RESEARCH PAPER DESCRIBING THIS PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS AND BACKGROUND

public health policy

Using the Internet, research on a sexually transmitted disease (STD) policyin Louisiana. Once you identify an STD policy from the state you reside in, visit your state health department or browse your state’s website and search for the STD policy you selected.

Next, write a research paper describing this public health policy analysis and background. The final paper should include the following:

  • A title page
  • An introduction of policy analysis in two to three paragraphs discussing the following:
    • Overview
    • Purpose
  • A body
    • Health policy background (one page):
      • The state’s role in the policy-making process
      • The purpose of public health policy
    • Public health policy analysis five-step process discussing the following:
      • A problem statement (in the form of a question) (two paragraphs)
      • Background of a policy analysis provides factual information needed to understand the problem. Include economic issues of policy as well as regulatory policy (two pages).
      • The landscape section of a policy analysis identifies key stakeholders and describes the factors that are needed to analyze the problem. Write the landscape section on policy analysis. Include balance of patient rights versus protecting the population. Include any influence from government insurance programs. Your response should be of at least three pages.
      • Options (three or four) to address the policy problem. Your response should be of at least three pages.
      • Recommendations section should clearly identify three options. Which of the three options is favored and why is it is preferred over the other ones. Your response should be of at least one page.
  • A conclusion
    • Your conclusion (one page) should address the following main points:
      • Your recommendation and the reasoning behind it.
      • Summarize your findings.
      • Explain the barriers to implementing policy analysis process and how they could be overcome.

Your paper should be a minimum of 12- to 13-pages in a Microsoft Word document. You need a minimum of six scholarly sources for both in-text citations and citations on the reference page. Support your work, with examples and APA formatted in-text citations. Again, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Support your responses with reasoning and examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

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Management homework help

 Q1
Harry, a friend of yours, is taking a course in economics, and has become confused by some of the terminology because of the way people commonly use the same words.  The economics professor says investment occurs when companies buy equipment and build factories.  Yet Harry has always heard people talk about investing as a method of saving when they put money in the bank or purchase securities.  He’s confused by these dissimilar uses of the word, and has asked you to explain.  After asking for your help, Harry happily states that there’s one thing he does understand perfectly about what the econ prof says, and that is “savings equals investment.”  Since investing in stocks and bonds is also saving money, it’s obvious that savings equals investment!
Write a brief explanation to help Harry out.
**In at least one and half page, Use size 12, Times New Roman font. 3 references  with APA 7 citation
Q2
 
A business can be valued by capitalizing its earnings stream (see example 6.15 in textbook).
lasher, w. r. (2013). practical financial management, 7th ed, cengage publishing

  • How might you use the same idea to value securities, especially the stock of large publicly held companies?
  • Is there a way to calculate a value that could be compared to the stock’s market price that would tell an investor whether it’s a good buy?  (If the market price is lower than the calculated value, the stock is a bargain.)
  • What financial figures associated with shares of stock might be used in the calculation.  Consider the per share figures and ratios discussed in chapter 3 including EPS, dividends, book value per share etc.
  • Does one measure make more sense than the others?
  • What factors would make a stock worth more or less than your calculated value?

In at least one and half page, Use size 12, Times New Roman font. 3 references  with APA 7 citation

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Sociology homework help

Contemplate what you need to consider when motivating students to  work with a partner or a small group. Think about how your specific  instructions in class reflect your teaching philosophy. For example,  will you give learners direct instructions to do each step of the task  or will you give them some general ideas and let them create their  project?

Write instructions (no more than 3–4 steps) for one mini partner or  group activity about one basic concept that would be taught in a CACREP graduate counseling course.-  (See these guideliness and standards — https://www.cacrep.org/for-programs/2016-cacrep-standards/
Provide a rationale or theory to support  the choice of activity and ways in which this activity will promote  learner motivation.
List two challenges that could occur with this  activity and how you would monitor and adjust during class to  accommodate the different student issues and needs.
Use current (within 5–7 years) primary scholarly resources to support statements.
Complete in 600-750 words

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Pharmacotherapy For Cardiovascular Disorders

Consider the following case study:

Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:

· Atenolol 12.5 mg daily

· Doxazosin 8 mg daily

· Hydralazine 10 mg qid

· Sertraline 25 mg daily

· Simvastatin 80 mg daily

To prepare:

  • Review      this week’s media presentation on hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well      as Chapters 19 and 20 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text.
  • Select      one one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or      behavior factors.
  • Reflect      on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s      pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
  • Consider      how changes in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes might      impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy.
  • Think      about how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan based on the      pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes. Reflect on whether you would      modify the current drug treatment or provide an alternative treatment      option for the patient.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post an explanation of how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study. Then, describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Finally, explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan.

