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The purpose of this assignment is to describe economic concepts related to health care.

Respond to each of the following questions (150-200 words each) by applying the economic concepts described in this topic’s assigned readings from The Economics of Health and Medical Care.

1. Write the formula for price elasticity of demand and describe what it means.
2. How would you expect the price elasticity of demand for health care to vary with health status?
3. Would the demand for health care increase or decrease with an improvement in educational attainment in the community?
4. Studies using macroeconomic data indicate higher income elasticity for health care. Does that make health care an inferior, normal, or superior good? Explain.
5. Describe the components of time cost in health care. Is time less costly for patients with higher wage rates? Explain.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Demand and Elasticity in Health Care  

Pivot Table and Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis

Assumed Certainty: Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM)

Scenario: You are the Vice President of Franchise Services for the Lucky restaurant chain. You have been assigned the task of evaluating the best location for a new Lucky restaurant. The CFO has provided you with a template that includes 6 criteria (attributes) that you are required to use in your evaluation of 5 recommended locations. Following are the 6 criteria that you will use to evaluate this decision:

Traffic counts (avg. thousands/day)—the more traffic, the more customers, and the greater the potential sales.

Building lease and taxes (thousands $ per year)—the lower the building lease and taxes, the better.

Size of building (square feet in thousands)—a larger building is more preferable.

Parking spaces (max number of customers parking)—more customer parking is preferable.

Insurance costs (thousands $ per year)—lower insurance costs are preferable.

Ease of access (subjective evaluation from observation)—you will need to “code” the subjective data. Use Excellent = 4, Good = 3, Fair = 2, and Poor = 1.

Now that you have collected the data from various sources (your CFO and COO, local real estate listings, personal observation, etc.), you have all the data you need to complete an analysis for choosing the best location. Download the raw data for the 5 locations in this Word document: Module 3 SLP.docx

Assignment

Review the information and data regarding the different alternatives for a new restaurant location. Then do the following in Excel:

Table 1: Develop an MADM table with the raw data.

Table 2: Convert the raw data to utilities (scaled on 0 to 1). Show the utility weights in a second table.

Table 3: Develop a third table with even weights (16.7%) for each variable.

Evaluate Table 3 for the best alternative.

Table 4: Complete a sensitivity analysis by assigning weights to each variable.

In a Word document, do the following:

• Discuss the process used to put together Tables 1–4 above.
• Provide the rationale you used for choosing for each of the weights you used in Table 4.
• Give your recommendation of which location the company should choose (based on results of Table 4).

SLP Assignment Expectations

Excel Analysis

Complete Excel analysis using MADM (all four tables noted above must be included).

Accurate Excel analysis (Excel file includes working formulas showing your calculations; all calculations and results must be accurate).

Written Report

• Length requirements: 2–3 pages minimum(not including Cover and Reference pages). NOTE: You must submit 2–3 pages of written discussion and analysis. This means that you should avoid use of tables and charts as “space fillers.”
• Provide a brief introduction to/background of the problem.
• Discuss the steps you used to compile the Excel analysis (i.e., the four tables).
• Discuss the assumptions used to assign weights to each variable of your sensitivity analysis (Table 4). That is, provide the rationale for your choice of weights for each variable.
• Provide a complete and meaningful recommendation related to the location that should be chosen as a new site.
• Write clearly, simply, and logically. Use double-spaced, black Verdana or Times Roman font in 12 pt. type size.
• Have an introduction at the beginning to introduce the topics and use keywords as headings to organize the report.
• Avoid redundancy and general statements such as “All organizations exist to make a profit.” Make every sentence count.
• Paraphrase the facts using your own words and ideas, employing quotes sparingly. Quotes, if absolutely necessary, should rarely exceed five words.
• Upload both your Excel file and written Word report to the SLP 3 Dropbox by the assignment due date.

