[2024] How do various religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs affect the patient’s perception of (1) how he or she will relate the symptoms to the caregiver and (2) the care the patient receives?
How do various religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs affect the patient’s perception of (1) how he or she will relate the symptoms Week One Discussion Weekly Assignment: Discussion Board Discussion Board: How do various religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs affect the patient’s perception of (1) how he or she will relate the symptoms to the caregiver and (2) the care the patient receives? How will this influence the diagnosis? Instructions: Provide an introduction of yourself to the class. Discuss your nursing background, nursing goals, hobbies and/or interests. Address all elements of the weekly discussion board topic. Follow discussion board rubric guidelines. To view other students postings you are required to post your initial posting. Week Two Discussion Discussion Board Discuss the impact of economic factors and living situations on patient food choices. Identify how different factors may positively or negatively influence a patient’s nutritional status. Assignment 1 Cultural Ethnic Assessment An important aspect of the professional nurse’s role is the ability to provide culturally competent nursing care. Reflect on the demographics of the area in which you live and cultures that are represented. In this assignment provide a 3-4-page APA formatted paper discussing the demographics of the area in which you live. Identify cultural assessment considerations for the ethnic groups in the area, and any social determinants of health associated with the ethnic groups. Identify and discuss one health promotion topic specific to the ethnic groups in your area. The paper must include at least three scholarly references, including a minimum of one peer-reviewed journal, as well as meeting turn-it in program requirements. Rubric Health Assessment Assignment 1 Health Assessment Assignment 1 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 10 to >6.0 pts Full Marks Identifies the necessity of culturally competent nursing care. Introduces the purpose of the paper. 6 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Does not provide statements regarding the necessity of culturally competent nursing care, and/or does not introduce the purpose of the paper. 0 pts No Marks No explanation of the necessity of culturally competent nursing care, or attempt to explain the purpose of the paper. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemographic and Ethnic Assessment 20 to >12.0 pts Full Marks Thoroughly discusses the demographics of the area, including factors such as poverty, education, obesity and drug and alcohol use. Discusses the main ethnic group found in the demographic area. 12 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Provides inadequate or minimal information regarding the demographics of the area, including factors such as poverty, education, obesity and drug and alcohol use, and/or the main ethnic group found in the demographic area is poorly identified. 0 pts No Marks Makes no attempt to discuss the demographics of the area, including factors such as poverty, education, obesity and drug and alcohol use, and/or fails to identify the main ethnic group found in the demographic area. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Determinants of Health 20 to >12.0 pts Full Marks Fully discusses the social determinants of health associated with the demographic area (e.g. education, economic stability, access to healthcare, social and community context, neighborhood and community). 12 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Discussion lacking information on the social determinants of health associated with the demographic area (e.g. education, economic stability, access to healthcare, social and community context, neighborhood and community). 0 pts No Marks Minimal or no discussion regarding social determinants of health associated with the demographic area (e.g. education, economic stability, access to healthcare, social and community context, neighborhood and community). 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Promotion 20 to >12.0 pts Full Marks Identifies and discusses one health promotion topic specific to the ethnic group identified in the demographic area. 12 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Inadequate discussion regarding a health promotion topic specific to the ethnic group identified in the demographic area. 0 pts No Marks Inappropriate or no discussion of health promotion topic specific to the ethnic group identified in the demographic area. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 10 to >6.0 pts Full Marks Conclusion included summarizing the aspects of the paper. 6 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Conclusion does not appropriately summarize the aspects of the paper. 0 pts No Marks No conclusion included. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics, Grammar and APA Formatting 10 to >6.0 pts Full Marks No errors in grammar or writing mechanics. One or less APA formatting errors. 6 to >0.0 pts Partial Points Only 1-2 grammatical or mechanical errors. Four or less APA formatting errors. 0 pts No Marks Multiple grammatical or mechanical errors. Five or more APA formatting errors. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences 10 to >6.0 pts Full Marks A minimum of three scholarly references included per instruction guidelines. Appropriate citations and reference page included. 6 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Less than three appropriate scholarly references included. References lacking proper citation or reference page. 0 pts No Marks No evidence of scholarly research. 10 pts Total Points: 100 Week Three Discussion Weekly Assignment: Discussion Board Identify and discuss an evidence-based clinical practice approach to health promotion for the public regarding one of the following topics: Vaping, smokeless tobacco and associated cancer risks. Use of cocaine and effect to the nasal Septum. Environmental factors that may cause hearing loss. Instructions: Address all elements of the weekly discussion board topic. Follow discussion board rubric guidelines. To view other students postings you are required to post your initial posting. Week Four Discussion Weekly Assignment: Discussion Board Select one of the following discussion topics. Identify and discuss prevention measures to reduce breast cancer in the male or female patient. Identify and discuss how environmental factors and smoking affect the unborn fetus, infants and/or children. Instructions Address all elements of the weekly discussion board topic. Follow discussion board rubric guidelines.
