Week 3 Assignment – Healthcare Finance Research

Due: Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:00amDue: Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:00am

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Overview

For the Week 2 activity, you selected a health services organization (HSO) and then developed five research questions to gain a better understanding of the financial condition of your chosen HSO; its budget preparation process; and fiscal planning strategies related to the financial management of the organization. For this assignment, you will provide thorough responses to each question and report your key findings.

Instructions

Using the HSO you identified in the Week 2 activity, use the Strayer Library and other reputable sources to locate publicly available financial information that will provide you with the answers to the five questions you developed in Week 2.

You will then write a three-page paper in which you include each of the following components:

• Develop an introduction to your chosen healthcare organization.
  • The name of the selected organization and background information, such as its location, size, focus, services provided, demographics of patients served, for-profit or nonprofit status, et cetera.
  • Indicate whether the organization has a separate finance or business department and, if so, who is responsible for the department.
  • Any other information that may help explain the chosen organization. For example, is it unique in how its finances are managed? If so, how?
• Develop research-based answers to the five previously created questions.
  • A response to each of the five questions you created in Week 2. This should include specific information pertaining to the chosen healthcare organization’s budget preparation process, fiscal planning strategies, and how the financial condition of the organization is routinely monitored and corrective actions are taken when necessary.
• Assess any differences and similarities between what you have learned from the textbook, videos, and other readings with what you have learned in your research.
  • This is the section of the paper where you assess any differences between what you have learned in this course and what is reflected in your research. This is also an opportunity to identify connections between cost and quality and explore the interplay of performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships, and payors. Keep in mind that the background and context of the organization play a role in how these pieces fit together.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Resources

There are a few ways to access public information on health services organizations.

• Google Operator Search: You can use symbols or specific words in your Google search to make results more precise. For healthcare organizations’ finances:
  • If your chosen health services organization has a website of www.communityhospital.org, you would use the following search to look within their website for financials:
    • site:communityhospital.org “financial statements”
    • To narrow your search even further, you could add filetype: to the end of your search to look for specific files. For example, filetype: pdf.
• EMMA: EMMALinks to an external site. (Electronic Municipal Market Access) is a great resource for locating reports on large nonprofit hospitals. Simply use the “browse issuers” at the top, and then click on the state your hospital is located in. From there a populated list of bond issuers within the state appears. Many of them are just the city name, but it is easiest to put the word health in the “Search within this list:” box to narrow it down to bond issuers for hospitals. On the next page in the same search box, you can put the name of your hospital and you will select the most recent result. This will take you to a page with different tabs containing financial information.
• EDGAR Report: All companies are required to fill out periodic EDGAR reports through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This applies to public, for-profit organizations. You can learn more about the reports, how to read them, and how to access them at the SEC’s Filings & FormsLinks to an external site..
• GuideStar: GuideStarLinks to an external site. offers a way to look for finances from nonprofit healthcare organizations.

The specific learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Assess the relationship among healthcare costs, quality, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships, and payors.

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Week 3 Assignment – Healthcare Finance Research

