbook. For the data set listed, use Excel to extract the mean and standard deviation for the sample of lengths of stay for cardiac patients. Use the following Excel steps:

1) Enter the data set into Excel.

2) Click on the Data tab at the top.

3) Highlight your data set with your mouse.

4) Click on the Data Analysis tab at the top right.

5) Click on Descriptive Statistics in the analysis tool list.

6) Find the mean and standard deviation of the data sets.

7) Send the results to instructor via e-mail, along with your analysis of the description of the data set.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 5 Coyne and Messina Articles, Part 3 Spearman Coefficient Review Assignment

 Details:

1) Write a paper (750-1,000 words) regarding the use of the Spearman rank correlation coefficient by Messina, et al. in “The Relationship between Patient Satisfaction and Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching Hospitals,” listed in the module readings.

2) Comment on what variables were used; whether it answered the research question; and whether the Spearman rank correlation coefficient is appropriately used, given the requirements of the Spearman rank correlation coefficient.

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

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 6 Yeung Analysis Assignment

 Details:

1) Refer to “The Use of Electro-Acupuncture in Conjunction with Exercise for the Treatment of Chronic Low-Back Pain” by Yeung, Leung, and Chow.

2) Complete “Yeung Analysis Worksheet.”

3) Examine the question the researchers were trying to answer and write an essay (500-750 words) that explains why you feel the t-test was chosen. Choose one of the other tools studied so far in this course and explain why it would not provide relevant findings.

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

5) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Yeung Analysis Worksheet

Yeung, C., Leung, M., & Chow, D. H. K. (2003). The Use of Electro-Acupuncture in Conjunction with Exercise for the Treatment of Chronic Low-Back Pain. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 9(4), 479-490. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=10555113&site=ehost-live&scope=site

What was the research question?

What were the independent variables?

What was the dependent variable?

What was the sample size and how was it chosen?

What was the experimental design and use of control group?

Were the instruments of measurement shown to be reliable and valid?

What data types were included?

Describe the statistics used, what they were used for, and the results.

What were the researchers’ conclusions? How did they answer the research question(s)?

How was error controlled?

Did you see any concerns with the research study? If so, what?

  HLT540 week 6 Correlation between Two Variables Assignment

 Details:

Use Excel to do a correlation between the following variables:

1) X – 2,5,5,6,6,7,8,9

2) Y – 1,2,2,3,4,4,5,5

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 6 T-Test for Two Samples Assignment

 Details:

A drug company is measuring levels of oxygenation in patients after receiving a test medication. As the researcher, you are interested in whether Group I, which received the medication, has the same oxygenation levels as Group II, which did not.

1) Group 1: 2,3,3,4,4,7,8,9

2) Group 2: 1,2,2,3,4,4,5,5,6,8

Use Excel to run a t-test for two samples, assuming equal variances, with an alpha value of 0.05. Run the t-test and note:

1) Are you doing a one-tailed test or a two-tailed test (Excel will give you both)?

2) What is the probability that Group I is different from Group 2, using the p value? Is it significant against the benchmark of p < .05?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 7 Broyles Textbook Exercise 7 Assignment

 Details:

1) Use Excel to complete “Exercise 7” on page 208 (ANOVA) in the textbook.

2) Answer the questions at the end of the exercise.

3) APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 7 Roddy and Ganz Assessments Assignment

 Details:

1) Use “Roddy and Ganz Worksheets” to complete an assessment of the research studies: “Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines: A New System to Better Determine True Strength of Recommendation” by Roddy et al., and “ICU Nurses’ Oral-Care Practices and the Current Best Evidence” by Ganz et al.

2) In a paper (1,000-1,250 words), analyze and support whether you believe that the changes recommended are statistically valid and sound enough to make practice changes in a hospital.

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

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Roddy Analysis Worksheet

Using the worksheet below, complete an assessment of the following article.

Roddy, E., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., Arden, N. K., Barlow, J., Birrell, F., et al. (2006). Evidence-based clinical guidelines: A new system to better determine true strength of recommendation. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 12(3), 347-352. Retrieved from.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=20870724&site=ehost-live&scope=site”>http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=20870724&site=ehost-live&scope=site

What was the  research question?

What were the  independent variables?

What was the  dependent variable?

What was the sample  size and how was it chosen?

What was the  experimental design and use of control group?

Were the instruments  of measurement shown to be reliable and valid?

What data types were  included?

Describe the  statistics used, what they were used for, and the results.

What were the  researchers’ conclusions? How did they answer the research question(s)?

How was error  controlled?

Did you see any  concerns with the research study? If so, what?

 Ganz Analysis Worksheet

Using the worksheet below, complete an assessment of the following article.

Ganz, F., Fink, N., Raanan, O., Asher, M., Bruttin, M., Nun, M., et al. (2009). ICU nurses’ oral-care practices and the current best evidence. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 41(2), 132-138. Retrieved from.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/pqdweb?did=1780947491&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=48377&RQT=309&VName=PQD”>http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/pqdweb?did=1780947491&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=48377&RQT=309&VName=PQD

What was the  research question?

What were the independent  variables?

What was the  dependent variable?

What was the sample  size and how was it chosen?

What was the  experimental design and use of control group?

Were the instruments  of measurement shown to be reliable and valid?

What data types were  included?

Describe the  statistics used, what they were used for, and the results.

What were the  researchers’ conclusions? How did they answer the research question(s)?

How was error  controlled?

Did you see any  concerns with the research study? If so, what?

  HLT540 week 7 Broyles Textbook Exercise 1 Assignment

 Details:

1) Use Excel to complete “Exercise 1” on page 247 (Regression Analysis) in the textbook.

2) Answer the questions at the end of the exercise.

3) APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

4) This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 8 Proposal Development Paper Assignment

 Details:

Write a proposal paper (1,250-1,500 words) for a major change project that you would like to lead.

Identify a health care issue that interests you and explain why.

Develop a rationale using evidence-based research, including:

1) The background.

2) Statistical findings.

3) Probable stakeholders.

4) Logical conclusions.

Design an implementation plan for the project, including:

1) A communications plan.

2) Creation of a design and implementation team by roles.

List the strategies you would use to lead the team to success and identify potential obstacles that may be faced, along with plans to deal with them.

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

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

  HLT540 week 8 Stakeholder Scenario Assignment

 Details:

1) Read and complete “Stakeholder Scenario.”

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

Stakeholder Scenario

Goal: To convince a group of people to use a specific, new type of antibiotic for patients pre-operatively in order to decrease surgical wound infections.

Scenario:You are a healthcare administrator that is trying to introduce a change in practice to a group of stakeholders. Your goal is to help them understand the rationale and need for the change, and to get a sense of the areas of resistance to the change. The change under discussion is to implement a new antibiotic to be given one hour before surgery starts as a way of reducing post-op wound infections. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Studies (CMS) have indicated that timely pre-op application of specific antibiotics is becoming a requirement and will be a publicly reported indicator on the CMS Web site for your hospital. Thus, institution of this new procedure is something you really need to pull off.

As the administrator in this scenario, you will hear the initial responses of each of the stakeholders. You will then be presented with several options for your response. Select the option you think is most effective.

