Organizational Structures and Functions

1. Based on the data gathered, the general picture you have obtained, and the results of the survey (as returned to you by your instructor), you will now focus on the organizational structure and functions for the proposed GAH and Community Clinic.

2. In order to do so, you will need to define/address the following points:

a. Define the mission statement for the GAH and Community Clinic.

b. Prepare a simple organizational diagram, depicting the organizational structure (blocks) of the existing Mission Hospital (MVH), Children’s Hospital (CHOC), and the proposed Golden Age Hospital (GAH), and the community clinic (CC)

i. Note what common services or functions they can share (e.g., blood bank and laboratory services, shared operating rooms, pharmacy, etc.)

ii. Explain the organizational relationships between the structure blocks.

c. What is the recommended hospital size (number of beds)?

d. What major services/treatments will be offered based on your survey results at the GAH and the CC? At least six detailed services/treatments are required.

e. Physician–Hospital integration:

i. How (if appropriate) will you integrate the services of physicians whose specialty is in geriatric treatment within the GAH /CC?

ii. Address the management aspects, not the clinical ones.

iii. You can choose and explain one of the organizational forms detailed in the following article: Cuellara, A. E. & Gertlerb, P.J. (2006). Strategic integration of hospitals and physicians. Journal of Health Economics. Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2006, Pages 1-28. http://faculty.haas.berkeley.edu/gertler/working_papers/hospital_vi_5_10_02.pdf

3. Conclusions and Recommendations.

Mahaley’s Story: An Ecological and Family System Perspective (EP001)

· Laureate Education (Producer). (2014). Mahaley’s Childhood Web [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

· Mahaley Mahe: New Student Overview

· Note: While the names and interviews in the video are authentic, the information in the document and the scenario in Part II of this Performance Task are completely fictionalized. The scenario was created to assess important Learning Objectives within this Competency, but bear no reflection on Mahaley’s real life or the Mahe family.

· The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. (2014). Theory: Eight concepts. Retrieved from here.

Based on information from the video, Mahaley’s Childhood Web, and the “Mahaley Mahe: New Student Overview” document, write a 3- to 5-page response that addresses the following:

· Describe Mahaley’s microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem. Explain how at least three of these systems influence Mahaley’s healthy development and learning.

· Choose at least one concept from family systems theory, and explain how Mahaley’s story relates to that concept. Then, explain why understanding the concepts of the family systems theory can help support positive outcomes for Mahaley and her family.

· Using the ideas from the family systems theory and ecological systems theory, explain how the changes described in the “Mahaley Mahe: New Student Overview” document might impact Mahaley’s healthy development and learning.

· Explain the importance of respecting Mahaley’s family culture in this new environment in order to support her healthy development and learning.

Technical Communication

1. What is technical communication? How is technical communication different from other types of communication? Why is good technical communication imperative in today’s diverse business environment? 

2. Discuss the importance of collaboration and diversification in effective technical communication. Offer an example of poor communication that you have experienced, and your suggestions for improving its clarity and conciseness.

Week 1 Interactive Assignment

Prior to beginning this discussion, read Chapter 1 of the course text and complete the following SWOT Analysis activity. After completing the activity, attach it to your 1st post by Day 3.

Select one of the companies you would like to research below:

British Petroleum (BP)

Facebook 

Hyundai

Dunkin’ Donuts

Netflix

Conduct research using Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to address the following required elements:

State what you believe is the distinctive competence and core competence of your selected company.

Give an example of how the values and mission statement help to shape planning. Additionally, discuss some internal and external factors that may influence the business in the future.

Complete the SWOT AnalysisPreview the document template for your selected organization; applying each of the categories in evaluating the company.

Support your claims with examples from required materials and/or other scholarly or credible resources, and properly cite any references. Attach your SWOT Analysis to your discussion post. Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.

Criminal Behavior Theories

Investigative Conclusion

Each question should be answered with a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs, so do your research, be specific, be detailed, and demonstrate your knowledge; submitting your project through the appropriate assignment folder.

• Answers to the above questions should be submitted in a single Microsoft Word document (.DOC/.DOCX), with answers separated and/or numbered in respect to the question, so as to make it clear which question is being answered. It may be in a question and answer format, or as described with answers to the associated question numbers;

• The paper should be written in third-person grammar, except for the response in question eight (8) which may be in first-person grammar;

• The submission is to have a cover page that includes course number, course title, title of paper, student’s name, and the date of submission per APA writing format;

• Format: 12-point font, double-space, one-inch margins;

• It is mandatory that you do some research, and utilize outside resources! You must have a reference page at the end of your project that is consistent with APA citation style and format

Terrorism And The Media

The film Control Room insinuates bias exists within media organizations. Is this true? Explain your answer thoroughly by drawing upon examples from the film and the textbook.

Should governments censor information from the public if it is in the best interests of the public at large?

 The Supreme Court unit 9 discussion

The Supreme Court consists of the chief justice of the United States and such number of associate justices as may be fixed by Congress. The number of associate justices is currently fixed at eight. Power to nominate the Justices is vested in the president of the United States, and appointments are made with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Constitution further provides that “the Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office” (U.S. Const., art. III, § 1).For this discussion, visit the official Web site of the Supreme Court of the United States. Choose one recent court decision from the past two years, and complete the following:

Summarize the case and the final decision in 1–3 paragraphs.

Discuss whether you think the current Supreme Court is conservative, liberal, or balanced. Use current Supreme Court decisions to argue your position.

Select and investigate a hot topic under discussion for new legislation in your state that is relevant to family law

For your Final Project, you will select and investigate a hot topic under discussion for new legislation in your state that is relevant to family law. Through your research and critical analysis of the topic, you will take a stance and argue for or against the proposed legislation.Here are the Project expectations:

Your Final Project paper should consist of four parts: title page, abstract, body of paper, and references. Please review the sample APA-formatted paper for additional guidance.

The title page should be formatted in APA format, including the page header, running head, title, name, and affiliation.

The paper should be double-spaced, with all references appropriately cited in APA format.

Headings should identify the topics and subtopics throughout your Final Project paper.

The abstract should be a short and articulable summary of your key points and research.

The word count should be at least 2500 words, within the body of the Final Project paper itself, excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page.

There should be an APA-formatted reference page, denoting all references used in your annotated bibliography from Midterm and any additional references, with a minimum of ten references total. Six of the ten references must come from the Library. Please review the sample APA reference list for additional guidance. Note: The annotated bibliography is not to be submitted as part of your Final Project, as this will be a component of your Midterm Project.

Remember to check for grammar, punctuation, and citation errors before submitting your Final Project paper.

All cases and other legal materials should be cited using Bluebook citation format

Citations should include in-text citations as well. You may wish to review Citing Legal Materials in APA Style for a refresher on APA citation.

You want to remember to be creative, and support your opinions with evidence from the law and other scholarly materials.