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Due: Sunday night at 11:59pm Mountain Time

In this assignment, you will identify argument and fallacy forms.

Step 1: Consider the scenario:

Scientists from the Coalition of Concerned Scientists claim that fresh water is going to be the scarcest resource on the planet in 50 years. This claim, though alarming, is based only on a single study performed in the Appalachian Mountains over a span of 10 years. The study involved testing the percentage and availability of fresh, drinkable water along the mountain range once every April for 10 years. The study has many citizens concerned this could mark the beginning of a slippery slope, and many are beginning to think irrationally about how to maintain an abundance of clean water. As a well-respected environmental blogger, many have come to you looking for answers, and while you may not have the solutions they want, you do believe you can prove that the Coalition of Concerned Scientists study is riddled with fallacies.

Step 2: Examine the presence of fallacy.

Create content for a two to three-page (minimum) blog entry aimed at easing the anxiety of your readership, address the following statements:

• What type of argument is being presented? How does that differ or coincide with the fallacy form?
• What fallacy or fallacies are present in the Coalition of Concerned Scientists’ claim? What are the ramifications of the fallacy or fallacies within this scenario?
• By what criteria can you distinguish between arguments and fallacies? In the case of the Coalition of Concerned Scientists study, what improvements would transform this into a viable argument?
• Are there any logical fallacies present in the scenario? If so, explain. How can you discern logical fallacies within an argument?

Step 3: When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Assignment Content

1. In response to federal policy and service requirements, health insurance plans are increasingly developing high-deductible insurance policies and narrow networks. These types of policies require the consumer to pay more out-of-pocket. To portray this in a positive light, this trend has been labeled as “consumer-based” to suggest that the consumer must pay more from their own funds and, thus, encourage consumers to make better health care choices. However, this could be labeled as a burden on the consumer.

   Write a 350- to 525-word article that identifies and evaluates the impact that federal or state health care policies are having on consumer costs. Explore both positive and negative effects.

   Include a citation of your article in your assignment.

   Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

    

Medicare or Medicaid – which has greater impact in your state?

In the state of Florida, it seems that Medicaid has a greater impact. The fact that Medicaid benefits are funded by the state and federal program play a huge role as to how much the state is impacted. Medicaid as we all know covers adults with children with low income, disabled, pregnant women and elderly 65 years and older (Flexer, S. 2017, February 9). In 2019 it was reported that the total low-income population was 31% and Medicaid was covering for 19% of the low-income population (Medicaid in Florida [PDF]).  

   Medicaid benefits vary between states but it makes the greatest impact overall due to the fact that they cover from children to adults who are in need of health care. Benefits of the Medicaid program are that it decreases the uninsured populations giving them access to health care as long as they are eligible. Medicaid programs also assist in reducing poverty rates, reduces patient medical care debts and is efficient to those patients that are low income and need medical care in an economic crisis (Manatt, P. 2019, July 26).  

   Moreover, it is expected for Medicaid benefits to be expanded in the future in order to reduce society and low-income population debt as well as state budget savings. It is predicted that if Florida Medicaid expands then they will save about $900 million dollars in budget (Medicaid. (n.d.).  

References 

Flexer, S. (2017, February 9). What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Retrieved September 24, 2020, from https://www.disabilityexpertsfl.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-medicare-and-medicaid 

Manatt, P. (2019, July 26). Medicaid’s Impact on Health Care Access, Outcomes and State Economies. Retrieved September 24, 2020, from https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/research/2019/02/medicaid-s-impact-on-health-care-access-outcomes-and-state-economies.html 

Medicaid. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2020, from http://www.fha.org/health-care-issues/finance-reimbursement/medicaid.aspx 

Medicaid in Florida [PDF]. (2019, October). San Francisco: Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation. 

Students are encouraged to create portfolios and begin to “manage” their careers. When you began a college education you took the first step. You now need to begin to reflect on the next goal, then medium, and long-term goals. I did not complete my final degree until well into my 50’s. And that is fine, I loved my health care career. I was eager to care for patients and did not leave direct patient care for many decades. I did know the time would come to do so however, and began to earn the college degrees I would need at the proper time. This is what is meant by managing your career. This is an entry level program. It is designed to assist you in getting your “foot in the door” where you can learn valuable clinical skills. A common and important degree is the Bachelor of Health Information Management (BS-HIM). This is a reflective assignment. After you have earned your Associate Degree, what would you like to do next?

Explore your next step in Career Management.

Include the following aspects in the assignment:

Ø  Access AHIMA: What is Health Information

Ø  Explore in detail the job outlook, roles and responsibilities of the HIM professionals.

Ø  Expand on your interest in pursuing this profession or if you are not interested, please discuss the reasons.

Ø  Implement some characteristics that makes a good leader in the field of Health Information and explain which ones you specifically have.

Ø  Demonstrate the importance of HIM professionals respecting patient privacy, accuracy, and quality care

Ø  This is a non-formal 1-2 page reflection; you may use “I”. As always, proper sentences, grammar, and spelling are required.