Review the stakeholders’ responses to the option you selected. According to their own perspectives and prerogatives, the stakeholders will respond in different ways to each choice. Your goal is to achieve some level of buy-in to the change.

Issues:

·         The antibiotic is new and people aren’t familiar with it.

·         Requires administration within one hour of the actual surgery start time.

·         Requires administration by IV.

·         Adds a step to the busy pre-op nurse’s work load.

·         Saves the hospital $28,000 per year.

·         Research shows wound infections down 47% with this new antibiotic if it is administered in a timely fashion.

Players:

·         Pharmacist: He’s learned about the new antibiotic through his research studies, and is excited about using it.

·         Pre-op Nurse: She is worried about having one more thing added to the pre-op activities list she must complete before the patient goes to surgery, but she’s very interested in doing the right thing for her patients.

·         Surgeon: He hates government mandates, doesn’t like to be told what to do, generally has a pretty good track record for his patients’ outcomes after surgery, but has no idea what his actual rates of wound infection are.

·         Finance Analyst: It’s all about the money. Don’t make it harder by concentrating on anything other than the dollars.

Stakeholders’ Background Thinking

Pharmacist: I really like this idea, because this antibiotic is better and cheaper too. If we can standardize to this antibiotic, I can save money by stocking only one antibiotic for surgery. It will save my staff time in preparation also. This is a great idea for me and my department.

Pre-op Nurse: I am just worn out trying to keep up with all the changes they keep hitting us with. It’s hard enough to do my job and remember to do things differently and use different items. Why can’t they give me a break? Now I’ll have to start an IV as well as give a drug, and they are already pressuring me to get the patient ready for the OR faster. Sometimes I just want to go home!! But I got into nursing to help people, and if this really makes a difference, I guess I can suck it up.

Physician: The government makes me crazy! Those bureaucrats think they know how to practice medicine better than I do. The last thing I need is some ivory tower academic telling me what antibiotics to give! I’ve been doing this for 30 years, and I know what works and what doesn’t. The stupid hospital better shut up and let me do what I know is right and stop telling me how to be a doctor. My patients like me and that is what counts. I’m sure voting Libertarian in the next election!

Financial Analyst: I have been tasked to save this hospital hundreds of thousands of dollars this year, and this one change will save us a bundle. Why are they all arguing? This change could save their jobs! Don’t they get that it’s all about the money? I wish they’d just shut up and approve the change so we could go get lunch.

First Responses of Stakeholders

·         Pharmacist: “This is really important. All the research on this new antibiotic shows that it makes a big difference in reducing wound infections. We could get our rate from 13% presently down to 2%. We need to do this.”

·         Pre-op Nurse: “This is going to take much more time. We’ve always been able to give our patients pill antibiotics, and now you want me to have to start an IV and administer the drug that way? What happens if I give it and the surgery is delayed? There is already so much I have to do to get the patient to the OR.”

·         Surgeon: “What a bunch of horse hockey! I’ve been using the same antibiotic for 25 years and its fine. No need to make silly changes just to keep the government happy. What do they know about medicine anyway? All they want to do is make us follow some stupid ‘cookbook’ and it’s ridiculous. They should just leave all that up to the doctor.”

·         Finance Analyst: “It saves money. Just do it.”

Administrator’s Response Options

Select one:

1) “Well, we have to do this because it’s a government requirement.”

2) “You all raise valid points of concern. The evidence shows a significant benefit to our patient care.”

3) “What could be done in the implementation that would relieve some of your worries?”

Responses to Option 1

Pharmacist: “We can make this switch as soon as you are ready.”

Pre-Op Nurse: “We’ll have to tell the patient to come in four hours before the surgery to do this. What a pain.”

Surgeon: “The heck with this. You can’t make me do it.”

Finance Analyst: “It saves money. Just do it.”

Responses to Option 2

Pharmacist: “There is a real benefit. Surgical site infections drop like crazy. It’s the right thing to do.”

Pre-op Nurse: “I want to do the right thing. If Pharmacy can get the drugs up to the unit in the morning, maybe I can start the IVs faster.”

Surgeon: “I’m all about patient care, but why can’t I use what I’ve always used?”

Financial Analyst: “It saves money. Just do it.”

Responses to Option 3

Pharmacist: “It would help me to know how many drug doses to stock in the OR each morning so I can make sure they have what they need on hand.”

Pre-op Nurse: “That would sure help me. We can begin by having the IVs pre-prepared so we just have to put the needle in the patient.”

Surgeon: “Can I see the data about wound infections? How do I stack up against other surgeons?”

Financial Analyst: “Great, you all see it. It saves money. Let’s do it.”

Assignment

As is usually the case, it is possible to achieve some measures of acceptance of changes. The way you respond will affect your ability to do this. However, in real life, it rarely happens this quickly.

When involved in negotiations, key elements to remember include:

·         Pay close attention to the reasons people give for their resistance. You will gain a better insight into their thought processes and can tailor your responses to their perspectives.

·         You may have to ask questions several times to dig into the real reasons why people may oppose something. The opposition sometimes can be driven by fears and anxieties, but those are not usually expressed initially. However, if you keep asking questions and listening carefully, they will begin to emerge.

·         Once you have a sense of the perspectives of the various stakeholders about the change, you can begin to address them and use them to overcome any objections to the change.

·         Sometimes the best you can get in the initial conversations is a willingness to move away from “I’m not gonna.” to “Let me see the data.” That’s a big step toward willingness.

Based on this initial scenario, develop an implementation plan. It should include:

·         The administrator’s initial statement of what is being implemented and why.

·         (Review the stakeholder’s background thinking and first responses.) The administrator’s (your) response option choice.

·         How to communicate with the stakeholders (especially if they need further convincing).

·         What evaluation criteria are needed?

·         Time frames.

·         Other items you think would be valuable to include.

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HLT 418V Week 2 Assignment – Health Care Access

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 HLT 418V Week 2 Assignment – Health Care Access

 Access The Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website and select one of the multiple funded programs available to research.

Write a 1,500-1,750-word essay addressing the following questions with regard to your chosen program. Use at least three to five academic sources in writing this paper.

 1.     What is the mission and budget?

2.     What is the strategic plan of the program?

3.     What do they do to control the quality of health care?

4.     What do they do for cost containment?

5.     How are they aligned with health care professionals?

6.     Is this a valuable program or a waste of taxpayer money? If the program has faults, how could it be improved or should it be abandoned? Be prepared to defend your position.

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HLT 205 Health Care Systems and Transcultural Health Care

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 HLT 205 Health Care Systems and  Transcultural Health Care

 HLT 205 Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 1

 Compare and contrast the U.S. health care system to the health care system of another country.  What similarities or difference s exist?  Cite references to support your answer.

 HLT 205 Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 2

 The U.S. health care system evolved between the times of preindustrial to postindustrial America. How have the determinants of health care and associated strategies for improvement changed during this evolution? Include the growth of health care and expansion of legislation and associations in your response. Cite references to support your response.

 HLT 205 Week 1 Assignment U.S. Health Care Timeline

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It is essential to identify, examine, and understand the history and foundations of health care in the U.S. as this will be the foundation for understanding health care systems though this course and in practice.  Students will need to show a thorough understanding of the framework and dates of events while clearly demonstrating the impact and importance that these events have had in the medical field.

