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I would like you each to create a Personal SWOT Analysis. See the last slide in the Chapter 12 powerpoint. You don't have to answer every single question, but you should address the overall category of "Strengths", "Weaknesses", "Opportunities", and "Threats". They shouldn't overlap, each should be specific and show that you understand each category.

What factors do you see as critical to implementing and sustaining a culture of quality? incorporate at least 2 scholarly citation(s) in APA format. All sources cited must be published within the last five years with the exception of the Bible. Acceptable sources include scholarly, peer-reviewed references and the Bible. Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2011). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL NEEDS AND WORKING CAPITAL Understanding how much money is needed to sustain daily operations involves forecasting month-to-month cash inflows and outflows. Financial managers who can more accurately project the monthly gap between cash inflows and outflows will be in the best position to determine their financial needs and ensure that the lights remain on. In this Discussion, you will analyze an organization’s short-term financial needs and then propose recommendations for how the organization might best improve its cash position to meet those needs. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.  WEEKLY RESOURCES To prepare for this Discussion: Consider an example of an organization with which you are familiar and about which you have insight regarding its short-term financial needs. (Note: It could be one where you have worked or about which you have sufficient information to bring one or more examples into this Discussion, including the organization you selected for the Weeks 4 and 5 Discussion). Reminder: Be sure to be aware of any personal biases you may have about the organization you may discuss this week. Also, be sure to support your assertions using an evidence-based approach. BY DAY 3 Post a synthesis of how an organization should approach its short-term financial needs, to include the following: Describe at least two examples of short-term financial needs that the organization either has or might have. Be sure to include specific details to support your descriptions. Analyze whether the organization should have low, moderate, or high amounts of working capital. Include a rationale for your assertion. Propose how the organization could improve its cash position to address its short-term financial needs.  Refer to the Week 6 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this grading rubric to assess your work.

Complete a 1-page summary of a category of disorder from the Depressive Disorders. It should include the following headings: Overview, age-related factors, differential diagnosis, Disorders Risk, and Prognostic Factors.

Personal Media Reflection  Assignment Overview In crafting your response, please make sure to incorporate as many course concepts as possible, when appropriate. Demonstrate that you understand some of the theories and content of the course thus far. Since this is a longer essay, make sure to write this paper using the Writing Process of drafting and utilizing the Writing Center for feedback on your drafts.  Self-Assessment: Personal Media Reflection  For this assignment, you will reflect upon your personal media use. When formulating your essay, questions to consider are: How much time do you spend in a day, or a week, immersed in popular culture such as sports, news, music, movies, television, etc.? Which elements of popular culture do you engage with the most? Who/what company owns the companies that produce and distribute the pop culture that you enjoy the most? What else does this company own? What do the corporate CEOs or corporate executives of this company look like (gender, race, age, etc.)? What websites/channels/sources do you use to get your news? Where on this chart (Links to an external site.) does your media consumption fall? Then, look up what company owns the sources that you use and see what else they own. How does the slant (or lack of) of the media sites and companies that you use reflect your values? Your American values?  Think of a political or social issue that is important to you. Then read/watch how your issue is being presented from three different sources (one from the extreme left, one from the extreme right, and one from a neutral source) from the above media chart. Note the differences in language and rhetoric that each site uses, note if there is a slant and HOW that slant is being conveyed, and note if you feel as if the whole story is being accurately conveyed and which site does the best job in providing accuracy. You can check the accuracy of these sites from this list of Fact Checking siteLinks to an external site.. Once you have analyzed the media portrayal of this issue, consider WHY the issue is being presented by this particular media group. Who owns each site or media conglomerate that you checked? Why would they present the information in the manner that they do?  For example, let's pretend I want to look at how Critical Race Theory is being presented by the media. I go to FOX and examine the language that they use in describing and shaping CRT to their viewers. Then I go to the Huffington Post to see how they do the same. Next, I go to a more neutral place such as the AP or NPR to see how they communicate issues about CRT. After reading a few articles and examining the language used and coverage of the issue, I will then go to fact checking sites to understand what is CRT (simply the idea that 100s of years of racism in the United States has affected civil institutions such as justice, housing, and banking in an unequal way). I then research each media site/company to find out what the motivations for presenting CRT accurately or inaccurately are. I am looking at the HOW and WHY.  Before composing this essay, make sure to do a little research with a simple Google search to investigate the sources of your media use or pop culture intake. For example, if you are obsessed with Kendrick Lamar, then look into which corporations distribute his music, who his sponsors are, etc. Then look into what else those corporations own. Then, investigate who are in charge of those corporations, the CEOS and executives, and what they look like.  Then, connect what you found or what you discovered about your own personal media use with the course content. 