Week 3 Assignment – Healthcare Finance Research
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Develop an introduction to your chosen healthcare organization.	39 to >35.09 pts Exemplary Developed an introduction to the chosen healthcare organization including the name, background information such as its location, size, focus, services provided, demographics of patients served, for-profit or nonprofit status, et cetera. Also indicated whether the organization has a separate finance or business department and, if so, who is responsible for the department. 35.09 to >31.19 pts Competent Developed an introduction to the chosen healthcare organization including the name, background information such as its location, size, focus, services provided, demographics of patients served, for-profit or nonprofit status, et cetera, but did not indicate whether the organization has a separate finance or business department. 31.19 to >27.29 pts Needs Improvement Developed an introduction to the chosen healthcare organization including the name, and limited background information such as its location, size, and services, but did not include any additional information. 27.29 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not develop an introduction to the chosen healthcare organization.	/ 39 pts
Develop research-based answers to the five previously created questions.	39 to >35.09 pts Exemplary Developed research-based answers to the five previously created questions. Responses included specific information pertaining to the chosen healthcare organization’s budget preparation process, fiscal planning strategies, and how the financial condition of the organization is routinely monitored and corrective actions are taken when necessary. 35.09 to >31.19 pts Competent Developed research-based answers to the five previously created questions. While all questions have a response, not all responses included specific information pertaining to the chosen healthcare organization’s budget preparation process, fiscal planning strategies, and how the financial condition of the organization is routinely monitored and corrective actions are taken when necessary. 31.19 to >27.29 pts Needs Improvement Developed research-based answers to the five previously created questions. Responses may not be provided for all questions or did not include any specific information pertaining to the chosen healthcare organization’s budget preparation process, fiscal planning strategies, and how the financial condition of the organization is routinely monitored and corrective actions are taken when necessary. 27.29 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not provide answers to the five previously created questions.	/ 39 pts
Assess any differences and similarities between what you have learned from the textbook, videos, and other readings with what you have learned in your research.	39 to >35.09 pts Exemplary Assessed any differences and similarities between what you have learned from the textbook, videos, and other readings with what you have learned in your research. Specifically identified connections between cost and quality and explore the interplay of performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships and payors and how the background and context of the organization play a role in how these pieces fit together. 35.09 to >31.19 pts Competent Assessed any differences and similarities between what you have learned from the textbook, videos, and other readings with what you have learned in your research. Specifically identified connections between cost and quality and explore the interplay of performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships and payors, but did not make a connection to the background and context of the organization. 31.19 to >27.29 pts Needs Improvement Assessed any differences and similarities between what you have learned from the textbook, videos, and other readings with what you have learned in your research. However, it did not specifically identify connections between cost and quality and explore the interplay of performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships and payors. 27.29 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not provide any assessment of differences and similarities.	/ 39 pts
Clarity, writing mechanics, and SWS formatting requirements.	13 to >11.69 pts Exemplary Writing has very few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 0–2 errors present. 11.69 to >10.39 pts Competent Writing has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in a few places; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 3–4 errors present. 10.39 to >9.09 pts Needs Improvement Writing has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in some places. 5–6 errors present. 9.09 to >0 pts Unacceptable Writing has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, fragments, comma splices, and run-ons that distract from the message. More than six errors present.	/ 13 pts
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For this assessment, research best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 4. To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first two steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking.

1. Select one of the health care problems or issues presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skill[PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. Write a brief overview of the selected health care problem or issue. In your overview:
   • Summarize the health care problem or issue.
   • Describe the professional relevance of this topic.
   • Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.
2. Identify peer-reviewed articles relevant to this health care issue or problem.
   • Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used. You will select four current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
     • Refer to the NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guide to help you locate appropriate references.
   • Use keywords related to the health care problem or issue you are researching to select relevant articles.
3. Assess the credibility and explain relevance of the information sources you find.
   • Determine if the source is from an academic peer-reviewed journal.
   • Determine if the publication is current.
   • Determine if information in the academic peer-reviewed journal article is still relevant.
4. Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format. Provide a rationale for inclusion of each selected article. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of references along with key information about each one. The detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about the selected topic. In your annotated bibliography:
   • Identify the purpose of the article.
   • Summarize the information.
   • Provide rationale for inclusion of each article.
   • Include the conclusions and findings of the article.
   • Write your annotated bibliography in a paragraph form. The annotated bibliography should be approximately 150 words (1–3 paragraphs) in length.
   • List the full reference for the source in APA format (author, date, title, publisher, et cetera) and use APA format for the annotated bibliography.
   • Make sure the references are listed in alphabetical order, are double-spaced, and use hanging indents.
5. Summarize what you have learned while developing an annotated bibliography.
   • Summarize what you learned from your research in a separate paragraph or two at the end of the paper.
   • List the main points you learned from your research.
   • Summarize the main contributions of the sources you chose and how they enhanced your knowledge about the topic.Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
     • Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
     • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
     • APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
     • Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
     • Content: Provide a title page and reference page following APA style.
     • References: Use at least four scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles.
     • APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.

