What part of the budget would you examine first? Why?

PAD 505 WEEK 9 DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION 1

“Budget Cutbacks” Please respond to the following:

• You are the budget director for small school district that has a budget of $10 million and serves 2,500 students in six schools: three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The school district receives its budget from the city, and the city officials have told you that the city has a deficit and the school budget is being cut by $250,000. The city provides the revenue; however, the school district does have a partnership with a foundation that provides funding for innovative and supportive programs. The budget director must present alternatives to the superintendent.

• A. What part of the budget would you examine first? Why?

• B. After that examination, what would you cut? Why?

• C. Create alternatives so that the superintendent and /or board has choices

DISCUSSION 2

“Multiyear Plans” Please respond to the following:

• Do you think the federal government should increase spending on Social Security and Medicare for the elderly? If not, how should the elderly fund retirement and medical costs? Provide research support for your positions.

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE ANSWER POSTED AS A BONUS CHOOSE ANY YOU LIKE

Summarize the three areas of general liability for which a physician/employer is responsible.

The Medical Staff Coordinator has again called upon your expertise in the area of healthcare law. You have been asked to provide a written discussion on professional liability and medical malpractice. You are asked to provide the information outlined below and use research (at least two sources) to substantiate your discussion.

• Define liability and malpractice.
• Summarize the three areas of general liability for which a physician/employer is responsible.
• Discuss the role and purpose of risk management.

Use APA 7 formatting and citation standards. Use at least two (2) scholarly references published within the last 5 years to substantiate your work.

Describe the conditions under which each criterion may be an adequate measure of the achievement of objectives.

Assignment 3: Prescribing Policies

Due Week 7 and worth 170 points

Write five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

(Note: Refer to Review Question 8 located at the end of Chapter 5 for criteria 1-3.)

1.Determine the following before deciding a prescription: (a) maximize effectiveness at the least cost; (b) maximize effectiveness at a fixed cost of $10,000; (c) achieve a fixed-effectiveness level of 6,000 units of service at a fixed cost of $20,000; (d) maximize net benefits, assuming that each unit of service has a market price of $10; (e) maximize the ration of benefits to costs, assuming that each unit of service has a market price of $10.

2.Determine which of the two main programs (Program I and Program II) should be selected under each of these criteria. Justify your position.

3.Describe the conditions under which each criterion may be an adequate measure of the achievement of objectives.

(Note: Refer to the Demonstration Exercise at the end of Chapter 5 for criteria 4-9.)

4.Determine the assumptions that govern estimates of the value of time lost driving, indicating which assumptions (if any) are more tenable than others. Justify your position.

5.Determine the best way to estimate the value of time. Justify your position.

6.Determine the best way to estimate the cost of a gallon of gasoline. Justify your position.

7.Determine the more reliable method to estimate driving speeds and miles per gallon by using (a) official statistics on highway traffic from the Environmental Protection Agency or by using (b) engineering studies of the efficiency of gasoline engines by the Department of Energy. Discuss any consequences of using one source rather than another. Justify your position.

8.Estimate the value of a life saved. Justify your position.

9.Determine which policy is preferable, (a) the 55-mph speed limit or (b) the 65-mph limit. Justify your position.

10.Include at least two (2) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook to support your views. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. Do not use open source Websites such as Wikipedia, Sparknotes.com, Ask.com, and similar Websites are not acceptable 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:

•Recommend policy alternatives to deal with a specific problem.

•Examine the nature, characteristics, models, and / or methods pertinent to the structuring of policy problems.

•Compare and contrast approaches and / or techniques for prescribing preferred policies.

•Use technology and information resources to research issues in policy analysis and program evaluation.

•Write clearly and concisely about policy analysis and program evaluation using proper writing mechanics

How well prepared is your current or former employer for an emergency?

In 250-350 words total in length answer the following: 

Review Ch. 9 of Workplace Security Essentials.(ATTACHED)

Week Four Journal Prompts:

• How well prepared is your current or former employer for an emergency?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of their current emergency operations plan?
• Based on your reading, how do you believe the plan could be improved?

Format your journal consistent with APA guidelines.

Which philosophers contributed to the thoughts and writings of Thomas Jefferson?