Wendy is a 30-year-old, unemployed white female. She is no stranger to therapy, having seen counselors for most of her teen and adult years. Her friends would describe her as a “wild woman” who takes no crap from anyone. She has held various part-time jobs for the last few years because she usually gets angry at her boss or coworkers and quits. While she has had a string of boyfriends over the years, she has been seeing one man for the last year or so. He too is unemployed and has both an alcohol and methamphetamine problem. She describes the relationship as “addictive and dysfunctional, yet exciting and hot.” Wendy is back in treatment at the urging of her parents, who describe her behavior as erratic and unpredictable. They also claim that she has periods where she “sleeps little and parties lots.” There were also several occasions in the last five years when she was so depressed she didn’t eat or want to leave the house. Her father also admits to periods of depression, and Trisha’s grandfather was diagnosed with manic depression, resulting in numerous hospitalizations in the 1950s and 1960s. Wendy’s only brother died in a car accident several years ago. He was drunk at the time, but she claims he had a long history of depression. Recently Trisha was arrested for disorderly conduct at a friend’s party. She had not slept for nearly 24 hours and was drunk and combative. When she was first approached by police, she solicited them for sex. They report that she was rather hyperverbal and hyperactive. They later had to investigate a complaint from local storeowners for bad checks she wrote in excess of $7,000. Summarize the clinical case. Create a list of the patient’s problems and prioritize them. Which diagnosis should be considered What is your rationale for the diagnosis What differential diagnosis should be considered What test or screening tools should be considered to help identify the correct diagnosis What treatment would you prescribe and what is the rationale (consider psychopharmacology, diagnostics tests, referrals, psychotherapy, psychoeducation) What standard guidelines would you use to assess or treat this patient Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

1.Discuss the potential impact of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for addictions, which lowers the diagnostic threshold and includes both substance use and behavioral addictions. 2.What neurobiological pathways and neurotransmitters are implicated in both behavioral and substance use addictions? 3.Describe the goals of addiction treatment and the components of comprehensive addiction treatment. 4.Discuss the 10 guiding principles of recovery and how you would integrate these into the treatment of a crack-cocaine addicted pregnant woman who is entering residential treatment that will continue through 90 days postpartum including care of an infant in residence. 5.What screening questions and measures would be most helpful in detecting behavioral and substance use addictions? 6.Describe motivational interviewing and how you would apply this approach to the individual described in the case study for this chapter. 7.Describe integrated family therapy and how you would apply this approach to the individual described in the case study for this chapter. 8.Describe the FSAP and how you would apply this approach to the individual described in the case study for this chapter. 9.Discuss the importance of maintaining the therapeutic frame and the role of boundaries in working with individuals with addictions. 10.Examine your own thoughts, feelings, and attitudes about individuals with substance use and behavioral addictions. How have addictions touched you, your family, or friends that may influence your ability to effectively work with individuals with addictive disorders?

Scenario Health care management is a growing profession. As a clinic manager, you have a new front office supervisor starting this week whom you will train. As part of the training, you want to emphasize the importance of organizing, planning, controlling, and leading as management functions. In a training document, you’ll guide the new supervisor through an analysis of the roles of managers and leaders in a diverse health care industry as you prepare them to assist with office management. Preparation Review the readings in the Weeks 1 and 2 Learning Activities folders. Assessment Deliverable Create a conversational training document for the new front office supervisor in which you address the prompts below in 175+ words each. Use your own words and do not copy your definitions directly from the textbook. Define how the task of organizing relates to their role as a front office supervisor. Share a workplace example of how a front office supervisor would organize. Define how the task of planning relates to their role as a front office supervisor. Share a workplace example of how a front office supervisor would plan. Define how the task of controlling relates to their role as a front office supervisor. Share a workplace example of how a front office supervisor would control. Define how the task of leading relates to their role as a front office supervisor. Share a workplace example of how a front office supervisor would lead. Describe how all 4 functions (organizing, planning, controlling, and leading) work together to create effective office management. What is a specific weekly or monthly routine a front office supervisor would complete that encompasses all 4 functions?