[2024] A 72 year old male arrives at the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath for the past four days. He states that the shortness of breath is getting worse
A 72 year old male arrives at the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath for the past four days Weekly Discussion: Case Study to compare ADN and BSN Practice Applications A 72 year old male arrives at the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath for the past four days. He states that the shortness of breath is getting worse. His shortness of breath is worse when lying down and with exertion. He complains of a night time cough. The patient also reports increased swelling in his legs bilaterally. He states, “My feet are so swollen I cannot wear my shoes so I had to come here in my slippers.” He also complains of increased weight, particularly in the abdomen and around the waist. When asked how long the swelling had occurred, he reports he started “to gain weight about three weeks ago after the doctor took me off my Lasix.” The patient has a history of hypertension, chronic renal insufficiency, and chronic respiratory infections. He has recently completed a round of Rituximab for follicular CD20-positive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His vital signs are as follows: BP 210/106, HR 118, RR 26, T 98.2. The patient has rales in the lung bases bilaterally and 1+ pitting edema in the lower extremities bilaterally. The patient is in no acute respiratory distress but states he feels better if he sits up. His oxygen saturation is 95%. Instructions: Using the DECs, describe how the care for this patient by an associate prepared nurse and a baccalaureate prepared nurse should differ. Use the DECs to support your answers. Apply the AACN Baccalaureate Essential for Professional Nursing Practice to this case. Follow discussion board rubric guidelines To view other students postings you are required to post your initial posting Week Two Assignment Weekly Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is for each student to become familiar with the mechanics of professional writing. Complete a series of activities reinforcing professional written communication using APA 7th ed. style and format. Utilize the week two assignment document. Identify the APA formatting error(s). Week Two Assignment Document Week 2 APA assignment Download Week 2 APA assignment Analyze the provided written narrative. Using the provided assignment identify the APA errors and highlight them. In a new word document correctly format the APA assignment in 7th ed. professional paper format. Include a title page (create a title for this assignment), introduction, at least two level one headings, conclusion, and reference page. Attach the original corrected APA assignment document and the new professional paper document and submit to canvas. ** The intext citations and the reference page WILL NOT MATCH. Correct the provided citations appropriately in the body of the paper and construct a reference page using the references provided. Further re-worded, clarified directions (the same as above just explained a different way) See if this helps. 1) On the document provided – download it and highlight all the APA errors you find in the text that follows the section steps. 2) Create a title page (professional paper format) for the text that is provided, then copy and paste the text to the next page on the word doc, but provide an introduction and divide the paper into two sections using level one headings, then the conclusion. Correct all APA errors and citations. 3) Follow the body of the paper include a reference page- copy and paste the references included on the provided assignment and correct them. Rubric Week Two APA Assignment Week Two APA Assignment Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle Page Identified and corrected errors. Cited 7th Edition APA Manual supporting correct formatting 20 to >10.0 pts Full Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Two or less errors not identified or corrected. 10 to >0.25 pts Partial Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Four or less errors not identified or corrected. 0.25 to >0 pts No Points Five or more grammatical or APA errors unidentified or corrected properly. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHeadings, Paragraph indentation and Typeface Identified and corrected errors. Cited 7th Edition APA Manual supporting correct formatting 20 to >10.0 pts Full Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Two or less errors not identified or corrected. 10 to >0.25 pts Partial Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Four or less errors not identified or corrected. 0.25 to >0 pts No Points Five or more grammatical or APA errors unidentified or corrected properly. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar Structure Identified and corrected errors. Cited 7th Edition APA Manual supporting correct formatting 20 to >10.0 pts Full Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Two or less errors not identified or corrected. 10 to >0.25 pts Partial Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Four or less errors not identified or corrected. 0.25 to >0 pts No Points Five or more grammatical or APA errors unidentified or corrected properly. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations Identified errors and corrected errors. Cited 7th Edition APA Manual supporting correct formatting 20 to >10.0 pts Full Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Two or less errors not identified or corrected. 10 to >0.25 pts Partial Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Four or less errors not identified or corrected. 0.25 to >0 pts No Points Five or more grammatical or APA errors unidentified or corrected properly. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Page Identified and corrected errors. Cited 7th Edition APA Manual supporting correct formatting 20 to >10.0 pts Full Points Grammatical or APA errors are identified and corrected, citing correct 7th edition APA format. Two or less errors not identified or corrected. 10 to >0.25 pts Partial Points Grammatical or APA errors are
[ANSWERED 2024] A 27-year-old patient with a history of substance abuse is found unresponsive by emergency medical services
A 27-year-old patient with a history of substance abuse is found unresponsive by emergency Discussion: Alterations in Cellular Processes At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally. Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans. For this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms reported and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts. To prepare: By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor. Scenario 4: A 27-year-old patient with a history of substance abuse is found unresponsive by emergency medical services (EMS) after being called by the patient’s roommate. The roommate states that he does not know how long the patient had been lying there. Patient received naloxone in the field and has become responsive. He complains of burning pain over his left hip and forearm. Evaluation in the ED revealed a large amount of necrotic tissue over the greater trochanter as well as the forearm. EKG demonstrated prolonged PR interval and peaked T waves. Serum potassium level 6.9 mEq/L. By Day 3 of Week 1 Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation: The role genetics plays in the disease. Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described. The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred. The cells that are involved in this process. How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response. Expert Answer and Explanation Alterations in Cellular Process Role of Genes in the Disease According to a study done by McCance and Huether (2019), genetic variables contribute to the commencement of addictive substances and change from use to addiction. The authors also note that 40 to 60% of one’s vulnerability to substance use is accounted for by genetic factors. Another research by Muro (2018) found that PSD-95 is a specific protein gene that connects learning, memory, and addiction. The researchers also found that mice with a low rate of PSD-95 could not find their way out of the maze easily and were highly sensitive to cocaine. The study also found that a higher amount of PSD-95 gene made mice more sensitive to alcohol, nicotine, heroin, and morphine. Another gene that is responsible for addiction is the DARPP-32 gene. Abbasian, Lockington, Megharaj, and Naidu (2016) report that when DARPP-32 was extracted from mice, it failed to respond to hard drugs. Therefore, the 27-year-old is addicted to drugs because he inherited either DARPP-32 or PSD-95 from his family. Reasons for Presenting Described Symptoms Opioid overdose may cause effects, such as slow breathing, blue skin from poor blood circulation, small pupils, respiratory failure, lessened alertness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. This patient was unresponsive because he may have used opioid drugs in excess. The former is evident because he became responsive after receiving naloxone treatment. Naloxone is a non-addictive medication used to treat patients with opioid overdose to neutralize life-threatening depression of the respiratory system and central nervous system to allow the patient to regain normal breathing (Zhang, 2019). The medication only works when one’s body has opioid substances. The burning pain is the side effect of naloxone. The presence of necrotic tissue on the forearm and greater trochanter was due to fall when the patient was unconscious. Physiologic Response The physiological response is an involuntary reaction triggering a physical response to stimuli. An example of a physiologic response is fight or flight response. The physiological response can manifest itself through shaking, dry mouth, faster breathing, sweating, panic attacks, and heart palpitations. Abbasian et al. (2016) mention that one of the physiological responses to opioids is slowing the functions of the GI tract. Opioids may slow down the GT tract’s functioning by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine from the motor neurons. As a result, the victim may experience low excretion. Other physiological responses to opioid include dilatation of pupils, increased breathing, heart rate changes, and blood pressure, sweating, changes in body temperature and skin, and piloerection (Liu & Tang, 2020). Cells Involved Various cells are involved in physiological response. Dark, clear, and myoepithelial sweat cells are some of the cells involved in the process. When one feels the urge to abuse opioids, the brain will send a message to the cells above to produce sweat as a response. Other cells involved in the process are brown adipose tissue (BAT) and thermogenesis. These cells will either increase or reduce body temperature to respond to the urge to abuse opioids. The neurons in the hindbrain known as medulla and pons are the cells that regulate how one will breathe in the response of opioid stimulus (Liu & Tang, 2020). Overall, all these cells must be coordinated by the central nervous system. How another Factor can Influence the Response Genes will change how one response to opioids. For instance, a person with either DARPP-32 or PSD-95 will show physiological response symptoms when presented with opioids while the individual without the genes will not show any signs. References Abbasian, F., Lockington, R., Megharaj, M., & Naidu, R. (2016). A review on the genetics of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon degradation. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 178(2), 224-250. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12010-015-1881-y Liu, N., & Tang, M. (2020). Toxic effects and involved molecular pathways of nanoparticles on cells and subcellular organelles. Journal of Applied Toxicology, 40(1), 16-36. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jat.3817 McCance, K. L. & Huether, S. E. (2019). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (8th ed.). St. Louis,
[ANSWERED 2024] For your Signature Assignment create a PowerPoint presentation that discusses any five legal issues or ethical concepts
For your Signature Assignment create a PowerPoint presentation that discusses any five legal issues or ethical concepts of your choice that Module 8 Assignment Signature Assignment: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare For your Signature Assignment create a PowerPoint presentation that discusses any five legal issues or ethical concepts of your choice that you feel are particularly important to the improvement of healthcare. Explain the impact of these five concepts on nursing practice, the healthcare institution, and on the quality of patient care. For your presentation: Select at least four (4) legal issues or ethical concepts that you feel influence or hinder nursing practice, healthcare institutions or quality patient outcomes. Explain how the selected legal issues or ethical concepts impact nursing practice, the healthcare institution, and the quality of patient outcomes. Develop a policy proposal with measures and recommendations that could positively impact nursing practice, allow healthcare institutions to thrive, and improve the quality of patient outcomes. Detail how nursing could act or advocate to incorporate the policy proposal into practice. Review the Signature Assignment Rubric before starting your presentation. Assignment Expectations Length: 16-20 slides minimum; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner. Structure: Title: 1 slide Objectives: 1 slide List legal issues or ethical concepts: 1 slide Explain the issues or concepts: at least 4 – 5 slides Present a policy proposal incorporating the issues and concepts with measures and recommendations: at least 5 slides Explain how nursing can act or advocate to incorporate the policy proposal into practice: 1-5 slides Conclusion: 1 slide References: 1 slide Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides include a script with the verbiage you would say when presenting; script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide. References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least four (4) scholarly sources to support your claims, at least one (1) per legal issue or ethical concept in addition to required texts. Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft PowerPoint document and a Word document (.pptx) and (.doc or .docx) or Open Office Impress. File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module1.pptx”). Additionally, because a good presentation has few words on the slides include a script with the verbiage you would say when presenting; script should be a minimum of 50 words per slide. Expert Answer and Explanation The core goal of this assignment is to identify common legal issues and ethical concepts in nursing and to explain how the selected issues and concepts influence or hinder nursing practice. Also, the presentation seeks to determine the implications of these issues and concepts to the quality of patient outcomes and healthcare institutions, to develop policy proposals that have measures and recommendations that could impact nursing practices positively, and to show how the identified policies ad proposals improve the quality of patient care and promote thriving in the institutions The common ethical and legal issues in nursing include Malpractice and Negligence; Patient confidentiality; Informed consent; DNR orders; Physician-assisted Suicide; Access to care Each of these issues affect the ability of physicians to deliver quality care to the patients, while respecting the idea of patient-centered and holistic care. Other ethical issues that may not be discussed in detail herein include Equity of Resources, Conflict of Interest, Ethics of Privatization, Opposite sex issues, and Patient Rights Patient confidentiality is one of the core ethical issues in the nursing settings, and it mainly affects some stakeholders such as patients, nurses, and patient families (Dove et al., 2019). Doctors who violate patient confidentiality could have legal consequences. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requires healthcare givers to protect the security and privacy of medical records of patients However, gray areas in the HIPPA such as the idea of having more harm after failing to disclose the patient information could lead to loopholes in the issue Medical malpractices and negligence among healthcare givers is one of the ways in which individuals get medical errors. Medical errors, on the other hand, are common in all hospitals and in the US, they serve as the third leading cause of death, which makes it an issue of urgency (Papavramidou & Voultsos, 2019). In some of the facilities, negligence is cased by the absence of the proper tools of care, where the physicians can barely work to the patient expectations because of things such as delays in diagnosis and also defective medical equipment (Rynecki et al., 2019). Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders instruct healthcare providers not to perform CPR on patients if their heart stops beating. Patients who perform such requests have the intention of reducing the amount of suffering they may have to face if they are allowed to live in critical condition (Osinski et al., 2017). Accepting DNR orders is a way of patient-centered care as it upholds the individual patient interests. When capacitated patients are asked to choose DNR, there are numerous ethical issues that arise, and the physicians involved could face prosecution Physician Assisted Suicide refers to the action of physicians helping terminally-ill patients to end their life by things such as removing life support during their stay in the hospital. Legalizing PAS in the US is dependent on the individual state laws. One of the conditions in the PAS is that the patients should be terminally ill, and those who have acute illnesses that are disturbing have to receive extensive scrutiny before the PAS. An ethical issue that arises in PAS is that States that are against PAS argue that it could create pressure on terminally ill patients to remove the disease burden for their families. Access to care is a common issue that faces patients, especially those from vulnerable communities such as homeless individuals. Insurance coverage is one of the most campaigned for healthcare issues (Shenoy & Appel, 2017). One in five people who are uninsured do not seek medications on the basis of lack of funds, and this is a worrying statistic Emergency departments, on the other hand, are expensive for all patients who are not insured, as the basic routine care could cost them over $900. the WHO argues that health facilities should work on reducing the administrative costs and overall prizes. Policy changes are the solution to solving the challenges associated with the issues and concepts. Foundations of policy proposal lie on assessing the individual values of the healthcare organizations (McRae, 2017). The development of ethics programs may be limited by present
[ANSWERED] Prepare a 1000-1250 word paper that presents your assessment and proposes a strategic plan to ensure readiness. Include the following
Prepare a 1000-1250 word paper that presents your assessment and proposes a strategic Research a health care organization or network that spans several states with in the United States (United Healthcare, Vanguard, Banner Health, etc.). Assess the readiness of the health care organization or network you chose in regard to meeting the health care needs of citizens in the next decade. Prepare a 1000-1250 word paper that presents your assessment and proposes a strategic plan to ensure readiness. Include the following: Describe the health care organization or network. Describe the organization’s overall readiness based on your findings. Prepare a strategic plan to address issues pertaining to network growth, nurse staffing, resource management, and patient satisfaction. Identify any current or potential issues within the organizational culture and discuss how these issues may affect aspects of the strategic plan. Propose a theory or model that could be used to support implementation of the strategic plan for this organization. Explain why this theory or model is best. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 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. Expert Answer and Explanation Health Organization Evaluation One of the primary goals of healthcare organizations is providing different patient care and clinical services that are geared to eradicating some of the most common healthcare problems. In the recent few years, numerous technological developments have provided a window of improvement of healthcare organizations in their processes of delivering care to the citizens. Banner health is one of these organizations that serve as core contributors to the health and wellness of Americans (Kash, 2016). This essay explains some of the elements that show the readiness of Banner health in meeting the demands of citizens in the forthcoming decade. Whereas the organization is faced with different issues that negatively affect the organizational culture and operations, the application of PEST theory in managing the issues can help to align the organization to the right framework for delivering the objectives of care through the next decade. Description of the Organization Banner Health is a non-profit healthcare organization in the US that operates in different states offering health services ranging from rehabilitation, primary care, labs, long-term care, hospice, and hospital care. The history of the organization starts in 1999 when Samaritan Health System and Lutheran Health Systems merged to form one entity that operated in 14 states (Kash, 2016). Besides offering healthcare to populations, the organization offers teaching services, with the main institution being the Banner-University Medical Center, Phoenix. Also, it operates Medicare Advantage, and insurance plan called University Care Advantage and also a family based care called the Banner University Family care. The organization is impactful in some states more than others, such as in Arizona where it has more than 50,000 employees at present. The senior management of the organization, led by the President and CEO (currently Peter S. Fine), is the initiator of the major decisions throughout the organization (Sharma, Fleischut, & Barchi, 2017). Readiness of the Organization based on Evaluation The organization is ready to meet the rising healthcare demands of citizens in the next decade as it has been incorporating programs that allow efficient care in the light of the emerging technology. In 2006, the organization launched a telemonitoring program in which it extended patient care operations beyond the healthcare facilities (Sharma, Fleischut, & Barchi, 2017). One of the primary effects of this program was saving over 34,000 ICU days and reducing the mortality rates by a significant percentage (Sharma, Fleischut, & Barchi, 2017). Also, telemedicine operations reduced the overall length of stay in facilities and helped to boost the cost control operations. Specifically, organizations under Banner health would now spend less in the patient care operations and hence would optimize the costs of care to