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Application: Using Microsoft Project

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Assignment 1: Application: Using Microsoft Project
Starting a project without a plan is like going on a road trip without any directions. You may progress along the way, but you might not end up at your desired destination. A project plan provides basic information that guides the execution and control of the project. At its most fundamental level, a project plan will describe the “who, what, when, and why” of a project. Microsoft Project is one of the most widely used project planning tools. The ability to understand and create project plans in Microsoft Project enables a project manager to effectively plan and manage project implementations.
In this Assignment, you generate a project plan using Microsoft Project.
To prepare:

  • Review      the information in this week’s Learning Resources on using Microsoft      Project.
  • Consider      how to efficiently schedule tasks in a project plan.
  • Think      about how you should sequence tasks that have dependencies.

By Day 7 of Week 3
To complete this Assignment, you will create a Microsoft Project plan for a patient information management system. The primary deliverable for the plan is the patient information management system itself, but it is comprised of many modules. Include the following tasks, subtasks, and timeframes:

  • Create      the Admission, Discharge, and Transfer Module (requires subtask I,      configuration period: 25 days, training period: 10 days)
  • Subtask      I: Create the Patient Registration Module (requires subtask II,      configuration period: 4 days, training period: 4 days)
  • Subtask      II: Create the Master Patient Index (configuration period: 4 days)
  • Subtask      III: Create the Patient Scheduling Module (requires subtask II,      configuration period: 7 days, training period: 15 days)
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Evaluate one merit and one limitation of using the problem-solving model for this case

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The problem-solving model was first laid out by Helen Perlman. Her seminal 1957 book, Social Casework: A Problem-Solving Process, described the problem-solving model and the 4Ps. Since then, other scholars and practitioners have expanded the problem-solving model and problem-solving therapy. At the heart of problem-solving model and problem-solving therapy is helping clients identify the problem and the goal, generating options, evaluating the options, and then implementing the plan.
Because models are blueprints and are not necessarily theories, it is common to use a model and then identify a theory to drive the conceptualization of the client’s problem, assessment, and interventions. Take, for example, the article by Westefeld and Heckman-Stone (2003). Note how the authors use a problem-solving model as the blueprint in identifying the steps when working with clients who have experienced sexual assault. On top of the problem-solving model, the authors employed crisis theory, as this theory applies to the trauma of going through sexual assault. Observe how, starting on page 229, the authors incorporated crisis theory to their problem-solving model.
In this Final Case Assignment, using the same case study that you chose in Week 2, you will use the problem-solving model AND a theory from the host of different theoretical orientations you have used for the case study.
You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 11 to 12 slides.
To prepare:

  • Review and focus on the case study that you chose in Week 2. (Jake Levy Case Study)
  • Review the problem-solving model, focusing on the five steps of the problem-solving model formulated by D’Zurilla on page 388 in the textbook.
  • In addition, review this article listed in the Learning Resources: Westefeld, J. S., & Heckman-Stone, C. (2003). The integrated problem-solving model of crisis intervention: Overview and application. The Counseling Psychologist, 31(2), 221–239. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/0011000002250638

 
presenting your PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following:

  • Identify the theoretical orientation you have selected to use.
  • Describe how you would assess the problem orientation of the client in your selected case study (i.e., how the client perceives the problem). Remember to keep the theoretical orientation in mind in this assessment stage.
  • Discuss the problem definition and formulation based on the theoretical orientation you have selected.
  • Identify and describe two solutions from all the solutions possible. Remember, some of these solutions should stem from the theoretical orientation you are utilizing.
  • Describe how you would implement the solution. Remember to keep the theoretical orientation in mind.
  • Describe the extent to which the client is able to mobilize the solutions for change.
  • Discuss how you would evaluate whether the outcome is achieved or not. Remember to keep the theoretical orientation in mind.
  • Evaluate how well the problem-solving model can be used for short-term treatment of this client.
  • Evaluate one merit and one limitation of using the problem-solving model for this case.

Your 11- to 12-slide PowerPoint presentation should follow these guidelines:

  • Each slide should be written using bullet points, meaning no long paragraphs of written text should be in the slides.
  • Include a brief narration of less than 30 seconds for each slide (i.e., the narration takes the place of any written paragraphs, while the bullet points provide context and cues for the audience to follow along).

Be sure to:

  • Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
  • Use literature to support your claims.
  • Use APA formatting and style.
  • Include the reference list on the last slide.
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Using your reports and information identify 3 specifics ways that your diet could be improved

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Use data form ChooseMyPlate.gov and information to answer the  questions in the first attachment, and the second attachment is the steps of instructions for the project.
Here is the website of ChooseMyPlate:  https://www.choosemyplate.gov.

