For this week’s discussion, you should focus on the vulnerable population group that you choose during Week 1 for your paper. Select one of the following topics and respond to the thread corresponding to the question/discussion, utilizing at least three scholarly references to support your post. As a class, please make sure that all topics are addressed. 

 Analyze how you could motivate the vulnerable population that you chose in Week 1 ( Transgender) to make changes What is your primary health concern for this group and what theory might you utilize to encourage them to make behavior changes? 

Grading Rubric

 

Discussion Question Rubric

Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.

Discussion Question Rubric – 100 PointsCriteriaExemplary
Exceeds ExpectationsAdvanced
Meets ExpectationsIntermediate
Needs ImprovementNovice
InadequateTotal PointsQuality of Initial PostProvides clear examples supported by course content and references.

Cites three or more references, using at least one new scholarly resource that was not provided in the course materials.

All instruction requirements noted.

40 pointsComponents are accurate and thoroughly represented, with explanations and application of knowledge to include evidence-based practice, ethics, theory, and/or role. Synthesizes course content using course materials and scholarly resources to support importantpoints.

Meets all requirements within the discussion instructions.

Cites two references.

35 pointsComponents are accurate and mostly represented primarily with definitions and summarization. Ideas may be overstated, with minimal contribution to the subject matter. Minimal application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Synthesis of course content is present but missing depth and/or development.

Is missing one component/requirement of the discussion instructions.

Cites one reference, or references do not clearly support content.

Most instruction requirements are noted.

31 pointsAbsent application to evidence-based practice, theory, or role development. Synthesis of course content is superficial.

Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.

No references cited.

Missing several instruction requirements.

Submits post late.

27 points40Peer Response PostOffers both supportive and alternative viewpoints to the discussion, using two or more scholarly references per peer post. Post provides additional value to the conversation.

All instruction requirements noted.

40 pointsEvidence of further synthesis of course content. Provides clarification and new information or insight related to the content of the peer’s post.

Response is supported by course content and a minimum of one scholarly reference per each peer post.

All instruction requirements noted.

35 pointsLacks clarification or new information. Scholarly reference supports the content in the peer post without adding new information or insight.

Missing reference from one peer post.

Partially followed instructions regarding number of reply posts.

Most instruction requirements are noted.

31 pointsPost is primarily a summation of peer’s post without further synthesis of course content.

Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.

Did not follow instructions regarding number of reply posts.

Missing reference from peer posts.

Missing several instruction requirements.

Submits post late.

27 points40Frequency of DistributionInitial post and peer post(s) made on multiple separate days.

All instruction requirements noted.

10 pointsInitial post and peer post(s) made on multiple separate days.

8 pointsMinimum of two post options (initial and/or peer) made on separate days.

7 pointsAll posts made on same day.

Submission demonstrates inadequate preparation.

No post submitted.

6 points10OrganizationWell-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument. Writing is concise with a logical flow of ideas

5 pointsOrganized content with an informative purpose statement, supportive content, and summary statement. Argument content is developed with minimal issues in content flow.

4 pointsPoor organization and flow of ideas distract from content. Narrative is difficult to follow and frequently causes reader to reread work.

Purpose statement is noted.

3 pointsIllogical flow of ideas. Prose rambles. Purpose statement is unclear or missing.

Demonstrates incomplete understanding of content and/or inadequate preparation.

No purpose statement.

Submits assignment late.

2 points5APA, Grammar, and SpellingCorrect APA formatting with no errors.

The writer correctly identifies reading audience, as demonstrated by appropriate language (avoids jargon and simplifies complex concepts appropriately).

Writing is concise, in active voice, and avoids awkward transitions and overuse of conjunctions.

There are no spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors.

5 pointsCorrect and consistent APA formatting of references and cites all references used. No more than two unique APA errors.

The writer demonstrates correct usage of formal English language in sentence construction. Variation in sentence structure and word usage promotes readability.

There are minimal to no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors.

4 pointsThree to four unique APA formatting errors.

The writer occasionally uses awkward sentence construction or overuses/inappropriately uses complex sentence structure. Problems with word usage (evidence of incorrect use of thesaurus) and punctuation persist, often causing some difficulties with grammar. Some words, transitional phrases, and conjunctions are overused.

Multiple grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors.

3 pointsFive or more unique formatting errors or no attempt to format in APA.

The writer demonstrates limited understanding of formal written language use; writing is colloquial (conforms to spoken language).

The writer struggles with limited vocabulary and has difficulty conveying meaning such that only the broadest, most general messages are presented.

