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1.  There are many different cultures in Dallas TX. We have all different races and ethnicity and we have a large LGBTQ community as well. There  is a big recovery community that I am a part of that often gets stigmatized. I feel I can stay connected with all different cultures and sub cultures by attending local functions in the community as well as being educated on different cultures Being open minded and treating people as individuals and respecting their values and beliefs will help me connect with clients and help me assess them for the future. Always having a non judgmental perspective is necessary in this field.  Why is culture so important when working with a client? How might this change the way you engage with them? 2   In my personal experience when it comes to diverse populations in my local community, I would say that it doesn’t stop at race. This also includes people sexual orientations as well as cultural differences. For example, when I was working at the DCF shelter, there was a lot of different sexual orientations, in in one home . These people that consider themselves as they, transgender, bisexual, and gay. While others had cultural differences by being Muslim, Jewish, or born in a different country and used to a different lifestyle. When it comes to having all these different cultural differences as well as sexual orientations. It is easy to see a lot of stereotypes, bias, and bullying. As a case manager, you can approach the situations by, “using a structured interview, ask the client to talk about his or her life (Brammer, 2012).” SAMHSA. (2014). Chapter 3: Culturally responsive evaluation and treatment planning. In TIP 59: Improving cultural competence. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As well as connecting to concrete services that help the client see progress and control over the environment.  It is found in my research that you as a case manager can help develop cultural sensitivity by having your client Learn about themselves, Learn about different cultures, Interact with diverse groups, and Attend diversity-focused conferences. An example on how I would promote cultural diversity is by asking questions to show you are interested and care to about other, as well as educating your client that its okay for people to be different that just means their special. Also,  “ways to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace as well as school. These clients will have to do the following; be aware of unconscious bias, Communicate the importance of managing bias, Develop a strategic training program, Acknowledge holidays of all cultures, Make it easy for your people to participate in employee resource groups, and Mix up your teams.” SAMHSA. (2014). Chapter 3: Culturally responsive evaluation and treatment planning. In TIP 59: Improving cultural competence. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In conclusion, this is diversity parties and how to be sensitive, but still work with clients in a diverse population. 

In this assignment, your task is to focus solely on biological determinants. While not nearly as common as social determinants, biological determinants can have a major impact on an individual's quality of life. In the directions that follow, you will pair a biological determinant with a selected biological theory from the Instructor Guidance to demonstrate several real-world public health actions. This  is divided into two parts. Part 1 Choose one of the biological science theories identified in the Week 3 Instructor Guidance (Evolution, Cell, or Genetics). Choose one biological determinant of health, and it cannot be the same as you shared in the Global Determinants discussion forum from Week 3. Choose one social determinant of health, and it cannot be one you have shared previously. Compare and contrast the relationship between your selected social determinant and the chosen biological determinant of health. Determine how your findings interrelate with the biological science theory you chose from the Instructor Guidance. Use scholarly and government research to support your evaluation. Refer to the Compare & Contrast AssignmentsLinks to an external site. resource for additional help. Hypothesize how communicable diseases (malaria, polio, COVID, and so forth) can affect your chosen biological determinant. Part 2 Write an evaluation that considers and addresses the following: Explain the social implications of using biological science theories in public health interventions. What are the pros and cons? Use scholarly or government research to support your reasoning. Assess the relationship between biological science theories and biological determinants of health. Use scholarly research to support your reasoning. Explain how biological science theories at the national and international levels address biological determinants of health. Use scholarly research to support your reasoning. Compare and contrast a real-world biological determinants public health intervention and a real-world social determinants public health intervention. Assess the outcomes and the overall impact. Refer to the Compare & Contrast AssignmentsLinks to an external site. resource for additional help. Determine why public health interventions often overlook biological determinants and biological theories when compared with social determinants. How do the interventions vary? Consider the possible social and political factors involved. The Biological Science Theories