1. If you discovered a fossil of an extinct mammal that lived high in the Andes, would you predict that it would more closely resemble present-day mammals from South American jungles or present-day mammals that live high in African mountains? Explain.
2. What, if any, are the negative impacts of keeping such fields of inquiry as science and religion separate? Provide examples to support your answer.
3. Critically evaluate the reliability of information presented in both primary and secondary sources.
4. Explain the reasons why within six months of effectively using methicillin to treat S. aureus infections in a community, all patients newly infected with S. aureushave MRSA.
5. Describe the concept of descent with modification and provide some examples.
6. Under what circumstances is cancer considered to have a hereditary component?
7. Describe the role that tumor suppressor genes play in cancer prevention and in cancer promotion. Provide an example of a tumor suppressor gene and the cancer that results if proper functioning ceases.
8. What property of cancer cells do chemotherapeutic agents attempt to exploit?
9. Explain the ways the p53 gene acts as a control system for the genome.
10. Highlight the economic, cultural, and technological changes associated with a more globally connected world.
11. Analyze the reasons why pseudoscience is not a true science and outline what it lacks in terms of a true science.
12. How is a scientific theory different from a scientific hypothesis?

Scenario for Assignments 1-4

Assume that you have been hired as a new manager to oversee a training department for an organization, which could be your workplace, a company with which you are familiar, or a company that you select from those listed on the Internet. The organization should be one for which you have (or can obtain) enough information to complete the assignments for this course.

You will develop a training proposal in stages, which are described in Assignments 1–4. Each stage is a building block that will become part of your final project. You will be required to use a technology tool in the development process. Your professor will review each stage and offer feedback. Therefore, you will have an opportunity to revise some of the assignments. Your goal is to move from a traditional training approach to a performance-based training approach.

Assignment 1:  Training Proposal

Write a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you:

Describe the organization, highlighting the following: (a) type (government, business, nonprofit), (b) type(s) of product or service, (c) number of employees, and (d) mission statement.

Describe the job roles of at least three (3) interviewees, providing a rationale for selecting these positions from which to obtain information about training needs.

Discuss the primary roles and goals of the training program, commenting on how the roles and goals align with organization’s mission statement.

Discuss the training needs identified by the interviewees; highlight how the training department determines the needs.

Discuss at least three (3) ways the organization measures the effectiveness of the training.

Recommend a preliminary course of action to improve the organization’s training.

Provide at least two (2) peer-reviewed references (published in the last five [5] years) to support the paper’s claims and proposed project approach.

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. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length

1. Thoroughly described the organization, highlighting the following: (a) type (government, business, nonprofit), (b) type(s) of product or service, (c) number of employees, and (d) mission statement.
2. Thoroughly described the job roles of at least three (3) interviewees; thoroughly provided a rationale for selecting these positions from which to obtain information about training needs.
3. Thoroughly described at least three (3) current types of training offered by the organization.
4. Thoroughly discussed the primary roles and goals of the training program, commenting on how the roles and goals align with organization’s mission statement.
5. Thoroughly discussed the training needs identified by the interviewees; thoroughly highlighted how the training department determines the needs.
6. Thoroughly discussed at least three (3) ways the organization measures the effectiveness of the training.
7. Thoroughly recommended a preliminary course of action to improve the organization’s training.
8. Provide at least two (2) peer-reviewed references (published in the last five [5] years) to support the paper’s claims and proposed project approach

 Rhetorical Analysis Essay

Length: approx. 1000 words, excluding lengthy quotations

The rhetorical analysis essay is meant to build your critical thinking skills by having you closely read and interpret the rhetorical situation of a text. Using concepts from class, you will conduct a rhetorical analysis in which you will assess the effectiveness of the rhetorical strategies an author uses to make an argument.

For this assignment, you will select one chapter of Thomas King’s The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative, and then analyze how the way the chapter is written contributes to King’s theme in the chapter, and to his argument in the text as a whole. Focusing on the rhetorical strategies King uses will require you to read and think carefully about the chapter you select, what it means, how this meaning is conveyed, whether this meaning is convincingly conveyed, etc. You will be required to use very precise evidence in support of your claims and conclusions.

Reminder: You are required to make an argument about King’s text; a description or summary of the chapter will not suffice.

How to proceed:

1. Choose ONE chapter of Thomas King’s The Truth About Stories.
2. Ensure you understand both the specific topic/theme of the chapter you have selected and also the ways in which the theme/topic fits into the broader argument King makes in the work as a whole.

2.1. In other words, what, precisely, is King dealing with or arguing in this chapter?

2.2. Think about how the topic of your chapter relates to the other topics King treats in his book.

3. Write a short essay in which you discuss two or three ways King goes about dealing with his topic. Remember that your essay should not simply provide an overview of the chapter or the text, but that your focus should be on two or three strategies King uses to present the subject matter, as well as on the effectiveness or inadequacies of these strategies. You should support your ideas with specific evidence – i.e. quote the exact words from the text and interpret them. Put your thesis statement in bold font.

