review secondary data sources for details about the health of Virginians.

Topic: Health of Virginians

In this learning activity, you will review secondary data sources for details about the health of Virginians. Target 1 Virginia county or community of interest in the following data sources; briefly scan the health assessment information to get a more detailed picture about the health status of Virginians in that specific locale or region. Then, look more closely at the health data concerning 1 of the 5 health ranking determinants you wrote about in Learning Activity 1.

• Virginia Department of Health Data & Statistics • Community Health Status Indicators • County Health Rankings • SMART: BRFSS Data

Following the principles of epidemiologic inquiry, answer the following questions regarding the information you uncovered about 1 health determinant in your selected county or community. Give your response in a post of 400–500 words.

• Person: Describe the population expressing the determinant o How many (percentage of population or rate) are described by this determinant? o How is the determinant expressed in the population (age, gender, education, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics)? o Compare segments of the population (who has the most/least, at greatest/least risk)?

• Place: Describe the location with regard to the determinant o Is the determinant seen more in urban or rural regions? o What other characteristics define the prevalence of the determinant in the region (housing, geography, topography, etc.)? o Compare other locations with the one you selected (how does prevalence compare in neighboring counties, the state, or the nation)?

• Period: Describe the time trends of the determinant o Over the past few years, has the prevalence rate decreased or increased or stayed about the same? (i.e., is it getting better or worse?) o Compare the time trends of the state and the nation with those of your location. Are they better, worse, or similar?

• Conclusion: From the information you gathered about the health determinant, describe a priority population in a particular place with a precise problem to address. This will be the focus of a public health intervention you will develop across the remaining learning activities.

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ANALYZE THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AN IT BUDGET WITHIN A HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION

From the first e-Activity, analyze the process for developing an IT budget within a health care organization, and select one (1) aspect of the budgeting process which is the most difficult to execute. Next, suggest one (1) technique which you could use to overcome the difficulty that you selected. Provide a rationale to support your response.

From the second e-Activity, determine the key reasons why change management in health care IT is a hot-button issue. Next, among the eight (8) fundamental stages for the process of change described by Kotter, select the most significant stage, and suggest one (1) way to complete the stage in question. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Eactivity – Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research articles on IT budget development process within health care organizations. Be prepared to discuss.

Read the article titled, “Change Management in Health Care”, located at http://www.zzjzfbih.ba/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Change-Management-in-Healtcare.pdf. Be prepared to discuss.

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Describe one of the contemporary models of health from another country, and explain its strengths and weaknesses. In addition, address how that country has integrated Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) within their healthcare system.

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Law homework help

– Short Essay (this is one essay with 3 different parts)

Question I – Explain some of the hurdles litigants have encountered when it comes to the Endangered Species Act and standing to bring a lawsuit. (200+ words)
Question II – An illegal drug manufacturer and an illegal drug dealer enter into an oral contract in which the manufacturer will sell the drugs to the drug dealer for a set price.  The manufacturer changes his mind and sells his product to another dealer.  Could the dealer enforce the oral contract?  Why or why not? (200+ words)
Question III – A contract is made between two parties.  The terms of the contract are complete and unambiguous.  A dispute arises between the Parties.  Party A wants to pull out of the contract without penalty.  Party B argues that Party A’s proposed action is prohibited by the express terms of the contract.  Party A argues that the Parties verbally agreed to ignore that provision of the contract that would impose a penalty on Party A.  Which Party will prevail and why? (200+ words)

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Describe the relationship of nursing research to evidence based nursing.

This is the article needs to be critiqued with Correct use of APA format (6th Ed.).