For this assignment you will need to create a timeline that includes a minimum of 10 significant dates in the history of health care. Include the following in your timeline:

Important events or eras in health care and their impact.

Major figures and their contributions to health care.

The formation of the various health-related organizations.

In addition to the timeline, include a 500-word summary,written in the third person, of your predictions of how current health care reform policies will impact the future of health care, written in third person.

Two references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT 205 Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion 1

 What is defensive medicine and how does it impact health care cost, quality, and access? How will we see the use of defensive medicine shift as we move forward with the Affordable Care Act? Cite references to support your DQ post.

 HLT 205 Week 2 Topic 2 Discussion 2

 Watch “TEDTalks: Daniel Kraft – Medicine’s Future? There’s an App for That”:

http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://digital.films.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=48192

After viewing the video, select four topics that were discussed and explain their significance to the future of health care technology.

 HLT 205 Week 2 Assignment Collaborative Learning Community: CLC Group Project Agreement

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This is a CLC assignment.

Complete the CLC Group Project Agreement form. Only one CLC Group Project Agreement form needs to be completed for your group. Your instructor will assign group members in Topic 2. The CLC Group Project Agreement form will  benefit your group’s process by:

Creating an opportunity to introduce yourself to ther group members.

Clarifying strengths that would benefit the outcome of the project.

Defining time commitments that can be made for the CLC.

Fostering trust by following through on commitments made to the CLC in a timely manner.

Providing a plan for resolving CLC issues before they occur.

 HLT 205 Week 2 Assignment 2 Health Care Essay: Cost, Access, and Quality

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An understanding of health care cost, access to care, and quality of care is vital for health care professionals, as is the ability to articulate these issues.  For this assignment, students will examine the effects of cost and the issues associated with accessing quality care, both in a historical context as well as the future impact on health care. For this assignment, address the following in 750-1,000 word paper:

Identify the factors contributing to the rising cost of health care. When did rising health care costs become an issue? Why are health care costs continuing to rise?  What can be done to address this issue?

Identify the impact that cost is having on access to care. How does access to health care today compare to 10 years ago? Can providers refuse care to those with certain payment methods such as Medicaid? Do you believe that we will have universal access to health care in the future?

Discuss the issue of providing quality care. How much of a factor is cost in determining quality of care? What does the future of health care look like with regard to quality?

Two references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are required for this assignment.

Remember that this word count does not include your title page or reference page.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

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 HLT 205 Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 1

 The patient, the health care professional, and the health care system form a relationship in which each is dependent upon the other. What is the significance of trust in this relationship? Describe the ethical framework for establishing “trustworthiness.” Cite references to support your response.

 HLT 205 Week 3 Topic 3 Discussion 2

 View the video clip, “Cultural Diversity in Health Care”:

http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://digital.films.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12129&xtid=43850&loid=125382 .

After watching the video, explain how you would go about overcoming cultural differences in order to gain the trust of patients from different populations.

 HLT 205 Week 3 Assignment Gaining Trust With Cultural Disparities

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For this assignment, you will apply critical thinking to what you have learned up to this point in this course regarding the successes and failures of the U.S. health care system as it relates to issues of cost, access, and quality. You are expected to address these topics from the perspective of a medical professional that is both ethical and respectful.

Select a vulnerable population as described in your textbook and complete a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following:

Describe elements that contribute to this population’s distrust of the health care system and/or medical treatments. Why is trust important? Can we effectively treat a patient whose trust we do not have? Why?

Discuss how the U.S. health care system has served this population both historically and today.

Three references (minimum) in addition to your textbook are required for this assignment.

Remember this word count does not include your title page or reference page.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT 205 Week 4 Topic 4 Discussion 1

 Explain how gatekeeping reduces health care costs in the U.S. Is gatekeeping the most effective strategy for reducing health care costs, or are there more effective strategies that are currently being used?  Explain your reasoning with the support of references.

 HLT 205 Week 4 Topic 4 Discussion 2

 Define retrospective and prospective reimbursement methods. In what way did retrospective reimbursement contain perverse financial incentives? Cite reference to support your response.

 HLT 205 Week 4 Assignment Managed Care

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The most powerful force shaping the U.S. health care delivery system is managed care. As a health care professional, it is vital that you understand the managed care system, as it impacts all stakeholders. The purpose of this assignment will be for you to demonstrate your knowledge of managed care through a PowerPoint presentation that explains the following:

An explanation of what a managed care organization (MCO) is and how MCOs

evolved.

The identification of the accrediting bodies for MCOs and an explanation of the types of care they oversee.

A description of managed care plans, such as HMOs and PPOs.

An explanation of the impact of MCOs on cost, access, and quality.

An explanation of what an accountable care organization is and its relationship to MCOs.

The PowerPoint presentation will be comprised of 10-12 slides with detailed speaker notes containing in-text citations.

Three references (minimum) in addition to your text book are required for this assignment.

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT 205 Week 5 Topic 5 Discussion 1

 Read “Hospitals Facing Big Divide in Pro- and Anti-ACA States”:

http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2012391795&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Based on the article, explain how the divide between pro- and anti-ACA states may impact the U.S. health care system. As health care professionals, how do we respond as more states become divided on the issue of Medicaid expansion?

 HLT 205 Week 5 Topic 5 Discussion 2

 Explain the role of the primary care and its importance to the larger health care system. Cite references in your response.

 HLT 205 Week 5 Assignment 1 Collaborative Learning Community: Technology Advancements Presentation

 Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) groups were created by the instructor in Topic 2. The instructor will observe the participation within the CLC discussion forums, so all materials and communication should be exchanged in the CLC forum between team members. Individuals not participating may lose points at the end of the assignment.

The purpose of this assignment is to focus on identifying a technology around treatment advancements, administrative efficiencies, or patient service. Understanding the use of technology and telehealth in health care is vital as this is certainly the future of health care.

As a team, you need to select a single technology as the topic for this assignment.

PowerPoint Presentation

In your CLC group, prepare a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation, with speaker notes, that addresses the following:

What areas of health care are impacted by the selected technology?

What are the cost and benefits of the selected technology?

What is the selected technology’s impact on cost, access, and quality?

Could the selected technology lead to cultural disparities? Explain your reasoning.

What are the financial implications of the selected technology?

Is the selected technology leading to more efficient health care? Justify your reasoning.

Include an introduction that hightlights the major points of the presentation, a conclusion, and a references slide. Cite a minimum of four credible references in addition to the course textbook.

Deliver the sequence of content in an organized manner.

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT 205  Week 5 Assignment 2 Outpatient vs. Hospital Presentation

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In this this assignment you will be comparing outpatient services to those offered by hospitals. As medical professionals we need to understand the roles of each and how they differ.

Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

Compare the roles of outpatient services and hospitals related to their place within the health care delivery system. How are they similar? How are they different?

How have the roles of outpatient services and hospitals evolved from historical times to the present?

Identify three functions shared by both outpatient services and hospitals. How do outpatient services and hospitals differ in their approach to these functions? How are they similar?

Which type of health provider (outpatient services or hospitals) has been most effective in caring for underserved populations? Explain your reasoning.

Are the financial challenges faced by hospitals different from those of outpatient services? How are they similar?