PROBLEM: Technology Improves Cost-Saving in Pharmacy Inventory How KitCheck technology is significant in the role of innovative technology in improving cost savings in managing medication inventory. Kit Check is the industry-leading RFID-enabled inventory management solution. It helps over 600 hospitals technologize and automate time-consuming and inefficient restocking processes to minimize drug expirations, reduce restocking time, improve patient safety, and optimize kit and tray contents based on actual usage. Kit Check is the number one choice for managing kits and trays. A.Students will write a summary description of the problem to be addressed, and complete a SWOT matrix that identifies the important internal and external factors relevant to the chosen problem. The SWOT Matrix template is attached:   The narrative should include the following points: Describe      the process of problem identification.  How was this problem chosen      as the topic for the project?  Define      the problem in terms of its impact or potential impact on the organization      and the population it serves. What      types of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats arise due to      this problem?   What      legal/ethical risks does this problem potentially present? Problem Identification and Analysis     Problem    Identification and Analysis   Criteria Ratings Pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem   Identification Process     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 2.5 pts Competent Described the process of problem identification.     Answered question, how was this problem chosen as the topic for the     project? Response was succinct (to the point) but comprehensive, and     approximately 5-8 well-written sentences (grammatically correct, spelling     error-free). 2.5 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem   Definition     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 2.5 pts Competent Defined the problem in terms of its impact or potential     impact on the organization and the population it serves. Response was     succinct (to the point) but comprehensive, and approximately 5-8     well-written sentences (grammatically correct, spelling error-free). 2.5 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSWOT     0 pts Novice SWOT analysis incomplete or not completed per the SWOT     template. 2.5 pts Competent Completed the SWOT analysis according to the template. 2.5 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning   OutcomeLegal/ethical Risks     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 2.5 pts Competent Addressed legal/ethical risks this problem potentially presents.     Response was succinct (to the point) but comprehensive, and approximately     5-8 well-written sentences (grammatically correct, spelling error-free). 2.5 pts   Total Points: 10 B. The purpose of this assignment is to describe what is known about the problem and to complete a scholarly review of the literature related to the problem. Components: Introduction: Provide      a history of the problem from the perspective of the organization such as      (a) history of the problem from the perspective of the organization      and (b) how the problem affect patient care or organizational      operations.  Discuss key elements of the problem and current      approaches to resolving it.  Approximately       2-3 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8 sentences per paragraph).       Well-written means that sentences were grammatically correct and       contained minimal to few spelling errors. Search      Strategy: Formulate a search strategy based on the topic and      describe them (which databases, search terms, limits, and other qualifiers      did you use). If you are not finding studies that meet your search      criteria, expand the search to include papers outside of healthcare.      Sometimes other industries have led management innovations that are      applicable to health care, such as Lean Management. The Librarian can help      you formulate your search; don't overlook this valuable resource. You must      use a minimum of 10 scholarly articles and cite them      correctly. Approximately       2-3 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8 sentences per       paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were grammatically correct       and contained minimal to few spelling errors. Synthesis:      This means compare & contrast, critically evaluate, interpret, so a      conclusion can be made. The synthesis of literature should include      the typical causes of the problem as well as what quality standards are      being affected by the problem.  Do NOT merely summarize each      article.  Organize your literature either chronologically or      thematically AND use headings to organize your work. Approximately       6-9 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8 sentences per       paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were grammatically correct       and contained minimal to few spelling errors. Conclusion:      Describe what was learned from the review about the topic as well as what      is missing from the literature. Important aspects of this section should      be on what is known about this problem specifically regarding how it affects      health care administration. The conclusion MUST be supported by the      literature synthesis.   Approximately       2-3 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8 sentences per       paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were grammatically correct       and contained minimal to few spelling errors. Review of the Literature     Review    of the Literature   Criteria Ratings Pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntro     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 2 pts Competent Response could be better developed, explained, or     written for enhanced clarity. 3 pts Proficient The introduction provides a history of the problem from     the perspective of the organization. Response was succinct (to the point)     but comprehensive, and approximately 2-3 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8     sentences per paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were     grammatically correct and contained minimal to few spelling errors. 3 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning   OutcomeContent-Search Strategy     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 1 pts Competent Response could be better developed, explained, or     written for enhanced clarity. 2 pts Proficient Described the search strategy used for the review     including databases and search terms used. What limits were used during the     strategy. How many articles were found? Response was succinct (to the     point) but comprehensive, and approximately 2-3 well-written paragraphs (of     5-8 sentences per paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were     grammatically correct and contained minimal to few spelling errors. 2 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning   OutcomeContent-Synthesis     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 7 pts Competent Response could be better developed, explained, or     written for enhanced clarity. 10 pts Proficient Contained a critical review of the peer-reviewed sources     and was organized (including headings) either chronologically or     thematically. Synthesize literature: compare & contrast, critically     evaluate, interpret, so a conclusion can be made. Student's synthesis was     WELL DEVELOPED and approximately 6-9 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8     sentences per paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were     grammatically correct and contained minimal to few spelling errors. 10 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning   OutcomeContent-Conclusion     0 pts Novice Response did not meet two or more of the standards     outlined under the "Proficient" column. 7 pts Competent Response could be better developed, explained, or     written for enhanced clarity. 10 pts Proficient Included what was learned from the review about the     topic as well as what is missing from the literature. Important aspects of     this section should be on what is known about this problem specifically     regarding how it affects health care administration . The conclusion was     supported by the literature synthesis and approximately 2-3 well-written     paragraphs (of 5-8 sentences per paragraph). Well-written means that     sentences were grammatically correct and contained minimal to few spelling     errors. 10 pts   This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly   Articles     0 pts Novice Citations were not done correctly and 10 SCHOLARLY     sources were not utilized. 4 pts Competent Citations were not done correctly. 5 pts Proficient Student used at minimum 10 scholarly sources and cited     them appropriately. 5 pts   Total Points: 30 C. The purpose of this assignment is to develop and then critically analyze possible solutions to the problem identified by you and your preceptor. Components: Alternatives:      When deciding on a solution to a problem, it is important to look at      alternatives and how each possible solution may affect the organization.      Taking what you know from your review of the literature as well as the      information you have gathered so far from your site, identify at least 2      possible solutions and address each of the questions listed below in      approximately one well-written paragraph (of 5-8      sentences per paragraph) PER SOLUTION.  Well-written      means that sentences were grammatically correct and contained minimal to      few spelling errors.  At minimum you'll have two paragraphs for two      alternative solutions. How       each solution would affect the performance of the site as well as any       other identified communities of interest Potential       risks and benefits of each solution (you may want to refer back to the       SWOT completed earlier to support this analysis) How       well each solution supports the organization’s mission Significant       internal and/or external resources required for each proposed solution Decision      Process: Identify the chosen solution. Describe the key considerations      used in making the choice. Be sure to indicate where conflict existed (if      any) among various solutions and which stakeholders promoted a given      solution. Approximately       2-3 well-written paragraphs (of 5-8 sentences per       paragraph). Well-written means that sentences were grammatically correct       and contained minimal to few spelling errors. Budget: Refer       to additional information provided: Project Budgeting for the Applied Practice.docx Use       Excel Format       your budget professionally and address relevant financial items.   Budget      Justification: Explain key elements of your budget      (i.e. point out items and financial values specifically).  Also,      justify the budget elements (i.e. why were certain numbers used)?

