Worth: 50% As a health services manager, you have been asked to submit a project proposal to the Board of Executives to fully utilise a grant of AUD$150 000 recently received by your organisation. The choice of health pro ject is yours. You must provide sufficient information to enable the organisation’s Board of Executives to understand the rationale for the program and the activities required to design, implement and evaluate the program including any additional data that would need to be collected. Based on your outline plan, the Board of Executives should be able to determine whether the benefits delivered by the program are justified given the effort, resources, risk factors and dependencies that you have identified.
As the project is hypothetical, you may make any assumptions you like. However, you need to state any assumptions that you make very clearly (for example regarding the scope or type of services to be provided, the target group, the area in which it will be implemented ). Remember, the aim of this assignment is to develop an outline plan for a pro ject based on existing data available. You are NOT required to develop a complete project plan or to collect any additional data as part of this assignment. Your outline project plan should be presented to a professional standard that can be submitted to the Board of Executives, including an executive summary, introduction, situation analysis, implementation plan including timeline, evaluati on strategy, budget and resources, and a risk analysis including suitable management strategies.
Your project plan should include the following information and headings: Title page  Short title for the healthcare pro ject  Student declaration Executive summary (or Synopsis) (up to 300 words) • Describe the proposed healthcare project , the healthcare issues it will address, its evaluation and potential benefits Contents  List all your main headings Introduction to the project (2 00 words) Situation Analysis Rationale (300 -700 words) 
Outline the current situation, justifying the need for the pro ject , why the project should be done, and should be done by this organisation. Include relevant graphs and tables if appropriate. Describe any data you have consulted, for example: Mortality (e.g. number of deaths per 100,000) Morbidity (e.g. number of cases per 100,000) Trends (e.g. changes in rate over the last 10-20 years) Distribution (gender, race, geographical, etc) Feasibility Assessment  Iden tify existing or emerging internal and external environmental factors which may affect the project (e.g. organisational, political, economic, cultural, existing programs) 
Speculate on likely future issues which should be considered  Identify stakeholders wh o should be consulted or involved in the project  Review the competitive environment in which the project will be implemented.  Describe any additional data that needs to be collected in order to complete a feasibility assessment for the project . Describe how additional data will be collected. Target Group • Includ e details of the target group who will benefit from the project . Goals and Objectives  Write an overall project goal  Write up to 3 SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time -bound) objectives for the pro ject which may be used to evaluate the pro ject .  Your objectives should indicate in specific and measurable terms what outcomes and impacts you expect to achieve. Project Activities
• List and briefly describe the main program activities you will implement in order to achieve your program objectives. Note: Remember this assignment represents an outline program plan. Therefore, your description of activities should be brief. Timeline
• Provide a Gantt or other suitable chart showing the main stages and activities of the program matched to a realistic timeframe. Highlight any dependencies. Evaluation (200 words)
• Briefly describe how you will measure the achievement of your program obje ctives. What indicators will be used to evaluate if the program was successful? Budget and Resources
• List the budget items (e.g. equipment, human resources, training, etc) associated with implementing the program plan along with a justification for each expenditure
• Describe the resources (human resources, technical resources, materials, physical space, etc) which will be needed
• Identify any resources that will need to be sourced from outside the organisation.
Risk Analysis • Based on already introduced material, provide a risk management table identifying major risk factors, assessing their potential impact, and suggesting management strategies to eliminate or mitigate this impact References
• Include a list of references cited in the proposal, e.g. for the Ra tionale or Program Activities. Reference any existing resources that will be used to implement the program. Performance Criteria Possible Mark The program plan is presented in a professional format and is of an appropriate academic standard – spelling, grammar and referencing are correct , with appropriate executive summary and introduction.
There is page numbering, a table of contents and correctly cited reference list. 15 The situation analysis appropriately justifies the program, with a comprehensive feasibility assessment including all internal and external factors that may affect the success of the program 30 The program goal is appropriate, and objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time – bound 10 The program activities (including evaluation) relate to the program goals and objectives and are scheduled according to a realistic timeline 20 The budget and resources required to implement the program p lan are accounted for comprehensively and presented in a suitable format 15 The major risk factors are identified, with appropriate strategies to reduce their potential impact

 