Your presentation must have 10-12 slides and cite a minimum of two references other than your textbook.

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT 205 Week 6 Topic 6 Discussion 1

 Define health care disparities. Where and how do they exist? Identify at least three contributing factors. How could we change this?  Make sure to use a reference to support your response.

 HLT 205 Week 6 Topic 6 Discussion 2

 Describe the historical aspects and methods for identifying underserved populations. Discuss how you would improve these methods, track a population’s progression, and/or determine whether a population is no longer underserved.

 HLT 205 Week 6 Assignment Benchmark Assignment: Disparity Analysis Chart

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This is a benchmark assignment.

As a health care professional, it is important not only to be aware of underserved populations but the similarities and differences among these populations. In this assignment, you will create a chart in Microsoft Word that profiles two minority populations, which can be selected from the options on the Office of Minority Health (OMH) website:

The Office of Minority Health

The Office of Minority Health

The Office of Minority Health

http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=26

Your profile for each population needs to contain information for the following categories:

Demographics: How large is the group’s population size within the United States? What is the age range that comprises the largest segment of the population?

Cultural Norms: Lifestyle and diet habits that may have a significant impact on health.

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs: Are there belief systems that may impact health-related decisions?

Primary Insurance Coverage: What portion of the population has coverage?

Education: What is the average education level for this population?

Medical Conditions: Are there medical conditions common to the population?

Outreach: What efforts have been made to increase medical access to the population?

Based on the chart’s information, write a 800-1,000 word  paper that discusses the following:

The similarities and differences of these two groups with regard to accessing health care.

As health care professionals, could we address these factors so as to increase trust in these populations?

What role do you believe cultural proficiency among health care professionals may have in mitigating the challenges in providing service to these groups?

While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 HLT 205 Week 7 Topic 7 Discussion 1

 Describe how state Certificate of Need (CON) programs and Medicare Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) help decrease health care spending. Cite references to support your response.

 HLT 205 Week 7 Topic 7 Discussion 2

 In the U.S. health care system, what are the two basic challenges to access which will not be resolved by a mere expansion of health insurance to the uninsured? Cite references to support your response.

 HLT 205 Week 7 Assignment Policy Interview Analysis

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Important Notice:

It is important for students, as they progress through this program, to learn from those currently working in health care. For this assignment, students will interview a health care professional. It is important that you start a search for potential candidates to interview at the beginning of the course as many health care professionals have limited availability due to their schedules. It is recommended that upon finding a candidate for the interview that you schedule a meeting a few weeks in advance. You may complete the interview face to face, over the phone, or through an e-mail correspondence if necessary.

The Interview:

Identify at least 10 questions around governmental policy that are critical to understanding current and future issues in specific delivery settings. Refine your questions so that they are relevant to the person or policy that the interview is based on. Conduct the interview at the agreed upon time in a professional manner.

Summary Paper:

After you have completed the interview, write a 750-1,000 word paper that summarizes your findings. Cite at least two resources in addition to your textbook for this class.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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What is Intellectual Property (IP) and how does counterfeit merchandise impact the U.S. economy?

 What safety and health concerns are posed by counterfeit products?

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How does IP theft pose an existential threat to national security?

  2) Explain the purpose of and reasoning behind Executive Order 13,133. Specifically, what were the goals of the working group that was established by the Executive Order?

 3) Explain the concept of “Smart Borders”.

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 5) Compare and discuss the similarities and differences of the external borders of New Europe to that of the U.S. Mexico border.

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 HIST410N Week 4 Midterm Exam Answers

 1. Question : (TCO 1, 2) Analyze how World War 1 changed the economic, social, and political landscapes in the affected nations. Use examples to explain how the war affected men and women, government power, and the economy. Question 2. Question : (TCO 5, 6) Identify and describe the major cultural changes in the Soviet Union from 1917–1932. Give special attention to the New Economic Policy (NEP) of 1921–1928 and the first Five-Year Plan of 1928–1932. Use historical examples to support your answer. How successful were Stalin’s collectivization policies and the first Five-Year Plan by 1932–1933? Question 3. Question : (TCO 5, 11) Describe the rise of fascism in Germany. Indicate the conditions present in Germany that made it possible for Hitler to come to power. Then describe the Nazi persecution of German Jews leading up to WW2. Analyze how the Nazi government translated its hatred of the Jews into policies and practicies that in 1938 had forced over 100,000 Jews to flee. Question 4. Question : (TCO 5, 11) Compare and contrast the empires of Germany and Japan before the outbreak of World War II. Identify and describe the leadership qualities of their respective leaders. Make sure you use enough historical details to support your answer.

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 HIST410N Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1 1900: The Age of Hope and the Age of ‘Isms’ (graded) Here’s a statement to consider: “Imperialism has been the most powerful force in world history over the last four or five centuries, carving up whole continents while oppressing indigenous peoples and obliterating entire civilizations.” Defend or condemn the argument by giving examples of the interaction between Western industrial powers and traditional, non Western societies. Were these contacts essentially positive or negative? ” DQ 2 The First Total War (graded) World War 1 is said to have been the first ‘total’ war. What does that mean? And what does it mean for people and nations trying to pick up the pieces and resume normal life?

  HIST410N Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1 The Rise of Totalitarianism (graded) Compare and contrast the two types of totalitarian governments that arose after 1917, that is, communism and fascism. What were the origins of these governments, their accomplishments, and their failures? What accounts for the fact that the masses mobilized to support these movements? Elaborate. DQ 2 Nationalism and the Treaty of Versailles (graded) What were reasons that led to the ultimate failure of the Treaty of Versailles? What were the challenges facing the newly-formed League of Nations, and why was it so difficult to form a lasting agreement that would prevent another war? Elaborate.

  Devry HIST410N Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1

 Dictatorship and Democracy (graded) Analyze Adolph Hitler’s rise to power and the policies he used to rule Germany. Textbook tyrant? Overheated Nationalist? Or the right man for at the right time for the right job? DQ 2

 World War II and the Holocaust (graded) The following statement was taken from a contemporary account of Germany in 1939: “Though the Fuhrer’s anti-Semitic program furnished the National Socialist party in the first instances with a nucleus and a rallying-cry, it was swept into office by two things with which the “Jewish Problem” did not have the slightest connection. On the one side was economic distress and the revulsion against Versailles: on the other, chicanery and intrigue…Hitler and his party promised the unhappy Germans a new heaven and a new earth, coupled with the persecution of the Jews. Unfortunately a new heaven and earth cannot be manufactured to order. But a persecution of the Jews can…”How do you interpret this contemporary account of the persecution of people who are Jewish? Elaborate.

  Devry HIST410N Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1

 The Cold War: Who Shot First? (graded) The United States accused the Soviet Union of breaking all its wartime pledges and holding Eastern Europe hostage while trying to subvert governments in the west. The Soviet Union accused the US and its allies of trying surround and ultimately destroy it. War of words? Or was somebody telling the truth? And where do our ‘Isms’ fit in? In particular nationalism? DQ 2

 Cold War Buzz Words (graded) The Cold War its very own verbiage. The West had more than its share: Cold War, Iron Curtain, Containment, Domino Theory were just a few. What did they mean in this strange new post-war environment?