UNICEF is heavily engaged in various key programs to improve the lives of children and teens worldwide. Their promise to react rapidly to humanitarian catastrophes is crucial. UNICEF aids children and families affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and crises with food, water, medical care, and protection immediately. To enhance maternal and child health, UNICEF prioritizes healthcare and nutrition. This includes immunization efforts, clean water, sanitary facilities, malnutrition treatment, and mother and newborn care to reduce child mortality and improve well-being (UNICEF, n.d.). UNICEF also raises awareness, advocates for legislative changes, and helps impoverished children live in safe, violence-free environments to protect their rights and safety. In contrast, CDC India prevents diseases during the Kumbh Mela with many key steps. First, they closely monitor infectious diseases before, during, and after epidemics to detect and stop them (CDC India, n.d.). Second, CDC India immunizes participants of major events like Kumbh Mela against measles, polio, and influenza (CDC India, n.d.). Lastly, CDC India promotes healthy nutrition, respiratory hygiene, and hand hygiene via public health education to decrease disease transmission (CDC India, n.d.). These precautions ensure participant safety and prevent epidemics at large gatherings like the Kumbh Mela. UNICEF and WHO may utilize Nicholas's knowledge and optimism for a better future to help society. Nicholas's academic potential may allow these organizations to provide specialized education, mentorship, and skill-building to help him and other young people become community development and public health leaders. Hope and optimism may inspire Nicholas to join in community initiatives, promote health equality, and make positive social change, which will help develop resilient and successful communities worldwide (UNICEF, n.d.). Public health organizations may use these skills to train a generation of aware and talented individuals who want to reduce global inequities and improve health outcomes. Being an Armenian raised in America since age seven but born in Zeytun, Armenia, I have concentrated on inherited and familial predispositions and how they may affect my health. My Armenian background protects me against cystic fibrosis and Tay-Sachs disease, which are more common elsewhere. Since heart disease and diabetes are more widespread among Armenians, there may be a higher risk. I believe the World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the best international health agencies at reducing social factors and educating non-US nations on biological determinants. WHO promotes health equality and fights health inequities worldwide. WHO prioritizes addressing socioeconomic determinants of health such as poverty, education, and healthcare access, which affect health outcomes (WHO, n.d.). WHO educates nations about biological determinants of health, including environmental and genetic factors, via capacity-building, advocacy, and research (WHO, n.d.). WHO aims to improve health outcomes and achieve health equality worldwide by addressing biological and social factors. In conclusion, Nicholas' potential and UNICEF and CDC India's efforts demonstrate the necessity for global health cooperation. UNICEF's swift response to disasters and prioritization of healthcare programs, as well as CDC India's epidemic prevention efforts, demonstrate their importance to public health. Nicholas's optimism and intellectual curiosity demonstrate how individuals may improve their cultures. With these traits, public health organizations may train future leaders and promote health equality globally. Another well-known worldwide health agency that addresses biological and social determinants of health is the WHO. WHO's comprehensive plan is to reduce health disparities and promote health equality, enhancing lives and communities worldwide. reply 2    Identify three meaningful actions by UNICEF to help children and adolescents across the globe. UNICEF’s mission is to promote children's rights around the world. They provide immunizations for children in poverty-stricken countries, addressing malnutrition and food insecurity issues globally and they believe and are attempting to bring the ability to receive a quality education to every corner of the world. (UNICEF USA)  List three of CDC India's key actions to prevent outbreaks during Kumbh Mela.  They kicked it off by organizing a Field Emergency Operation Center (EOC). By doing this, professionals were able to keep an eye on events and react when necessary, using data being collected at the main site. (CDC)  They worked closely with the NCDC (National Climate Data Center) and WHO (World Health Organization) monitoring infectious diseases like Chicken Pox, Malaria, and Diarrheal Diseases establishing 69 reporting sites to test and watch for 22 different diseases. (CDC)  They took many lessons from it and used those lessons to prepare for future events to slow/stop the spread of infectious diseases by putting together a report with necessary activities to assist in their goal. (CDC)  The article describes Nicholas academically inclined and hopeful for a better future. How can public health organizations like UNICEF and WHO use these attributes to impact a community?  People need hope. They need to know they can achieve goals before they can even set them. Both the WHO and UNICEF can offer educational opportunities that might not otherwise be found; WHO focuses primarily on health and UNICEF makes quality education not just available but easily accessible. There is an old saying with unknown specific origin about giving a man a fish versus teaching him to fish. One will feed him for a day, the other will feed him for a lifetime. The previously mentioned organizations can put education in the hands of people that really need it so that they can find a way out of the darkness.   In Week 1, you reviewed a portion of the video, How Your Biology Affects Your Health, which discussed biological determinants of health. Focusing on familial and genetic predispositions, research your own ethnicity or ancestry. Are there any diseases you are less likely to acquire due to your ancestry? What are they? Are there any diseases you are more likely to acquire due to your ancestry? What are they?  This was a loaded question, my parents did DNA testing to see what our origins are, and I am a mutt, to say the least. Everything from European (vague) to Neanderthal (I do act like a cave person from time to time.) I had to put out a call to my father to let me know what percentage is the most and I decided to lead with that. I am European is all he said.   HELIUS (Healthy Life in an Urban Setting) is a study that aims to narrow the racial and ethnic gap when researching one's predisposition to specific illnesses. Race and ethnicity are so much more than the color of your skin. Demographic factors must come into play to understand who is at risk for what. All people from Asia and all people from Africa do not fit into the same box.  That said, even with the HELIUS study, I found it difficult to find predispositions of Europeans not living in Europe.   I did, however, come across an article by Oxford University that shook me, to say the least. One study, from ancient DNA says that Europeans have a higher predisposition to a diagnosis of MS (Multiple Sclerosis) These studies follow ancient genome data that goes as far back as the Bronze Age. (Nature)  The reason this article really got my attention is that my mother (with a remarkably similar DNA history to my father's) has MS. Two of my sisters have spots on their brains. We all have neurologists that we seek to keep an eye out for the fretful day that we potentially will be diagnosed with the odd illness. I immediately forwarded the study to my parents.   Highlight and summarize one global health organization not yet discussed that works to reduce social determinants and educate nations outside of the United States on biological determinants.  I chose the International Medical Corps. IMC is an emergency relief agency that shows up after disasters worldwide. They specialize in training distraught communities with the skills necessary to rebuild. (IMC) 