Prepare a 34 page (1000-1200 words) analysis for Dr. X that demonstrates your consideration of your practices current capabilities with regard to 1) adopting a concierge care business model or 2) expanding the existing practice. (Feel free to look at sample SWOT or Porters Five Forces Framework templates for ideas but do not use a template because some applications may not be able to read the template you select.) It is important to note that there are no completely right or wrong answers for this Assignment. In the end the physicians will make the final decision but they are looking to you to evaluate the situation from a business perspective to have asked the right questions and to do the legwork.
Your submission will be graded based on your clear demonstration that the following have been considered:CompetitionCustomers (mix customer demand)Continuity of careValueSources of revenueCosts (including marketing technology payroll office fit-out)Staffing needs (propose specific roles and responsibilities)
Ethical concerns
Finally in a concise summary paragraph or two present your recommendation to your employers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the status quo versus moving to a concierge care model? Does a hybrid model make sense? If so how would you structure it and why do you think it is the desired option? Remember to be clear and detailed in your responses. Your writing should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar punctuation etc.) and it should be logical original and insightful. Finally ensure that your paper fully conforms to APA Style and include a cover page and a reference page.

 

Advanced healthcare practice
Clearly articulate the strengths and benefits of advanced practice to the patient/client the professionals and the organisation.
Critically appraise the skills and knowledge required by the advanced practitioner in relation to the population they serve.
Critically evaluate strategies used to influence and evaluate change in practice in light of legal ethical and professional guidelines and other available evidence.
Critically evaluate advanced practice competencies within the competency frameworks Assessment Guidelines: 3000 word essay
Critically reflect and discuss the development of your healthcare profession and critically analyse the role of advanced practice within your area of expertise

 

Internal Code : MAS4187 Nursing Assignment
For this task you need to create a single (1) slide (using PowerPoint) colour coded concept map and 750 word explanation, demonstrating analysis of the case study scenario emailed to you in week 1.
Questions:
1) Interpret the patient’s risk factors (from the case-study scenario) and determine how these risk factors relate to the diagnosed disease/disorder;
2) Outline the links between the aetiology, cellular pathology and the pathophysiology of the diagnosed disease;
3) Describe how the pathophysiology of the disease/disorder accounts for the patient’s clinical manifestations (described in the case-study scenario);
4) Analyse and interpret evidence-based research to suggest appropriate diagnostic assessments and treatment modalities for the patient’s diagnosis.
In your 750 word written explanation you must:
1) Explain the links between the patient’s risk factors and aetiology to account for the disease’s/disorder’s pathophysiology.
2) Describe how the disease’s/disorder’s pathophysiology manifests through the patient’s signs and symptoms.
3) Justify your suggested diagnostic tests and treatment modalities listed in the concept map on their relevance and appropriateness for the diagnosed disease/disorder. 18 total views, 2 views today

 

