: Poetry Explication’s Choice Assay 2 : For this next essay assignment,

Poetry Explication’s Choice Assay 2

For this next essay assignment, you will use the skills you have learned regarding elements of poetry to explore and analyze one of the poems we will read in this course or one of the poems you saw on the videos on the Introduction to Poetry wikipage. This essay should be 3-4 pages (750-1000 words) in length and have textual evidence from the poem for support. You must also use one (1) additional outside source from one of the Alamo Colleges Library databases (see Helpful Links) as additional supporting evidence.

As you consider how you are going to approach this assignment or as you think about your thesis, start by looking at the poem line by line to analyze the word choice and imagery. Then, continue analyzing or “taking apart” the poem to uncover how your idea/argument is developed using particular elements such as rhyme scheme, alliteration, tone, etc. As you write your essay, make sure that you have:

1) Identified your idea/argument

2) Identified the poetic elements used to develop that idea/argument

3) Analyzed specific examples in the poem that demonstrate the use of those elements

Successful essays will include:

A creative and original title

An introductory paragraph that provides an attention-getter, background information, and ENDS with a thesis for poetry explication

A clear thesis that includes the poet, the title of the poem, and your points of analysis (preview)

Body paragraphs that begin with transitions and topic sentences and provide ample support from the original poem, details that support the thesis, and show the importance of the analysis through explanation and connections to the real world

A conclusion that wraps up the essay by summarizing the most important points of the overall explication.

Proper use of the MLA style heading example from your syllabus and follow all other MLA guidelines for formatting (12 pt. Times New Roman font, page numbers, double spaced, 1-inch margins, in-text citations, etc.).

A Works Cited page in proper MLA format that includes the original poem and all sources used for the analysis.

The final draft should be submitted to turnitin.com on Sunday, 10/31 by 11:59 pm.

Remember, all late assignments will receive a 10-point deduction for each day that they are late and absolutely NO essay will be accepted after 2 days beyond the original due date.

Writer’s Choice

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Instructions

Since its passing, the New Deal has remained a topic of substantial controversy and debate among historians and the general public alike. For this assignment, you will read two different perspectives on the New Deal by major U.S. historians David M. Kennedy and Burton Folsom. Using both articles, the textbook, and any other readings, discussions, or lecture materials in the course, explain which view of President F.D.R. and the New Deal you find more compelling.

Assume that you are writing this paper for an undergraduate conference on the New Deal. Assume that your audience has NOT read this assignment and will attend your talk because you hooked them with an interesting title. Your paper should be approximately 1,250 words. This is approximately 5 double-spaced pages.

Which argument do you find more compelling and why? The answer to this question will provide you with a thesis statement on which to build out your analysis and argument. You will have space in this paper to write a proper introduction paragraph. Start broadly by introducing the topic and the problem at hand. Then narrow down your focus to the crux of each author’s viewpoint. End your introduction with your thesis statement. Each body paragraph should contain a topic sentence and examples from the article. Avoid quoting at length and make sure to engage in proper paraphrasing when necessary – do not simply change words around. End with a conclusion paragraph that succinctly restates your thesis and main points.

While you will be presenting your own argument on this topic, you will nonetheless want to practice speaking in an authoritative tone that allows your written arguments to do the job of persuading your readers. This means that you should avoid writing in first person. Do not use “I think” or “I believe” statements, as these tend to weaken your case by making it sound opinionated and subjective.

The PDF of the two articles are submitted in the files

Theoratical Framework

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Instructions

This week, develop a draft of your theoretical framework. This should be more than a brief outline, but is still very much a beginning step. Don’t worry about it being perfect! In your final report next fall, this section should be around 1.5 – 2 pages long. Below are the requirements for this section, which you will have time to revise in future weeks:

In this section of your final report, you will provide definition and description of the Theoretical Framework, or lens, that you used to inform your work. This is important because it helps your reader to better understand the lens that you looked through when looking through the literature, as well as how it information your planning of your methods and how you analyzed your data. You should have three sections to this section. First, name and define the theoretical framework. Describe which researcher’s terms you are using (E.g., Dr. Montessori’s Planes of Development or Gloria Ladson Billing’s Culturally Relevant Teaching).

In the second paragraph, you will describe how that theory was the right choice for you. This may describe the problem that you looked at in the classroom, or a description of your students. Your goal is to justify why this theory fits. A poor example would be: My students were using derogatory terms towards genders (calling boys ‘sissy’), and Dr. Montessori’s Absorbent Mind work helped me to identify strategies to implement. An example that explains it better would be: My three year old students love nature, and through the Absorbent Mind lens, I planned lessons to teach them the nomenclature of the world around them.

The final section of the paper is a brief connection to the following section of your paper. You will want this to be a transition paragraph. Reframe your thesis of this section and conclude with why this theory best meets the frame of your research.

