Writing

Discussion3 612 

300 words response 2 references/intext citations  

Eric Cartman was angry.  He was angry at his friends, his parents, his teachers; he was angry at the world.  But then he was always acting angry.  Eric was interested in guns, bombs, war, and other types of violence.  He often claimed anyone could build a bomb, it was easy with the internet. One day Dean Hanky of South Park University (SPU) received an anonymous call that there was a bomb on campus.  Dean Hanky was concerned because the bomb could be in a dorm, a classroom building, or anywhere else.  Could they find it or evacuate in time?  He immediately called the local police.  He told the police he did not have any information on the caller, but he suspected Eric Cartman.  The police arrived and as part of their response they grabbed Cartman out of class, placed him in handcuffs, took him to the station, and questioned him.  Pressed for time, they chose not to read him his rights.  They kept telling him they knew it was him and demanded he tell them where the bomb was.  For the first time in his life, Cartman felt intimidated.  After some time had passed, he told the police he had made the call, but there was no bomb.  He was just angry and wanted to disrupt things.  In Cartman’s trial, could the prosecution use his statement to police?  Could he successfully challenge its admission?  What about false confession?   

What Is Accountability?

Introduction

For an office, home, or company to run smoothly, there needs to be a minimum level of accountability. It drives productivity, customer satisfaction, interpersonal relationships between all parties, and supports the need for continuous process improvement. In this Learning Activity, you will read the content, take a self-assessment, and then respond to reflection questions in the Discussion Board.

When you’re accountable, you’re:

· Responsible for something.

· Liable for results.

· Obligated to answer to someone.

· Expected to account for, explain, or justify your actions.

What’s interesting about the term accountability is the effect it has on people. In most cases, employees react with some level of fear and anxiety. That’s because the word is most often used when someone is in trouble. They’ve missed a deadline, angered a customer or patient, jammed the copy machine, or shared some confidential information with the wrong person. And now, they’re being “held accountable.”  

That phrase, in and of itself, seems to indicate that people must be forced to be accountable. It doesn’t lend itself to self-motivation or an internally driven desire to do well and serve others.

If you’re on the receiving end of accountability, it does take on a relatively negative connotation. However, if individuals and organizations would pay more attention to the upside of accountability, they would see that it: 

· Improves performance and productivity.

· Demonstrates professionalism.

· Inspires greater trust.

· Generates a sense of achievement, pride, and self-reliance for teams and individuals.

· Creates opportunities for visibility and advancement.

· Increases an employee’s value to the team and organization.

· Motivates others by showing them examples of desired behaviors. 

 

As a healthcare worker, what are you accountable for on a daily basis?

· Punctuality (arrive on time, prepared for patients, staying on schedule)

· Accuracy (paperwork completed, filing, charting, billing)

· Composure (patient, calm, focused on patient experience)

· Professionalism (words chosen, patience, being organized, voice volume and tone)

· Attitude (smile, positive outlook, pleasant demeanor)

· Problem Solving (answer questions, research issues)

· Clarity of Communication (oral and written)

· Quality of Work (error-free, well-organized, completed on time, 

· Customer Service (helping patients, families, vendors, suppliers)

· Teamwork (cooperate, collaborate, support, assist, encourage)

· Safety (PPE, cleanliness, clearing office hazards)

· Appearance (neat, tidy, personal hygiene, appropriate attire and jewelry)

· Other responsibilities or expectations?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer back to the Learning Activity titled, “What Is Accountability.” Reflect on the list of accountability expectations, and select the three factors that are most important to you. Next, identify any other responsibilities or expectations that are missing from the list. 

Submit a 1-2 page paper that explains: 

· The three factors from the reading that are most important to you, and why. 

· The other responsibilities or expectations that you identified are missing, and why those are important.

· What would happen if you and your coworkers did not fulfill those expectations from the readings and the expectations you identified?

 

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 What did you learn about African-Americans during  Reconstruction that you did not know before? What elements of do you believe should be required learning for high school  students in America? 

Week 2 Healthcare Policy & Finance

Weekly Discussion: 2 (USLO 2.2)

Advocacy in healthcare is typically thought of to help underserved populations or those individuals who are considered vulnerable. However, healthcare advocacy should take place throughout various healthcare settings.

· In your discussion, describe policy advocacy.

· What are the opportunities for policy advocacy at various levels?

· What is the role of the nurse in policy advocacy?

· What makes nurses effective health advocates for policies and revisions?

· Select a policy related to nursing practice that is personal to you and describe how you could advocate for that policy implementation or improvement. Explain who the stakeholders are and the vulnerable populations that are affected.

In order to successfully complete each weekly discussion assignment, you will need to address all items included in the discussion topic/question, respond to peers thoughtfully, add value to the discussion, and apply ideas, insights, or concepts from scholarly sources, such as: journal articles, assigned readings, textbook material, lectures, course materials, or authoritative websites. For specific details and criteria, refer to the discussion rubric in the Menu (?) or in the Course Overview Weekly Discussion Guidelines.

Week2 Appl Of Evidence

Appl of Evidence- Based Rerch

Week 2 Discussion: Appraisal of Quantitative Research

Use the Galen library database to find one primary  quantitative research article on any  nursing  topic recently published  this year  in a  nursing journal . Read the article and in  one paragraph (7 to 8 sentences) provide a rapid critical appraisal by answering the following questions.  Support your response by citing and referencing the research article.

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1. What was the research design?

2. Was the sampling method and size appropriate for the research question? Explain.

3. What were the dependent and independent (outcome) variables?

4. Were valid and reliable instruments/surveys used to measure outcomes? Explain.

5. What were the main results of the study?

6. Was there statistical significance? Explain.

7. How would you use the study results in your practice to make a difference in patient outcomes?