  Devry HIST410N Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1

 Africa and the West (graded) What accounts for the rather late emergence of African countries as independent nation-states? Is there something peculiar about Africa that delayed its drive for independence? (Begin with a specific African country, and argue your case.) DQ 2

 Israel and the Middle East (graded) Why has the Arab-Israeli conflict been so persistent? What religious and cultural factors have contributed to the persistent state of unrest in the Middle East and, in particular, in what some people refer to as the Holy Land?

  Devry HIST410N Week 6Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1

 The End of the Cold War (graded) What impact did Mikhail Gorbachev’s ideas of glasnost (openness), perestroika (restructuring) and demokratizatsiia (democratization) have on Communist society? Were these principles compatible with collectivization and a command economy? Did Communist leaders favor these principles or did they feel that their hand were tied once they were introduced into Communist society? DQ 2

 The not so Cold War (graded) It would be easy to dismiss the Cold War simply as proof that Capitalism was a better theory than Communism. Easy, but not the whole story. In order for Communism to be relegated to the dustbin of history, it first had to be proven that its struggle against Capitalism unecessary and thus irrelevant. How do the US and the USSR close the gap in the last quarter of the 20th Century to allow Communism to go out with a whimper and not a bang?

  Devry HIST410N Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016  DQ 1

 Cold War Nostalgia (graded) In the years after the Cold War and the collapse of the bipolar order, the world has undergone significant changes. Chief among those changes has been a perceived deterioration of world stability, not only in terms of economics but also in terms of security. What indicators could lead one to conclude that in the years following the collapse of the Communist world, things have gotten more dangerous? DQ 2 Brave New World (graded) So…the Cold War is over. Time to do a victory lap and celebrate the primacy of American power. But the celebration seemed short-lived, as there were plenty of other concerns. Nothing is as it should be. Our adversaries are now our allies, and our allies are now competitors. The end of the Cold War knocked down the Iron Curtain, but it also destroyed conventional economic patterns. Is the end of the Cold War proving to be good for world peace, but not so good for world business?

  Devry HIST410N Week 1 Case Study Latest 2016  Case Study # 1: Jules Ferry Jules Ferry was Prime Minister of France as that nation launched its imperial expansion. In a debate with member of the French Parliament, Ferry Defends the decision to expand. Read his remarks and respond to the following questions: 1. According to Ferry, what recent developments in world trade have made it urgent for France to have colonies? 2. What arguments against imperialism have been raised by Ferry’s critics? How does he counter them? 3. What non-economic arguments does Ferry offer in favor of imperialism? This 2-3 page assignment is to be submitted to the Week 1 Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these Devry HIST410N Week 2 Case Study Latest 2016  Case Study #2: Versailles: The Allies’ “Last Horrible Triumph” This week, you will read the comments of the German Delegation to the Paris Peace Conference on the conditions of the peace which ended World War 1. You will find that document in the webliography. Many have argued that it was the way World War 1 ended which made World War 2 inevitable. Read the document and answer the following questions: 1. According to the authors of Germany’s complaint, how will various provisions of the treaty hurt Germany’s economy? 2. In Germany’s view, how would the country have been treated differently if the principles they attribute to President Wilson had been applied? 3. To what higher “fundamental laws” does the document appeal to in order to strengthen German assertions? 4. Do you agree with the authors of the document that Germany was being poorly treated? What response to their complaints might defenders of the treaty have made? http://college.cengage.com/history/primary_sources/world/conditions_of_peace.htm Submit your assignment to the Week 2 Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these Case Study: The Democrat and The Dictator Franklin Roosevelt and Adolph Hitler both came to power in 1933. They found themselves in charge of nations still suffering from the consequences of World War 1 and the Great Depression. Unemployment in the US was nearly 25%, while nearly one-third of Germany’s workforce had been idled. Americans and Germans had opted for new leadership in 1933 and were now looking to their new leaders for solutions, and perhaps a new vision of the future. Both FDR’s Inaugural address and Hitler’s first address as Chancellor of Germany have been analyzed for their similarities and differences. Now it’s our turn! In 2-3 pages, do the following: 1. Read both speeches and give an assessment of what these two leaders thought was the cause of the problems their countries faced. Provide quotes to support your view. 2. Using quotes from both speeches, tell how each leader intended to deal with: 1. Unemployment 2. Banking, finance and in general, the economy 3. Agriculture 4. Foreign Policy 3. Finally, in a concluding statement, tell where think these leaders find common ground in terms of their proposed solutions, and what you think their vision is with regard to the power of their position. Complete your Case Study in a Word document, approximately 300–400 words in length. Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information. Devry HIST410N Week 5 Case Study Latest 2016  Case Study: Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech There are many ways to get a feel for the events of the 20th Century. One way is through the analysis of primary source documents. Few documents set the stage for the second half than Winston Churchill’s 1946 speech in Fulton, Missouri. Officially entitled “The Sinews of Peace”, it came to be known as “The Iron Curtain Speech”, in which Churchill laid out the challenges for the West in general, and the US and Britain in particular, regarding what would soon be known as the Cold War. Your assignment this week is to not just read Churchill’s speech, but read between the lines to answer the following questions in a well written 2-3 page document: 1. Churchill believes the Soviet Union “desires the fruits of war and the indefinite expansion of their power and doctrines.” How might those expansionist desires challenge the Western principle of national political self determination, a cause it championed during World War 2? 2. Churchill’s speech acknowledges “Russia’s need to be secure on her western borders,” but at the same time it raises concerns about Soviet actions in Eastern Europe. Is Churchill being inconsistent? Or does he provide concrete justifications for those concerns? 3. In his speech, Churchill asserts “There is nothing they (the Russians) admire so much as strength, and nothing for which they have less respect for than military weakness.” If he isn’t advocating a direct military confrontation with the Soviet Union, then what is he saying? 4. Churchill delivered this speech to an American audience, but after reading it one might conclude it could have been given in any western country. Why did he pick the US? Devry HIST410N Week 6 Case Study Latest 2016  Case Study: Ho Chi Minh and Vietnamese Independence Was Ho Chi Minh a Communist? To many Americans he was. But to many Vietnamese he was a nationalist hero, and to even a few Americans he was that as well, plus a friend, and ally and a comrade in arms during World War 2. It may be hard to paint Ho with any color other than gray, and now, nearly 50 years after his death and 40 years after the end of the American war in Vietnam, even that color has faded with time. What we do have are his words. The link below will take you the speech Ho Chi Minh gave on September 2, 1945, in which he proclaimed Vietnam’s independence, and its arrival on the world stage. Your assignment will be to read the speech and provide answers to the following questions: Complete your Case Study in a Word document, approximately 300-400 words in length. Questions for exploration: 1. Ho’s speech proclaiming Vietnam’s independence contains a demand that the free world support that independence in part as payment for services rendered during World War 2. What ‘service’ did Vietnam render during that conflict? 2. Ho claims that Vietnam’s independence is consistent with the philosophical principles which the Allies claimed were paramount during World War 2. What principles was Ho referring to, and does he make references to occasions where those principles were reasserted? 3. In the speech, Ho mentions crimes committed by the French during their occupation of Vietnam. Which crimes, as you read them, were in your opinion most severe and justified Vietnamese independence? Devry HIST410N Week 7 Case Study Latest 2016 Case Study: Mikhail Gorbachev’s 1988 UN Speech If the pace of improving US-Soviet relations seemed rapid, Mikhail Gorbachev’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly would shift the process into overdrive. In this remarkable oration, which you can find by clicking on the link below,Gorbachev emphatically declared that all nations must have the freedom to choose their own destiny, that ideology had no place in foreign affairs, and that great powers should renounce the use of force in international relations. Review his speech and answer in essay form the following questions: 1. Why did Gorbachev choose the United Nations as his forum for this speech? 2. What did Gorbachev mean by “de-ideologizing relations among states? What implications did this have for superpower relations? 3. Why did he say that “force no longer can…be an instrument of foreign policy”? What implications did this have for the Soviet bloc? 4. What did he foresee as the future role of the superpowers in the world and the future relationship between them?