Organizational Behavior and Reputation Management

Building the reputation of your organization takes decades while a poorly managed crisis can destroy it in minutes. It is important for all health care executives to carefully consider their operations, markets, risks, strengths and weaknesses, and to be prepared to manage situations that could become crises. The purpose of this case is to understand several factors which impair judgment and decision making in a crisis situation. During the administrative exercise, you will be asked to manage the communications of an unfolding crisis and then develop a press release describing the situation and what the company plans to do to correct the problem. You must also prepare the CEO with a list of anticipated media questions.

Prepare an 1,000-1,250 word research brief that (1) summarizes a previous real world case and then (2) discusses the implications of this event for your fictitious healthcare organization. (3) develop a press release describing the situation and what the company plans to do to correct the problem. (4) provide the CEO with advisory guidelines that may support him/her with risks of impaired judgment and decision making related to the crisis situation. (5) finally, prepare the CEO with a list of anticipated media questions and robust Responses.

Follow APA style guidelines for cover page, citations, and the reference page. An abstract is not required for this paper. Prepare your essay in MS Word with 1-inch margins on all sides, double-spaced and 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Please note that the 1250-word limit pertains to the body of the paper.

government getting started

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What does politics and political science means to you and what you hope to get out of this course( other than a specific grade). Some questions that may help you get started:

1. What is the role of citizen in a Democratic country?

2. What issues, important to you, are currently being discussed in the state of Texas? Explain how these issues affect you specifically.

3. How might state and local governments address these issues? (your response should be about 150 words long … This should be off the top of your head…no outside research needed)

Betty Clarke is a 28 year old woman with

Betty Clarke is a 28 year old woman with a history of depression, anxiety, anemia, diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, polysubstance abuse, and psychosis. The client has five children: Two lives with her parents and three lives with their father. The client lives alone and does not have any close friends. Her siblings are not speaking to her because she was combative and aggressive with them. Her parents also stopped visiting her due to her behaviors. The client sometimes have problems with determining reality at times. The client sometimes believes that she sees people and objects floating in the air. Sometimes the client wants to stay in a dark room. The client is admitted on the medical-surgical unit.

You are the admission nurse and the client is one of your assigned clients. Answer the following questions:

What data will you collect on this client?

Name the type of assessments that you will perform on this client.

What communication skills will utilize when communicating with this client?

How will you provide ethical care for this patient?

What diagnostic tests if any will you perform on this client?

M4A1 Assignment 4

You are being provided a partially completed 202. For the purposes of this assignment the Raccoon City Fire is a Type III incident at this time (Type I incidents are the most complex incidents and require the most resources while Type V incidents are the least complex and require the least amount of resources.) Follow the directions below carefully to ensure that you complete this assignment correctly.

Read the attached Racoon City Fire 201 Document. A 201 is an Incident Briefing Form. This is the incident that you will be working on for subsequent modules as you work to complete components of an Incident Action Plan (IAP). Assume for this and future assignments that the incident in this briefing is true and accurate, including the date and times given to you to fill in on the forms.

Follow the steps below to complete this assignment.

Step 1 – Go to FEMA’s ICS Resources website by visiting https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/icsresource/index.htm

Step 2 – Locate the section entitled ICS Forms and click on this section

Step 3 – Locate the ICS form entitled ICS Form 202, Incident Objectives (v2).pdf (although I am providing you the document this time, I still want you to practice finding documents amongst the resources provided to you on the website).

Step 4 – Read the attached ICS 201 Incident Briefing Form and the attached Raccoon City Fire 202 (ICS 202). Based upon the information provided to you in the 201 and the partially filled out 202 you will need to come up with 2 SMART objectives for Section 3 of the ICS 202 Incident Objectives Form.

*Please note you may need to click on Edit Document to be able to add information to the document.

Step 5 – Continue filling out the Raccoon City Fire 202 by completing additional sections on the form as indicated below,

At the top – Section 1. Incident Name: For this section type in Raccoon City Fire #105-F-2017

At the top – Section 2. Operational Period: For this section where it says “Date From” type in 11.05.2017, where it says “Date To” type in 11.05.2017, where it says “Time From” type in 1200, and where it says “Time To” type in 2359.

At the bottom – Section 7. Prepared By: For “Prepared By” type in your name, for “Position/Title” type in PSC (PSC is the abbreviation for Planning Section Chief”, and where it says “Date and Time” type in 11/5/2017.

(for each of these sections not filled out you will lose 2 points on this assignment = 6points total).

Step 6 – Ensure you have completed and saved the 202 form and upload the document to this assignment area.

M5A1 Assignment 5

Take a look at your previously completed Organization Assignment List, ICS Form 203. Use the information from this list to complete both ICS Form 205, Incident Radio Communications Plan (v2) and ICS Form 205a, Communications List (v2). You have 40 radios that you can assign each with 6 channels.