Shaw, R., & Bosworth, H. (2012). Baseline medication adherence and blood pressure in a 24-month longitudinal hypertension study. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 21(9/10), 1401-1406. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03859.x

Each student will select a quantitative, single study research article related to their IOM interest area identified in the introductory thread. This article must be authored by a nurse or found in a nursing journal. There is 5 page limit, not counting the title page and references. After page 5, the material will not be graded, and you will lose points for any sections lost to the page limit.
Review cpt 4, Mateo and Kirchoff; cpt 5, Craig and Smyth; part 3 in Polit and Beck; Coughlan, Cronin, & Ryan, and other related articles and readings.
Included in the review should be the identification of the PICO (Population/Patient; Intervention; Comparison (if appropriate); and Outcome. An evaluation of the research question/hypothesis in your article according to framing the question. Describe the relationship of nursing research to evidence based nursing. Give at least one example of nursing practice based on evidence from the research. Identify the components of Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) that apply to this example (PICO). Effectively discuss the background of this research. Paraphrase very carefully!
Identify the sampling method and discuss its appropriateness for the study. How was sample size determined? Was it appropriate? Address ethical considerations for the sample. Discuss the article in terms of how the researcher(s) did or did not demonstrate that the study was reliable and valid. Include information on the type of instruments used to collect data and methods of data collection. Be sure to address errors of measurement, reliability of measuring instruments, and internal consistency. Provide the background/rationale for your answer to justify your response, using references.

Rate the level of evidence of your research article according to a reliable hierarchy of evidence. You must provide the correct citation for the scale used chosen. Please see the section “Hierarchy of Evidence” under assigned readings for sources to use for this component of the paper. Remember to cite all sources used to develop this paper.

Address how the data were collected in this research study. Consider the quality of the data in your research study. How was it presented?
Remember, you are critiquing, not reporting. For example: Was the sampling method appropriate? Why or why not? What would have been more appropriate? Why?

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Social Science homework help

Assignment 2 — Food Security (110 points)    
The members of the United Nations appreciated the content you provided on population growth.  Now they are asking you to expand the whitepaper to include global food security as it relates to population growth and poverty.  Read the assessment and answer the three questions below.
Assessment
The issue is not the lack of food in the world, but the access to food.  Simply put, food is not getting to where it needs in time.  In developing countries, the food shortage is due to governmental control over food.  These governments maintain their control and preference over certain groups by limiting access of nutritious food to certain groups, thereby weaponizing food.
In this second white paper, research the impact of poverty on global food security and the technology available to potentially remedy this situation.  Write a minimum of four pages assessing the impact, citing at least five credible sources in your research. Refer specifically to the role these issues have had in the developing country of your choice. In this assessment, please include:

  • A cover page with your name, title of the course, date, and the name of your instructor.
  • A one-half page introduction.
  • A middle section that is numbered and divided into three one-page sections. Each of these sections should answer one of the following questions:
  1. What is food insecurity and what role does population growth play in it?
  2. What factors specifically interrupt the flow of food from the source to the people in the developing country you selected?
  3. What forms of technology can be used to reduce hunger and improve food security? Explain how these technical solutions can do that.
  • A one-half page conclusion.
  • This comes to a total of four pages at a minimum.
  • Cite at least five credible sources excluding Wikipedia, dictionaries, and encyclopedias for your assessment.
  • For a brief list of resources for this assignment, please see the end of the course guide.

This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different compared to other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review ​the SWS documentation for details.   (Note: You’ll be prompted to enter your Blackboard login credentials to view these standards.)
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Propose a plan to address the issue of global food security in underdeveloped countries that considers the impact of prior solutions.
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Financial markets homework help

Project Handout – Project Report Due on Monday 12/14 @ 3 pm PART I: Choose a physical product PART II:
1. For the category selected start by identifying a consumer problem or unmet consumer need. This can come from your personal experience or your observations of other consumers. HINT: See your textbook, Observation and Chapter slides on Observation Technique.
2. Outline the product features and benefits that solve the consumer problem.
3. Brand Name: Suggest a product name and justify your decision (Assume this is a new
brand. Cannot use an existing brand name.)
4. Package and visuals: How would the product stand out? PART III:
1. Clearly specify the segment you are targeting and why you are choosing this segment? HINT 1: Segment should be the group of consumers who has the unmet need and most values the benefits. HINT 2: See your textbook Segmentation Methods
2. Who are the key competitors and what are their benefits? How is the new product
superior to the competitors you identified? PART IV:
1. Design two print magazine ads for your target segment. Draw, sketch, collage etc. (The content is what matters not artistic skills).
2. What is the message and appeal? Justify your answers. HINT: See your textbook, Advertising Message
 