Be specific in your analysis of your chapter. Point to specific rhetorical features King deploys in the chapter, and suggest how and to what effect these features are being used. Consider the ways in which King’s treatment of his specific topic compares to, or differs from, his treatment of the topic in a different chapter. How does King use these rhetorical strategies alongside strategies from other chapters to build his argument in The Truth About Stories as a whole?

If you are unsure about where to start, here are a few things (there are many, many more) to think about in the context of your chapter:

• Why/how does King tell stories (Indigenous, or otherwise) in this chapter?
• Why does King offer biographical anecdotes (i.e. incidents from his own life)?
• Why does King rely so heavily on historical information, and what is the relationship of this “history” to the “stories” he tells?
• How is the chapter organized? In what way is it structured? Is it simply a linear narrative, or are there interruptions or digressions? What purposes do these interruptions have? How does this structure help/hinder King’s discussion of his topic in the chapter or his argument in the work as a whole?
• What is the tone of the chapter? Is it funny? Serious? Melancholic? Does the tone remain the same throughout the chapter, or does it shift? How does King manipulate his tone to explore his topic, and what effects do these manipulations have?
• Does King use any striking metaphors to make his point? Are there words or phrases that reappear throughout the chapter/text? What is the effect of repetition in this chapter/text?

**You do not need to answer any/all of these questions in your essay itself – they are just to help you get thinking about the rhetorical strategies King uses in the chapter/text**

Topic: Christian Ethics

Thread: 350–400 words Provide an examination of at least 1 biblical text that can be used as an argument for a Christian’s responsibility to conduct research in an ethical manner. Cite and summarize the biblical text and provide specific application to common research practices and IRB training module material.

Replies150–200 words: Respond to and interact with at least 2 of your peers.

C’s Response

I have always relied upon the book of Proverbs to provide insight on my daily walk and immediately two verses came to mind.   Proverbs 19:2 offers “Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses the way” (Proverbs 19:2, The New King James Version).  As a “type A” personality and a “list maker”, I often have to remind myself to slow down.  In fact, when writing one sentence this past week, it took me forty five minutes to make sure all the citations were correct, and moreover, the authors were addressing what I thought they were addressing.  Coming from a sports background where human performance in a game is often measured against a play clock and one is expected to make decisions very quickly to impact a game, this type of slow, intentional and methodical work has been interesting and a challenge.  However, it is necessary to slow down and make very sure you are approaching your research in the correct way.

Subsequently, Proverbs 14:15 provides “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives though to his steps”( Proverbs 14:15, The New King James Version).  This type of research is not one to be conducted quickly nor should one accept in one’s research that everything you have come across is accurate.  From an ethical standpoint, Creswell offers that researchers should “refrain from presenting information that potentially harms participants”(Creswell, 2013, p. 66).  Research should be done methodically and intentionally, however, it should be conducted in a way that one has an intentional plan to address ethical concerns, and subsequently, how one should deal with those concerns if they arise.  As I work with my own students, they will remark “They say…..” and I always inquire “Who are the “They”?”.  Subsequently, they hear a monologue from me about the perils of their internet searches and warning them about the intent of their sources.

Finally, Proverbs is peppered with advice on how to live one’s life.  And I could extrapolate verses that could apply to all scenarios approached in research, but it can simply be boiled down to the “Golden Rule” provided in the book of Matthew “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”(Matthew 7:12, The New King James Version).  As one of my prior professors indicated, we stand on the shoulders of the ones that came before us as we conduct our research.  As those researchers either made mistakes, intentional or not, we learn what to do and what not to do.  And subsequently, we should be deliberate enough in our efforts to get our research right always knowing we should treat others as we want to be treated.

References

Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications.

Discussion: Respiratory Alterations

In clinical settings, patients often present with various respiratory symptoms such as congestion, coughing, and wheezing. While identifying a symptom’s underlying illness can be challenging, it is essential because even basic symptoms such as persistent coughing can be a sign of a more severe disorder. Advanced practice nurses must be able to differentiate between moderate and severe respiratory disorders, as well as properly diagnose and prescribe treatment for their patients. For this reason, you must have an understanding of the pathophysiology of respiratory disorders.

