Entries by Linus

State of Legalizing Marijuana

You can read a great overview of the current state of legalizing marijuana. Read this before responding. In this week’s discussion thread, give a 50 word response to each of these questions, and a response to someone else’s post– and as you prepare your posts, please remember the rules of civility outlined in the syllabus. This […]

Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test                           

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION ZERO PLAGIARISM 4 REFENCES Post an explanation of the psychometric properties of the assessment tool you were assigned. Explain when it is appropriate to use this assessment tool with clients, including whether the tool can be used to evaluate the efficacy of psychopharmacologic medications. Support your approach with evidence-based literature. Assessment tools […]

Life Cycle and Transmission of Guinea Worm Disease

sReview the attached schematic for the life-cycle and transmission of Guinea Worm. What is the infectious agent for Guinea Worm?Please name it and describe (is it a virus, bacteria etc.). Briefly describe it’s life-cycle. Outline the chain of infection by identifying the reservoir(s), portal(s) of exit, mode(s) of transmission, portal(s) of entry, and factors in […]

Online Healthcare Legislative and Regulatory Constraints

Healing Hands Hospital is preparing for an accreditation visit from The Joint Commission. (TJC). TJC accredits health care organizations to improve the quality and safety of health care services. Their Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH) includes standards and regulations on patient-focused functions such as infection prevention and control; medication management; provision of care, treatment, and services; […]

Organizational Assessment Description Essay

In a written paper of 1,250-1,500 words, evaluate the current forces driving change in your field or industry. As a leader, or considering the role of a leader, assess your organization and evaluate how well it is responding to the forces, and identify where there is a need for change. Develop a vision to inspire […]

Emergency Preparedness among the Elderly during Al Hajj Period

Observation tool: Create a tool, or instrument, to collect data about human behavior by observation. Essentially, a check sheet or prompts of what activities or signals (non-verbal behavior) you wish to collect for your research problem or question. Should your research proposal not require direct observation, use the question: “What observable behaviors are currently demonstrated […]

impact of the missed communication

Address the following reflection prompts: Describe a situation in your work or personal life in which you tried to communicate something to another individual but knew the other person was not really listening. What was the impact of the missed communication? How did the situation make you feel? What steps did you take to try […]

Healthcare Data Collection & Statistical Tools

Shewhart’s Theory for Statistical Process Control (SPC) requires a change in thinking from error detection to error prevention and has a number of benefits in health care. Several of the benefits include patient focus, increased quality awareness, decisions based on data, implementing predictable health care processes, reduced costs, fewer errors resulting in increased patient safety, […]

Logistic Management Disasters

The final paper will be your opportunity to present a plan and objectives for providing logistic support to a fictional disaster situation. Although every situation encountered has its own unique requirements in order to successfully support the operation, there are basic actions taken pre-, intra- and post that should be followed. Incorporate what you have […]

Comprehensive Client Family Assessment

Assess clients presenting for psychotherapy Develop genograms for clients presenting for psychotherapy To prepare: Select a client whom you have observed or counseled at your practicum site. Review pages 137–142 of the Wheeler text and the Hernandez Family Genogram video in this week’s Learning Resources. Reflect on elements of writing a Comprehensive Client Assessment and creating a […]