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Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue.

For this assessment, you will develop a letter to an official in your state or local government (choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Remember, when writing the letter, you must use your personal address and telephone number unless you are exclusively representing a group or your organization.

Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing. Keep this brief but try to include details about how the issue is currently impacting the elected officials’ constituents. Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and the negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed. Tailor this messaging to focus on the impacts in the communities and organizations that are relevant to the elected official you are writing to. Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue. Cite at least five current, scholarly sources that support your argument and help provide the elected official (who may not have a detailed knowledge of the health care environment) with an understanding of the issues, changes, or actions that you are proposing to drive improved outcomes. Identify the impact your issue has on health care institutions and health care providers at the local community, state, or national level. Make sure to include information from both a health care and an economic perspective. An elected official may be more responsive to one perspective than another. Incorporate social justice, structural racism, and inequity principles when picking resources and making recommendations for change in your assessment. Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue. Think about how your experiences (the experiences can be personal, professional, or from your team’s perspective or experience) affect how you have planned for the resources needed to implement your desired changes or actions. How did this impact your approach to conducting a risk analysis on the project? Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards. Remember to conclude your letter with a summary of your position on the issue and a compelling reason that the elected official should act in your favor and support your issue or initiative.

REQUIREMENTS: Audience: Make sure you are addressing your letter to an actual local or state official. For most states, you can use the following resource: Assessment 4: Lobbying for Change.

For local officials, search your city’s government website for officials and their positions. Length of Submission: 1 double spaced pages excluding the title and reference page. Your letter needs to be succinct and persuasive. Number of References: Cite at least five sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. DUE DATE MAY 13, 2026 CANT HAVE MORE THAN 10% PLAGIO OR AI TEXT WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN

Complete a systematic evaluation of a unit, facility, or organization with which you are familiar, in an attempt to identify the need to address the economic health care issue.

Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Overall, you will be assessed on the following criteria:

Summarize your chosen economic issue and its impact on your work, organization, colleagues, and community. Reiterate your rationale for pursuing this issue, as well as the gap contributing to it that you identified in your previous assessment. Identify any socioeconomic or diversity disparities that exist with how your chosen economic issue impacts any particular groups or populations. Use at least one piece of evidence to support this disparity (public health data, aggregated data from an organization, or other scholarly resources). Explain the findings of evidence-based or scholarly sources regarding the need to address your chosen issue and pursue potential change or implementation plans. For example, if your implementation plan includes the need for increased staffing, you might want to research errors or patient falls that occurred as a result of high patient and low staff ratio in the literature. Use at least four evidence-based or scholarly sources that are relevant to your chosen topic to support your explanation. Explain the predicted outcomes and opportunities for growth as the result of the proposed change or implementation plan. Outcomes and opportunities for growth should focus on economic considerations. Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Length of Submission: 2 double-spaced pages. Number of References: Cite at least four sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. APA formatting: Titles, headings, resources, and citations are formatted according to the current APA style. DUE DATE MAY 14, 2026

For this assessment, you will do a brief 2 page report about the health care economic issue that you have identified. In addition, you will also be asked to:

Address the reasons you selected the issue. Identify how the issue impacts the work of you, your colleagues, and your organization. Describe the gap that you see contributing to this issue. Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

Overall, you will be assessed on the following criteria:

Describe a health care economic issue and how it impacts a specific community or population. Note the data, information, or observations used to support your description. Explain the rationale for choosing your health care economic issue. Explain how the health care economic issue has affected your work, your organization, your colleagues, and your community. Identify the gap that is contributing to the need to address the economic issue. Cite at least one piece of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Length of Submission: 2 double-spaced pages. Number of References: Cite at least one piece of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source. APA formatting: Titles, headings, resources, and citations are formatted according to the APA style. due date may 14, 2026 can’t have more than 10% plagiarism

For this assessment, you will create a 5 slide PowerPoint presentation about a population health improvement plan.

The suggested headings for your presentation are:

Community Data Evaluation. Meeting Community Needs. Measuring Outcomes. Communication Plan. Evidence. In your presentation, you will:

Evaluate the environmental and epidemiological data about your community to determine a population-focused priority for care. Identify the relevant data. This can be communicated in a table or chart. Describe the major population health issue suggested by the data within your community. Explain how environmental factors affect the health of community residents. Identify the level of evidence, validity, and reliability for each source. Explain what evidence in the current literature (published within the last five years) supports your evaluation of the data and the population focused priority of care you have selected. Develop an ethical health improvement plan with outcome criteria that addresses the population health priority that you identified in your evaluation. Consider the environmental realities and challenges existing in the community. Include interventions that will meet community needs. Address potential barriers or misunderstandings related to various cultures prevalent in the community. Propose criteria that can be used to evaluate the achievement of the plan’s outcomes for your population health improvement. Explain why your proposed criteria are appropriate and useful measures of success. Explain a plan to collaborate with a specific community organization to support the implementation of the population health improvement in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and inclusive way. Identify the community stakeholders that are relevant to your Population Health Improvement Plan. Develop a clear communication strategy that is mindful of the cultural and ethical expectations of colleagues and community members regarding data privacy. Ensure that your strategy enables you to make complex medical terms and concepts understandable to members of the community regardless of disabilities, language, or level of education. Explain the value and relevance of the evidence and technology resources used as the basis of a population health improvement plan. Explain why the evidence is valuable and relevant to the community health concern you are addressing. Explain why each piece of evidence is appropriate and informs the goal of improving the health of the community. Communicate the Evidence-Based Population Health Improvement Plan in a professional, effective manner that engages the community organization stakeholders and the community-at-large to implement and sustain change. What specific actions can the community stakeholders take themselves to build a feeling of community ownership in your plan? Integrate relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using APA style. -SPEAKER NOTES IN ALL SLIDES

-CANT HAVE MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM OR AI TEXT WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN

-Font and font size: Appropriate size and weight for a presentation, generally 24–28 points for headings; no smaller than 18 points for bullet-point text. Use a suitable professional typeface, such as Times or Arial, throughout the presentation.

Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3–5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your evaluation, recommendations, and plans. Current source material is defined as no older than five years unless it is a seminal work. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style. DUE DATE MAY 15,2026

You are the new HIM Director for Community Healthcare which includes an  acute care hospital, an attached clinic and an attached long term  health facility. After several weeks on the job you realize that the  documentation guidelines are outdated and it appears they have not been  updated for nearly 10 years. After asking questions of the staff, it  sounds like they are following current documentation standards, it is  just that the written guidelines have not been brought up to date. You  set out to update the written guidelines.

You  first need to compile the guidelines set forth by Joint Commission and  CMS since those are the regulatory bodies that monitor your  organization.

Instructions:

Locate the documentation standards for the Joint Commission and CMS and Conditions of Participation.  Create  a table listing medical record documentation standards for both the  Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation for each segment of  Community Healthcare (Acute Care Hospital, Clinic, and Longterm Care).  You will have 3 tables, one for each type of facility.  Title the document as a policy and write a short explanation of the purpose of the document and how it should be used. Provide 2-3 recommendations for compliance with the JC standards. 2018 AHIMA Entry-Level Competencies Health Information Management Baccalaureate Degree Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance

Competency

I.1. Compare diverse stakeholder perspectives through the delivery of health care services.

I.4. Recommend compliance of health record content across the health system.

Overview In this activity, you will complete calculations and research that will help you understand how to evaluate the return and risk on investments.

Instructions Respond to the following in a 1 to 2-page paper using the Week6 Activity – Returns and Bond Ratings Template [DOCX] Download Week6 Activity – Returns and Bond Ratings Template [DOCX].

You have just won the Strayer Lottery jackpot of $11,000,000. You will be paid in twenty-six equal annual installments beginning immediately. If you had the money now, you could invest it in an account with a quoted annual interest rate of 9% with monthly compounding of interest. Calculate the present value of the payments you will receive. Show your calculations using formulas in your paper or in an attached spreadsheet file. Explain why there is a difference between the present value of the Strayer lottery jackpot and the future value of the twenty-six annual payments based on your calculations and the information provided.For your convenience, a Week 6 Activity Worksheet [EXCEL] Download Week 6 Activity Worksheet [EXCEL]is provided to help you with the calculations in this assignment. It is highly recommended that you use it to complete the activity, but it is not mandatory. In the worksheet: The available cells are shaded, and this is where you should enter the figures from the assignment questions. The formulas will calculate automatically. You do not need to enter figures into the locked cells. Note: If you would like to explore and review the formulas, you can unlock the sheet by going to the Review tab and selecting Unprotect Sheet. Discuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Support your answer with references to your research. Use various bond websites to locate one of each of the following bond ratings: AAA, BBB, CCC, and D. Research the differences between the bond ratings, the required interest rates, and the risk. List the websites used as sources for this research. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each rating. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides. You can also use the Notes to the Financial Statements that appear after the financial statements in the Annual (10K) Report, or you can use Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Annual (10K) Report.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Help Resources SWS Sample Paper [PDF]Download SWS Sample Paper [PDF] Check out this interactive tutorial: Using Your Own Words: Preventing PlagiarismLinks to an external site.. Week 6 Activity – Returns and Bond RatingsWeek 6 Activity – Returns and Bond RatingsCriteriaRatingsPtsExplain the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value. Support the answer with calculations.56.25 to >50.61 ptsExemplaryExplained the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value. Supported the answer with calculations.50.61 to >44.99 ptsCompetentExplained the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value, but the explanation is incomplete. Provided the calculation answers, but the calculations are incorrect.44.99 to >39.36 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained present and future values of money but did not explain the differences. Did not support the answer with calculations.39.36 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not explain the difference between the present value of an amount of money and the future value. Did not support the answer with calculations./ 56.25 ptsDiscuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Support the answer with references to research.56.25 to >50.61 ptsExemplaryDiscussed the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Supported the answer with references to research.50.61 to >44.99 ptsCompetentDiscussed the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings, but the discussion is incomplete. Supported the answer with references to research, but the references do not support the answer.44.99 to >39.36 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings, but the discussion is incorrect. Did not support the answer with references to research.39.36 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not discuss the risk and return indicated by different bond ratings. Did not support the answer with references to research./ 56.25 ptsWrite a paper that is clear, includes appropriate writing mechanics, and follows SWS formatting requirements.12.5 to >11.24 ptsExemplaryWriting has very few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 0–2 errors present.11.24 to >9.99 ptsCompetentWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in a few places; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 3–4 errors present.9.99 to >8.74 ptsNeeds ImprovementWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in some places. 5–6 errors present.8.74 to >0 ptsUnacceptableWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, fragments, comma splices and run-ons that distract from the message. More than 6 errors present./ 12.5 ptsTotal Points: 0