patients. Since the implementation of telemedicine, it is clear that there are many other technological developments that have helped banner health to achieve its current status (Pandian, 2016). Also, it is likely that it will be a pioneer in implementation of even higher forms of technology in primary care such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, and hence it is generally ready to meet the healthcare demands in the coming decade. Another element that shows the readiness of the organization in meeting the upcoming healthcare demands is the culture of acquisition. In 2014, the organization acquired Casa Grande Medical Center, and in July 2020, it acquired Wyoming Medical Center. These acquisitions are valuable to the organization as they add to the overall productivity through direct injection of skills and resources to the present organization (Kash, 2016). In 2016, for instance, acquiring 32 of the urgent care facilities in Arizona left the organization almost as a monopoly of healthcare provision in the state, hence limiting the overall competition it faced. A continuous culture of acquisition is likely to make the organization reduce the hindrances of growth such as unhealthy competition and scarcity of skills through the next decade. The last element that shows the organization’s readiness to meet the healthcare demands in the next decade is the health education affiliation. While most of the healthcare organizations recognize the need for constant research and improvement of operations, very few of them get to the ground to produce results (Cairns, Bollinger, & Garcia, 2017). Most organizations tend to use knowledge that has been generated by other operators. For banner health, the present partnerships with different learning institutions serve as a core element of growth in the operations through the next decade. Strategic Plan to address issues within the Organizational Culture One of the issues that have negatively affected the organizational culture is the presence of data breaches and cyber-attacks. In 2016, banner health was caught in a security breach that exposed information of over three million patients and employees. If not addresses tactically, the issue can
[ANSWERED 2023] In a paper of 1000-1250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following:
In a paper of 1000-1250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group. In a paper of 1000-1250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following: Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group? What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group? Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors. What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group? Describe at least one approach using the three levels of health promotion prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that is likely to be the most effective in a care plan given the unique needs of the minority group you have selected. Provide an explanation of why it might be the most effective choice. What cultural beliefs or practices must be considered when creating a care plan? What cultural theory or model would be best to support culturally competent health promotion for this population? Why? Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance. Expert Answer and Explanation Health Disparity in Arizona’s American Indian Population The unequal nature of the United States (U.S.) as a country is noticeable in the country’s social problems including the health gap, and this gap takes on different forms. The rates of mortality incidences, for instance, differ across the country’s minority and non-minority populations. The former tends to experience higher rates compared to the latter, and one can attribute this to a wide spectrum of factors including the low social and economic empowerment opportunities in minority communities. However, the degree of the health disparity for a state may differ from that of the entire country, and one can notice this when comparing Arizona’s health gap rates to the country’s rates (Isaac et al., 2018). It is important to examine the health of American Indian Population in Arizona in terms of disparities, the barriers, promotion activities, and cultural considerations. Profile of the Minority Group Each U.S.’s state is diverse, and this is a case with Arizona which has white as well as minority populations including the Native Americans. Compared to other minorities including Hispanics, however, the American Indians are fewer. A high population of this minority population is found in Arizona, California and Oklahoma. These states host 31% of the country’s American Indian population. Based on the statistical data, this group consists of 1.7% of the U.S.’s population. 1.6 million Teenage Americans who are part of this group are below the adult age. Arizona recognize this group as part of the state’s tribes. This group speak different native languages ranging from the Ponca to Sioux. This together with the education-based barriers can be impediments to access to the care for this group. Currently, the state has a number of American Indian tribes (Liddell et al., 2018). Examples include the Navajo, Hopi and Apache. Most of these tribes engage in spiritual and cultural activities which sometimes may contradict practices of the modern medicine. The Health Gap for the Minority The American Indians face health concerns which other minority groups struggle with. This group is socially and economically disadvantaged. The mortality rates for this population exceeds that of the U.S. by approximately 40%. One can attribute this to the high rates of mortality for this group to the prevalence of the cases of chronic diseases in this group. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) prepares and publishes reports on health, and according to this agency, the life expectancy for this group is below the national level (Adakai et al., 2018). Equally, the quality of life for this group in Arizona is low compared to the national average. Individuals who are part of this group in the state of Arizona are likely to adopt poor nutritional health behaviors compared to the national population. For example, the rates of consumption of the sweetened beverages for this group reached 33%. Averagely, 28% of Americans use sweetened products. Health Barriers for the Minority People who identify as American Indians face various health obstacles which take on different forms. From the cultural perspective, the American Indians have an intrinsic view concerning the relationship between spirituality and health. For example, they would attach certain cultural meanings to the mental health issues, and this may cause a scenario where they do not seek medical care but rather resort to spiritual intervention. This population is socially and economically disadvantaged, and there are high rates of unemployment among members of this group. Equally, the group struggles with high rates of illiteracy (Wille et al., 2017). Due to these social and economic barriers, Native Americans residing in Arizona are struggling with access to care, and because of lack of education, some may not get to learn about the appropriate health behaviors. Equally, there is low political representation for this group, and this poses the problem of lack of advocacy for this group. Health Promotion Activities Native Americans’ health practices intertwine with their spiritual and cultural practices, and their perceptions concerning health. This group adopts traditional health
[ANSWERED 2023] In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most important contributors to organizational success. A solid branding strategy can help add visibility