For this assessment, research best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 4. To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first two steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking.

1. Select one of the health care problems or issues presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]
2. Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. Write a brief overview of the selected health care problem or issue. In your overview:
   • Summarize the health care problem or issue.
   • Describe the professional relevance of this topic.
   • Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.
3. Identify peer-reviewed articles relevant to this health care issue or problem.
   • Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used. You will select four current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
     • Refer to the NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guide to help you locate appropriate references.
   • Use keywords related to the health care problem or issue you are researching to select relevant articles.
4. Assess the credibility and explain relevance of the information sources you find.
   • Determine if the source is from an academic peer-reviewed journal.
   • Determine if the publication is current.
   • Determine if information in the academic peer-reviewed journal article is still relevant.
5. Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format. Provide a rationale for inclusion of each selected article. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of references along with key information about each one. The detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about the selected topic. In your annotated bibliography:
   • Identify the purpose of the article.
   • Summarize the information.
   • Provide rationale for inclusion of each article.
   • Include the conclusions and findings of the article.
   • Write your annotated bibliography in a paragraph form. The annotated bibliography should be approximately 150 words (1–3 paragraphs) in length.
   • List the full reference for the source in APA format (author, date, title, publisher, et cetera) and use APA format for the annotated bibliography.
   • Make sure the references are listed in alphabetical order, are double-spaced, and use hanging indents.
6. Summarize what you have learned while developing an annotated bibliography.
   • Summarize what you learned from your research in a separate paragraph or two at the end of the paper.
   • List the main points you learned from your research.
   • Summarize the main contributions of the sources you chose and how they enhanced your knowledge about the topic.

   Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

   • Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
   • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
   • APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
   • Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
   • Content: Provide a title page and reference page following APA style.
   • References: Use at least four scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles.
   • APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.

Now that you have completed your two-part creative timeline of the Old Testament and read The Drama of Scripture, write a 6-page synthesis paper about how the story of the OT is important for the Christian today. Focus on the grand narrative of the Old Testament and how it applies to your life. How does it all fit together and tell ONE important message?

• Finish the following thesis abstract by filling in the blank with a concise summary of what you think the central message of the OT is. There is no perfect answer; it is up to you! This must be in your introductory paragraph.

This paper will demonstrate and apply the message of the OT, that _________(the OT is about…), by examining OT themes.

• Support your thesis by drawing from OT theological themes such as covenant, sin, redemption/salvation, law, faith, grace, divine love, election, etc., instead of just using specific Bible passages. Draw from the lessons you have learned from the Bartholomew and Goheen reading.
• Spend at least a third of your paper (2 pages) specifically describing how the OT message applies to your life. Applications should be specific by addressing questions like when, how long, and what is being measured or assessed.

Some helpful passages to consider for your paper are:

• Genesis 1:1–3:24
• Acts 2:1–47
• 1 Corinthians 10:1–22
• Hebrews 1:1–4:16
• Revelation 4:1–11; 21:1–21

Once completed, submit your work through the Start Assignment button.

