Explain a way to qualitatively assess program performance. Why is this an effective way to assess it?

 
Week 9 Assignment: Costs and Benefits of Performance Improvement
Preparation
Complete the following:

Research the costs and benefits associated with the changes required to bring the government programs in your chosen country (from the Unit 3 assignment) up to the standards exemplified by the best practices of the model country you identified in the Unit 5 assessment.
Research and consider ways to measure the benefits of program performance.

Deliverable
Complete the following:

Describe briefly the scope of changes needed to raise your chosen country’s care standards to the levels reached by your model country. Limit your focus to a single program, department, or initiative relative to the issue and area you chose to focus on in your Unit 3 assignment. Document any assumptions you make.
Discuss a significant benefit of the program from the perspective of either the government or the health care consumer.
Identify and discuss the major costs (that is, personnel, education, equipment, et cetera) associated with implementing the described changes.
Identify a source (private, NGO, or government) that could be a likely or reasonable source to help fund this quality improvement project. Explain your reasoning.
Consider performance measures to assess program performance. Complete both of the following:

Qualitative: Explain a way to qualitatively assess program performance. Why is this an effective way to assess it?
Quantitative: Discuss a model that you would choose to quantitatively assess the program performance. Why is this an effective way to assess it?

Additional Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Create a presentation that reflects on your proposed problem of interest and evaluates sampling techniques that would create a meaningful study pertaining to this problem.What are the advantages and disadvantages of the sampling method(s) you plan to use?

 
In this assignment, you will create a presentation that reflects on your proposed problem of interest and evaluates sampling techniques that would create a meaningful study pertaining to this problem.
Step 1: Reflect on your proposed research question or problem of interest.
Step 2: Consider different sampling techniques.
Think about how you would compare and contrast the following sampling techniques:

Simple Random Sample
Stratified Random Sample
Cluster Random Sample
Systematic Random Sample

Consider which of these sampling techniques you might employ for your research study. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Step 3: Consider who your audience might be if you were to deliver your presentation in person.

What would you want them to know about this topic?
What would you expect them to already know?

Step 4: Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation that that evaluates and briefly summarizes the various sampling techniques listed in Step 2. Describe the sampling technique(s) you will use in your research and explain how your choice of sampling technique(s) will help you to create a meaningful study cohort.
Address the following questions in your presentation:

Who/what will your proposed sample consist of?
How will subjects be recruited?
Are there any special considerations about your population of interest that might pose barriers to obtaining a sample?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the sampling method(s) you plan to use?
What potentials for error and bias related to sampling exist?

Step 5: Review your presentation to ensure that you are using best practices for formatting slides.

Include a title screen and summary screen.
Avoid making slides too text heavy or dense with text. As a guideline, limit text on each slide to five bullet points of six words each.
If using graphics, be sure that they are professional, reinforce your points, and are not used merely for decoration.
Be sure to add what you would say if delivering the presentation to a live audience in the notes section of each slide.

Make sure that the format of your presentation is professional and visually attractive. Cite any sources in APA format.

You will interview the parent of a student currently or previously enrolled in special education, a student currently or previously enrolled in special education, a special education teacher, or a paraprofessional. After you complete the interview, you will write a summary of the interview.

For this assignment, you are to read a journal article about a topicThe report is to be 5-7 pages in length. Please be sure to use both a title page and works cited page. (title and works cited pages do not count toward the overall page count of your review) You are also encouraged to follow the MLA or Chicago formats to develop this report. Please double-space your review. And in your works cited page, please list the name of the article that you will be summarizing and analyzing. This an example of the type of the format you should follow:“Argentina in 1983: Reflections on the Language of the Military and George Orwell,” by Alberto Ciria. Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Vol. 11, No. 21 (1986), pp. 57-69.In terms of the content of the report, I am looking for two main points of discussion. First, you should devote the first half of the report to a summary of the main points that the author is trying to convey to the reader. To help you to address this issue, consider some of these questions: What type of article is this? Is the author presenting an original feature, or is he/she conducting a book review? If this is a book review, what book (or books) is being reviewed? What is the author’s purpose for writing this article? What is the author’s academic or professional background?As for the second point of discussion, this is where you provide your opinion or perceptions of the article. In other words, what did you think about it? What were the strengths or weaknesses of the article? How did the article relate to the class? You are definitely encouraged to write in first person singular (I feel that…, I think..) as you provide your opinions. As a general rule of thumb, your review should be about 60% summary and 40% commentary. Thus a 5-page review with about 3 & 1?2 pages summary and 1 & 1?2 pages commentary is an ideal proportion. 