Follow the steps below to complete this assignment.

Step 1 – For the Incident Radio Communications Plan (ICS 205) you need to fill out all of Section 1, all of Section 2, all of Section 3, for Section 4 only the Channel Number and Function, and all of Section 6. For Sections 1, 2, 3 and 6 use the below information:

At the top- Section 1. Incident Name: For this section type in Raccoon City Fire #105-F-2017

At the top- Section 2. Operational Period: For this section where it says “Date From” type in 11.05.2017, where it says “Date To” type in 11.05.2017, where it says “Time From” type in 1200, and where it says “Time To” type in 2359.

At the bottom- Section 4. Prepared By: For “Prepared By” type in your name, for “Position/Title” type in PSC (PSC is the abbreviation for Planning Section Chief”, and where it says “Date and Time” type in 11/5/2017

Save the information once you have filled it out. This form is worth 50 points -10 points for each section.

Step 2 – For the Communications List, ICS Form 205a you need to fill out all the sections on this form. For each person you have on your Organization Assignment List 203 you need to assign them a radio (numbered 1-40) and a channel based upon the assignment area you gave them and the channel you indicated that assignment area should be on when you completed the 205. Example Charles Xavier would probably have been placed in a Command or General Staff position on the 203. For the purposes of this example let’s say he is assigned Liaison Officer. For the 205 Form I would designate that Channel 3 be for Command Staff and on my 205a I would put Liaison Officer for Incident Assignment Position, Charles Xaiver for Name and R#3 –C#3 (Meaning Radio # 3 has been given to him and he should be on Channel # 3).

For Sections 1, 2, and 4 use the below information:

At the top- Section 1. Incident Name: For this section type in Raccoon City Fire #105-F-2017

Save the information once you have filled it out. This form is worth 50 points- 10 points for Sections 1, 2 and 4 and 1 point for each person you list in Section 3 correctly.

Step 3 – Ensure you have completed and saved both the 205 and the 205a and upload the documents to this assignment area.

In this discussion, I would like you to talk about how you think Biology, and all that you have learned, can help you continue to be successful in your field as a Paramedic/Firefighter. Give 3 examples with different scenarios. For example, paramedics need a strong understanding of the body’s muscles and organs and how systems interact with one another. While working in the field, you have learned basic anatomy and physiology: you have gained an understanding of cellular function and how failures in one organ system affect the entire body. List 3 examples of how biology can help you continue to be more successful at your job?

Bio 4

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By its very definition, “basic airway management” is anything but basic. As a paramedic, you instinctively know that the most critical task you will be called on to perform is managing the airway. Strikingly, the most basic airway decisions you make, whether your patient is struggling to breathe through infected lungs, or for those trauma patients drowning in their blood-clogged airways, might determine whether your patient lives or dies. Explain how a puncture to the thoracic cavity (from a knife wound, for instance) could alter the ability to inhale. How might this affect Boyles Law during ventilation?

Case 2

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You are an HR Manager for a large sheet metal manufacturing company. One of your largest customers has just secured a major office furniture contract with the federal government. Your customer wants your company to become a subcontractor for the project, making all of the plastic parts required. Even though it would be lucrative, there is uncertainty among your organization’s top officials about whether to join this project, given that the preparation of an affirmative action plan and the formulation of goal achievement requirements will be imposed to correct underutilization.

You have been tasked to prepare a slide presentation (10-12 slides, not counting the cover slide or the reference list slide). Include an audio component (voiceover slides), speaker notes at the bottom of each slide, or both). Watch the short YouTube video How to Add Audio into your PowerPoint for more information.

Your presentation needs to address the following:

Identify the EEO compliance requirements that impact a federal subcontractor.

Classify the important components of an affirmative action plan (expand on the goal-setting process).

Determine how affirmative action goals should relate to an organization’s strategic human resources plan.

Elucidate on your recommendations to the organization’s top officials about becoming part of this project.

Use at least five Trident Online Library sources plus any applicable background readings to support your discussion.

Slp 2

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Recruitment of Females and Military Veterans

Before you begin this assignment, be sure to review the Module 2 Background readings.

You work as VP of Human Resources for a private-sector employer in an industry that has historically attracted only civilian males (for example, earth-moving equipment, steel making, etc.). Because of your organization’s great success in recruiting women and also military veterans, you want to write a press release as free publicity for your organization’s efforts. Prepare a 2- to 3-page attention-grabbing press release, covering the following:

Importance of (a) hiring both genders and also of (b) hiring military veterans.

How your private-sector organization has overcome the difficulty of hiring women to jobs in an industry that historically has attracted only men.

Explain your best practices in targeted recruitment efforts in (a) hiring women and (b) military vets.