Due August 30 2014 and worth 200 points
See Rubric on last page
As the head health care administrator at USA Community Hospital you are required to review compliance reports on issues relating to the ethical conduct of the professional staff at your hospital patient review registries and standard procedures surrounding the ethical treatment of patients with HIV / AIDS. Intermittently complaints surface from patients with HIV / AIDS concerned with ethical treatment and denial of services.
Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1.Devise a plan to investigate the validity of patients claims of denial of services. This plan should include but not be limited to establishing mechanisms to address service denial claims a human resources component and a review of related policies and procedures.
2.Analyze the primary way in which different staffing levels may play pivotal roles in upholding ethical conduct including treating patients with dignity. Justify your position.
3.Formulate a plan to relate the primary legal ramifications to the professional staff regarding ethical treatment of the hospitals HIV / AIDS patients.
4.Devise a community relations plan that touts the hospitals unique ways of serving persons with HIV / AIDS including a focus on de-stigmatizing those afflicted.
5.Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed double spaced using Times New Roman font (size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment the students name the professors name the course title and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Examine the various applications of the law within the health care system.Identify the principles and legalities of ethical issues within the health care system.Identify a plan that addresses legal and ethical issues in a health care policy.Use technology and information resources to research issues in health care policy law and ethics.Write clearly and concisely about health care policy law and ethics using proper writing mechanics.Points: 200 Assignment 3: Legal Ethics Patients Rights and HIV / AIDSCriteria UnacceptableBelow 70% F Fair70-79% C Proficient80-89% B Exemplary90-100% A
1. Devise a plan to investigate the validity of patients claims of denial of services. This plan should include but not be limited to establishing mechanisms to address service denial claims a human resources component and a review of related policies and procedures.Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely devised a plan to investigate the validity of patients claims of denial of services. Did not submit or incompletely included but did not limit to establishing mechanisms to address service denial claims a human resources component and a review of related policies and procedures. Partially devised a plan to investigate the validity of patients claims of denial of services. Partially included but did not limit to establishing mechanisms to address service denial claims a human resources component and a review of related policies and procedures. Satisfactorily devised a plan to investigate the validity of patients claims of denial of services. Satisfactorily included but did not limit to establishing mechanisms to address service denial claims a human resources component and a review of related policies and procedures. Thoroughly devised a plan to investigate the validity of patients claims of denial of services. Thoroughly included but did not limit to establishing mechanisms to address service denial claims a human resources component and a review of related policies and procedures.
2. Analyze the primary way in which different staffing levels may play pivotal roles in upholding ethical conduct including treating patients with dignity. Justify your position.Weight: 15% Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the primary way in which different staffing levels may play pivotal roles in upholding ethical conduct including treating patients with dignity. Did not submit or incompletely justified your position. Partially analyzed the primary way in which different staffing levels may play pivotal roles in upholding ethical conduct including treating patients with dignity. Partially justified your position. Satisfactorily analyzed the primary way in which different staffing levels may play pivotal roles in upholding ethical conduct including treating patients with dignity. Satisfactorily justified your position. Thoroughly analyzed the primary way in which different staffing levels may play pivotal roles in upholding ethical conduct including treating patients with dignity. Thoroughly justified your position.
3. Formulate a plan to relate the primary legal ramifications to the professional staff regarding ethical treatment of the hospitals HIV / AIDS patients.Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely formulated a plan to relate the primary legal ramifications to the professional staff regarding ethical treatment of the hospitals HIV / AIDS patients. Partially formulated a plan to relate the primary legal ramifications to the professional staff regarding ethical treatment of the hospitals HIV / AIDS patients. Satisfactorily formulated a plan to relate the primary legal ramifications to the professional staff regarding ethical treatment of the hospitals HIV / AIDS patients. Thoroughly formulated a plan to relate the primary legal ramifications to the professional staff regarding ethical treatment of the hospitals HIV / AIDS patients.
4. Devise a community relations plan that touts the hospitals unique ways of serving persons with HIV / AIDS including a focus on de-stigmatizing those afflicted.Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely devised a community relations plan that touts the hospitals unique ways of serving persons with HIV / AIDS including a focus on de-stigmatizing those afflicted. Partially devised a community relations plan that touts the hospitals unique ways of serving persons with HIV / AIDS including a focus on de-stigmatizing those afflicted. Satisfactorily devised a community relations plan that touts the hospitals unique ways of serving persons with HIV / AIDS including a focus on de-stigmatizing those afflicted. Thoroughly devised a community relations plan that touts the hospitals unique ways of serving persons with HIV / AIDS including a focus on de-stigmatizing those afflicted.
5. 5 referencesWeight: 5% No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
6. Writing Mechanics Grammar and FormattingWeight: 5% Serious and persistent errors in grammar spelling punctuation or formatting. Partially free of errors in grammar spelling punctuation or formatting. Mostly free of errors in grammar spelling punctuation or formatting. Error free or almost error free grammar spelling punctuation or formatting.
7. Appropriate use of APA in-text citations and reference sectionWeight: 5% Lack of in-text citations and / or lack of reference section. In-text citations and references are provided but they are only partially formatted correctly in APA style. Most in-text citations and references are provided and they are generally formatted correctly in APA style. In-text citations and references are error free or almost error free and consistently formatted correctly in APA style.
8. Information Literacy / Integration of SourcesWeight: 5% Serious errors in the integration of sources such as intentional or accidental plagiarism or failure to use in-text citations. Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting paraphrasing and summarizing.Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting paraphrasing and summarizing. Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of quoting paraphrasing and summarizing.
9. Clarity and Coherence of WritingWeight: 5% Information is confusing to the reader and fails to include reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Information is partially clear with minimal reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Information is mostly clear and generally supported with reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.Information is provided in a clear coherent and consistent manner with reasons and evidence that logically support ideas.