Traditional methodologies in project management and problem-solving are characterized by a structured, linear approach that emphasizes detailed planning, sequential execution, and adherence to established processes. These methods often rely on comprehensive documentation and a clear hierarchy, where roles and responsibilities are well defined. This way of thinking prioritizes predictability and control, aiming to minimize risks through thorough, upfront analysis and planning. While effective in stable environments, traditional methodologies can struggle to adapt to rapid changes and evolving requirements, often leading to rigidity and slower response times in dynamic contexts. As a result, organizations may find themselves seeking more flexible and adaptive approaches to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business landscape.

For this assignment, you will compose a paper that encapsulates your insights on Agile, traditional methodologies, Lean, and Design Thinking.

This paper is in two distinct parts. Be sure to include both parts in your paper and separate each part with an appropriate heading.

Part 1

Part 1 must be two to three pages in length and include reflections on the following:

Is the traditional linear project management, Waterfall, obsolete? Why or why not?

Do you believe that Agile is an appropriate replacement for Waterfall? Explain your thoughts.

If linear project management is obsolete as a project management method, why have companies developed Lean and Design Thinking?

Make sure your paper includes an engaging introduction, a substantial conclusion that shows the impact of your thoughts, and covers all aspects of the prompt.

You must support your ideas with at least four (4) academic sources, two (2) of which may be the course texts. Also, make sure your citations and references are in APA format.

Session 2 Agile, Traditional Methodologies, Lean, and Design Thinking Paper

Traditional methodologies in project management and problem-solving are characterized by a structured, linear approach that emphasizes detailed planning, sequential execution, and adherence to established processes. These methods often rely on comprehensive documentation and a clear hierarchy, where roles and responsibilities are well defined. This way of thinking prioritizes predictability and control, aiming to minimize risks through thorough, upfront analysis and planning. While effective in stable environments, traditional methodologies can struggle to adapt to rapid changes and evolving requirements, often leading to rigidity and slower response times in dynamic contexts. As a result, organizations may find themselves seeking more flexible and adaptive approaches to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business landscape.

For this assignment, you will compose a paper that encapsulates your insights on Agile, traditional methodologies, Lean, and Design Thinking.

This paper is in two distinct parts. Be sure to include both parts in your paper and separate each part with an appropriate heading.

Part 1

Part 1 must be two to three pages in length and include reflections on the following:

Is the traditional linear project management, Waterfall, obsolete? Why or why not?

Do you believe that Agile is an appropriate replacement for Waterfall? Explain your thoughts.

If linear project management is obsolete as a project management method, why have companies developed Lean and Design Thinking?

Make sure your paper includes an engaging introduction, a substantial conclusion that shows the impact of your thoughts, and covers all aspects of the prompt.

You must support your ideas with at least four (4) academic sources, two (2) of which may be the course texts. Also, make sure your citations and references are in APA format.

The purpose of this assignment is to describe influences and changes  that have occurred in early childhood education through its history.  (CO1)

Create a ten (10) slide PowerPoint presentation depicting important  concepts/theories and contributors to early Childhood education. You  must include five (5) contributors and five (5) theories. Provide  highlights/important facts for each of your contributors/theories.

All assignments and forums in the class are designed for you to demonstrate your understanding and your  knowledge of the material content. It is never acceptable or  appropriate to simply provide information that is copied and pasted from  a source – any source. Even if the information were cited properly,  copying and pasting does not demonstrate knowledge.

