Course Name:Security Architecture and design—-(Practical Connection)
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
2 pages double spaced minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
 

Environmental Health

Topic research, asthma and air pollution in California
my part is only about methodology (like causes and more) of asthma and air pollution, 2 pages long and must be in APA format, including in-text citations and reference list, excluding title page and abstract (general orientation on APA format.
 
PAGE ONE: Title page will have title, name, and NU affiliation. (2 points)

  • PAGE      TWO: Abstract and Key Words will      provide an overview of what you determined within your paper within      200-250 words, and have 5-7 keywords at the end of the abstract (10      points)
  • PAGE      THREE TO SIX: 
    • Introduction to the topic of choice (one to two       paragraphs). (12 points)
    • Methods and Discussion section including the       methods you used for your literature view and all applicable research       information. (30 points)
    • Conclusion- summary of ove
    • rall research, quality, and potential recommendations you       would (or would not) make regarding your environmental health topic. (10       points)
  • PAGE      SEVEN: Reference page (include at least 10 references primarily      from peer-reviewed journals). (15 points)
  • Quality of work: APA formatting, grammar,      structure, effort, overall professionalism of paper. (15 points)

· Submission of Journal References in PDFs: All pdf journal references must be uploaded in electronic version and contain the following name format to receive
 
base on the PowerPoints that is attached, Grading Rubric:
 
full points:
Group_#_Topic_LastNameAuthor_Year
Grading Rubric:

Epigenetics Reaction Paper

You will be writing a 1,000 word Reaction Paper in this course using the instructions and links found below. You will be completing the following tasks and gathering the following information for your paper:

  1. Watch the epigenetics video from PBS. Begin your paper by defining epigenetics in your own words and discussing your reaction to the video. (Here’s an additional link if the first link is not working – https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1luqdj)
  2. Interview your family members and complete the Family History-Dr. Oz.pdf.  Find out which disease(s) you are most at risk for.
  3. Research and locate one article on epigenetics and whatever disease you are most at risk for (select a study on research conducted on humans) from a reputable academic source:

Reputable Sources:

  • journal articles
  • government publications based on research

Do not use:

  • magazines of any sort, whether they are on paper or online
  • Websites of any type, including epigenetics websites
  • Wikipedia

How to Perform Your Research

  • Use the College Library in person or online (log in with your new MDC ID number (the one that is all numbers). Your password is the last four digits of that same MDC ID unless you have changed it.

Read the epigenetics article you find. Continue your paper with a discussion of the epigenetics article. Be sure to paraphrase (put things in your own words) and be sure to cite the author(s) of the article you find using APA style (see the section below on using APA style). Aim for about a page for this part of your paper.

  1. Discuss the concept of epigenesis in light of your family history and the article you read. Aim for one page for this section of your paper.
  2. Complete the Living to 100 Questionnaires. Integrate your findings on the questionnaire into your discussion. Aim for another page.
  3. Discuss how you can improve your health and longevity in light of your findings in this questionnaire, your understanding of epigenetics, and your knowledge of your family history. This should be your final page.

You can go over or under a page for any of the sections of the paper as long as your total paper is 1,000 words not counting the references.
General Rules for an “A” Paper (check your paper against this list)
◻    1,000 words
◻    Original work; plagiarism free!!
◻    Double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins
◻    Covers all 6 tasks
◻    Spellchecked
◻    College-level grammar
◻    Cite your article APA style (author & year within body of paper; full reference at end)
◻    No abstract, no cover
◻    Place your name and reference number on the first page. Use page numbers.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS DETERMINE YOUR ORGANIZATIONS ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE AND REMAIN FINANCIALLY SOLVENT IN THE FACE OF THESE CHALLENGES.

