Assignment:

For this Case Assignment, you will be using the CDC Risk Communication resource provided in your required readings section.

Step 1: Go to the website and, under Risk Communication, click on “Emergency Preparedness and Response.”

Step 2: Read through the information on this page and then click on “Information on Specific Types of Emergencies.”

Step 3: Next, browse through this information and click on “Recent Outbreaks and Incidents.”

Step 4: Under “Select a Year,” click any from 2015 to the present.

Step 5: Choose one of the recent outbreaks for your investigation.

In your paper:

1. Identify the incident/outbreak you selected for which risk communication was essential.
2. Describe the situation that occurred and provide some statistics to display the severity of the incident.
3. What types of communication/procedures were used during this incident? Provide examples on the information that was disseminated and how it aided in resolving the situation.

Expectations:

Recap: Your assignment should consist of: A one-page letter to the editor and one page on tips/advantages for writing a letter to the editor.

Length: 3 pages, 4 cited sources from required reading. Required Reading:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2011). Gateway to health communication & social marketing. Risk communication. Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/risks/index.html

Melanson, M. A., Geckle, L. S., & Davidson, B. A. (2012). Risky business: Challenges and successes in military radiation risk communication. U. S. Army Medical Department Journal, July-September, 82-87. (Use “Academic Search Complete” search engine in the Library Portal)

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). (2017). Areas of responsibility for health education specialist 2015. Retrieved from https://www.nchec.org/assets/2251/hespa_competencies.pdf

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council. (2016). Advocacy toolbox. Retrieved from https://orc.okstate.edu/content/advocacy-toolbox

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council. (2016). Writing Op-Eds and letters to the editor. Retrieved from https://orc.okstate.edu/content/writing-op-eds-and-letters-editor

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). (2017). Health education specialist. Retrieved from http://www.sophe.org/careers/health-education-profession

ITEC 201- Lab: Getting Started

The objective of this lab is to further introduce us to the some of the themes of the course and to start collecting basic information by using open data to place into perspective something about an individual, a class or group, a region, an employment sector, an environmental concern, a criminal justice issue or whatever you decide to explore. Please be sure to take your time with the answers and support your conclusions. To receive full credit, please cite your sources where appropriate (this will help you later on).

1. What areas comprise the Baltimore/DC Metropolitan area(s)? What tool from the Open Data Resource Sheet did you use to place this in perspective (there’s multiple ways)?

2. Find the definition of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): in light of this definition, what kind of area did you grow up? What term would you use to describe it and why? Cite sources as applicable.

3. Explore at least 5 websites on the Open Data Resource sheet:find statistics on an issue or topic relevant to the Baltimore/DCMetropolitan area? What can you conclude or infer about what the data means?

4. Using data fromUS Census Bureau(https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PS… )create a table that compares the following information for threeareas of Baltimore/DC MSA, be sure to include the data of Maryland (overall) as well to compare. Focus on population, (General population, persons under 5, under 18, over 65) , Living in same house 1 year & over, High school graduate or higher, bachelor’s degree or higher, mean travel time to work, housing units homeownership rate, median household income, persons per household, persons below poverty level. Compare this with where you’re originally from. How do the issues differ or seem similar? List at least three ways. Be sure to include with your write up either a copy of the table including where you’re from or the entire Excel spreadsheet.

5. Do you notice any trends or anything significant among or between the areas? Explain.

6. In your own words describe several of the major problems Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and/or DC has to deal with(take your pick). Are these related in some way to infrastructure? Can using technology improve or alleviate any of these problems? (Support your answer from an Open Data Resource on the Sheet).

7. What technologies do you feel could be beneficial as the Baltimore/DC Metro area grows?

8. Thinking about the Towson University Campus (particularly if you live on campus), what could be improved by technology?

9. List three public services that a city would generally provideto its residents and how neglecting infrastructure associated with it might hamper progress or cause long-term harm. Explain by finding salient examples in the recent news; link to the news articles.