In a Microsoft Word document of 5-6 pages formatted in APA style, describe your personal approach to professional nursing practice. Be sure to address each one of the following criteria:

• Which philosophy/conceptual framework/theory/middle-range theory describes nursing in the way you think about it?
  • Discuss how you could utilize the philosophy/conceptual framework/theory/middle-range theory to organize your thoughts for critical thinking and decision making in nursing practice.
• Formulate and discuss your personal definition of nursing, person, health, and environment.
• Discuss a minimum of two beliefs and/or values about nursing that guide your own practice.
• Analyze your communication style using one of the tools presented in the course.
  • Discuss the strengths and weaknesses associated with your style of communication.
  • Impact of your communication style on your ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team.

On a separate references page, cite all sources using APA format. Helpful APA guides and resources are available in the South University Online Library. Below are guides that are located in the library and can be accessed and downloaded via the South University Online Citation Resources: APA Style page. The American Psychological Association website also provides detailed guidance on formatting, citations, and references at APA Style.
• APA Citation Helper
• APA Citations Quick Sheet
• APA-Style Formatting Guidelines for a Written Essay
• Basic Essay Template

Please note that the title and reference pages should not be included in the total page count of your paper.

Submission Details:

Approach your written assignment as follows: 

1. Pick a health services organization that you may work for or with which you are familiar.  It can be a local or national organization. 
2. Research the organization by visiting its website and, if possible, its location. 
3. Research the industry in which your organization operates, e.g. nursing homes, private physician practice.
4. Using your findings, conduct a SWOT analysis of your organization. Use the SWOT Analysis Worksheet provided under Course Content
5. Conduct a competitive analysis of your organization.  Use the Competitive Analysis Worksheet provided under Course Content.  

Prepare your written assignment by addressing each of the following questions in order: 

1. What is the mission of the health care organization?
2. What are their corporate level goals?
3. Who are their customers?
4. From your SWOT analysis, what do you conclude are the organization’s main strengths and weaknesses?
5. From your SWOT analysis, what do you conclude are the organization’s main opportunities and threats?
6. Who are the primary competitors to the organization? 
7. Do you think the organization has a customer-focused orientation to its practices and procedures?  Why or why not? 

NOTE:  You will not find definitive information on your organization relating to these questions, some of the information is propriety or not available through public means.  Use and cite data whenever you find it, or use your best judgment as to what you think is occurring at the organization.  Be sure to offer your rationale for your conclusions. 

New practice approaches 

Book:   DeMarco, R. F. & Healey-Walsh, J. (2020) Community and Public Health Nursing (3th Edition). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer ISBN: 978-1-975111-69-4 American psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th Edition). Washington DC: American Psychological Association 

Research Paper #2 

Choose any of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease discussed in your textbook (for example: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS – 2002-2003), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)- 2015-2018), Avian influenza, H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic – 2009-2010, Novel Avian influenza A (H7N9) Virus 2013-2017, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Escherichia Coli, Tuberculosis, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease).

1. Introduce the disease 

2. Mention signs, symptoms and diagnosis of the disease.

3. Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases.

4. How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Health People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.

5. Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease?

6. What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms?

7. What is your role as a community health nurse? 

8. Mention research studies related with the topics discussed in your paper (mention at least 3 research studies in paper).

Research Assignment # 2

Purpose

The student will choose (1) of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease (some examples were provided) to develop the research project. Also, the student will use given questions to guide the paper. 

General directions

1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment).

2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines. 

3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references about the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).

Research Paper

Include the following components:

1. Introduction of the disease

2. Mention signs and symptoms of the disease. How do you diagnose this infectious disease? 

3. Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases.

4. How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Health People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines.

5. Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease?

6. What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms?

7. What is your role as a community health nurse?

8. Mention research studies related with the topics discussed in your paper (mention at least 3 research studies in paper).

9. Conclusion

10. References Page

MAXIMUN POINTS – 100

It accounts for 25% of your final grade

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5 REFERENCES

https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/group-therapy-live-demonstrationIn your role, you must understand group processes and stages of formation, as this will help you develop groups and determine an individual’s appropriateness for group therapy. Whether you are at the beginning stages of group formation or facilitating a session for a developed group, it is important to consider factors that may influence individual client progress. For this Assignment, as you examine the video Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration in this week’s Learning Resources, consider the group’s processes, stages of formation, and other factors that might impact the effectiveness of group therapy for clients.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Analyze group processes and stages of formation
• Analyze curative factors of groups
• Analyze the impact of curative factors on client progress
• Recommend strategies for managing intragroup conflict

To prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group processes.
• View the media, Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration, and consider the group dynamics.

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

• Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.
• Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.
• Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature

Please follow the attached instructions .

NB// APA 7th edition must use for this paper,

No running head but number the pages accordingly.