Assignment 1: Conducting an Environmental
Analysis
Due Week 4 and worth 300 points
For all assignments assume that you are the administrator of a
fictitious organization of your choice. The organization can be any type
of health care organization such as a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation
center, clinic, etc. As the administrator, you are faced with the challenges of
declining reimbursements from insurance providers and increasing demands for
patient services due to dramatic changes in the external environment. Such
changes include those imposed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act.
Your first step in evaluating the position of your organization
will be conducting an environmental analysis. The purpose of this is to
determine your organizations ability to continue to provide quality care and
remain financially solvent in the face of these challenges.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1.
Determine two (2) specific
forces in the external environment that will have the most impact on your
organization. Provide a rationale for your decision.
2.
Determine two (2) specific
internal factors that the organizations leaders need to consider in preparing
for the future of health care and the future of the organization. Provide a
rationale for your decision.
3.
Discuss the impact of both the
identified internal and external forces on the organizations ability to
develop a competitive strategy.
4.
Recommend one (1) strategy that
involves the organizations managers in implementing and maintaining the
momentum of the strategic plan.
5.
Use at least three (3) quality
academic resources in this assignment.Note: Wikipedia and other
Websites to not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using
Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations
and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing
the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the
course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not
included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Differentiate between strategic
management, strategic thinking, strategic planning, and managing strategic
momentum.
Analyze the significance of the
external environments impact on health care organizations.
Examine the purpose and
importance of service area competitor analysis.
Examine the role of internal
environmental analysis in identifying the basis for sustained competitive
advantage.
Use technology and information resources
to research issues in the strategic management of health care organizations.
Write clearly and concisely
about strategic management of health care organizations using proper writing
mechanics.

Read the article “Four Ways to Develop a Better Strategic Plan” on the Forbes website. What are your thoughts       http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/ronashkenas/2014/08/08/four-ways-to-develop-a-better-strategic-plan/&refURL=&referrer=]]>

Compare and contrast managerial and financial accounting and what you have learned about the two? 

Individual Research Report
Every student conducts research on his/her EMPLOYER for this assignment (For full-time
students, please ask the instructor for the selection of companies). The goal of this exercise is to solve
a problem that the company faces and provide the firm a recommendation of strategic actions so that
the firm can improve its performance. You are expected to employ the tools we discuss in this course
to analyze and support your analyses and recommendation (e.g., VRIS framework, core competencies,
business level/corporate level strategies, etc.). Your report should include, but not limited to, the
following analyses:
• Identify the company and industry/industries that the company competes in.
• Identify the corporate and business level strategies of the company.
• Identify the core competencies of the company, if any, and employ the VRIS framework
to analyze the core competency of the company and its weaknesses/problems.
• Identify the problem that you want to help the firm resolve
• Summarize your recommendation to the company.
• Explain the rationale of your recommendation by outlining the strategic analytical tools
and analyses that you have conducted.
• How your recommendation helps the company gain and potentially sustain competitive
advantage.
In your research report including the cover page, you need to follow the following format:
Your report must not be more than 3 pages excluding cover page and appendices.
You must include a cover page which clearly identifies your names and section number.
All exhibit and graphs must be placed in the appendix.
Page/word limit is not applied to title page, tables, figures, appendices and references;
2 line spacing;
Times New Roman 12-point font;
1-inch margin all around (i.e., top- bottom-, left- and right-hand margins);
Use 8.5 x 11 paper;
Use page numbers;
Insert footnotes and proper citations (APA format) where necessary.
You will lose 5% of the assignment grade for violating any of the formatting rules. You will lose
points equal to 5% of the assignment grade for each violation.

Article Critique-Public Health Disparities/Questions
Details
Points: 100
Complete the “Article Critique.”
use this article found in The New York Times: https://drc.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000496
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
4HLT515.v1ArticleCritique.doc
                                             Article Critique
Directions: For this assignment, you will select and critique one article from a popular media source (e.g., newspaper, magazine, news journal, etc.) that provides information regarding a health disparity within a population group and complete the questions below. Please make sure to use complete sentences when answering each question. Make sure the health disparity is different from your research assignment. In addition, the article must have been published within the last 2 years.
1) Provide the article reference and link. (1point)
2) What health disparity is the article highlighting? (1point)
3) Why is this information newsworthy? How would it benefit the public health community? (3 points)
4) What causes and factors contributed to the health disparity? (2 points)
5) How does the health disparity affect health outcomes? (3 points)
6) Does the article make any recommendations or suggest resources that could benefit the public? If not, what suggestions or recommendations would you suggest? (2 points)
7) Was the article well-written? Justify your rationale? (3 points)
8) Did it include all pertinent information? Justify your rationale? (2 points)
9) Was there information or a perspective that the article should have included? If so, what? What else would you have like to have seen? (3 points)
Score calculation: Total earned  / 20 x 10 =

REQUIRED READING RESOURCES:

Required Reading
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Developing process evaluation questions [Evaluation Briefs No. 4]. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/evaluation/pdf/brief4.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Evaluating your strategic plan [Evaluation Briefs No. 5]. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/evaluation/pdf/ertnews_spring09.pdf

