With this brainstorming activity, we will begin a writing project that will culminate with a five to seven paragraph essay at the end of week two. The topic for your essay is “Something I am Burning to Tell the World.” In other words, you are going to write about something about which you have a strong opinion. Remember this a only a short essay, so be sure you focus your topic appropriate

To begin creating your outline, look over your brainstorming, and decide which points are the best. Then organize them into an outline. You may also delete ideas from the brainstorming and/or combine ideas.

As you create your outline, use alphanumeric main points and sub-points to organize your ideas. The main points are Roman numerals, and sub-points are capital letters, Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3…), and lower-case letters–in that order. Do not forget to indent each successive sub-point (as exemplified in the attachment).

Value-Based Purchasing The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (C.M.S.) began phasing in its value-based purchasing program in 2007.  Value based purchasing links payment directly to the quality of care provided. It is one strategy being used by C.M.S. to transform the current payment system by rewarding providers for delivering high quality, efficient clinical care.

Select one of the following hospital-acquired conditions:

1. Surgical site infection

2. Pressure Ulcers

3. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections

4. Harm related to falls
For your Final Paper:

1. Include a brief discussion of the chosen hospital-acquired condition and why it is considered preventable.

2. Explain the legal implications related to a patient developing the condition and the role that disclosure plays.

3. Describe accreditation expectations related to this condition.

4. Analyze the outcomes of continuous quality monitoring consider cost as it relates to quality.
The following questions and/or topics should be utilized in the development of your Final Paper:

Hospital acquired conditions:

1. What is meant by the term “hospital acquired condition”?

2. Is the condition you selected always preventable? Why or why not?

3. How does reducing or preventing this condition indicate quality healthcare practices?
Legal implications:

1. What role does communication between the healthcare team and the patient/family play in preventing this condition?

2. Why might a healthcare provider be reluctant to discuss the development of this condition with the patient and family?

3. What are the potential ramifications of not discussing the development of this condition with the patient and family?

4. How might members of the healthcare team present this information to the patient and family?

5. What, if any, is the link between disclosure and litigation?Accreditation expectations:

1. The Joint Commission accredits 82% of the hospitals in the United States. (Sollecito & Johnson, 2013, p. 516).

2. What expectations does the Joint Commission have with regards to the condition you selected?

3. How is it assessed by surveyors during an accreditation survey?
Outcomes related to cost and quality:

1. What continuous quality improvement strategies might you use to involve members of the healthcare team in planning and implementing improvements related to this issue?  

2. Provide examples for each of the following performance improvement levels: localized improvement, organizational learning, process reengineering, and evidence-based medicine. (Refer to page 5 in your text if needed.)

3. What role does education, research, collaboration, information technology, leadership, and teamwork play in addressing this issue?

4. Of the strategies listed which one do you believe would generate the best outcomes and cost the least to implement? Explain your opinion.

The Final Paper must be eight-to ten-pages (excluding title and references pages) and should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, your own research and the application of new knowledge. Your paper must use a minimum of six scholarly, peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library that were published within the past five years and that are referenced according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:

a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly, peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years from the Ashford University Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Journal: Employment Laws’ Impact on Culture

In the Journal you will address how laws you have studied might impact the culture in which you live. Culture in this context refers to beliefs, values, traditions, customs, and practices regarding a particular group based on gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, etc.

For example: If your family is Lithuanian and you arrived in the U.S. in 1987, you might speak to how the passing of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act influenced you being able to get a steady job regardless of your nationality. You then might summarize how this law improves your ability to improve the society in general and your own future in particular.

You will summarize your thoughts in a minimum of 250 words addressing the following checklist items:

Checklist:

• Select one of the following laws and describe how the law influences your cultural experiences. Discuss how the law improves human potential—what an individual can accomplish in today’s society.

1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
2. Americans with Disabilities Act
3. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

I need a paper using this Case Study with the requirements below.

• Case Study B – Data Integration Software Tool: You must build a software tool for a telephone company that enables data to be used by a variety of software applications. The project team consists of an unknown number of personnel for the design, development, building, deployment, and operation and maintenance of the system. The team members may be located around the world, in different time zones.

I need the following:

Quality Control

• 6.1 Quality Control Tools and Charts

  Using your choice of software (such as Microsoft Excel, Project, or Visio), develop at least two quality control tools and charts appropriate for your project.

  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each tool and chart. Provide support for your analysis.
  • Explain how the tools and charts will be used on your project.
    • Consider their general acceptance and use within the industry.
    • Explain how they could be used by the organization after the project is complete.
  • Add project data and information to the tools and charts, and explain what the data and information are indicating.

  Note: Microsoft Project and Visio are provided through a Toolwire virtual desktop for your use. Access the software via the Toolwire resources.

  6.2 Quality Management Plan Review

  Consider a situation in which you are asked to review a quality management plan developed by a contractor or coworker.

  • What elements and information would you look for to ensure that it satisfies the requirements of a good plan?
  • How would you ensure these elements and information are included?

  Provide two or more examples of deficiencies in a plan. Provide suggestions for improving those areas. Explain why you think your suggestions would improve the plan.

  Quality Management Plan Final Submission

  Finalize all of the quality management plan components you completed in Assessments 1–4. Be sure to incorporate faculty feedback received on previous submissions.Complete the remaining sections of the Quality Management Plan Template:

  • Section 2 (Executive Summary). Explain the purpose of the plan and summarize its content.
  • Section 7 (Project Conclusion). Summarize the plans and planning processes for project stakeholders.
  • Section 8 (Appendices). Appendices are optional. Add them to your plan as needed.
  • Section 9 (References). List all references used in the development of your plan.
  • Section 10 (Personal Insights). Explain what you learned during the development of your plan. Describe how you can incorporate lessons learned into your current work.