– This work should have Introduction and conclusion

– This work should have at 3 to 5current references (Year 2012 and up)

– Use at least 2 references from class Learning Resources

The following Resources are not acceptable:

1. Wikipedia

2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

3. Webmd.com

4. Mayoclinic.com

Required Readings

**Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • Chapter 19, “Hypertension”      (pp. 257-272)
         This chapter examines the relationships between the cardiovascular,      nervous, and renal systems. It then describes diagnostic criteria for      hypertension patients, drugs used to treat hypertension and possible      adverse reactions, monitoring patient response, and patient education.
  • Chapter 20, “Hyperlipidemia”      (pp. 275-286)
         This chapter explores causes of hyperlipidemia, treatments for      hyperlipidemia patients, and methods for monitoring patient response. It      also reviews strategies for risk assessment and patient education.
  • Chapter 21, “Chronic Stable      Angina” (pp. 289-303)
         This chapter begins by exploring factors that contribute to chronic stable      angina, types of drugs used in treatment, and diagnostic criteria for      initiating drug therapy. It also examines methods for monitoring patient      response to treatment and educating patients on self-care.
  • Chapter 22, “Heart Failure”      (pp. 305-322)
         This chapter examines the process of prescribing drugs to treat heart      failure and explores effects of prescribed drugs, proper dosages, and      possible adverse reactions.
  • Chapter 50, “Pharmacotherapy      for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Treatment, Stroke Prevention in      Atrial Fibrillation, and Thromboembolism Prevention with Mechanical Heart      Valves” (pp. 863-886)

 This chapter covers drug therapy options for three disorders requiring anticoagulants: venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, and ischemic stroke. It also explains the process of initiating and managing drug therapy for patients with these disorders.

**Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/

This website presents a comprehensive review of prescription and over-the-counter drugs including information on common uses and potential side effects. It also provides updates relating to new drugs on the market, support from health professionals, and a drug-drug interactions checker.

Required Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Baltimore, MD: Author.

This media presentation outlines hypertension and hyperlipidemia including contributing factors, evaluation, treatment, and implications.

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The clear understanding of the healthcare system

Running Head: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION 1
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION 3
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
The clear understanding of the healthcare system at the local level is very important to be considered, during the planning of an evidence-based practice implementation, due to the following reasons among others. One is for the obvious reason that the right resources, leadership and, the easy access to the required data and information are critical, in the determination of whether the health organization in question is ready or not for the adoption of the new practices. These factors are critical, as they do influence the delivery of evidence-based practice. The other is for the purposes of an integrated model of treatment in the community’s health systems. The clear understanding of local level healthcare systems also does identify any factors that may hinder or facilitate the expected changes.
There is also the need to ensure that each intervention will fit into the local level set well, and there will be no need for any unnecessary force implementation strategies that will be used so as to ensure the effectiveness of the interventions (Gill Harvey, Alison Kitson, 2015). Also, the intervention has to feasible when brought to the local level. The clear understanding of the healthcare system at the local level will also aid in the drafting of a local based intervention strategic package.
The evidence-based practice pre-implementation will also be easy as it will fit the local setting and the local community may be brought on board to ensure its successful implementation. The required technical assistance will also be identified early and planned for early on in advance, all to ensure a flawless implementation of the evidence-based practice at the local level (Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Ellen Fineout-Overholt, 2011). There will also be an appropriate way for the evaluation of the local base evidence-based practice; any challenges experienced like under or overstaffing at some departments will be well addressed, so as to ensure the complete and successful implementation of the evidence-based practice.

REFERENCES

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Ellen Fineout-Overholt. (2011). Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Gill Harvey, Alison Kitson. (2015). Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare: A Facilitation Guide. Routledge.