Grammar and punctuation are consistently incorrect. Spelling errors are numerous.

Submits assignment late.

2 points5Total Points100 

Parents bring their 3-month-old infant to the urgent care you work at complaining that he has had constipation for 5 days that was preceded by weakness for several weeks. Upon physical exam, you note hypotonia, hyperreflexia, and respiratory distress. You advise the parents you believe the child needs to be admitted to hospital and taken immediately to the local pediatric emergency room.

In your initial post answer the following questions:

1. The parents ask you why you are so concerned and tell you they would prefer you to give him something for the constipation. They would rather just take him home. How would you respond?
2. The parents persist that they do not think their son needs to be admitted to the hospital. As a clinician, you believe they are making the wrong decision and are concerned for the infant’s health. What alternatives might you consider to ensure the parents understand the gravity of their decision?

 

Assignment #2: Health Care Business Plan

For this Assignment #2 “Heath Care Business Plan” you will have to complete a formal paper about your fictional Healthcare Business. The business plan must be related to the healthcare field (e.g., a doctor’s office, a home healthcare practice, a new hospital, etc.). This assignment is worth 100 points (20%) of your course weighted grade.

A businesses plan basic components include a current and pro forma balance sheet, an income statement and a cash flow analysis. It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make the right decisions. Because it provides specific and organized information about your company and how you will repay borrowed money, a good business plan is a crucial part of any loan package. Additionally, it can tell your sales personnel, suppliers and others about your operations and goals. Your business plan should precisely define your business, identify your goals and serves as your companies resume.

Use the following questions below as a template and answer all questions. This paper requires correct grammar, punctuation, and APA format. This assignment is worth 100 points (20%) of your course grade. Points are for thorough content, creativity in the formal paper and correct use of APA format. You are required to have a minimum of Three (3) references and your references can be from refereed peer reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and or credible Internet sources.

This assignment requires 10-20 pages (Excluding Title and Reference Page). The assignment should be APA format, typed and submitted on a Word Document, font size 12 font, font names that should be used are times new roman or Calabria (not both), normal margins (no more than 1 inch), double spaced.

Do not wait to begin working on your business plan, as it will take some time to complete.

The business plan should include the following components:

• The name of your business
• A description of your business. Describe your idea; purpose, mission, vision, background information, and description of the product and or service. The business must be related to the healthcare field (e.g., a doctor’s office, a home healthcare practice, a new hospital, etc.) Discuss how your business will meet a significant marketplace need or solve a problem or challenge that currently exists in the community. Discuss why you believe it is worth pursuing.
• Targeted location (Where you would propose to establish this business and explain your reasoning).
• Market analysis: Define the target market for your idea, why you think it exists, what you believe to be the size of the market demand for your idea, and who your competitors will be. Discuss how you would bring your product or service to market (how you would go about building or developing your product, service or idea into a real, tangible product or service that customers would want and buy). Perform a S.W.O.T. Analysis.
• Budget: Create a budget that shows and discuss what it would cost in terms of time and resources to bring it to market and make it available to the public. In doing so, outline your plans to manage revenue (compliance management), manufacture the product or perform the service (including the proposed manufacturing process or method of performing the service) and your projection of the production costs, which may include: material labor, employees, salaries, equipment facility, etc.).
• Discuss risks and or uncertainties within your proposal: Outline what you believe are the most significant risks and uncertainties that you are likely to experience in bringing your idea to market and discuss how you would deal with them.
• Marketing strategy: Discuss your marketing and sales strategies. In doing so, discuss: Your target market and how you plan to reach that market (e.g. distribution strategy, pricing strategy, promotion strategy). Discuss how your business will offer a unique value proposition and be able to sustain a competitive advantage in the market. Discuss your marketing plan and budget to promote the business online or offline.
• Discuss expected Profit and Return on Investments (ROI): Estimate the revenues you expect to earn, as well as the costs and expenses you expect to incur, and the resulting profits you would expect to earn over the first 3–5 years. Remember, even a non-profit business needs to be able to bring in enough revenues to cover its expenses. Estimate the amount of money you think would have to be invested to get your business started.
• Discuss your assessment of whether or not your business service is likely to be successful.

Grading Rubric: Healthcare Business Plan Assignment

This assignment requires 10-20 pages (Excluding Title and Reference Page). The assignment should be APA format, typed on a Word Document, font size 12 font, font names that should be used are times new roman or Calabria (not both), normal margins (no more than 1 inch), double spaced.