Bring in industry statistics from the IBIS World database in the Trident Online Library to enhance and deepen your information.

Bring in at least two other companies by name, preferably in the same industry as your spotlighted company:

A company that has been successful in hiring women in positions previously held by men.

A different company that has a strong practice of hiring military veterans.

For a discussion on writing a press release, with examples, refer to the following resource:

James, G. (2010). How to write a press release, with examples. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-write-a-press-release-with-examples/

Use at least three reputable outside sources plus any applicable background readings to strengthen your discussion.

To find information in IBIS World in the Trident Online Library: Search IBIS World by clicking on “Additional Sources” under the Library search box. Click on the question mark icon after the IBIS World heading to learn how to navigate the site.

Since this is an academic exercise, be sure to add a title page and reference page when you submit your press release.

Upload your assignment by the module due date.

Discussion 2

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First Post—Module 2

A voluntary self-identification form required by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for federal contractors asks job applicants with disabilities to self-identify as disabled. This form is designed to help federal contractors and subcontractors meet Section 503 regulations, which set a target of seven percent of the workforce comprised of employees with disabilities. Nationally, there is a high rate of unemployment among people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits businesses from asking specific questions about whether an applicant has a disability,

Start by watching this OFCCP video:

USDepartmentofLabor. (2015, October 13). Disability inclusion starts with you [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAKsPd_lIw8

Now, for your first post, defend or challenge one of the following positions (“a” or “b”):

a. The use of the voluntary form results in benefits for everyone. The use of the form leads to expanded opportunities for people with disabilities, Moreover, through use of the form, employers have a better understanding of the composition and needs of their workforce, leading to higher employee productivity, which, in turn, benefits society.

b. Applicants with disabilities should proceed with caution before self-identifying as disabled on this voluntary form. The employer may be able to satisfy some federal contracting requirements through these forms, but not every HR department is ethical and can be trusted to keep this information confidential in the hiring process. An applicant should wait until he or she is hired before deciding whether to disclose any disability; especially if the applicant has a non-apparent disability.

For either “a” or “b” above, bring in additional information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or Web-based). Also bring in your own personal experiences, as applicable.

Subsequent Posts—Module 2

Challenge, defend, or supplement comments made by at least two different classmates. Bring in additional information specific to the discussion. Your additional information may be from the news, your readings/research and/or personal experience. Cite your sources.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:

• As you reflect on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing, what essentials did this course assist you in meeting?

• How will you integrate your newly learned theory into current practice? (Current practice on labor and delivery unit)

• How will practice integration of these essentials improve patient outcomes?

The Main Post should include at least 3 references to research sources published within the past 5 years, and all sources should be cited using APA format.

Select a major museum in your area

(Area is Jacksonville Florida); Select a major museum in your area. A listing of some approved museums may be found at the following site: Art Museums Worldwide opens in a new window. If you live in a more rural area or are military and stationed overseas where you cannot visit a museum, contact the instructor to discuss options. An online museum visit may be necessary. However, in-person museum experiences will be prioritized. If the museum you’d like to visit is not on the list, you must get instructor approval.

If a virtual museum is necessary, you may find listings at the following site: Arts and Culture opens in a new window

Select a work of art

The following outline is suggested, but not required:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dynamics of Health Care

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The beautiful, hard work of co-parenting

“Co-parenting” isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of showing up for your family openly, consistently and lovingly, says storyteller and father Joel Leon. In this moving talk, he challenges all parents to play an equal, active role in their children’s daily lives, even in a world that often places the weight of sacrifice on mothers alone. Leon encourages nuanced conversations about parenting and reminds us that being a parent isn’t a responsibility — it’s an opportunity.

https://www.ted.com/talks/joel_leon_the_beautiful_hard_work_of_co_parentingLinks to an external site.

After viewing the following Ted Talk, please reflect upon the clip and answer the following questions in 1,000-1250 words. What are your feelings about the clip? How does this connect to your concept of family? How does this content impact your interactions with families as a nurse?\

Family Health Nursing

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Use current and historical information to do the genogram. See the linked videos on the family pedigree resource module along with your textbook for references. You are not to focus on the family of origin of your spouse or significant other. If there is information that you are unable to obtain or uncomfortable with disclosing, note this in the paper & the significance of this lack of information as it pertains to your family system/function. The areas to be addressed include:

The Genogram includes:

Three generation Genogram/Pedigree of your family (you, your parents & their siblings, and your grandparents). Use the symbols and include a key as in the Kaakinen et al. text. Chapter 5, Figure 5-3 (p. 129).

Significant non-family members that have played major roles in your life

The family history, including names, dates of births, deaths, marriages, physical, and psychological illnesses, including addictions and trauma.

This should be an Appendix in your paper.