  HIST410N Week 4 Midterm Examination

 1.     Question : (TCO 1, 2) Analyze how World War 1 changed the economic, social, and political landscapes in the affected nations. Use examples to explain how the war affected men and women, government power, and the economy. Question 2. Question : (TCO 5, 6) Identify and describe the major cultural changes in the Soviet Union from 1917–1932. Give special attention to the New Economic Policy (NEP) of 1921–1928 and the first Five-Year Plan of 1928–1932. Use historical examples to support your answer. How successful were Stalin’s collectivization policies and the first Five-Year Plan by 1932–1933? Question 3. Question : (TCO 5, 11) Describe the rise of fascism in Germany. Indicate the conditions present in Germany that made it possible for Hitler to come to power. Then describe the Nazi persecution of German Jews leading up to WW2. Analyze how the Nazi government translated its hatred of the Jews into policies and practicies that in 1938 had forced over 100,000 Jews to flee. Question 4. Question : (TCO 5, 11) Compare and contrast the empires of Germany and Japan before the outbreak of World War II. Identify and describe the leadership qualities of their respective leaders. Make sure you use enough historical details to support your answer.

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 Question 1.1.(TCO      1) Historical research involves four main tasks. Discoverrefers      to the task of: (Points : 4)

locating primary sources to    learn the facts    asking questions like “Who created the source and why?”    analyzing all the available primary sources and judging which is the    most accurate    distributing the new findings to the world

 Question 2.2.(TCO 6) In 1917,      as World War Iraged through Europe, Russia:(Points : 4)

finally broke through the German    army and drove into Germany    defeated the Austrians and invaded the Balkans    experienced two revolutions and sued for peace    was completely overrun by the Germans

 Question 3.3.(TCO 5) All of      the following were major factors that helped the Reds to win the Russian      Civil War except: (Points : 4)

peasants and minority    nationalities feared a White victory more than a Red one    Whites wanted to continue WWI    Bolsheviks controlled the heartland of Russia    Whites were not unified as well as Bolsheviks

 Question 4.4.(TCO 5) What event      marked the beginning of World War II? (Points : 4)

the Nazi-Soviet Pact    the German invasion of Poland    the Anschluss    Germany’s annexation of the Sudetenland

 Question 5.5.(TCO 9) What city      was divided during the Cold War, and became a hotspot      for espionage and intrigue? (Points : 4)

Paris    London    Berlin    Rome

 Question 6.6.(TCO 9) How did      the Korean Warstart? (Points : 4)

Communist troops from South    Korea attacked North Korea.    Communist troops from North Korea attacked South Korea.    China attacked United Nations troops.    North and South Korea were divided after a bitter civil war.

 Question 7.7.(TCO 8) What was      the intention of the Marshall Plan? (Points : 4)

to rebuild the military power of    western Europe    to help the Japanese economy recover from the War    to rebuild the economies of war-shattered Europe    to prevent the spread of communism into Africa and Asia

 Question 8.8.(TCO 6) Bangladesh is:      (Points : 4)

home to thousands of Muslim    radicals who fled Afghanistan    the site of a long conflict with the Soviet Union and mujahedin rebels    the former eastern part of Pakistan, and one of the world’s poorest    nations    a mountainous region with a small population

 Question 9.9.(TCO 2)      Which Middle Easterncountry is the site of the Kabbah,      Islam’s holiest site, and the world’s largest oil producer? (Points : 4)

Egypt    Saudi Arabia    Iran    Kuwait

 Question 10.10.(TCO 2) Arab-Israeli      warsoccurred in: (Points : 4)

1946, 1948, 1955, 1967, 1975    1948, 1958, 1968, 1970, 1973    1948, 1958, 1967, 1973, 1990    1948, 1956, 1967, 1973, 1982

 Question 11.11.(TCO 4) Poland achieved      the election of its first Roman Catholic pope when Cardinal Karol Jozef      Wojtyla assumed the papacy as Pope:(Points : 4)

John Paul II    Paul VI    John XXIII    John Paul I

 Question 12.12.(TCO 4) The      only Eastern European country that had widespread bloodshed in 1989 was:      (Points : 4)

Romania    Czechoslovakia    Bulgaria    Poland

 Question 13.13.(TCO 7) One      reason that the United States invaded Iraq in 2003 was: (Points : 4)

Iraq was thought to have WMDs    (Weapons of Mass Destruction)    Iraq had invaded Israel    Iraq was home to al-Qaeda    Iraq invaded Kuwait

Matching

Question 1.1.(TCO 10) Match      the terms in Column I with the descriptions in Column II.      (Points : 18)

 Potential Matches:

1 :belief that the Church      should work for social reform

2 :populist president of      Argentina during the 1940s and 1950s

3 :black civil rights leader      during the 1960s

4 :Cuban revolutionary hero      who died in Bolivia

5 :the native peoples of Latin      America

6 :dictator of Cuba from the      1930s to the early 1960s

 Answer

 :indigenous

 :Che Guevara

 :Martin Luther King Jr.

 :liberation theology

 :Juan Peron

 :Fulgencio Batista

 Question 2.2.(TCO 3) Match the      terms in Column I with the descriptions in Column II.      (Points : 18)

 Potential Matches:

1 :animals threatened with      extinction

2 :the increase in the average      temperature of the Earth’s near-surface air and oceans since the      mid-1950s

3 :a pattern of resource use      that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment for future      generations

4 :any form of precipitation      that is unusually acidic

5 :an ongoing process by which      regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated

6 :the change from fertile      land to desert, which plagues many African countries

 Answer

 :desertification

 :endangered species

 :sustainable development

 :globalization

 :acid rain

 :global warming

  1. (TCO 1, 2) Identify and analyze two causes of World     War I. Use historical examples to support your answer.