In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most important contributors to organizational success. In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most important contributors to organizational success. A solid branding strategy can help add visibility and credibility to a company’s products. Similarly, nurse-scholars can build a personal brand to add visibility and credibility to their work. You can begin building your brand by developing and maintaining an academic portfolio. Such an activity can help share the results of your efforts and contribute to your success. This Module’s Discussion asks you to consider and share strategies for building your portfolio. Note: Unless otherwise noted, initial postings to Discussions are due on or before Day 3, and response postings are due on or before Day 6. You are required to participate in the Discussion on at least three different days (a different day for main post and each response). It is important to adhere to the weekly time frame to allow others ample time to respond to your posting. In addition, you are expected to respond to questions directed toward your own initial posting in a timely manner. To Prepare: Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements. Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development. By Day 3 of Week 8 Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional development goals. Then, explain how those goals may align with the University’s emphasis on social change. Be specific and provide examples. By Day 6 of Week 8 Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by offering additional ideas regarding academic achievements to include or offering alternative ways of presenting the current achievements. Rubric Detail Select Grid View or List View to change the rubric’s layout. Name: NURS_6003_Module05_Week08_Discussion_Rubric Excellent Good Fair Poor Main Posting 45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to some of the discussion question(s). One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources. Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors. 0 (0%) – 34 (34%) Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately. Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible sources. Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. Main Post: Timeliness 10 (10%) – 10 (10%) Posts main post by day 3. 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not post by day 3. First Response 17 (17%) – 18 (18%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 15 (15%) – 16 (16%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 13 (13%) – 14 (14%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 12 (12%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. Second Response 16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 12 (12%) – 13 (13%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no
[ANSWERED 2024] In this modules Discussion you applied the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory to diagnose potential problems with the civility of your organization
In this modules Discussion you applied the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory to diagnose Assignment: Workplace Environment Assessment Clearly, diagnosis is a critical aspect of healthcare. However, the ultimate purpose of a diagnosis is the development and application of a series of treatments or protocols. Isolated recognition of a health issue does little to resolve it. In this modules Discussion you applied the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory to diagnose potential problems with the civility of your organization. In this Portfolio Assignment, you will continue to analyze the results and apply published research to the development of a proposed treatment for any issues uncovered by the assessment. To Prepare: Review the Resources and examine the Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory, found on page 20 of Clark (2015). Review the Work Environment Assessment Template. Reflect on the output of your Discussion post regarding your evaluation of workplace civility and the feedback received from colleagues. Select and review one or more of the following articles found in the Resources: Clark, Olender, Cardoni, and Kenski (2011) Clark (2018) Clark (2015) Griffin and Clark (2014) The Assignment (3-6 pages total): Part 1: Work Environment Assessment (1-2 pages) Review the Work Environment Assessment Template you completed for this Module’s Discussion. Describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment you completed on your workplace. Identify two things that surprised you about the results and one idea you believed prior to conducting the Assessment that was confirmed. Explain what the results of the Assessment suggest about the health and civility of your workplace. Part 2: Reviewing the Literature (1-2 pages) Briefly describe the theory or concept presented in the article(s) you selected. Explain how the theory or concept presented in the article(s) relates to the results of your Work Environment Assessment. Explain how your organization could apply the theory highlighted in your selected article(s) to improve organizational health and/or create stronger work teams. Be specific and provide examples. Part 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Create High-Performance Interprofessional Teams (1–2 pages) Recommend at least two strategies, supported in the literature, that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in your Work Environment Assessment. Recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in your Work Environment Assessment. Grading Rubric Part 1: Work Environment Assessment· Complete the Work Environment Assessment Template.· Describe the results of the Work Environment Assessment you completed on your workplace.· Identify two things that surprised you about the results and one idea that you believed prior to conducting the assessment that was confirmed.· Explain what the results of the assessment suggests about the health and civility of your workplace.– Excellent 45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Good 40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Fair 35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Poor 0 (0%) – 34 (34%) Part 2: Reviewing the Literature· Briefly describe the theory or concept presented in the article you selected.· Explain how the theory or concept presented in the article relates to the results of your Work Environment Assessment.· Explain how your organization could apply the theory highlighted in your selected article to improve organizational health and/or stronger work teams. Be specific and provide examples.– Excellent 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Good 12 (12%) – 13 (13%) Fair 11 (11%) – 11 (11%) Poor 0 (0%) – 10 (10%) Part 3: Evidence-Based Strategies to Create High-Performance Interprofessional Teams· Recommend at least two strategies, supported in the literature, that can be implemented to address any shortcomings revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.· Recommend at least two strategies that can be implemented to bolster successful practices revealed in your Work Environment Assessment.– Excellent 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Good 16 (16%) – 19 (19%) Fair 14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Poor 0 (0%) – 13 (13%) Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.– Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation– Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.– Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Total Points: 100 Expert Answer and Explanation Work Environment Assessment Template Summary of Results – Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory From the Clarks healthy workplace inventory, the results indicated that my workplace is very healthy with a score of 81 according to the inventory ratings (Clark, 2015). Some of the key features that ranked highly included appreciation of collective achievement, teamwork and collaboration, fair and respectful treatment of employees to list a few. The attributes that seemed lacking according to the inventory were improvement of organization culture, a comprehensive mentoring program for all employees, and allocation of adequate resources for professional growth and development. The results from the inventory had most of the items reviewed in the 4 scores (somewhat true). Identify two things that surprised you about the results. Also, identify one idea that you believed prior to conducting the Assessment that was confirmed. Before taking the inventory, I was quite sure that my workplace environment was quite healthy but on carrying out the inventory, I found it surprising that some key areas were seemingly lacking which I never considered in my earlier assumption. I also found it surprising that. I was also surprised to find several key areas that could be improved from an organizational standpoint that I would have otherwise overlooked, which are essential in the development of a healthy work environment. what might seemingly seem as a flawless workplace environment may actually have some areas that stain the
[SOLVED 2023] Developing employees through the implementation of training and development opportunities
Developing employees through the implementation of training and development Unit IV Essay Developing employees through the implementation of training and development opportunities is a primary function of human resource management (HRM). Performance measurement and appraisals are one way to determine what type of additional training is needed to ensure employee success. Imagine that you have been hired as the human resource manager at an organization where you have previously worked or are currently working. Your first task is to assess areas for improving training and development and the performance appraisal system within the organization. Write an essay on your analysis of these two areas. Address the questions below in your assignment. Use headers to organize your paper and show what you are covering in your assignment. Training and Development Analysis What are the steps of the new hire training process? Are there any steps missing that you would add? As the human resource manager, how would you evaluate the training needs of your staff? How can you ensure that the training you would provide is effective? What data might be used to make your conclusion? What considerations would you make for employee learning styles? How would future training and development be impacted through human resource planning? Do you have a plan to shape employee behavior within your organization? Why, or why not? Performance Appraisal Analysis As the human resource manager, what are two best practices you would follow when planning for employee performance appraisals? What performance methods would you choose over other methods? What are two of the common problems with appraisals? How would you avoid them in your organization? What components do you think are required for effective human resource planning? Be sure to include an introduction. Support your essay with a minimum of two references. Your essay must be at least two pages in length, not counting the title or reference pages. Adhere to APA style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed. EXPERT ANSWER AND EXPLANATION Unit IV Essay In my former job, a thorough process was put in place to ensure that all new hires were conversant with the organizational culture and their tasks. Observably, the company invested a lot of time and resources in training new workers, and it was clear to see the results through the high performance of the workers. However, if I was rehired in the organization, there are different aspects of the process I would change to make it more accommodating to different employee skills. Training And Development Analysis Steps Of The New Hire Training Process The first step in the organization was to identify the training needs of the employees. The needs were mainly gotten from the job requirements. After identifying the needs, the employees were trained on how to perform them and how they can ensure they abide by the organization’s structure. After the training, the employees are given various tasks to complete post-training, and any questions asked are answered (Amegayibor, 2021). In training, I would add the importance of being innovative in the job to encourage evidence-based practice. How I Would Evaluate The Training Needs Of The Staff As a human resource manager, I would evaluate the training needs of the staff by observing their performance. There needs to be retraining in areas where employees do not perform well or as expected. Moreover, it is essential to constantly train employees, especially when there is a system change at the workplace (Amegayibor, 2021). This ensures that they can adapt to the changes efficiently and effectively. I would also evaluate the needs by asking them what they need more training on, as this would guarantee increased productivity on the issue. How To Ensure That The Training Is Effective To ensure the training is effective, I would collect data on their previous and later performances. If there is no improvement in the performance, I would know that the training was unsuccessful. However, if there were positive changes in the performance, I would know that the training is practical. Considerations For Employee Learning Styles Employees have varying learning styles, and incorporating them ensures that they can all understand what is needed in their performance. To ensure that all employees are included, Io would have varying options, including visual, audio, kinesthetic and reading. The employees would choose their preferred training method for better success. Plan To Shape Employee Behavior It is crucial to shaping employee behavior to ensure that it is in line with the goals and organizational structure of the company. Some employees tend to be arrogant, especially if they consider themselves good at their job (Mahadevan & Yap, 2019). I would shape their behavior to ensure that they are always ready to cooperate in their workplace. Performance Appraisal Analysis Two Best Practices When Planning Employee Performance Appraisal In a performance appraisal, a company can understand how the employee has contributed to the company’s development. One commendable practice in performance appraisal is creating a 360-degree feedback initiative. Through the initiative, employees get anonymous feedback from their coworkers, managers and other people they interact with (Hosain, 2016). Through the feedback, they can determine how their performance was and areas of improvement. It is, however, important to only use measurable numbers because of the employee does not get along with a coworker, they can quickly receive a negative review. Another practice is providing concrete examples of the performance. It is important to highlight both the positive areas and the areas that need improvement. This will ensure that the employee perceives the change positively, and while they are proud of their achievements, they are willing to work on improving various areas of performance. Why I Chose The Performance Methods Over Other Methods The two methods discussed are integral to understanding the employee’s performance in real-time. Employees can keep up a face of good performance to the managers, but the people interacting with the employee daily understand the actual performance (Hosain, 2016). By
[ANSWERED 2023] Describe the strategic planning process for an organization. Include legal and ethical considerations for each part of the strategic planning process.