Key should be included to identify symbols used

Ecomap includes:

Genogram of family of origin should be in the “core” circle of the ecomap.

Ecomap includes systems and support that are connected or should be connected

to the family, systems/supports must be identified by name.

Lines to describe the relationship are present for all systems/supports identified.

Lines should indicate strength of relationship by thickness.

Conflictual or strained relationships should be identified by broken lines.

Relationship direction should be identified by arrows at the end of lines.

Key should be included to identify what symbols and lines mean.

The Ecomap should be an appendix in your paper. Refer to the example of the Bono family case study in Ch 5, Figure 5-7 (p. 145) in the Kaakinen. et al. text.

Summary of your discussions/interviews with your family about your history. Refer to the example of the Bono family case study in Ch 5, Figure 5-7 (p. 145) in the Kaakinen. et al. text.

This should include:

Socio-cultural background including culture, race, immigration and religion

Socio-economic level, and occupations over the generations

Family social networks including size, accessibility, reliance, frequency of contact or stability

Family roles, relationships and interactions, including strengths, feedback loops or triangulations

Family fit

Themes that emerge from your analysis, including strengths, risks, and constraints.

Identify at least 1 risk and 1 constraint or challenge. Provide specific recommendations for the future based on risk factors and constraints for each. Support recommendations using EB interventions/strategies to address family risks and challenges/constraints.

Identify an educational or supportive website that you would offer the family as a resource to address each identified risk and challenge.

References required: cite at least 4 evidence-based nursing references to support recommendations and conceptualization of family strengths and constraints. References should be from EBP that conforms to current standards and practice.

http://www.sbmu.ac.ir/uploads/FamilyHealthCare2010,Book.pdf

Discuss general similarities and differences between the New Mexico State Constitution

compose an essay in which you will report on the key similarities and differences between the New Mexico State constitution and the U.S. Constitution. This comparison will focus on government structure and civil liberties protections.

1. Discuss general similarities and differences between the New Mexico State Constitution and the U.S. Constitution (in terms of government and document structure).

2. Report on whether the New Mexico State constitution includes a statement or bill of rights. Summarize the kinds of rights that are protected. How do they compare with the protections in the U.S. Bill of Rights?

3. Drill down to the specific right to privacy. Why is the right to privacy important? Is it explicitly mentioned in the New Mexico State Constitution? What are the exact words? Evaluate the scope of privacy protection offered—does it provide more, or less, protection than the U.S Constitution’s implied right to privacy?

4. Assess the merit of explicit versus general constitutional language in the protection of rights. Is one more preferable than another? How does the language in the New Mexico State Constitution compare to the language in the U.S. Constitution?

Imagine you are part of an advocacy group in your community

Imagine you are part of an advocacy group in your community that is addressing a specific environmental health issue, such as air pollution, childhood obesity, violence and injury, etc. Using a case study from the Unit 8 Case Studies folder in the Course Documents, create a community newsletter that includes the following:

A brief summary of the environmental health problem that your advocacy group is attempting to address. Include evidence of why this is an issue in your community (statistics, research by local governmental and/or non-governmental agencies, information from news outlets, etc.).

Describe the solution used in the case study you chose (implementation of new laws, regulations, policy and/or programs that could help address your chosen community health problem).

Integrate the solution in the case study into a new law, regulation, policy and/or program that would address the problem in your community.

Discuss why the evidence-based solution you chose is right for your community.

References

The newsletter needs to include at least three (3) references, which may include the assigned reading material for Unit 8.

For several decades, governmental policy makers have passed

For several decades, governmental policy makers have passed legislation and created policies that integrate environmental justice into governmental agency rules and regulations in an attempt to eliminate environmental injustices. While the intention is a step in the right direction, instructions on how to implement these laws have been largely ignored.

Eleven United States Governmental Agencies signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Justice and Executive Order 12898.

For the Unit 7 Assignment, read over the Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Justice and Executive Order 12898 in Course Documents. Choose one of the federal agencies that signed the MOU on Environmental Justice. Research what the agency has done to comply with the MOU and answer the questions in the Unit 7 Environmental Justice Worksheet found in the Unit 7 Assignment Materials in the Course Documents.

References

The worksheet needs to include at least three (3) references, which may include the assigned reading material for Unit 7.

Major Assignment #2: Assessment Tools Analysis

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Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to research and analyze two well-known assessment tools used to assess young children.

Directions: For this assignment, you are required to:

-Research the Battelle Developmental Inventory 2nd Edition (known also as BDI2). You will find information online. You may also contact the publisher to gather more information on questions you might have to complete this assignment.

-Explain the purpose of this assessment tool, the reliability and validity, what developmental domains it assesses, and what agencies use this assessment in the early childhood settings.

-Identify strengths and weaknesses of this assessment and explain the best way to use this assessment with young children based on what you have learned throughout this course.