 Of the various causes of World War I, which do you think was the most important and why? (Points : 40)

  Question 2. 2. (TCO 5, 11) Analyze how the stipulations of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I, along with the Great Depression of the 1930s, contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

Then analyze significant ways in which World War II changed the world. Make sure you use enough historical details to support your answer. (Points : 40)

  Question 3. 3. (TCOs 9, 10) Identify and analyze the main events of the Korean War and Cuban Missile Crisis. Then assess how these events affected the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. Make sure you use enough details to support your answer. (Points : 41)

 Question 4. 4. (TCOs 4, 8) Analyze how the Solidarity (Solidarnosc) movement in Poland led to the collapse of communism in Poland. Point out what events led to the growth of the Solidarity movement, and then identify and analyze the events that followed Gorbachev’s policy of political pluralism in Poland. Use specific details to support your answer. Then evaluate

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 DeVry him435 week 1 discussion dq & dq 2

 DeVry him435 week 1 dq 1

 Six Major Challenges Facing  the U.S. Healthcare System Today (graded)

Your text identifies six major challenges that face the American healthcare system today: quality and safety, access and coverage, growth of heathcare costs, healthy behaviors, public health services, and the coordination and accountability of healthcare services. Discuss the current state of each of these challenges and what improvements are needed. How will these improvements impact the future of American healthcare?

 DeVry him435 week 1 dq 2

 Transition to Electronic  Health Records (graded)

 Share the article you located on the transition to an EHR system. Describe the improvements and opportunities created by the transition. Relate barriers and difficulties encountered during the transition. How has all of this impacted the HIM role in the healthcare facilities?

 DeVry him 435 week 2 discussion dq & dq 2

 DeVry him 435 week 2 dq 1

 Status of HIE and NHIN  (graded)

 Research to find what is happening in your home state regarding the development of the HIE and the NHIN. Share your findings, opinions, and other information you discover with your classmates.

 DeVry him 435 week 2 dq 2

 HIM Roles (graded)

 Discuss the role of HIM professionals in enterprise information management, information governance, stewardship, and life cycle management.

 DeVry him 435 week 3 discussion dq & dq 2

 DeVry him 435 week 3 dq 1

 Paper Records Versus  Electronic Records (graded)

 Compare the strengths and weaknesses of paper-based records with the strengths and weaknesses of electronic records.

 DeVry him 435 week 3 dq 2

  Ethical Responsibilities of  the HIM Professional (graded)

 Discuss the ethical responsibilities of the HIM professional: What are they, why are they important, and how are they implemented?

 DeVry him435 week 4 discussion dq & dq 2

  DeVry him435 week 4 dq 1

 Classification Systems  (graded)

 Differentiate among classifications, nomenclatures, and terminologies. Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the various systems.

 DeVry him435 week 4 dq 2

  Reimbursement Programs  (graded)

 Describe prospective payment systems for various types of healthcare facilities. How does the HIM professional support the revenue cycle?

 DeVry him435 week 5 discussion dq & dq 2

 DeVry him435 week 5 dq 1

 Scales of Measurement  (graded)

 Give an example of each of the four scales of measurement. Distinguish between incidence rates and prevalence rates: ratios, rates and proportions.

 DeVry him435 week 5 dq 2

  Data Analytics (graded)

Why is an understanding of data analytics important for the HIM professional? Discuss how the various analytics techniques are used in healthcare.

 DeVry him435 week 6 discussion dq & dq 2

 DeVry him435 week 6 dq 1

 For-Profit Versus  Not-for-Profit Organizations (graded)

 Differentiate between a for-profit and a not-for-profit organization, discussing goals, ownership, and tax benefits.

 DeVry him435 week 6 dq 2

 Quantitative Versus  Qualitative Standards (graded)

 Give examples of quantitative and qualitative standards being used in a HIM department. Discuss performance standards and benchmarking.

 DeVry him435 week 7 discussion dq & dq 2

 DeVry him435 week 7  dq1

 Risk Management (graded)

 Discuss the components and activities included in a risk management program. What role does the HIM professional play in the process?

 DeVry him435 week 7  dq2

 Personal Health Records  (graded)

 How might the working relationship between HIM professionals and CIOs and information systems staff change as PHRs become more prevalent?

 devry him435 week 1 quiz

 devry him435 week 1 quiz

 1.     1. Question : (TCO 1) What impact did the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 have on the adoption and use of health information technology and electronic health records in the United States?

Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 provided comprehensive healthcare reform intended to improve healthcare access, contain healthcare costs, and improve healthcare delivery in the United States. In June of 2012, the Supreme Court upheld virtually all of the provisions of ACA in a case that questioned its constitutionality. Identify the major provisions of ACA.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) Define the functional components of HIM roles as described by the AHIMA professional core model.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 1) What are the phases of the systems development cycle, what is the purpose of each?

Question 5. Question : (TCO 1) Explain how “implementation,” “adoption,” and “optimization” differ from one another as aspects of an EHR transition within an organization.

  devry him435 week 2 quiz

 1.     1. Question : (TCO 3) Contemporary information management practices rest on three foundational principles. Names and describe the value of each one.

Question 2. Question : (TCO 3) Define the stages of the information life cycle.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) Identify the eight GARP principles with application to information governance.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 2) Identify the AHIMA principles of quality healthcare of documentation.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) What is the purpose of NHIN and how do the three core content areas support that role?

 devry him435 week 3 quiz

 1.     1. Question : (TCO 4) Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative analysis. What purpose do they serve?

Question 2. Question : (TCO 4) Describe considerations for the primary steps in a record retention program.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 5) What are the core steps to an effective security audit program; why is it important? What are the HIPAA requirements?

Question 4. Question : (TCO 4) What is the primary difference between licensure and accreditation of healthcare organizations?

Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) Distinguish between privacy, confidentiality and security.

  devry him435 week 4 quiz

 1.     1. Question : (TCO 6) What is a registry? Describe the purpose and distinguish between a facility-based and a population-based registry.

Question 2. Question : (TCO 6) What are the general functions of classifications, nomenclatures, and terminologies?

Question 3. Question : (TCO 7) Why did the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) develop prospective payment systems? Describe how this system works.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 7) Describe the processes in the revenue management life cycle.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 7) Describe the key strategies for success of the revenue cycle.

  devry him435 week 5 quiz

 1.     1. Question : (TCO 9) Describe the responsibilities of The Office for Human Research Protections.

Question 2. Question : (TCO 8) Define a sentinel event and give an example of a sentinel event.

Question 3. Question : (TCO 9) What common mistake do researchers make in data collection?

Question 4. Question : (TCO 8) What is data mining and how is it used?

Question 5. Question : (TCO 8) What are inferential statistics? Give an example and explain how they would be used.

 devry him435 week 6 quiz

 1.     1. Question : (TCO 10)

If you were an OD consultant, what would you tell an executive team about a pending reorganization? What should the executive team expect?

Question 2. Question : (TCO 10) What is the purpose of AHIMA’s e-HIM initiative, and what topics should be included in training programs to develop employees for new roles?

Question 3. Question : (TCO 11) Compare and contrast operational and capital budgets.

Question 4. Question : (TCO 10) Describe what workflow analysis is and its value to the HIM manager.

Question 5. Question : (TCO 10)

Describe the purpose of work measurement and its importance in the HIM department.

 devry him435 week 7 quiz

 1.     1. Question : Why is understanding the strategic concept of a driving force a major strategic thinking skill for a professional or an organizational unit to develop?

Question 2. Question : Discuss the meaningful use program, including its purpose, eligible participants, incentives, and criteria.

Question 3. Question : Identify the functions of the project manager.

Question 4. Question : Describe three skills of a strategic thinker.