Chriqui JF, Schneider L, Chaloupka FJ, Gourdet C, Bruursema A, Ide K & Pugach O. (2010). School District Wellness Policies: Evaluating Progress and Potential for Improving Childrens Health Three Years after the Federal Mandate. Health Policy Center, Institute for Health Research and Policy,

Mokdad, A.H. & Remington, P.L. (2010 July). Measuring health behaviors in populations. Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(4), A75. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jul/10_0010.htm

Optional Readings
Committee on Health and Behavior: Research, Practice, and Policy, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health (2001). Organizations, communities, and society: Models and interventions. Health and behavior: The interplay between the biological, behavioral, and societal influences (pp. 241-264). Washington, DC: National Academy Press. Retrieved from http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9838&page=241

Committee on Health and Behavior: Research, Practice, and Policy, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health (2001). Evaluating and disseminating intervention research. Health and behavior: The interplay between the biological, behavioral, and societal influences (pp. 274-309). Washington, DC: National Academy Press. Retrieved from http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9838&page=274

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:

Your comments will be graded on how well they meet the Discussion Requirements posted under “Before You Begin.”
This module encompasses information on organizational, community, and public policy/society-level interventions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing public policy-level intervention to promote healthy behaviors.

Impact on nurses, nursing care, healthcare organizations, and quality of care.
The problem of obesity in Florida has a significant impact on nurses and nursing care. The first impact which is there on nursing is that patients who are obese tend to stay in the hospital longer compared to normal weight patients. The patients need more care during this period from the nurses and the majority of them are highly unstable (Osondu et al., 2016). The nurses also face challenges because the patients who are obese are more difficult to transport. Moving them around even on the hospital beds is a significant challenge. For the healthcare organization, there is increased utilization of their medical services. The obese patients attend the healthcare facilities more compared to the normal weight patients. The healthcare organizations also have to be ready to deal with an increase in the risk of injury of the people. The healthcare organizations have to be ready to deal with more problems that can arise even during medical attention such as urinary tract infections. The obese patients also require to visit emergency room services more often and the healthcare organizations need to be ready to handle the increase of patients who regularly visit the emergency services department. When it comes to quality of care, obese patients are a risk to quality because it is associated with infections and other complications which can, for example, lead to poorer surgical outcomes (Aziz et al., 2017). It is difficult to give these patients good care because of the various conditions they face such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Local Key Stakeholders.
There are various key stakeholders that are there when it comes to the issue of obesity. The first stakeholder are the government at all levels. It is important to note that the government is in charge of the health system and it is critical to ensure that it is efficiency. The government has worked to provide the best care but obesity is a challenge because of the complications that it brings. The state and local government need to make sure that they have more emergency rooms, for example. The next local stakeholder are healthcare organizations (Osondu et al., 2016). The healthcare organizations today need to have more capacity to handle the increase in citizens of Florida who are obese. The next important stakeholders in this issue are the media. It is important for the media to build on responsible advertising especially when it comes to the products that lead to obesity. There are high fat and high sugar foods and drinks advertised that need to be removed or should come with disclaimers. The media has the ethical duty to communicate messages to encourage people to exercise and observe their diets.
Intervention.
One local approach that can be used is encouragement of physical exercise. One of the interventions that can deal with the problem of obesity is ensuring that the local citizens are regularly exercising. There should be a culture of going to exercise at thrice a week (Musich et al., 2016). Physical activity can lead to people living healthier lives. The lives of people improve when they engage in physical exercise and they can drive the obesity. In Florida, getting people outside more is an intervention that has worked particular for those who are in their middle ages (Aziz et al., 2017). This intervention works because there are quality and enjoyable physical exercise which are there for younger generations such as parkour.
References
Aziz, M., Osondu, C. U., Younus, A., Malik, R., Rouseff, M., Das, S., & Agatston, A. S. (2017). The association of sleep duration and morbid obesity in a working population: The Baptist Health South Florida employee study. Metabolic syndrome and related disorders15(2), 59-62.
Osondu, C. U., Aneni, E. C., Salami, J., Valero-Elizondo, J., Rouseff, M., Das, S., & Agatston, A. S. (2016). Obesity is associated with Significantly Higher Healthcare Expenditures in a Large US Employee Population: The Baptist Health South Florida Employee Study. Circulation134(suppl_1), A19792-A19792.
Musich, S., MacLeod, S., Bhattarai, G. R., Wang, S. S., Hawkins, K., Bottone Jr, F. G., & Yeh, C. S. (2016). The impact of obesity on health care utilization and expenditures in a Medicare supplement population. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine2, 2333721415622004.