Consider the following three scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Ms. Teel brings in her 7-month-old infant for evaluation. She is afraid that the baby might have respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) because she seems to be coughing a lot, and Ms. Teel heard that RSV is a common condition for infants. A detailed patient history reveals that the infant has been coughing consistently for several months. It’s never seemed all that bad. Ms. Teel thought it was just a normal thing, but then she read about RSV. Closer evaluation indicates that the infant coughs mostly at night; and, in fact, most nights the baby coughs to some extent. Additionally, Ms. Teel confirms that the infant seems to cough more when she cries. Physical examination reveals an apparently healthy age- and weight-appropriate, 7-month-old infant with breath sounds that are clear to auscultation. The infant’s medical history is significant only for eczema that was actually quite bad a few months back. Otherwise, the only remarkable history is an allergic reaction to amoxicillin that she experienced 3 months ago when she had an ear infection.

Scenario 2:

Kevin is a 6-year-old boy who is brought in for evaluation by his parents. The parents are concerned that he has a really deep cough that he just can’t seem to get over. The history reveals that he was in his usual state of good health until approximately 1 week ago when he developed a profound cough. His parents say that it is deep and sounds like he is barking. He coughs so hard that sometimes he actually vomits. The cough is productive for mucus, but there is no blood in it. Kevin has had a low-grade temperature but nothing really high. His parents do not have a thermometer and don’t know for sure how high it got. His past medical history is negative. He has never had childhood asthma or RSV. His mother says that they moved around a lot in his first 2 years and she is not sure that his immunizations are up to date. She does not have a current vaccination record.

Scenario 3:

Maria is a 36-year-old who presents for evaluation of a cough. She is normally a healthy young lady with no significant medical history. She takes no medications and does not smoke. She reports that she was in her usual state of good health until approximately 3 weeks ago when she developed a “really bad cold.” The cold is characterized by a profound, deep, mucus-producing cough. She denies any rhinorrhea or rhinitis—the primary problem is the cough. She develops these coughing fits that are prolonged, very deep, and productive of a lot of green sputum. She hasn’t had any fever but does have a scratchy throat. Maria has tried over-the-counter cough medicines but has not had much relief. The cough keeps her awake at night and sometimes gets so bad that she gags and dry heaves.

To Prepare

• Review the three scenarios, as well as Chapter 27 and Chapter 28 in the Huether and McCance text.
• Select one of the scenarios and consider the respiratory disorder and underlying alteration associated with the type of cough described.
• Identify the pathophysiology of the alteration that you associated with the cough.
• Select two of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how the factors you selected might impact the disorder.

By Day 3

Post a description of the disorder and underlying respiratory alteration associated with the type of cough in your selected scenario. Then, explain the pathophysiology of the respiratory alteration. Finally, explain how the factors you selected might impact the disorder.

Use the below reference as one of the references

Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Loius: Mosby.

Read the following case study:

Motivated by his ambitions and previous work in coffee shops, Angelo is moving to Barrow, Alaska, to open a shop he has named Alaska Coffee. Angelo intends to sell coffee, espresso, and a couple of food items. He has signed a lease for a shop on one of the main streets and is moving in. His parents fronted him the cost or actual items of furniture and utensils, and he acquired some donated items, so he will not have to count these items in his cash accounting. Angelo is nearly ready to start selling coffee!

Angelo notes that he has the following fixed costs that he does have to count:

• $1200/month for employees, totaled up, and
• $1500/month lease, insurance, state, and borough fees.

Angelo figured he would allocate these  fixed costs to his products in the same proportion that they provided revenue as shown in this table:

As you can see, local demand and the cost of acquiring supplies and ingredients from a store in the Arctic drives Angelo’s accounting. The coffee is the thing for him! However, the other items are selling as well.

Angelo asks a visiting family member to prepare a report for him that answers the questions below.

• With the way Angelo has the fixed cost proportioned out by 75%, 15%, 5%, and 5% for each of the four items for sale, what is the break-even point of sales of each item for him in a month?
• What would the total sales figure for the shop be at the break-even point?
• What, if anything, should Angelo do to improve his business?