 Assume you are employed by a local human services agency as an intake interviewer. How do you answer the following questions that your client has during the initial meeting? For this forum, your initial response can be formatted in bullet points to address each question. Be sure to also provide justification for your response. How often will I come to see you? Can I reach you after the center closes? What happens if I forget an appointment? Is what I tell you confidential? What if I have an emergency? How will I know when our work is finished? What will I be charged for services? Will my insurance company reimburse me?

 Each thread must be 500 -750 words, include the textbook, 2 scholarly sources (published within the last 5 years), and biblical integration.  You are required to create a thread in response to 1 of the 4-5 provided prompts (choose only 1) for each forum   2. Do you believe that managers should be given more autonomy to make personnel decisions such as hiring, appraising, and compensating subordinates, or do you believe that managers should be given less autonomy to make such decisions? Explain and substantiate your reasoning.

As a first step toward crafting your discussion post, review the module resources. Then, apply the six types of power as discussed in the module resources to the Netflix case study, which you read about last week. Coercive Power Legitimate Power Reward Power Referent Power Expert Power Multidimensional Power Consider the types of power that Sharon Slade, the chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Netflix, has in this situation. In your initial post, first describe the six types of power Sharon possesses. Then, provide examples that show how Sharon may exhibit this type of power during the negotiations. Finally, provide a reason why this type of power is important in this setting. Use the example below as a guide. Example—Expert power: This is the power that comes from the thought that a person has expert-level knowledge of a topic or high-level skill. For example, Sharon has power in human resource matters, as she has great knowledge of the company's policies and the law during the negotiations to drive a fair bargain.

