Describe the distinct components of stand-alone decision support systems (DSS) and provide some specific examples of these systems and how they may be used in the healthcare environment.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 4-6 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages.
• Include 3-5 references, in addition to the textbook. Remember, you must support your thinking/opinions and prior knowledge with references; all facts must be supported; in-text references used throughout the assignment must be included in an APA-formatted reference list.

This assignment builds on the Risk Management Program Analysis Part One assignment you completed in Topic 1 of this course.

TOPIC: Employee Training and Development Programs in Risk Management

Assume that the example risk management program you analyzed in Topic 1 was developed by and is now currently implemented by your health care employer/organization. Further assume that your supervisor has asked you to present a high-level summary brief of this new risk management program to a group of administrative personnel from a newly created community health organization in your state (MARYLAND) who has enlisted your organization’s assistance in developing their own risk management policies and procedures.

Compose a 1,500 word summary brief that expands upon the elements you addressed in the Risk Management Program Analysis Part One assignment. In addition, analyze the following:

1. Explain the Joint Commission’s role in the evaluation of an organization’s quality management processes.
2. Describe the roles that different levels of administrative personnel play in establishing or sustaining operational policies that are focused on employer-employee organizational risk management policies.
3. Explain the relationship of  risk management programs and compliance with ethical standards.

Support your analysis with a minimum of three peer-reviewed references.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. CHECK PLAGIARISM PLEASE

As an advanced practice nurse, one can engage in activism in order to achieve desired policy change at various levels including their own organization. Examine the following questions.

 #1) should nurses be unionized and

 #2) how does being unionized impact a workforce culture of safety?

#3) Be sure to  include one MSN Essential in your discussion that relates to this topic.

  all discussion posts must be minimum 250 words, references must be cited in APA format, and must include minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5-7 years. 

Conduct a health assessment of a particular population and create an audience-appropriate PowerPoint presentation in which you distribute the results of the assessment.

This component allows you to demonstrate your proficiency for Program Outcomes 1 and 5:

• Program Outcome 1:Health Assessment: Conduct comprehensive and focused assessments of health and illness parameters in individuals, groups, and vulnerable populations.
• Program Outcome 5: Communication: Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration for quality outcomes.

Part 1

Conduct a health assessment of a population of your choice.

• To accomplish this, describe the key factors that make up an assessment at each of the following levels: 
  • Community.
  • Group.
  • Individual.
• Explain the process for completing a comprehensive health assessment.
• Complete the assessment.
• Write a completed a 3–5 page summary of the results of the health assessment and an explanation of the process you used to conduct it. Be sure to include a brief description of the population you selected.

Part II

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation in which you present your health assessment to your colleagues in one of the following venues that most closely resembles something you might do in your current clinical setting:

1. Multidisciplinary team rounds.
2. An in-service for team members.
3. A meeting of key stakeholders to conduct a multidisciplinary assessment of your selected client population.

To accomplish this, think about the characteristics of the audience you will be presenting your information to:

• What type of information would be appropriate for this group?
• What style of presentation might get the information across in the best way?
• In the notes section of the first slide, describe the characteristics of your target audience.
• In the notes section of each subsequent slide, explain why you are including the information presented on the slide, and support your information with valid scholarly resources.
• The final slide should be the reference list for the resources you used in your presentation.
• There is no required number of slides for the PowerPoint presentation, but you should be sure you address the health assessment as completely as possible for your target audience.

Requirements

• A title page and reference page for each part.
• Resources: At least three current scholarly or professional resources (a total of three needed for both parts).
• Format: All references must be presented in current APA format.
• Font (Part 1 only):Times New Roman, 12 point.