All assignments are submitted to Turnitin, which is a  plagiarism checking tool. Any assignment receiving a score of 30% or  better raises serious concerns about the originality of your work. An  originality score should generally be no more than 15-18%. Please keep  this in mind as you are submitting work. Originality scores between 30  and 50% may be graded with a significant loss of points. Originality  Scores of greater than 50% may be graded with a 0.

Please know that there will be serious consequences for any  submission made in this class that raises the concern of plagiarism. If  you are in doubt about something, please ask. I am happy to clarify and  answer questions. Thank you for your attention to this very serious  matter.

Citation and Reference Style Resources Please use the most current edition of APA Style.  Resources for APA formatting can be found here. https://apastyle.apa.org/

The American Psychological Association states, “The Publication  Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of  choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and  behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of  the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice  that best reduces bias in language. Well-known for its authoritative and  easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also  offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that  will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.”

Writing Assignment Week 2

Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Decision-Making and Leadership Essay

Overview: This assignment invites you to explore the evolution of clinical decision-making as you transition from bedside nursing to advanced practice roles. In your essay, you will critically analyze and compare the decision-making skills, leadership approaches, and ethical considerations required at the bedside versus those required of advanced practice nurses (APNs), such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and nurse leaders.

Your discussion must integrate the following course outcomes throughout your analysis:

• Outcome 1: Demonstrate understanding of the impact of legal and ethical issues, and healthcare policy on decision-making in a real, complex healthcare environment.
• Outcome 2: Synthesize multidimensional approaches of decision-making learned throughout the course to evaluate patient outcomes.
• Outcome 3: Apply thoughtful leadership approaches to implement successful changes in your practice.
• Outcome 4: Apply multiple decision-making approaches—including transformational leadership principles—in actual situations to demonstrate confidence in decision making.

Assignment Instructions

Writing Requirements:

• Format: Prepare your submission as an essay. The document must include a cover page, clearly structured level headings (in adherence with APA 7th Edition standards), and a reference list.
• Length: The primary text should be a minimum of 4 pages (excluding the cover page and references), maximum 7 pages.
• Style: Write at a graduate level using formal academic language. Your analysis should be thorough, critical, and reflective of the course readings and other current academic literature.
• APA Guidelines: All in-text citations and the reference list must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines.

Essay Topics and Guiding Questions

Your essay should address the following topics and questions:

Transitioning from Bedside Nursing to Advanced Practice:

• As nurses, you have all learned the importance of clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical judgment for ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Question: As you move into your advanced practice role—whether in leadership, management, or as an NP—how do these decision-making processes change? Does your approach need to shift, and if so, why?

Comparing Skill Sets:

• Question: Is there a difference between the decision-making and leadership skills required by bedside nurses compared to those needed by APNs?
• Guidance: Support your discussion with rationale drawn from the course readings and relevant academic literature. Consider using examples from practice scenarios to highlight these differences.

Critical Decision-Making for Future Roles:

• Question: As you transition into your role as an APN, which clinical decision-making skills are most critical—especially for nurses planning to become NPs versus those pursuing nurse leadership?
• Guidance: Present a rationale for your choices, referencing course readings and scholarly research. Reflect on how multidimensional decision-making approaches can influence patient outcomes.

Standardized Decision-Making Tools:

• Question: What standardized decision-making tool has been developed to guide nurses at all levels in making practice decisions?
• Guidance: Explain why this tool was created, its intended purpose, and how it standardizes decision-making across varying clinical settings.
• Question: How would you apply this tool in your current or future role as an APN? Provide specific examples of its application in real clinical scenarios.

Additional Tools and the Consensus Model for APRNs:

• Question: Are there other standardized clinical decision-making tools available for APNs and NPs? Evaluate whether these tools are employed consistently across care settings and offer a rationale for their use (or limitations).
• Question: Describe the role of the Consensus Model for APRNs and discuss how it informs decision-making processes in advanced practice settings.

Submission Requirements

• Content: Ensure all discussion questions are addressed comprehensively and supported with both course readings and additional academic sources.
• Structure:
• Introduction: Provide an overview of your essay’s scope, the significance of the transition to an advanced practice role, and a brief outline of what will be discussed.
• Body: Develop each question in dedicated sections with clear APA-style headings.
• Conclusion: Summarize and synthesize the main points of your discussion, highlighting the importance of legal, ethical, and policy considerations in advanced clinical decision-making and leadership.
• References: Include a minimum of four scholarly sources published within the past five years. Follow APA guidelines for all citations and references.
• Formatting: Maintain APA style consistency throughout—this includes using a 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and double-spaced text.

Submission Deadline: Refer to your course syllabus or assignment schedule for the specific due date.

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Excellent

The paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.

Excellent

The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes cited evidence to support the topic.

Excellent

In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.

Excellent

Fewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved headings throughout the paper.