Content

Possible Points and Points granted

Title Page :
Student Name (First and Last)
Student Panther ID  Number
Title of Business Plan

5

Description of business

10

Targeted location 

10

Market analysis 

10

Budget

10

Risks/uncertainties discussed

10

Marketing strategy

10

Expected Return on Investment (ROI)

10

Expectation for success evaluated

10

Reference Page:  Proper APA format for Three (3) references and citations in the body of the presentation is seen. Citations/references can came from a refereed/peer review journal article, course textbook, and or an Internet source.

5

College level writing seen which includes; Complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, mechanics and APA formatting

10

Deductions: Turn It in Originality Report over 30%. Assignment on wrong document. Assignment minimum page count not met.

N/A

Total

100

 

 Competency

Evaluate and revise ethical issues in visual media communication to improve awareness of social perceptions.

Scenario

You are the campaign manager for a well known environmental outreach organization. The current campaign is to bring awareness to the organization’s Ohio River Clean-Up Project. As the manager, one of your tasks is to review all content and visuals used by the campaign. You actively evaluate and revise any ethical issues that may be detrimental to the project, your organization, or society in general.

As you meet with one of the campaign designers, you identify several ethical problems with the new poster he has created. His poster includes the following elements:

1. The poster image shows a group of poor, urban, African-American children playing alongside the Ohio River.
2. The poster text states: “Let’s help them clean up.”
3. The poster has several overlaid images in the corner of a few celebrities, which gives the impression of celebrity endorsement.
4. There are no sources acknowledged anywhere on the poster.
5. The poster has been digitally altered to make the African-American children appear thinner, darker, and dirtier.

Since you are flying out to a campaign meeting in one hour, you ask this campaign designer to hold this poster and wait for your video review.

You plan to take time tomorrow to create a seven minute or less video analysis. Using screen share, you can present the poster image visually and verbally instruct this designer how to correct several ethical visual issues. You realize you will not only have to identify the ethical visual issues and explain how to revise and change them, but you will also need to clearly describe to him the effect these unethical media issues will have on society.

Instructions

The presentation must include a visual and an audio recording using Screencast-O-Matic®, a free audio recording software compatible with PC and MAC computers. Follow these instructions to download and use this software to create your presentation.

1. Access the Screencast-O-Matic® homepage by clicking on the box in the upper right-hand corner titled, “Sign Up” to create your free account.
2. Create a free account (be sure to write down the email and password created for account access.)
3. Once logged in, click on the “Tutorials” link at the top of the homepage and view Recorder Intros.
4. Create your presentation by clicking on the “Start Recorder” box.
5. Once finished recording click on the “Done” button.
6. Next, choose, “Upload to Screencast-O-Matic®”.
7.  Creates video which accurately analyzes the visual stereotypes presented in poster and discusses a revision option.
8.  Creates video which accurately analyzes how the ethical issues will affect social perception. 
9.  Creates video which accurately analyzes the ethical problems of digital alteration in poster. 
10.  Creates video which accurately analyzes the ethical problems of using improperly acknowledged images sources in poster.  

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapters 10, 14
• Lesson
• Minimum of 2 scholarly sources

Instructions:
This we week explored the idea of prosocial behavior and the impact it can have on ourselves and others. This week, for a full day, consciously observe and take note of any helping behavior you see around you. Try to also engage in helping behavior yourself. Let the person cut ahead of you in line in traffic, hold the door open for those reaching the entrance at the same time, make breakfast for your partner or kids if they normally do that, etc. Take notes throughout your experiment on the scenario, your behavior, and the response of others. Then, create a PowerPoint to describe your analysis of the results. Specifically, be sure to include:

• A detailed description of at least three prosocial behaviors you engaged in and/or observed others exhibit.
• An analysis of the impact of your behaviors on you. How did you feel? What impact did the experiences have on your outlook for the day? Stress levels? Thoughts? Perceived levels of aggression?
• An analysis of the impact of helping behaviors on others. How did they feel? What impact did the experiences seem to have on their outlook for the day? Stress levels? Thoughts? Perceived levels of aggression?
• An analysis of at least two social psychology principles or theories discussed in class as they relate to your observations
• Make use of presentation best practices 
  • Include visuals (images, video, graphs, etc.) that support your text
  • Use the speaker’s notes to expand upon your bullet points or main ideas in the presentation.
  • Cite any sources used on the slide itself with an in-text citation as well as in your full reference list on the reference slide.

Presentation Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 10-15 slides (not including title, introduction, and references slides)
• Font should not be smaller than size 16-point
• Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
• References slide (a minimum of 2outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome)
• Title and introduction slide required