For this assignment, your task is to incorporate the concepts in Watzlawick's iceberg model of communication to analyze the organizational culture at Netflix. As you work on this assignment, refer to the Module Two overview in regards to the four categories of an organization's culture: observable artifacts, espoused values, enacted values, and basic assumptions. You will also provide two examples from the readings on Netflix for each category. Completing this assignment will provide you with key insights that will assist you in completing Section II: Cultural Analysis Overview of Milestone One.   Your submission must include these critical elements: Examples from the readings of the four variables of the organizational culture at Netflix. The four variables are: observable artifacts, espoused values, enacted values, and basic assumptions, as defined by Kreitner & Kinicki (2013) in their book, Organizational Behavior: Observable Artifacts. These are observable components of a company’s organizational culture, i.e., acronyms, manner of dress, awards, myths, stories about the organization, published lists of values, values reinforced via observable rituals and ceremonies, decorations, company brand features, etc. Espoused Values. These are the explicitly stated values and norms that are preferred by the organization. Enacted Values. These are the values and norms that are exhibited by the employees, which may be the same or differ from the stated espoused values. Basic Assumptions. These are the organizational values that have become so taken for granted over time that they have become assumptions that guide organizational behavior. Sources of the examples of each of the four variables from the readings.

 In response to your peers, provide feedback on the responses to the above questions. Please also identify additional questions that a client may have based on your peer’s responses.   #1.  Assuming I was employed at my local human services agency as a intake interviewer. The questions I would ask my client would be the following.  How often will I come to see you? If my client ask me this question I would tell my client we could meet three times a week. I would choose to only meet up about three times a week because as sessions with me increased, I will be building a bond with this client and making more availability to address current issues with this client. Can I reach you after the center closes? If a client asks me how can I be contacted, I will make them aware that I am not comfortable giving out my personal number as of yet in the beginning of us meeting. I would rather see them in office or have them leave me a voicemail and  I will get back to them as soon as I get back into the office that way boundaries take place. I would make the client aware that if they were in danger and needed immediate help to contact 911 or if I have a higher up agency that answers on-call 24/7, i'll have the client talk to them. What happens if I forget an appointment? I would make a patient aware that as long as they touch base with me on a reason why they forgot their appointment then we will be able to reschedule the appointment that we had. If I noticed that it becomes a routine and they missed three appointments in a row, then they could potentially be discharged from intake. Is what I tell you confidential? I would make the patient aware that as far as being a intake interviewer it was OK for me to keep confidentially with my client. I would just make my client aware that if they inform me that they are going to hurt theirself or others then that’s when I would have to break confidentiality. Also to ensure confidentiality while I’m doing my intake, I can also provide paperwork that protects them and shows their HIPAA rights.  What if I have an emergency? If it was an emergency and they are unable to wait to speak to me the next business day, then I would definitely recommend that they reach out to a 24hrs help service, leave me a voice mail, and if need be we the police. To ensure safety!  How will I know when our work is finished? I would inform my client that our work would be finished after a certain amount of months and provide a date. Then go over goals that need to be met, the goals that we set for the client to accomplish by a certain date. Now say that doesn’t work out and and the client did not meet their goals, then we would have to re-evaluate the client’s goal, find out what stopped the client from achievement , then make new goals on now this client would be successful, and go over date when we will check in to see how the client is progressing  What will I be charged for services? I would say that if you had to set up this client with Health services then depending on insurance eligibility. If the client is approved, but has a co-pay, or not approved at all. The client would have to cover costs of bill.  Will my insurance company reimburse me? As far as insurance, rather if you apply through the company or if you have your own insurance, I’m not 100% sure if you will be reimbursed. This is some thing that would have to be looked into. #2.   How often will I come to see you? - Response: The frequency of our visits will depend on your individual needs and the goals set during our initial assessment,  - Justification: Each client's situation is unique, and it is important to tailor the frequency of sessions to their specific needs and preferences. If you feel a client would be best served due to their acuity with more frequent visits, it would be inportant to check to see what the agency has agreed upon with their insurance plan. If they are only given one hour, it may be possible to split the time up and use two different days for a half hour if the cliebt thinks that owuld be beneficial to them.  