Use the PDF Chart over the philosophers to answer the following:

Which philosophers contributed to the thoughts and writings of Thomas Jefferson?

Do you see any particular evidence that suggests Jefferson use some of the same material and thoughts from the philosophers?

What is the difference between a Social Contract and an Implied Contract?

Which of the statements refer to citizens and their voting rights?

Why are high density lipoproteins (HDLs) considered the “good cholesterol”?

Read pages 1-5 of the case study, “Statins Stat!” (see attached pdf below), and answer the following questions.

1.       Why are high density lipoproteins (HDLs) considered the “good cholesterol”? In your answer explain specifically what HDLs do that cause it to be considered the “good cholesterol”.

2.       Why are low density lipoproteins (LDLs) considered the “bad cholesterol”? In your answer explain specifically what LDLs do that cause it to be considered the “bad cholesterol”.

3.       What is the role of the phospholipid monolayer at the outer surface of lipoprotein particles? (Question 1 of case study)

4.       Why are cholesterol, cholesteryl esters, and triglycerides preferentially contained inside lipoprotein particles? (Question 2 of case study)

5.       What are the two sources of cholesterol in the human body?

6.       What is a “committed step” in a biochemical pathway? (Question 3 of case study)

7.       Looking at Figure 4 of case study (the reaction pathway from acetyl-CoA), which enzyme is likely to be the target of the statin mevastatin? (Question 6 of case study)

8.       What are four (4) ways that HDL levels can be increased in the body?

9.       What type of inhibitor (non-competitive OR competitive) are statins with respect to HMG-CoA reductase enzyme activity? Explain why.

10.    How were cholesterol-lowering statin drugs first discovered?

You will earn 10 pts for correctly answering each question (total points earned is 100).  You may use the Internet and/or your textbook to assist you, but please DO NOT copy your answers directly from the Internet or textbook.

Describe the issue or issues that were protested, who the protesters were, and what their actions were.

Identify a recent protest from the past 3 months.

• Describe the issue or issues that were protested, who the protesters were, and what their actions were.
• Explain and discuss if there were counteractions, such as counter-protests, retaliation, or extra security visible during the protest.
• Do you think the government, universities, or businesses have the right to censor protests (threaten protesters with legal action or disciplinary action for protesting), or set limits on protests (including social media) such as where and when protests can happen by citizens/students/employees?

identify a non-governmental organization (NGO) that responds to major disasters or public health emergencies.

Unit II Scholarly Activity

This scholarly activity asks that you identify a non-governmental organization (NGO) that responds to major disasters or public health emergencies. You are tasked with creating a company profile that will be loaded into a new website. You have also been asked to create an FAQ (frequently asked questions) page for the website that addresses how the NGO would or could partner with a government organization to respond to a disaster or emergency. Explain how the organization compares to other organizations, and define the benefits of a public-private partnership.

Your paper should be a minimum of two pages in length—one page for your company profile and at least one page (five questions) for your FAQs. The title page and reference page (if applicable) do not count towards your two pages. You must cite any websites or resources used to in constructing your profile. Do not copy existing advertisements or material. This must all be original content. Outside sources are not a requirement for this scholarly activity. If sources are used, including the textbook, they must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted materials must have accompanying citations in accordance with APA standards.

Explain the difference between capitalizing and expensing assets in government contracting

Explain the difference between capitalizing and expensing assets in government contracting

Objective: Use the library to research an article that addresses a topic of interest in this weeks learning objective. Attempt to find an article about a current situation where there was a problem in this area of interest. Summarize the issue and any lessons learned.

This assignment is due by Sunday midnight. Your initial post should be at least 250 words.  Please respond to more than two other students.  Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and can include direct questions.

Research in the library or the Internet as well to find material that could support your position.

Describe the nurse’s role in fostering patient responsibility for maintaining well-being and adhering to the therapeutic regimen.

1.Describe the nurse’s role in fostering patient responsibility for maintaining well-being and adhering to the therapeutic regimen.

2. Identify the types of information that should be discussed with the patient or significant others to establish reasonable expectations for the prescribed therapy.

3.  Discuss specific techniques used in the practice setting to facilitate patient education.

APA format  700 words