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GOVERNANCE AND FRAUD IN HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS – LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES (12.5 POINTS)
INSTRUCTIONS
Select one law related to financial management in health care organizations. We discussed such laws as False Claims Act, Stark Law etc. Include a cover page and a list of references at the end of the paper in APA Format. Paper will be double spaced and be 4-5 pages in 12 point New Times Roman font. The assignment is to be written in clear, concise narrative. All sections in the outline are required. Outline: Must use the underlined headings from the outline below in your paper and the paper must be in narrative form not outline or bullet format. 5% penalty deducted from paper if underlined headings not used in your paper. 1. Name of the Law and or laws: State the official title of the federal and/or state law, the statute and section number. Must be either a federal statute or state statute and you must cite both if applicable. Thus if there is both a federal and state law that covers your subject picked then you must cite both. Do not assume that there is just a federal and or state law. In most cases there is both a federal and state law. You must use the laws cited in this section throughout the rest of the paper. 2. Management’s Financial Responsibilities: What are the health care organization’s responsibilities under this financial management statute you stated above? Provide a comprehensive discussion of three (3) specific responsibilities under the financial management statute. State specifically after each responsibility where this responsibility is stated in the federal or state law. Describe the appropriate behavior and expectation. Include the citations and source of documents describing the organization’s responsibilities. Consequences for Ethical or Legal Breach: Discuss in general the civil and criminal consequences from the law. Then identify from the news, three (3) specific case examples of health care organizations or health care providers found guilty of a legal or ethical breach relative to the law you have cited in first part of paper. Identify the specific legal and/or ethical breach and the penalties assessed to the health service organizations and/or individuals found guilty of violating the law or ethics [provide citation of law]. At the end of each case, discuss in detail whether you agree or not with the decision and why. Bring in the facts of the case to support your comments. Students should use a minimum of three (3) documented specific examples retrieved from the print media. HCO Management’s remedial steps to reverse the non-compliance organizations: Describe in detail three (3) specific management actions or remedial steps you would take to ensure the financial management in the health care organization meets or exceeds the federal law or state law relative to the requirements of the law you cited above. Discuss specifically how each of the three management actions specifically meets or exceeds the specific federal or state law you cited. Note: These actions may include specific uses of technology, procedures, human resource training, and other management tools. However these action steps must be within the control of a manager. 5. Conclusion: Summary your findings above Reference List [APA Format] The paper must be: Be sure and use the underlined headings found in the outline below in your paper. Paper must be in narrative format not outline or bullets. Double spaced and be 4-5 pages in 12 point New Times Roman font. Include a cover page [not counted as a page] which should have student name and title of your paper [Provide a short name for the legal responsibility the specific health care organization has for one type of patient right in a specific setting ] A the end of the paper a list of references in APA Format [not counted as a page] Be prepared using word-processing software and saved with a .doc, .docx, or .rtf extension. No pdf. Must cite to the source for all your facts in the text of your paper in APA format. Example of an in text citation: (Ernst, & Young, 2000 p14). Example of source cited on Reference page: References Healthcare Financial Management Association (U.S.), Ernst, & Young. (2000). Health care system reform: A provider perspective : survey results. Westchester, Ill.: Healthcare Financial Management Association. Except where noted, the assignment is written in clear, concise narrative. All sections of Assignment #2 are required. Grading Rubric for written Assignment #2 is in Assignments area of the class

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Resource: University of Phoenix Material: APA Sample Paper

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper analyzing expectations for a graduate student in the College of Education and as a future educator. This is a time to practice writing in APA format, which will be the required writing style throughout your program.

Your paper should include but not be limited to the following topics and questions:

Communication and writing:

• • Why are effective communication skills crucial to your success?
    Explain the characteristics of graduate writing, as well as how writing at the graduate level differs from other forms of writing.
    What are your individual strengths and weaknesses when it comes to writing? What strategies will you use to improve your writing?
    What resources are valuable for quality research?

Collaboration:

• • What are your experiences in working in a team environment? How will you apply effective strategies when working in a Learning Team?

Perseverance:

• • Describe three to five time- and stress-management strategies needed to fulfill your commitment to this program.
  • What do you think will be the major challenges you will come across? How will you overcome those challenges?