-Research the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Social Emotional (known also as ASQSE). You will find information online. You may also contact the publisher to gather more information on questions you might have to complete this assignment.

-Explain the purpose of this assessment tool, the reliability, and validity, what developmental domains it assesses, and what agencies use this assessment in the early childhood settings.

-Identify t

Purpose of Performance-Based Assessment

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Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to analyze and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using performance-based assessments and to communicate the reliability and validity of these instruments to parents.

Directions:

Think about what you have read in chapter 10. Hypothesize that your school is now using performance assessments as one assessment strategy to measure children’s progress. You are preparing for a school–family meeting to discuss the new type of assessment. Study carefully the advantages and disadvantages of using performance assessments. Be prepared to discuss these with the parents. Identify three different performance assessments you use in the classroom and be prepared to demonstrate how you can ensure that they are valid and reliable.

To complete this activity, you will use Voki, a Web-based tool that enables you to create an avatar and use it to communicate your message. Follow the steps below and/or watch this

tutorialLinks to an external site.

voki tutorial

Visit VokiLinks to an external site. to access the tool. Establish a free account by clicking on the Register button

Click on the Create tab.

In the Customize your character block, choose a character and add clothes, etc. Click done when finished.

Communicate your message by giving your avatar a voice! Use one of the options listed within the Give it a Voice block. Click done.

Select a background and click done.

Click on the play button of the Voki player to preview your message!

When you are pleased with the result, click on the Publish button and give your message a title.

Video:

https://online.fiu.edu/videos/?vpvid=81a63f29-fee6-4d60-aea4-21d69b934cd4

Application Discussion #8: Peers, Schools and Online Environments

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Application Discussion #8: Peers, Schools and Online Environments

In your post, reference key concepts from Chapters 8 and 9.

How did your family manage your participation in peer relationships online? How were these relationships positive/ helpful and/or negative or even harmful for you?

How would you advise parents today on their children’s use of technology and online options for schooling and relationships?

How would you help parents guide their child/teen toward beneficial online environments and away from harmful online environments?

What We Write About When We Write About Food”

This assignment will emulate any (and many) of the thesis-driven articles replete with evidence, examples and support investigating the intersections of identity and food OR culture and food OR humanity and food. As such, it seeks to provide just one possible, captivating and persuasive answer (with tons of proof!) to just one of the following questions: 1) What does food say about me? 2) What does food say about my culture? 3) What does food reveal about humanity in general?

From Mishan’s “What We Write About When We Write About Food”:

Still, when contemporary food writers (and, I suppose, I am one) stray from celebrating flavors to probe the larger issues surrounding the parade of dishes to our tables — exploitation of labor, abuse of animals, climate change, the homogenizing of cuisines and cultures under globalization, systemic injustices that allow millions of people to go hungry each year — some readers complain. Food should not be political, they insist. Food is universal; food unites us. Let us have our cakeLinks to an external site. in peace.

For this Assignment #2 Brainstorm (or “Shitty First Draft”): ”you need to do this part”!!

Let’s muddy the waters a little bit and get our hands dirty and wrestle out some potential seeds that could blossom into giant fruiting trees down the road! When you consider food carefully, what topics come up for you? Mishan mentions “exploitation of labor, abuse of animals, climate change, the homogenizing of cuisines and cultures under globalization, systemic injustices that allow millions of people to go hungry each year…” as topics that swell up around the topic of food for her. Which of those topics that she’s listed have you heard about, read something in the news about or have considered before/have an opinion about? If you haven’t considered these topics around food, which might interest you enough to do some digging around? Jot down any thoughts you have around Mishan’s topics.

Now brainstorm any additional topics and thoughts that pop up for you, personally, around food. Have you ever dieted? Lost sleep over body issues and your relationship to food? Do you know anything about these Keto and Paleo things that seems to be everywhere now? Do you follow any food bloggers or YouTubers? Consider yourself a foodie? Watch The Great British Bake-Off or Top Chef religiously? Any mukbang now and then? Ever eaten an insect? Or anything else your typical American would find “gross” or “unappealing”? etc. etc. etc.

Jot down any thoughts you have about any or all of the above and in any way that you find helpful. Maybe you want to draw a bubble diagram. Maybe you want to make a bullet point list. Maybe you want to record yourself talking. Whatever. I simply want you to start engaging with the topic of food and its relationship with you, your culture, and our world and humanity. Upload any kind of file here to show how you are beginning to engage with Assignment #2!

Oh yeah, and don’t forget what Anne Lamott says: “The first draft is the child’s draft, where you let it all pour out and then let it romp all over the place, knowing that no one is going to see it and that you can shape it later. You just let this childlike part of you channel whatever voices and visions come through and onto the page.”

Enhancing Quality and Safety

please follow instructions…….