Question 5. Question : List three roles necessitated by meaningful use (MU) of EHRs.

 devry him435 week 1 assignment

 Chapter 1—Introduction

Chapter 2—The U.S. Healthcare Delivery System

Chapter 3—The Health Information Management Profession

Chapter 4—Health Information Systems: Supporting Technologies and Systems Development

Chapter 5—Electronic Health Records: Conceptual Framework

Homework

Please watch the interactive tutorial about Firewalls:

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Transcript

Homework

Part 1 – Watch the interactive tutorial about Firewalls. There is also a transcript located underneath the video.

Part 2 – Locate an article about “Transitioning to an electronic health record (EHR)”.

Discuss the findings of the article and share your thoughts on transitioning to an EHR in a reaction paper (1-2 pages).

Place the web address (URL) to your article under Webliography for your classmates to reference.

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

 devry him435 course Project( week 2,4,6,&8)

 Topic Selection

Week 2 Course Project Assignment—Topic Selection (10 points)

The topic area must relate to the HIM department functions and/or services. Some examples of the types of training or in-service you may want to present to employees include, but are not limited to, employee motivation; confidentiality and security of personal health information; teamwork; safety in the work place; communication skills; the electronic health record; quality improvement; insurance issues relating to Medicare, Medicaid, or HMOs; and conflict management.

Read the possible topic choices. Choose your term paper topic and upload it via the Week 2 Dropbox titled Topic Selection. Your topic choice will be reviewed, and you will then receive feedback and/or approval of your topic choice.

You do not have to select one of the listed topics. If there is a labor relations topic that you want to write about that is not listed, let the instructor know. The appropriateness of the topic will be evaluated against which TCO your paper is intended to address. For your convenience, below is a list of possible topics for you to consider. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. If there is not a topic listed here that you want to research and write about, contact your instructor so that the appropriateness (TCO related, broad enough, etc.) of your topic can be assessed.

Employee motivation (TCO 1)

Confidentiality and security of personal health information (TCO 2)

Teamwork (TCO 1)

Safety in the work place (TCO 2)

Communication skills (TCO14)

Electronic health record (TCOs 4 and 13)

Quality improvement (TCO 5)

Conflict management (TCO 2)

Survey readiness (TCO 9)

Grading Rubrics

Category Points % Description

Documentation and Formatting 10 7.5% A quality paper will include a title page, abstract, proper in-text citations, and bibliography. The paper will use APA format, have double-spaced lines, and be at least four pages in length.

Organization and Cohesiveness 20 10% A quality paper will include an introduction based upon a well-formed thesis statement. The logical order of the content will be derived from the thesis statement. The content will be properly subdivided into sections derived from the outline. In a quality paper, the conclusion will summarize the previously presented content and will complement the thesis statement from the introduction.

Editing 10 7.5% A quality paper will be free of any spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. Sentences and paragraphs will be clear, concise, and factually correct.

Content 50 25% A quality paper will have significant scope and depth of research to support all statements. Relevant illustrations and examples are encouraged. A quality paper will employ sound use of reasoning and logic to reinforce conclusions.

PowerPoint Slides 95 50% A quality PowerPoint presentation will have the same formats and theme throughout and will highlight the important topics.

Total 185 100% A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Project Outline

Project Outline (50 points, due in Week 4)

In Week 4, you are required to turn in an outline similar to the format listed below in order to obtain feedback from the instructor on your Course Project content (this is not a graded assignment, but it is required).

Once you begin your research, you will need to create an outline showing how your paper will be presented. A sample outline is below to help you create your outline. Submit your outline in the Week 4 Dropbox titled Outline. The format for the PowerPoint presentation and paper must include the following, at a minimum.

Title

State what the training or in-service is about. Include your name, date, and the class.

Objectives

State what you expect the employees to learn from this training or in-service. This should be presented in bullet format.

Body

This includes information that you will present to employees to obtain the desired objectives and will include at least two visual aids.

Conclusion

This summarizes the most important points made in the training.

References

Presentation

For this Course Project, you will complete a PowerPoint presentation and a paper (185 points, due in Week 8).

The presentation is to represent a simulation of a training or in-service that you present to employees who you are responsible for supervising in an HIM department. You will also contact an HIM director in your area to discuss planning your presentation and mentor you through it. The presentation should be, at a minimum, 10 slides and should include at least two visual aides, such as a picture, table, or chart. Sound is optional.

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

Interview With HIM Professional

Consultation With HIM Professional (50 points, due in week 6)

Contact a HIM professional to conduct an interview remotely or in person. Prepare questions related to employee orientation and training. Request the policy and procedure related to initial and in-service training. Submit your interview questions and responses to the Dropbox for Week 6 titled Project HIM Interview.

Interactive Tutorial: Organizational Management

View the Organizational Management Tutorial located in the Week 6 Lecture. Write a short paper (1-2 pages) that describes the application of one of the four management principles to an HIM function or service. You will want to choose from planning, organizing, controlling, or leading. Determine how to apply this principle to a function or service from the HIM department. Remember to present the information in the paper as if you are the HIM manager. Include references and in-text citations in APA style. The cover page, title page, and reference pages do not count towards the 1-2-page range.

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Course Project

The HIM Interview is due.

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

 devry him435 week 5

 Homework

Perspectives in Health Information Management is a peer-reviewed research journal published by the AHIMA Foundation. It is available online at http://perspectives.ahima.org/. The Spring 2012 issue of this journal includes an article titled “The Impact of Electronic Health Record Usage on Cancer Registry Systems in Alabama” authored by Shannon H. Houser, PhD, MPH, RHIA; Shannon Colquitt, RHIA; Kay Clements, MA, RHIA, CCS, CPC; and Susan Hart-Hester, PhD. This descriptive study revealed specific benefits and challenges associated with the use of electronic health records within cancer registry programs. It demonstrates how research can guide HIM professionals and cancer registry specialists in their efforts to optimize the use of EHR systems to improve the data workflow efficiency and data quality within the cancer registry system.

Review Research Article: Requirements

Answer the following questions based on your review of the research article “The Impact of Electronic Health Record Usage on Cancer Registry Systems in Alabama” in the Spring 2012 issue of Perspective in Health Information Management.

What was the purpose of doing this study?

What was the sampling method employed in this study? What is the limitation of this type of sampling method?

What research method was employed in this study and what procedure was used to employ it with the participants?

What types of statistical analyses were applied to the data collected in this study?

The author states, “Despite the fact that 55 of the 67 counties in Alabama are designated as “rural,” nearly all study participants (97%) were from urban facilities, compared to only 3% from rural areas.” What factor in this study design do you think influenced (caused) this disparity in urban versus rural facility participants in the study?

What specific types of patient care documentation issues that limit the usefulness of the EHR to the cancer registry program were identified by the participants in this study?

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

 devry him435 week 7

 Review the objectives in Table 27.W1 and reword the content so that the objective is measurable.

Table 27.W1

Type of Project

Nonmeasurable Objective

Measurable Objective

Implementation of a physician  prescription entry system

Increase user  satisfaction

Project to improve the  processes associated with the revenue cycle

Streamline the  activities associated with the revenue cycle

Project to create an in-house  coding education program

Create an in-house  coding education program to alleviate the chronic shortage of qualified  coders

Review of corporate  compliance program

Increase  effectiveness of the corporate compliance program

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions. See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.