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DATE
CLASS/SECTION
KINE 205 Nutrition Assessment
Instructions:
· Use data form ChooseMyPlate.gov and information to answer the following questions.
· Be specific and detailed in your answers!
· Attach this discussion to your 3 reports from ChooseMyPlate.gov. and upload all documents.
1. Using your reports and information identify 3 specifics ways that your diet could be improved. (highlight each area of concern on your analysis and list here)
2. What are 2 specific changes you can make in your nutritional intake to improve your diet? These should be specific to the things you listed in question #1.
3. How would these changes impact your health?
4. Using the SMART goal format, create a behavior change goal to help you accomplish these nutritional changes.

5. What did you learn about your diet from tracking your intake with ChooseMyPlate.gov?

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Describe the diversity situation or cultural dilemma and the cultural groups impacted by this topic

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Prejudice, Discrimination, Power, and Privilege
A successful final submission of any paper should be the product of brainstorming, outlining, and writing multiple drafts. University of the Rockies Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. is a great resource for all students, offering 24/7 live chat support and a 24 hour feedback turnaround for papers and discussion posts.
Note: you are required to submit a draft of this assignment to the Writing Center Paper Review (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and continue to leverage Grammarly and TurnItIn. You should submit your work to the Writing Center for review by Week 4, Day 3. A 24-hour turnaround is required, so be sure to allow enough time to receive the feedback and make changes before submitting it to Waypoint on Day 7.
Instructions:
This week you will continue to work on the topic of choice to progress toward your Cultural Perspectives final paper. Select ONE of the diversity-related topics researched for your Week 3 written assignment, or select a new topic.
Then, using the APA formatted template (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., write a 660-1320 word paper (not including title page) that addresses the following:

  • Describe the diversity situation or cultural dilemma and the cultural groups impacted by this topic.
  • Explain the types of power or privilege each group possesses. In what ways are members of each group aware (or not aware) of their power or privilege?
  • Discuss the types of prejudice or discrimination applied to each group. Is the discrimination or prejudice overt or covert?
  • How do these (prejudice, discrimination, power or privilege) impact each group’s access to goods, services, positions of power, education, or other societal structures?

Support your claims with documentation from historical perspectives, recent news activities, scholarly articles, or course resources.
Submit a draft of your paper to the Writing Center for Paper Review (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. by Week 4, Day 3. Once you have received the feedback from the tutor, revise your writing based on the feedback you received and submit your final copy to Waypoint using the link below.
Point Value: 8 Points
Weekly Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 2, 3
Course Learning Outcome Alignment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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How could you expand on available research to more specifically address your research question? 

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In this milestone, you will work from the topic, applied setting, and research questions you identified in Module Two and start identifying relevant research to support your final proposal. Two major aspects of your final project include selecting foundational theories relevant to your topic and suggesting potential strategies or techniques that may alleviate a problem in an applied setting. To help you prepare for these aspects of the project, you will complete an annotated bibliography featuring a minimum of four research articles. Two of the articles that you find should be related to the theories you related to your topic that you intend to feature in your final proposal. The other two articles should discuss applied research related to your topic area.
For each article, include a summary that highlights how the article relates to your chosen topic and setting, and address the following questions:

  • How do the research results and statistical findings in the article apply to your research question and your applied setting?
  • What are the strengths and limitations of the research results and findings in supporting the research question?
  • How could you expand on available research to more specifically address your research question?

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How could you expand on available research to more specifically address your research question?

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what statistical tests are being used for data analysis?

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Reflect on the research articles you have reviewed to date that relate to your clinical question. Please refer to all the unit resources (e.g., readings, recordings, announcements, etc.) to facilitate this process. With these thoughts in mind, post your thoughts on the following:

  1. In the articles you have reviewed, what statistical tests are being used for data analysis?
  2. Are the statistical tests being used appropriately for the type of data being produced and the question being asked?
  3. Do the authors appropriately indicate implications of the data analysis, or do they overstretch?