For this assessment, you will develop a 3-5 page paper that examines a safety quality issue pertaining to medication administration in a health care setting. You will analyze the issue and examine potential evidence-based and best-practice solutions from the literature as well as the role of nurses and other stakeholders in addressing the issue.

Scenario

Consider a previous experience or hypothetical situation pertaining to medication errors, and consider how the error could have been prevented or alleviated with the use of evidence-based guidelines.

Choose a specific condition of interest surrounding a medication administration safety risk and incorporate evidence-based strategies to support communication and ensure safe and effective care.

For this assessment:- Analyze a current issue or experience in clinical practice surrounding a medication administration safety risk and identify a quality improvement (QI) initiative in the health care setting.

Be sure that your plan addresses the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so that you know what is needed for a distinguished score.

Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk focusing on medication administration.

Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety focusing on medication administration and reducing costs.

Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety with medication administration and reduce costs.

Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would coordinate to drive safety enhancements with medication administration.

Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, using current APA style.

Additional Requirements

Length of submission: 3–5 pages, plus title and reference pages.

Number of references: Cite a minimum of 4 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.

APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Analyze the elements of a successful quality improvement initiative.

Explain evidence-based and best-practice solutions to improve patient safety focusing on medication administration and reducing costs.

Competency 2: Analyze factors that lead to patient safety risks.

Explain factors leading to a specific patient-safety risk focusing on medication administration.

Competency 4: Explain the nurse’s role in coordinating care to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Explain how nurses can help coordinate care to increase patient safety with medication administration and reduce costs.

Identify stakeholders with whom nurses would need to coordinate to drive quality and safety enhancements with medication administration.

please follow instructions (I need this assignment done as a paper to address all the issues not only the template completed)

For this assessment, you can use a supplied template to conduct a root-cause analysis. The completed assessment will be a scholarly paper focusing on a quality or safety issue pertaining to medication administration in a health care setting of your choice as well as a safety improvement plan.

Scenario

For this assessment, you may choose from the following options as the subject of a root-cause analysis and safety improvement plan:

1.The specific safety concern identified in your previous assessment pertaining to medication administration safety concerns.

or 2. The readings, case studies, or a personal experience in which a sentinel event occurred surrounding an issue or concern with medication administration.

Instructions

The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate your understanding of and ability to analyze a root cause of a specific safety concern in a health care setting. You will create a plan to improve the safety of patients related to the concern of medication administration safety based on the results of your analysis, using the literature and professional best practices as well as the existing resources at your chosen health care setting to provide a rationale for your plan.

Additionally, be sure that your plan addresses the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you understand what is needed for a distinguished score.

Analyze the root cause of a patient safety issue or a specific sentinel event pertaining to medication administration in an organization.

Apply evidence-based and best-practice strategies to address the safety issue or sentinel event pertaining to medication administration.

Create a feasible, evidence-based safety improvement plan for safe medication administration.

Identify organizational resources that could be leveraged to improve your plan for safe medication administration.

here is an example paper below

Root-Cause Analysis and Improvement Plan

According to Spath (2011), root-cause analysis is a methodical approach that aims to

discover the causes of adverse events and near misses for the purpose of identifying

preventive measures (as cited in Charles et al., 2016). A root-cause analysis of falls in

geropsychiatric patients was conducted at an inpatient mental health unit. The paper describes

and analyzes falls and discusses evidence-based strategies to reduce falls and determine a

safety improvement plan based on the utilization of existing organizational resources to

address these falls.

Root-Cause Analysis of Falls in Geropsychiatric Inpatients

According to Murphy, Xu, and Kochanek (2013), the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention reported that falls were a leading cause of unintentional injury death in adults

aged 65 and above (as cited in Powell-Cope et al., 2014). Fall-related injuries that can lead to

serious head trauma are common among older adults. Injury falls are serious and could lead

to fractures, head injury, and intracranial bleed. According to the National Quality Forum

(2011), injury falls in older adults are almost always preventable (as cited in Powell-Cope et

al., 2014). Fall-related injuries prolong the stay of patients at the hospital and aggravate their

health conditions (Powell-Cope et al., 2014).

Considering the adverse implications of falls in such patients, a root-cause analysis

was conducted on the 20 cases of falls reported over a period of one year at a geropsychiatric

inpatient facility. The aim of the analysis was to understand the causes of falls in

geropsychiatric patients at the unit. The analysis was conducted by a team of five experts

including clinicians, supervisors, and quality improvement personnel. The cases reported had

been registered by a team of nurses who collated the data related to the falls. All the falls

were described as cases of slipping or tripping, and patients mostly sustained injuries

involving pain, mild swelling, and abrasions, with only two of the cases involving minor

fractures. It was also observed that all the falls occurred near the beds of patients and during

the evening or night shifts when nursing teams were more likely to be understaffed.