Identify Five ways to help students, parents, and families with the IEP Process.

Assignment:

Go to the following website:  
https://www.parentcenterhub.org
Identify the name and county/location of the Parent Center where you plan to work.
Using the resources on the website, in bulleted format,  identify the following:

Identify Five ways to help students, parents, and families with the IEP Process. (three sources) 
Three things parents should know about their parental rights. (three sources)
Three things to consider when working with students who are English Language Learners. (three sources)
Three things to consider to increase parental involvement. (three sources)

Your submission should be no longer than three pages.  
While you can use bulleted fashion, please be sure to use complete sentences that share a complete thought.  
You also must indicate the article/brief/webinar where you got the information and your sources must be at least 3 different sources per category.  
Therefore, you will have at least twelve different sources from the topics on the website. Do not keep repeating the same information.  
You should be able to walk away with TWELVE different strategies/awareness about working with the families of your students.

Describe three of the primary sources of U.S. law and provide one example of each primary source of law that is related to the business environment.

Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Describe the foundational elements of the U.S. legal system and the relationships among them

Scenario
You are a successful small business owner and have been asked by the local chapter of the Junior Entrepreneurs Association, a club for high school students interested in business careers, to make a presentation. The title of the presentation is “The U.S. Legal System and Business.” You have been provided with a detailed topic outline for your presentation and have been asked to touch on every topic it contains. You have also been asked to develop your presentation in the context of business and business law.
Directions
The resources provided in the course will support your work; no additional research is required. Create a PowerPoint presentation that specifically covers the detailed topic outline as follows:

Introduction: Provide an introduction to the law and its purposes, including why there is a need for business law.
Foundation: Briefly explain the foundation of the legal system in the United States, including the branches of the U.S. government and their relationship to each other.
Sources

Describe three of the primary sources of U.S. law and provide one example of each primary source of law that is related to the business environment.
Name and briefly summarize the clause of the U.S. Constitution that grants the government the power to regulate business. Provide an example of government regulation of business.

Courts: Differentiate between federal and state courts, including an example of the type of business case that could be heard in each court.
Differences: Explain the difference between criminal law, civil law, and alternative dispute resolution.
Conclusions: Describe why every business owner and leader must have a basic understanding of the U.S. legal system.

What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit a PowerPoint presentation that includes:

Discuss at least 3 communication issues facing managers. What must happen for successful communication to have taken place?

Read chapter 13 and 14 
The title is: Management, 13th Edition by S. Robbins and M. Coulter, published by PearsonEducation.
Part A
 why do groups exist inside of organizations?

What is the structure of an effective group of people?
What strategies should managers use to ensure groups or teams are being utilized effectively?

Part b

Discuss at least 3 communication issues facing managers.
What must happen for successful communication to have taken place?

You are a medical professor in charge of creating college assignments and answers for medical college students. You design and conduct lectures, evaluate student performance and provide feedback through examinations and assignments. Answer each question separately. Include and Introduction. Provide an answer to this content

Explain how the learning contract has been used to support your demonstration of the core competencies in social work.

Social Work Internship Practicum at a Substance Use Outpatient Agency

· Evaluation.
· Review your experience and think about your major responsibilities in the practicum. Briefly discuss in the video the following:
· Briefly describe ethical practices used to support the practicum experience.
· Briefly discuss what you did well during the practicum this term
-Assessments and groups

· Share the accomplishment of which you are most proud.
· Discuss the competencies you have demonstrated in the internship practicum this quarter. 1, 2
· Discuss the competencies you still need to develop and areas where you need more experience or exposure.
· Describe the research-based practices used in the practicum site or the practice-informed research used in the practicum site.
· Explain how you have integrated course room learning in practice education and how the practicum facilitates preparation for professional practice.
· Contributions.
· Discuss the support received from the practicum site (that is, site supervisor and other staff).
· Discuss the actions you took to ensure a positive learning experience in the practicum site.
· Self-reflection.
· Explain how the learning contract has been used to support your demonstration of the core competencies in social work.
· Discuss how the practicum experience is preparing you as a professional.
· Share insight on your support system (those that cheer you on during graduate studies).
· Final thoughts.
· Share any additional reflections as desired.
· Conclusion.
· Share what you hope to gain in your Advanced Internship Practicum 2 experience.
For this part, Apply the planned stage process to a client with substance use and briefly describe the theoretical perspective used to engage the client. Give two alternative approaches that can be used.