Week 10 Activity - Capital Budgeting Practice Due: Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:00amDue: Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:00am Ungraded, 30 Possible Points30 Points Possible Attempt In Progress NEXT UP: Submit Assignment Add Comment Unlimited Attempts Allowed Available after May 20, 2024 12:00amAvailable after May 20, 2024 12:00am Details Complete the following and submit it in a Word document. Be sure to show your process and calculations: Assume you have just retired as the CEO of a successful company. A major publisher has offered you a book deal. The publisher will pay you $1 million upfront if you agree to write a book about your experiences. You estimate that it will take three years to write the book. The time you spend writing will cause you to give up speaking engagements amounting to $500,000 per year. You estimate your opportunity cost to be 10%. Should you accept this deal? Plot a diagram that measures NPV (on the y-axis) vs. discount rate (on the x-axis) to solve this problem. (Hint: Have your scale on the x-axis go to 50% (discount rate)). Determine the IRR for this deal. (Hint: IRR is the point at which NPV = 0) Suppose you inform the publisher that it needs to sweeten the deal before you will accept it. The publisher offers $550,000 advance and $1,000,000 in four years when the book is published. Should you accept or reject the new offer? Again, plot a diagram that measures NVP (on the y-axis) vs. discount rate (on the x-axis) to solve this problem. (Hint: Have your scale on the x-axis go to 50% (discount rate)). Determine the IRRs for this deal (Hint: There are two IRRs for this problem). Discuss if the IRR rule for making budgetary decisions can be used in this case. Finally, you are able to get the publisher to increase your advance to $750,000, in addition to the $1 million when the book is published in four years. Should you accept or reject this new offer? Again, plot a diagram that measures NVP (on the y-axis) vs. discount rate (on the x-axis) to solve this problem. (Hint: Have your scale on the x-axis go to 50% (discount rate)). Determine the IRR for this deal. State three conclusions regarding the use of IRR vs. NPV that you can make from questions 2-4. Which is the stronger method to use (IRR or NPV), and why?