Rubric

Assignment 8-1: The Drama of Scripture Synthesis Paper

Assignment 8-1: The Drama of Scripture Synthesis Paper

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Elements	60 pts Full Marks Completed all of the required elements in the instructions. 30 pts Developing Completed 50% of the required elements in the instructions. 0 pts No Marks Did not complete all of the required elements in the instructions.	60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking	20 pts Full Marks Alternative perspectives/positions are identified. AND Student provides original perspective, drawing on course content and relevant academic research. 10 pts Developing Student shows basic knowledge of concept (recall/restate the information). 0 pts No Marks Student’s argument/perspective is unclear or not cohesive with course materials.	20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage	10 pts Full Marks Strong, effective academic word choice; variety in sentence structure; active voice is primarily used. 5 pts Developing Both conversational and academic language used; some variety in sentence structure; active and passive voices are used. 0 pts No Marks Conversational word choice; passive voice only; no variety in sentence structure.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions and Mechanics	10 pts Full Marks Worksheet contains few format or style errors (less than 2 unique errors per page). Paper is clear and easy to read. 5 pts Developing Worksheet contains 3 or fewer unique errors per page. Paper is disorganized and difficult to read. 0 pts No Marks Worksheet contains 4 or more unique errors per page. Paper is difficult or impossible to read and understand.	10 pts

NUR2214 Section RJPB1A0Z Nursing Care of the Older Adult (11 Weeks) – Fully on Campus – 2024 Summer Quarter

Module 02 Course Project – Select Topic

Module 02 Content

1. Course Competency:

   • Analyze the increased complexity of care among older adults.

   Your supervisor needs to make sure that each of the in-service topics will be covered by someone, so she is asking the staff to communicate their topic preference. Below is the list of problems your supervisor wants the nursing staff to be able to teach older adult clients (and/or their family members) about.

2. My Topic Options:
   • Coronary artery disease
   • Your supervisor has asked you to submit a 1-page proposal, written using proper spelling, grammar, and APA, which addresses the following:
   1. Identify the client problem your in-service will address.
   2. Describe at least 5 consequences of the client problem as it relates to the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.
   3. Explain your rationale for choosing the client problem you selected.

   Submit your completed assignment to the drop box below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
   Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the “.docx” extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below:

For this assignment, revise the Methods from the Research Report in PSY-452. You are required to keep the following sections: participants, materials/instruments/apparatuses, procedures, and design. As you make revisions to the Methods make sure to include the following information in each section:

1. Introduction paragraph: Describe the need for additional research on your topic, which you found and pointed to at the end of the literature review. State the purpose of your study in a problem statement or hypothesis. Finally, write a thesis statement which describes what the purpose of this section of the paper is: to present the methods including participants, materials, procedures, and design, that will be used to conduct the study.
2. Participants: In this section, you are only to focus on presenting the demographic of those who can participate in your study. You will also present any excluding factors that are not implied when stating who can participate. Be specific about any factors that would be included in the study (i.e. age, gender, race/ethnicity, SES, education level, etc.). Include how many participants you will need to conduct the study. Your sample size should be based upon how you plan to generalize the results. In other words, to whom would the results be applied?
3. Materials/Instruments/Apparatuses: List all materials you will need to conduct your study. Do not discuss how they will be used, just state what you need (i.e. tables, chairs, a room, pencils, surveys, a computer to create surveys, send them out and store the data, etc.)
4. Procedures: Make sure this section is written in detail. You will begin with providing informed consent and write detailed directions that you will follow (in paragraph format) to conduct this study. It should be so clearly written that another researcher could replicate your study.
5. Design: Describe the design of your study (descriptive, correlational, qualitative, quantitative and/or experimental). Also, describe how participants are assigned to groups if applicable (i.e. within/between).
6. Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the main points from the whole research proposal.

Overview

As social workers, we need to be introspective. Journaling provides meaningful self-reflection – a creative path of self-discovery, capturing ideas, feelings, and behavior in unique ways. Your journal will only be read by your instructor.

Instructions

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris quotes Dr. Robert Block, the former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, in arguing, “Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat.” Unfortunately, governmental and agency policies lag behind our understanding.

• Review Child Traumatic Stress: What Every Policymaker Should Know
• Here is the link in case you have a hard time opening it https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-traumatic-stress-what-every-policymaker-should-know
• Based on your reading, the videos in MyClasses, and Review Child Traumatic Stress: What Every Policymaker Should Know, formulate a brief response to a policymaker explaining the relationship betweeACEs, toxic stress, development and attachment..

Please ensure that your journal posting is free from grammatical and spelling errors. You will be graded on your writing organization and mechanics.