The Affordable Care Act

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The Affordable Care Act

Question descriptionFor this assignment, you will write a two to three page paper addressing the following:
Over the course of history, key events have helped to shape the hospital system in the United States. Evaluate the impact of the following—the development of the modern health insurance industry, Medicare and Medicaid, on the development of the hospital system. How might our hospital system be different today had history been different? What influence have recent healthcare reform efforts (Affordable Care Act) had on the current U.S. healthcare system?
Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Be two to three pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages.
  • Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA.
  • A minimum of four references with associated in-text citations. Two of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but two must be external and should be from peer-reviewed or quality academic sources. Each reference must be cited at least once in the paper.
  • Headings to organize the content in your work.

HR Policies Programs and Procedures

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HR Policies Programs and Procedures

Question descriptionThe Final Project requires you to incorporate all aspects of the course as you evaluate your organization’s Human Resources policies, programs, and procedures. You will determine if these elements are sufficient to support the organization’s overall goals and strategies.
Use company policies, handbooks, etc. and other written resources as primary documentation. You should also make sure to interview the HR Manager and other relevant leaders. In your analysis, you will use relevant research (websites, articles, texts, etc.) to support your arguments.
Directions Address the following;
1. Determine your organizations’ goals and strategies. Useful resources will include: a. Mission Statements (Windsor House Inc., mission statement is to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity)
b. Goals and objectives stated via company (Windsor House Inc.) handbooks, websites, e-mails or newsletters, meetings, or in your interview with the HR manager or other relevant leaders
c. Plans that the organization uses to forecast for future needs as it relates to nursing professionals.
2. Identify the organizations’ HR policies, programs and procedures. You should examine any and all policies and programs that address: a. recruiting, training, on-boarding and development
b. performance management
c. labor relation (non-union)
d. employee termination
e. workforce diversity
3. Finally, you will determine if the HR policies, programs and procedures are sufficient to support the organization’s overall goals and strategies. If so, how do they align with these goals? If they fall short, be sure to suggest recommendations and improvements. This is the most important part of your paper. It is where you will be evaluating your organization’s human resource practices.
Assignment Requirements 1. Minimum of 10–12 pages with support from the research to indicate a thorough analysis
2) six scholarly references

Management in Healthcare Wk 1

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Management in Healthcare Wk 1

Question descriptionManagement in Healthcare Wk 1
“Importance of Value-Added Health Services and the Affordable Care Long-Term Impact on Patients.”

  • From the e-Activity, argue the importance of value-added patient services in health care organizations. Support your response with two to three (2-3) examples of value-added patient services that health care providers can offer to patients.
  • From the e-Activity, hypothesize the long-term impact of the Affordable Care Act on children’s overall health in the U.S. Support your response with at least two (2) examples of said impact.
    • E-Activity: Use the Internet to research the manner in which the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act is designed to add value to the health care setting. Be prepared to discuss.

****This is a discussion, NOT a paper. Need 2 strong paragraphs and references.****

WELLNESS PROGRAM PROPOSAL

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Question description

WELLNESS PROGRAM PROPOSAL

HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES FOCUS ON CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS AND EMERGING HEALTH PROBLEMS. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS NEED TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN CONDUCTING GAP ANALYSES WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES, TO DESIGN EFFECTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THOSE GAPS, AND TO REMAIN MINDFUL THAT EFFECTIVE CARE DEPENDS ON THE ABILITY TO BUILD TRUST WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BEING SERVED.

For this assignment, you will develop a proposal for a wellness program that will help bridge the gaps in health care service delivery for the population you identified in your Windshield Survey assignment.
Use the Capella library and the Internet to find scholarly and professional resources that will help you design a wellness program for the health concern of your population. Find at least four resources to use in this assignment.

REQUIREMENTS

Building on your Windshield Survey and Organizational Evaluation assignments, complete the following:

  • Design an evidence-based wellness program to address the primary health concern of the population that integrates:
    • Cultural considerations: Will you need to consult with someone from the population on how to approach the delivery of your program?
    • CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health, and spirituality considerations
    • Linguistic considerations: Will you need interpreters or translators for either written or oral presentations?
    • Educational considerations: What will be the best way to educate the population?
  • Describe how you will market or advertise the wellness program.
    • What are the benefits the program offers the population?
    • Will you need incentives to ensure participation and completion of the program?
  • Explain the ethical, legal, and economic factors that impact the health and wellness of the population. For example:
    • The ethical considerations (such as justice, non-malfeasance, and duty) that can affect preventative care and health promotion.
    • Local laws, federal laws, and the Affordable Health Care Act that can affect preventative care and health promotion.
    • The potential economic impact of clinical prevention and health promotion related to health disparities of your population.