How are the demographics and risk factors for becoming a criminal or victim related? How are they similar and/or different?

To prepare:

Review the Learning Resources this week to deepen your understanding of the demographics and risk factors associated with becoming a criminal or a victim.
Review the Week 2 Case Studies document and consider the demographics and risk factors associated with each of the cases presented.
Select one case study from the Week 2 Case Studies document on which to focus for this Discussion.

Post a summary of the case you selected and your responses to the following questions:

What demographics and risk factors (e.g., acute, direct, proxy, short, and long-term) are involved that may have contributed to the person becoming a victim or offender?
How are the demographics and risk factors for becoming a criminal or victim related? How are they similar and/or different?
How might the demographics and risk factors vary in a country other than the United States?
If an individual reflects the data supporting the likelihood of becoming a criminal or victim, does that guarantee the outcome? Explain your rationale.

Evaluate healthcare information technology systems to ensure optimal performance outcomes in business and clinical processes.

Competencies

Apply critical problem solving skills through evidence-based and informed practices in organizational outcomes.
Analyze financial information for the purpose of making viable management decisions.
Evaluate healthcare information technology systems to ensure optimal performance outcomes in business and clinical processes.
Develop sustainable operational processes that create opportunities to utilize best practices in patient care and business functions.
Design strategic plans for organizational change in alignment with socioeconomics, market forces, and trends.
Analyze the various healthcare delivery systems and models needed to address population health needs.

Student Success Criteria
View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane.
Scenario
You have worked as a healthcare administrator for an assisted living facility for the past 10 years. In your role as administrator, your organization has achieved enormous growth and you have received accolades for your part in that growth. You have also gained an appreciable amount of experience in all facets of the operations. You feel as though the experience gained has positioned you to pursue your long-term goal of becoming a health services entrepreneur. You are preparing to develop a proposal for investors. Before you can seek assistance from potential investors, you must develop a business plan to “pitch” your idea.
Instructions
Create a business plan for a new health service organization (e.g., assisted living facility, dialysis clinic, wellness clinic, nursing home, or mobile clinic) that includes the following:

An executive summary
A vision statement (discuss what your organization aims to achieve)
Your mission statement (explain why your organization exists—its purpose)
A description of the business structure (management team)
A SWOT analysis (include an environmental scan)
A market analysis (include an analysis of the competition)
A financial plan (include projections)
Appendix (include any graphs from financial forecasts)

Resources

For assistance with writing a business plan, please visit this Rasmussen College Answers page.
For assistance with writing an executive summary, please visit this Rasmussen College Answers page.
For assistance with writing a SWOT analysis, please visit this Rasmussen College Answers page

Analyze the various healthcare delivery systems and models needed to address population health needs.

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Comprehensive executive summary.
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Comprehensive vision statement.
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Comprehensive mission statement.
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Comprehensive description of the business structure.
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Comprehensive SWOT analysis.
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Clear and thorough market analysis.
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Clear and thorough financial plan.
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Comprehensive appendix.
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Describe how the advanced practice nurse can play a role in improving the health of young adults through preventive screening and intervention.  

Discussion:

Despite increased abilities across developmental realms, including the maturation of pain systems involving self-regulation and the coordination of affect and cognition, the transition to young adulthood is accompanied by higher rates of mortality, greater engagement in health-damaging behaviors, and an increase in chronic conditions.  Rates of motor vehicle fatality and homicide peak during young adulthood, as do mental health problems, substance abuse, unintentional pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections.  
 Describe how the advanced practice nurse can play a role in improving the health of young adults through preventive screening and intervention.  
 
Instructions: 

Post your discussion to the Moodle Discussion Forum.  Initial post must be made by Day #3.  Word limit 500 words.  Reply to at least two other student posts with a reflection of their response.