Prepare the report as instructed in a response of at least three pages. Be sure to research at least two sources to support your ideas and integrate the sources in APA-formatted citations and matching reference lists. Additionally, use Times New Roman 12pt. double-spaced font.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.

(Problem 10-41) Grosvenor Industries has designated $1.2 million for capital investment expenditures during the upcoming year.  Its cost of capital is 14 percent.  Any unused funds will earn the cost of capital rate.  The following investment opportunities along with their required investment and estimated net present values have been identified:

In your response, complete the following:

• Rank the projects using the profitability index.  Considering the limit on funds available, which projects should be accepted?
• Using the NPV, which projects should be accepted, considering the limit on funds available?
• If the available investment funds are reduced to only $1,000,000:
  • Does the list of accepted projects change from Part 2?
  • What is the opportunity cost of the eliminated $200,000?

1. Therapy is created to be a safe place for the patient and a place to work out there issues. Each person will have their own unique issues to work through in the session.  In the beginning the patient will need to open up to the therapist to get to the issues they have. One issue that may arise is transference which is when the patient makes similarities from a significant figure in their life to the therapist. Female therapist resembles the patients mother, which can be an easy way to get the patient to talk or a roadblock that has to be overcame before the session can begin

Thoughts on this?

2. Please explain the four major theoretical models and perspectives.
3. Interviewing is a part of a clinical psychologist’s assessment and there are various types. One of the first interviews conducted with an individual needing care is the Initial Intake or Admissions Interview. This interview not only gives the individual a general idea of the facility and the treatment but seeks to understand the problems and symptoms that they are experiencing to recommend the proper care for them.

The Mental Status Interview is used to see a person’s mental functioning and ability, their thought processes and judgment. This is to give an initial look into any psychiatric concerns the individual may have to provide them with the right treatment.

A crisis interview is when there is an immediate emergency and the individual is experiencing a crisis. The individual is quickly assessed if they are a risk to themselves or others and the nature of the crisis. The psychologist must be quick, calm and able to make swift decisions during this time.

The diagnostic interview uses the individuals self-reported symptoms and the DSMIV-TR to diagnose the individual’s mental health issues.

Structured interviews have very specific questions and were designed to improve the validity and reliability of interviews. The questions are normally yes or no, with follow up questions for specific details. This interview provides information for diagnosing and treatment options. Computer-Assisted Interviews are part of the structured interviews and allow individuals more privacy as they feel less pressure when responding to a computer rather than to an individual. These forms of interviews can also offer convenience as they can be time savers.

An exit or termination interview is done when the individual has completed treatment. The results are used to evaluate the effectiveness of their program and to assess if and what continual treatment needs that the individual may need. (Plante, 2011)

When does one use each of the above?

4. Here is a list of just some of the testing that we do in our field, who would benefit from this and why?

1)     Cognitive testing

1. a)     Intelligence testing

(1)   Defining intelligence

(2)   Wechsler scales

(3)   Stanford-Binet scales

1. b)    Other cognitive ability testing
2. c)     Neuropsychological testing
3. d)    Controversies

2)     Personality tests

1. a)     Personality and psychological functioning
2. b)    Objective approaches

(1)   MMPI-2

(2)   MCMI-III

(3)   16PF

(4)   NEO-PI-R

1. c)     Projective approaches

(1)   Rorschach

(2)   Thematic apperception test

(3)   Projective drawings

(4)   Sentence completion test

5. Personality is how we think and behave with the world around us. Personality testing is used to assess the ways that people think feel and behave, to diagnose, create treatment plans, identify patterns and dynamics.  Personality tests can be beneficial for employers as they are designed to reflect traits and behaviors that the individual has that remain part of them throughout their life. It allows the employer to have an idea of who the individual is and the characteristics, strengths or weaknesses they may have. This gives the employer the ability to assess if the individual is a good fit for the company or a position prior to hiring the person. (Plante, 2011)

For example, seeing that an individual is outgoing, positive, fair and friendly, the employer would be able to judge if a customer service position fit their unique characteristics. Someone that was shy, negative and argumentative would not be a good fit in customer service but may do well in a position that had less interaction with the public.

Thoughts on whether this s a good thing or not, some people may look like one thing on paper vs real life???

References:

Plante, T. G. (2011). Contemporary Clinical Psychology. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, INC.