The format for this assignment should be a professional proposal. If possible, ask about the format used for proposals in your organization and follow that. Follow current APA style for your in-text citations and references.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Length of paper: 5–7 double-spaced pages, not including a title page and reference page.
  • References: At least four current scholarly or professional resources.
  • Formatting: APA format for in-text citations and references.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Wellness Program Proposal Scoring Guide Grading Rubric
Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished
Integrate cultural considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population.
13%		 Does not integrate cultural considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population. Integrates cultural considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan, but the cultural considerations are not specific to any population. Integrates cultural considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population. Integrates cultural considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population, and shows a clear relationship between the considerations and the population.
Integrate CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health and spirituality into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population.
13%		 Does not integrate CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health and spirituality into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population. Integrates aspects of CAM, traditional, medicine, holistic health and spirituality into an evidence-based wellness plan, but the aspects are not specific to any population. Integrates CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health and spirituality into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population. Integrates CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health and spirituality into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population, and explains how it will promote positive outcomes.
Integrate linguistic considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population.
13%		 Does not integrate linguistic considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population. Integrates linguistic considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan, but the linguistic considerations are broad and not specific to any population. Integrates linguistic considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population. Integrates linguistic considerations into an evidence-based wellness plan for a population and shows how errors in communication can negatively impact the health of a population.
Explain strategies for educating a population about health promotion and disease prevention
13%		 Does not explain strategies for educating a population about health promotion and disease prevention. Identifies strategies for educating a population about health promotion and disease prevention. Explains strategies for educating a population about health promotion and disease prevention. Explains strategies for educating a population about health promotion and disease prevention, and identifies ways to market an education plan to the population.
Explain the benefits of a health and wellness plan for a population.
13%		 Does not explain the benefits of a health and wellness plan for a population. Lists the benefits of a health and wellness plan for a population. Explains the benefits of a health and wellness plan for a population. Explains the long-term and short-term benefits of a health and wellness plan for a population.
Describe the ethical principles that can affect preventative care and health promotion.
10%		 Does not describe the ethical principles that can affect preventative care and health promotion. Lists the ethical principles that can affect preventative care and health promotion. Describes the ethical principles that can affect preventative care and health promotion. Describes the ethical principles that can affect preventative care and health promotion in both positive and negative ways for the organization and the population.
Explain how local laws, federal laws, and the Affordable Health Care Act can affect preventative care and health promotion.
10%		 Does not explain how local laws, federal laws, and the Affordable Health Care Act can affect preventative care and health promotion. Explains how local laws or federal laws or the Affordable Health Care Act can affect preventative care and health promotion, but not all three. Explains how local laws, federal laws, and the Affordable Health Care Act can affect preventative care and health promotion. Explains how local laws, federal laws, and the Affordable Health Care Act can affect preventative care and health promotion in both positive and negative ways for the organization and the population.
Explain the economic impact of clinical prevention and health promotion related to health disparities for a population.
10%		 Does not explain the economic impact of clinical prevention and health promotion related to health disparities for a population. Explains the economic impact of clinical prevention and health promotion related to health disparities for a population, but omits key elements. Explains the economic impact of clinical prevention and health promotion related to health disparities for a population. Explains the economic impact of clinical prevention and health promotion related to health disparities for a population in terms of both positive and negative aspects for the organization and the population.
Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
3%		 Does not write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Writes content clearly and logically, but grammar, punctuation, and mechanics have frequent errors. Writes content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Writes clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; and uses relevant evidence to support a central idea.
Correctly format paper, citations, and references using APA style.
2%		 Does not correctly format paper, citations, and references using APA style. Correctly formats paper, but inconsistently formats citations and references using APA style. Correctly formats paper, citations, and references using APA style. Citations contain few errors. Correctly formats paper, citations, and references using APA style. Citations are free from all errors.