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Carbon Footprint Hypothesis

Carbon Footprint Hypothesis

We all make everyday choices which impact the amount of carbon dioxide which enters our atmosphere. Driving cars, using energy in our houses, buying local products or products which travel great distances are just some of these choices. In this project, you will determine your contributions to atmospheric carbon dioxide. We will also collect and evaluate survey data for other students on the Auraria campus. We will be discussing the Greenhouse Effect later in the semester. You may want to watch that lecture early to get some perspective for this project.
If you have any questions about this assignment, please contact your lab instructor. They can also review your assignment before you submit it!
DIRECTIONS
A. Go to this survey and complete it for yourself: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1q5bTQaDJoHgQsHFRB-cU-Tjb20rxciGusobiwQBASq8 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
B. Send this google survey to 5-10 students on the Auraria campus (they cannot be enrolled in this class). You can email it to classmates in another class via Canvas but you need to request permission from your instructors or you can just email it individually to some of your friends.
C. Create a hypothesis that you will test using the campus survey data. Think about the questions in the survey and your expectations about how students on the campus will respond and the relationships between multiple questions. The survey was given last semester also so there will be data from a previous semester as well. I recommend keeping your hypothesis pretty simple by only choosing one independent variable and a clear cutoff.
In this Discussion, you will claim your topics for this project and work on ensuring your hypothesis is appropriate. No one in the class can do the same hypothesis and topics will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis, so post yours early! Make sure to check the previous posts before posting yours to ensure it is not already taken. The Carbon Footprint Results assignment will not be graded if you did not have your hypothesis approved. I am having you post in the Discussion so you can learn from others so take advantage of being able to review your classmate’s work.
By Wednesday, you can receive 5pts for posting a potential hypothesis (late postings will receive a zero out of these 5 points). Your lab instructor will then respond to your post to let you know whether you need more work on it or not. If not, your instructor will approve your hypothesis and you will receive the other 5pts for this assignment. If your first attempt at a hypothesis needs work, your instructor will provide feedback. You will work back and forth with your instructor on this until you have an approved hypothesis by Sunday night. Be sure to check in often here to make sure you have time to modify your hypothesis as needed. Feel free to make an online conference or on-campus appointment with your TA if you would like to chat about your topic.
Include in your Discussion post:

  1. One clear hypothesis that is testable using the data collected in the survey.
  2. Identification of independent and dependent variable.
  3. List at least two constants and two confounders for your experiment.
  4. If there is a control in the experiment, list it.
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Management homework help

Submit a 500-750 word referenced reflection on what you feel were the key items covered during the week and how they might apply to your present or future education, life, or ministry. This is a very important part of the learning experience each week and should contain a significant reflection on what you have learned.Students are encouraged to read other classmates’ posts and engage with their peers, but not required to post a response.
Specifically, you should report on:

  1. What is the most significant thing I learned this week?
  2. How did what I learned change my thinking about this week’s topic?
  3. How will I use (or have I used) this knowledge in my life?
  4. What previous experiences relate to what I read and learned?
  5. (optional) What questions do I still have about what I learned this week?

The above five (5) weekly reflection questions are independent of each other, meaning that your response to each question may or may not be a continued discussion of the previous question. It is possible to have five (5) entirely different responses to five (5) different aspects of what you learned this week.
To score well, the reflection must make reference to the assigned reading (including parenthetical references), will include suggested real-world manifestations of the course material, and will include a plan for implementing the material in a personal and/or professional setting.

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Surveillance System Comparison

2 PAGES NOT INCLUDING MIN 3 REFERENCES
Scholar-Practitioner Project: Surveillance System Comparison
TITLE HIV/AIDS
Scholar-Practitioner Project: Surveillance System Comparison
This section of your Scholar-Practitioner Project prompts you to explore modern surveillance systems applied at different levels of government related to the disease you selected (HIV/AIDS). In addition, you describe the government’s responsibility to monitor and report at the four political levels. By understanding the reporting requirements of government, you are able to design your surveillance system to meet those requirements.
(ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS)
To complete this portion of your Scholar-Practitioner Project, write a 2-PAGE paper that addresses the following:
(INCLUDE SUBHEADINGS)
1)· Identify modern surveillance systems implemented at the local, state, regional, and national levels related to the disease you selected.
· 2) Evaluate the effectiveness of the modern systems in monitoring the disease you selected.
· 3) Analyze the government’s responsibilities for monitoring the disease/condition you selected at the different political levels (local, state, regional, and national). Include an explanation of how the reporting requirements differ at each level.
·4)  Suggest how you would apply any lessons learned in this exercise to the system you are constructing.
Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
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Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides in which you compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the following:

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides in which you compare the pros and cons of continuing nursing education related to the following:

1. Impact on competency.

2. Impact on knowledge and attitudes.

3. Relationship to professional certification.

4. Relationship to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

5. Relationship to ANA Code of Ethics.

Take a position……Should continuing nursing education be mandatory for all nurses? Support your position with rationale.

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. Please include in-text citations with all factual information, a minimum of three scholarly sources, in-text citations and references are required for this assignment. References must be within the last 5 -7 years.

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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Should Telehealth care be a great option and cost effective for Nursing Homes?

TOPIC:Should Telehealth care be a great option and cost effective for Nursing Homes?
As a writer, knowing your audience is very important. For your final research paper, you are writing a paper that provides an unbiased presentation of two sides of a controversial topic. As such, you can assume the following about your audience:

  • Your audience may not be highly educated on the chosen topic
  • Your audience may not have an opinion on the chosen topic

For this discussion:

  1. Remind your classmates of the topic you have chosen.
  2. Discuss what types of background information you will need to include in your paper to help ensure your audience fully understandings the underlying problem.
  3. Discuss what types of people might be interested in learning more about your chosen debate.
  4. Explain why it is important to educate your audience on your topic.
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