In the articles that have I reviewed listed below, I need to know what statistical tests are being used for data analysis?
· A key study for my PICOT project is titled “How Accurate are Self-Reports? An Analysis of Self-Reported Healthcare Utilization and Absence When Compared to Administrative Data” (Koerner & Zhang, 2017).  The authors evaluated the data using Pearson’s correlation and multivariate logistic regression models.
·  Correlation is a statistical method used to assess a possible linear association between two continuous variables, while Pearson’s correlation coefficient is a test statistics measuring the statistical relationship, or association, between two continuous variables (Mahan, Clark, Anderson, Koller, & Gates, 2017).. Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) is a measure of the strength of the association between the two variables; it is the best method of measuring the association between variables of interest because it is based on the method of covariance, and covariance is a measure of the joint variability of two random variables (Koerner et al., 2017). If the data is normally distributed, in other words, bell-shaped, and symmetrical about the mean, tests such as the histogram, and normality tests may be used to evaluate if the distribution is normal (McCrum-Gardner, 2008).
· Are the statistical tests being used appropriately for the type of data being produced and the question being asked?
· The majority of studies may be evaluated with the proper evaluation of over 100 statistical tests to choose from. Tests are chosen depending on the type of research questions being asked, the type of data being analyzed, and the number of data sets or groups being evaluated.
· The first question to be asked is what scale of measurement the data will be, nominal, ordinal, or interval. The study in question involves interval data. The second question is the reason for the analysis; as an example, paired groups or independent groups?
· Yes, the statistical tests are appropriate for the type of data being produced, and for the type of questions being asked.
· Do the authors appropriately indicate implications of the data analysis, or do they overstretch? 
· Based on our readings and videos, I saw no evidence of data-stretching. For example, data was collected over two calendar years, a lengthy, non-selective inclusion period. A potential confounding factor was that all participants had to have been enrolled in the company health insurance program a minimum of 320 days as a condition of inclusion in the study. Another potential confounding factor was that only hourly employees were included in the two-year study. In addition, pregnant employees were excluded from the study, as these employees are atypical of the general employee population in that their healthcare utilization would be temporarily altered. These factors may have influenced the results, by excluding participants with different reporting habits. After recognizing these potential limitations, their findings mirrored multiple studies previously conducted.
· The authors also noted potential improvements for future studies, including inclusion of a more diverse employee population, and examining why there exists a difference in self-reporting based on participant sex.
References
· Koerner, T. K., & Zhang, Y. (2017). Application of linear mixed-effects models in human neuroscience research: A comparison with pearson correlation in two auditory electrophysiology studies. Brain Sciences, 7(3), page 26. doi:http://dx.doi.org.prx-usa.lirn.net/10.3390/brainsci7030026
· Mahan, K.R., Clark, J.A., Anderson, K.D., Koller, N.J., & Gates, B. J. (2017). Development of a tool to identify problems related to medication adherence in home healthcare patients. Home Healthcare Now, 277-82. doi: 10.1097/nhh.0000000000000539
· McCrum-Gardner, E. (2008).  Which is the correct statistical test to use? British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 46 (2008) 38–41
· Short, M., Goetzel, R., Pei, X., Tabrizi, M., Ozminkowski, R., Gibson, T., & … Wilson, M. (2009). How accurate are self-reports? Analysis of self-reported health care utilization and absence when compared with administrative data. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 51(7), 786-796. doi:10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181a86671
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Types of Statistical use
There were six articles retrieved on my PICOT question, (3) were quantitative research, (1) is a mixed method, (2) qualitative research, and (1 )integrative review. The (3) quantitative research were critically appraised and used the following statistical analysis; central standard tendency (mean, median, mode), a probability value to test the significance of results, binomial regression, and binomial distribution, chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and measures of standard deviation. Lastly, a study about changing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) culture to reduce CAUTI the research study used statistical process control charts to see the process of improvement in the reduction of catheter-associated infection post-implementation (Maxwell, Murphy and McGettigan, 2018).
Appropriateness of the statistical test 
The purpose or hypothesis of the study is in the introduction of each literature. The research question aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the CAUTI bundle in the pediatric intensive care unit and adult intensive care unit. To provide patient safety, the use of an appropriate statistical tool in research is essential. According to McCrum-Gardner (2007), using the right scale of measurement will convey accurate results in research.  One research study use sample size is 390 (nominal) children ages from 1 month to 18 years old and admitted in the ICU for 48 hours that needed foley catheter insertion. The exclusions are positive urine culture and less than 48 hours of ICU admission. In addition, the Categorial variable is analyzed using X2 or Fisher exact test. The prevalence rate was calculated using the number of disease within the specified time over the population under risk x 100. The research study shows Foley catheter utilization was calculated by dividing the total number of device days by the total number of patient days (Sönmez Düzkaya, Bozkurt, Uysal, and Yakut,2016). Moreover, the three quantitative research use an appropriate tool and results show that daily CAUTI BUNDLE implementation and changing ICU culture regarding the standard practice showed a significant reduction of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in pediatric ICU and adult ICU.
Conclusion
The implication of the research study indicates that prevention of CAUTI with the use of CAUTI bundle checklist and application of process improvement had a significant impact on the decreasing morbidity, mortality and healthcare cost. Also, the length of study allowed the researchers to see a significant, consistent change in the reduction of CAUTI.
References
Maxwell,M.,Murphy, K., and McGettigan, M. (2018)Changing ICU culture to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Canadian Journal of Infection Control,33 (1) ,39-43 . Retrieved from https://ipac-                   canada.org/photos/custom/pdf/Marcia%20Maxwell_Spring2018.pdf
McCrum-Gardner, E. (2007). Which is the correct statistical test to use?British Journal of Oral and Maxiofacial Surgery, 46, 38-41. Retrieved from https://class.esa.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USA1/201830/MSN/IPE_7050/readings/McCrumGardner_Which_is the_correct_ statistical_test_to_use_pdf
Sönmez Düzkaya, D., Bozkurt, G., Uysal, G., & Yakut, T. (2016). The effects of bundles  on catheter-associated urinary tract infections in the pediatric intensive care unit.Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal For Advanced Nursing Practice, 30(6),341-346. doi:10.1097/NUR.0000000000000246
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List three dimensions of organizational culture

