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1. Human resources departments have evolved significantly throughout modern history. The one force that has shaped human resources more than any other and has been most responsible for how the department functions today, has been the state and federal government. Human resources departments have always been highly influenced by the passage of new laws (e.g., HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act), regulatory policies (e.g., nondiscrimination/harassment or retaliation policies that are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)), and safety protections (such as those enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)). 

   

   Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that examines the effect of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements on the human resources process. Your paper should focus on employee-related regulations established by the United States, such as the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the Department of Homeland Security.

   Include your thoughts on the following statement:

   • “Common sense and compassion in the workplace have been replaced by litigation.”
   • Cite at least 3 references.

  

Scenario for week 1 assignment: 

• During        your lunch break at the hospital, you read a journal article on        pharmacoeconomics. You think of a couple of patients who have recently        mentioned their financial difficulties. You wonder if some of the        expensive drugs you have prescribed are sufficiently managing the        patients’ health conditions and improving their quality of life.

Write 3-page paper that addresses the following:

• Explain      the ethical and legal implications of the scenario you selected on all      stakeholders involved, such as the prescriber, pharmacist, patient, and      patient’s family.
• Describe      strategies to address disclosure and nondisclosure as identified in the      scenario you selected. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state.
• Explain      two strategies that you, as an advanced practice nurse, would use to guide      your decision making in this scenario, including whether you would      disclose your error. Be sure to justify your explanation. 
• Explain      the process of writing prescriptions, including strategies to minimize      medication errors.

Grading rubric: 

Explain the ethical and legal implications of the scenario you selected on all stakeholders involved such as the prescriber, pharmacist, patient, and the patient’s family.–

Excellent 23 (23%) – 25 (25%)

Good 20 (20%) – 22 (22%)

Fair 18 (18%) – 19 (19%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 17 (17%)

Describe strategies to address disclosure and nondisclosure as identified in the scenario selected. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state.–

Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)

Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)

Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

Explain two strategies that you, as an advanced practice nurse would use to guide your decision making in this scenario, including whether you would disclose your error. Be sure to justify your explanation.–

Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)

Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)

Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

Explain the process of writing prescriptions including strategies to minimize medication errors.–

Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%)

Good 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)

Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.–

Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation–

Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.–

Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)

Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)

  

Total   Points: 100

Name: NURS_6521_Week1_Assignment_Rubric