 
 
FORMAT Title: Your name Part I: Category Selected: ………… Part II: 4 paragraphs, one for each bullet point. A total of about 250 words for all 4 paragraphs. Part III: 2 paragraphs, one for each bullet point. A total of about 125 words for both paragraphs. Part IV: 1 paragraph, about 50-70 words. Then, insert your ad as described in the Document posted on BB – “How to Insert an Image File Into a Discussion Board”. Part V: Project presentation – Guidelines for your project presentation will be available on BB. SUBMISSION – Deadline Monday 12/14 @ 3 pm
• Go to the Project Forum and follow the same process you followed for your Online Assignments
 
• Make sure to CLEAR FORMAT prior to posting
• Submit ONE post ONLY. Additional posts will not be considered. NOTES
• For the sake of transparency and fairness, all project-related questions should be posted in the Class-related questions forum. Not by email.
 
• I included the number of words for each part of the project to help you write answers that are complete and concise. The number of words is approximate.
 
• Do not spend too much time selecting the product. Once you select one, do not change it –restarting will not be easier and the project will take more time than what is needed.
 
• Good luck!
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Social Science homework help

Directions: Read the questions below and compose a 2 – 3 paragraph  response. At least 450 words.
Week 6 Discussion Prompt:
What do you think is more important about being “authentic” ? 
Is it more important to live certain events to be able to express them, or is it it more important to have a strong connection to the arts used to express these events ? Do you need to “live it” or just know what “it” sounds like ?
Or does none of that matter – do we take what we want out of Hip Hop and decide whether it connects to us in a “real” or “authentic” way on our own terms ?
Do we just decide what is “authentic” based on both our own experiences and, more importantly, what we “like” ?

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Education homework help

Attached is a college life portfolio. Instructions inside. DO not bid or take it on if you don’t review it, know how to do it, or see what it is first. This is very important so I’m going to have to be really hard on this one. no room for error or games.
 
You will synthesize the course content to compose a final portfolio which is intended for you to demonstrate your knowledge of utilizing campus resources, establishing positive study habits, developing time management skills, and demonstrating effective financial planning skills as it pertains to your personal experience as a college student. Below is the rubric for the overall portfolio. Be sure to refer to the instructions for each portfolio draft & final submission.
if you have questions ASK ME!!!!
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>Nursing homework help

1. THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
How would a healthcare system of the future look like if you could create it? Offer supportive evidence to your ideas.
To answer this question, consider all discussions over the last eleven weeks.
2. COURSE REFLECTIONS
Please complete your reflection of this course by answering the following questions (1-4):
1. What skills have you developed that will help you to be successful in your academic and professional career?
2. What advice would you give to the next students taking the same course?
3. What was the single most important lesson you will remember from this course?
4. What advice would you give to the professor to improve this course?
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Science homework help

Assignment Content

  1. Perform an internet search to identify an instance of environmental pollution in your state. Use the example you found and the imaginary scenario provided below to complete the assignment.
    Scenario: There is a concern about environmental pollution in your state or community. Because of your expertise as an environmental scientist, you have been invited to be a panelist at a town hall meeting in which you will present an overview of the issue. The audience consists of community leaders, members of the scientific community, and some local residents.
    Create a 5-to 10-slide presentation (Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Prezi, or Sway®) in which you explain the problem from a scientific perspective.
    Address the following in your presentation:

    • What are the scientific factors that are causing the issue?
    • How is the issue identified? Describe the data associated with the problem.
    • What solutions or opportunities should be explored to address the issue further?
    • Incorporate relevant key words from the Environmental Pollution Key Terms document.
    • Use at least 2 outside references.
      Format your presentation and references according to APA guidelines.
    • For Local Campus students, these are oral presentations accompanied by visual presentations (Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Prezi, or Sway®).
    • For Online and Directed Study students, these are visual presentations (Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Prezi, or Sway®) that include detailed speaker notes, similar to what you would present orally.
    • Submit your assignment.
      Resources
    • Center for Writing Excellence
    • Reference and Citation Generator
    • Grammar and Writing Guides
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