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Personality in 

Each person’s personality is unique, although the dimensions along which we all vary have been identified. The Big Five personality traits are five broad dimensions of personality that are used to describe human personality. The Big Five has been preferably used rather than other models because it is able to account for different traits in personality without overlapping. In studies, the Big Five personality traits show consistency and have been found across a wide range of participants of different ages and of different cultures (Schacter, Gilbert, & Wegner, 2011). Personality influences/impacts many aspects of organizational behavior.
For this assignment, use the Internet to find a free online version of the Big Five personality test. Then, using the Argosy University online library resources, research your personality type and gain strong understanding of each of the five dimensions.
Respond to the following:

  • List three dimensions of organizational culture. Then, using the Big Five dimensions of personality, explain how personality in general and your personality type specifically might be used to determine a good organizational culture–personality fit. Provide concrete examples.
  • Using the Big Five dimensions of personality, discuss how personality in general and your personality type specifically might have a bearing on your satisfaction in working when working in either a tall or a flat organizational structure. Discuss both.
  • Examine how personality might be a determining factor in motivation.
  • Personality testing is customary in many industries for selection. Discuss the ethical implications.

Write your initial response in approximately 400–500 words. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources. Use scholarly references to support your work.

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 what do your articles reflect, where can we go in the future   How does it affect society as whole

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You prepare a 15-page paper    Use this as a starting point for your paper    Label your sections
A) Key TermsB)  C) Five (5) new terms/words which explain the concepts of the chapter. Write the word, the definition, the sentence it appears in, the number of the page and the number of the paragraph. You must LEARN the definitions, and be able to expound and use examples of the word.
B) Major Themes
Three (3) ideas, concepts, issues, which the author repeats in the chapter as being very important to his/her argument. Write down the themes and several sentences related to them. Write page numbers and paragraph numbers. Also, include why these particular themes are important.
C) Literature Review One major part of your paper will be the research on your particular subject –  what do your articles reflect, where can we go in the future   How does it affect society as whole
D) Critique
This section will critique the chapter. Should include the answers to the following questions: What are the strong points of the chapter? What did you learn from the chapter? What contribution did the contents of this chapter make to the study of Social Psychology? 
E) Major Conclusions
What were the author’s conclusions? What further research ideas can come from this chapter? Include three (3) “lingering questions” that remain in your mind after reading the chapter.
One major part of your paper will be the research on your particular subject –  what do your articles reflect, where can we go in the future   How does it affect society as whole
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Determine ways in which the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm impact that firm’s overall success

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Choose one (1) public corporation in an industry with which you are familiar. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Assess how globalization and technology changes have impacted the corporation you researched.Apply the industrial organization model and the resource-based model to determine how your corporation could earn above-average returns.Assess how the vision statement and mission statement of the corporation influence its overall success.  Evaluate how each category of stakeholder impacts the overall success of this corporation.  Use at least three (3) quality references.
Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality 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 student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Determine ways in which the vision, mission, and stakeholders of a firm impact that firm’s overall success.Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
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CT 1 Healthcare Information

CT 1 Healthcare Information
Create a Power Point Presentation that reviews the major events since the 1990s that led to healthcare reform, including the factors that influenced the adoption of health information technologies and information systems.  Include the regulations that were created as a result.
Your presentation should meet the following structural requirements:

  • Be 7-8 slides in length, not including the cover or reference slides.
  • Be formatted according to the APA format.
  • Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of four (4) scholarly articles. Two (2) of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but two (2) must be external.
  • Presentation notes are required for each slide and should be put in the notes section to support the slide content. These can be part of the presentation or delivered as a separate document. If you opt for the former, be aware that the presentation cannot be submitted in PDF format, which does not make notes visible to the instructor.
  • Utilize the following headings to organize the content in your work:

Introduction
Assessment
Recommendations
Conclusion

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