Geropsychiatric patients are known to be susceptible to falls under the influence of

drugs such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Orthostatic hypotension (decrease in blood

pressure within three minutes of standing), ataxia (lack of voluntary muscular control caused

by injury to the central nervous system), and extrapyramidal slowing (impaired motor

functions) due to the use of drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives,

hypnotics, alpha-blockers, and non-benzodiazepines are often found to be linked to these

kinds of falls (Powell-Cope et al., 2014). The team of experts reviewed the reports of falls

and noted that in over 50% of the cases, patients had been ambulating under the influence of

drugs. It was also noted that 80% of the patients who fell while ambulating under the

influence of drugs had been prescribed zolpidem.

At least 40% of the falls could be attributed to generalized weakness, disorientation,

and difficulty with mobility. Fall and injury risks are often complicated by behavioral

circumstances such as anger, anxiety, hyperarousal, and the inability to call for help or to

remember to call for help. Physical conditions that occur with substance abuse (such as

malnourishment and dehydration) co-exist with psychiatric disability and cause further

complications (Powell-Cope et al., 2014).

Another factor that plays a role in patient safety is infrastructure in hospitals. This was

particularly noteworthy as all the falls studied had occurred when patients ambulated near

their beds. The use of beds with adjustable height, bed- and chair-exit alarms, and nonskid

footwear are known to prevent fall-related injuries in psychiatric patients (Powell-Cope et al.,

2014).

Application of Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Falls

Considering that all the falls reported occurred near the patients’ beds, infrastructural

changes such as the installation of bed- and chair-exit alarms are recommended. Falls from

beds are common in patients with cognitive impairments. Installing electronic alarm systems

was found to be a feasible and effective fall prevention strategy in such cases (Wong Shee,

Phillips, Hill, & Dodd, 2014).

Strategies such as team engagement and proactive planning to avoid falls can be

implemented in inpatient geropsychiatric wards. Forming a quality and patient safety team

can serve as an essential safety net and drive a proactive approach rather than a reactive one

toward reducing sentinel events. Such a team could include existing staff in the unit that are

selected based on their skills and experience. The primary focus of the team would be to

identify, evaluate, measure, and improve processes and activities related to patient safety

within the unit (Serino, 2015).

Better management of medication must be implemented to reduce falls that occur

under the influence of drugs. Administering melatonin instead of zolpidem reduces the level

of sedation. Lower levels of sedation reduce the frequency of patients’ visits to the bathroom

at night as well as the aftereffects of sedatives in the morning (Powell-Cope et al., 2014).

Improvement Plan

The improvement plan involves a two-pronged approach: improving staff

effectiveness and coordination and implementing environmental modifications. The first part

of the plan focuses on increasing the effectiveness of patient monitoring and staff

coordination through intentional rounding, one-to-one observation of patients, and increased

communication among staff. Intentional rounding is a system wherein the nursing staff

conduct structured routine checks on patients at regular intervals. The duration of intervals is

decided based on the needs of patients in the unit. Intentional rounding is known to be

particularly effective in reducing falls (Morgan et al., 2016). One-to-one observation is

recommended for high-fall-risk patients. One-to-one observation of patients by moving them

close to the nurse’s station aids effective monitoring and reduces the risk of falls. Sentinel

events can be prevented by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in health care. Good

communication and collaboration between physicians, therapists, kinesio therapists, and

occupational therapists are essential in monitoring patient activity (Powell-Cope et al., 2014).

The second part of the improvement plan focuses on environmental modifications to

existing infrastructure in the unit to reduce falls. Installing chair- and bed-exit alarms to alert

staff when a patient attempts to leave the chair or bed has proven to be effective in reducing

falls. These alarms can be attached to the patient directly or to the chair or bed the patient

uses (Wong Shee et al., 2014). Other recommended environmental modifications include

using creative display signage beside patients’ beds. This could be magnets next to the name

of a fall-risk patient on a white board or the sign of a leaf on a patient’s bedroom door. Such

displays alert staff and visitors of the risk involved with each patient. The use of nonslip

strips on floors (especially in bathrooms) and the installation of geriatric-friendly sanitary

ware such as handrails, assist bars, shower chairs, and raised toilet chairs enhance patient

safety (Powell-Cope et al., 2014). The attending staff in the unit would have to be trained to

facilitate and monitor the use of environmental modifications such as electronic alarms to

ensure their successful implementation.

It is crucial to identify and leverage existing organizational resources when

implementing the improvement plan. The first part of the improvement plan involves

utilizing the skills and expertise of existing staff members rather than hiring new members to

assist in fall prevention. To improve monitoring of patients, the staff members are trained on

intentional rounding techniques and one-to-one observation. The environmental interventions

suggested in the second part of the plan involve the installation of additional components to

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