Describe the strategic planning process for an organization. Include legal and ethical considerations for each part of the strategic planning process. Module 3: Assignment Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append. Start by reading and following these instructions: Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully. Consider the discussion and any insights you gained from it. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling. Assignment: Strategic Planning and Capital Budgets – Write a 2000-2500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Support your ideas with at least three (3) scholarly citations in your essay. Use strict APA guidelines to format the paper. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount and an abstract and table of contents are not necessary and if included are not part of the overall word count. Describe the strategic planning process for an organization. Include legal and ethical considerations for each part of the strategic planning process. Expert Answer and Explanation Strategic Planning and Capital Budgets One of the most vital roles of a manager in an organization is strategic planning. Effective planning allows an organization to accomplish its objectives and well as help people function effectively as a team. Waxman (2012) noted that every organization, especially healthcare facilities should have a strategic plan. However, several organizations often operate without a clear and defined strategic plan. A study by James (2022) found that about 86% of organizational leaders step less than an hour per month discussing their businesses’ strategic plan. The study also found that 95% of workers do not even understand their organization’s strategic plan. Though many organizational leaders do not put the effort into developing strategic plans, having a strategy is beneficial to health business. Strategic plans make the organization more proactive by focusing on its future and preparing properly (Waxman, 2012). Strategic planning also improves operational efficiency and provides workers with a sense of direction. It also makes a business more durable and increases its profitability and market share. The purpose of this paper is to describe the strategic planning process for an organization and the ethical and legal considerations for each part of the strategic planning process. Strategic Planning Process The first step of a strategic plan process is determining the strategic position of the organization. This first step sets the foundation for all strategic planning processes. The organization needs to understand what they need and how it will achieve their needs to effectively develop a strategic plan (Abdel-Basset et al., 2018). For the first step to be effective, the organizational leader should involve all stakeholders including external and internal stakeholders. The manager should identify the key organizational issues by communicating with the organization’s top leadership, workers, and other stakeholders. The manager should also include customers’ insights in this case the patients and their families and collect market and industry data. The information will provide the manager with the position of his organization in the market and customers’ perspectives about the business. It is also vital to review or create the organization’s vision and mission statements to provide the leadership and company staff with a clear image of success for the business (James, 2022). Additionally, the core values of the company should also be reviewed to remind the manager about how the business plans to achieve the set objectives. In other words, the manager should use current/future demands, market and industry data, and customer insights to identify issues that should be addressed in the strategic plan. A SWOT analysis should also be conducted to identify the weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, and threats of the organization when determining its strategic position of the organization (Abdel-Basset et al., 2018). The second step is prioritizing the objectives of the organization. Once the strategic position of the organization has been determined and understood, the manager should now determine the objectives that will help the organization achieve the planned goals (Waxman, 2012). The objectives should align with the vision and mission of the organization. The objectives should be made with the help of the organization’s stakeholders. Important elements should be considered when developing the objectives (Buehring & Liedtka, 2018). The elements include the most urgent initiatives, the initiatives that will help the organization achieve its vision and mission and improve its position in the market, and the most significant impacts. The manager should also think of how competitors react, the goals that need to be achieved, and how to measure progress when developing and prioritizing objectives. The prioritized objectives should be clear, measurable, and distinct to help the manager reach the long-term initiatives and strategic goals outlined in the first step. The manager should then communicate the objectives with the stakeholders through its website, social media accounts, and other communication channels. The third step is developing a plan to implement the determined strategic position. After developing and prioritizing the objectives, an implementation plan should be developed. In this step, the manager should determine the tactics needed to attain the organization’s objectives. The manager should then design a timeline for attaining the objectives and communicate the responsibilities clearly to the team responsible for implementation (Waxman, 2012). The manager can visualize the entire plan using a strategy mapping tool. The manager can also identify the gaps for improvement and view the business process from the top-down strategy maps. Opportunity costs should be considered when developing the plan. initiatives that would not enhance the long-term strategic position of the company should be discarded. In this stage, the manager set goals by changing strategic objectives into specific performance issues