Can I reach you after the center closes? - Response: Our agency offers an emergency hotline that you can contact after hours for immediate support. You can also leave a message, and I will get back to you as soon as possible during regular business hours. However, if it is an emergency, please call 911 and go to the nearest hospital. - Justification:  Clients need to feel supported  outside of regular working hours and to have access to assistance in case of emergencies. What happens if I forget an appointment? - Response: If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible. Missed appointments without prior notice may result in a fee. - Justification: Establishing clear expectations around attendance helps maintain consistency in the therapeutic process and ensures respect for both the client's time and the therapist's time. Is what I tell you confidential? - Response: Generally, what you share with me during our sessions is confidential unless there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if you abuse a child adolescent, or elder. Your records that may be requested by another agency or facilikty or courts, you will be requested to sign a release of information agreeing to wht specifc information you will allow to be disclosed. Howe er, we work as a multidisciplinary team at t his agency so anyone that is inolved in your treatment will have access to information if it will help them serve you more effectively.  - Justification: Building trust through confidentiality is essential for open communication and effective therapy. Clarifying the boundaries of confidentiality maintains transparency and ensures the client's understanding. What if I have an emergency? - Response: In case of an emergency, please contact emergency services or go to the nearest hospital. You can also reach out to our emergency hotline for immediate support outside of regular hours. - Justification: It's crucial to provide clients with clear instructions on how to handle emergencies and where to seek help when facing a crisis situation. How will I know when our work is finished? - Response: We will work togetgher to develop a treatment plan which you identify goals you want to work on. We will discuss steps on how to work towards these goals and the interventions that will be used. We will review your progress together, and we will collaboratively decide when you have achieved your goals and when it might be appropriate to end our sessions. You can also express your thoughts on this matter at any time. All treatment plans will be signed off by youy to ensure that they represent your goals for treatment.  - Justification: Setting clear goals and periodically evaluating progress helps ensure that therapy remains focused and effective. Involving the client in the decision-making process empowers them and promotes a sense of agency in their own treatment.  What will I be charged for services? - Response: Our agency charges a fee for services, and the amount may vary depending on the type of service and your financial situation. Our business office is currently verifying your insurance benefits. We will provide you information om your deductible, how much of the deductible has been met already,  and what your co-insurance is. I can give you the contact persons number in the business office if you have any questions, The business office can discuss payment options and financial assistance if you are unable to afford the treatment.  - Justification: Being transparent about fees and discussing payment options upfront helps clients understand the financial aspects of therapy and ensures that they can make informed decisions about their care. Will my insurance company reimburse me? - Response: Many insurance companies cover mental health services, but coverage varies among providers and plans. Our business office will find out the initial insurance benefits. Our utilization review department  will obtainb authorization from your insurance company  to precertifiy you to start our program. They will then inform me how many days were approved and I will inform you.  After  we have your initial authorization, we will complete concurrent reviews to obtain further time if needed.  I will inform you each time an insurance review and concourrent review are completed  by the utilization review department and let you know if additional sessions have been granted (Giardino, 2023). - Justification: Guiding clients through the complexities of insurance coverage helps them make the most of their benefits and reduces potential financial barriers to accessing mental health services.

One description of the espoused Netflix organizational culture from Netflix Culture – Seeking Excellence is "We believe a company's actual values are shown by whom they hire, reward, or let go." For this discussion post, craft a response which addresses the following question: Consider the aspects of the Netflix culture, which are listed below: Encourage decision-making by employees Share information openly, broadly and deliberately Communicate candidly and directly Keep only our highly effective people Avoid rules Indicate whether or not you agree with the values, explaining why or why not. Add two intrinsic values that you believe would improve the organizational culture at Netflix. Provide reasons that justify your choice. 2 Paragraphs

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of recording client information on the computer while conducting the intake interview? How does using a computer during the interview change the process? What about using a recording device (i.e. video camera or voice recorder)?