Identify one important social issue as portrayed in your novel (for example, slavery, oppression, housing, immigration, healthcare) and explore how this social issue uniquely affects your character as an emerging adult.

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This paper is based on a novel “Possessing the Secret of Joy” by Alice Walker. It should be based on the main character “TASHI” and her life, family, situations, problems, pain and suffering etc….

In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of key concepts and theories
through critical analysis of the main character and clear articulation of supporting evidence
including scholarly literature to support your arguments. The evaluation of the exam will be
based on the appropriate use of the concepts you have chosen, the strength of your synthesis
and analysis of the material and support for your arguments.
Graduate level writing (organization, clarity, grammar and APA style) will be evaluated. Use scholarly articles and
primary sources; the quality of your sources will be evaluated.

PART 1: Case Description (2-3 pages)
Start the paper with a succinct, but complete, case description. Your case write-up should describe the main character and contain the following subheadings:

• Identifying information.
This section may include a general description
and relevant information of the main character.

• Current Situation.
This section may include the main character’s current
environment, their community, family life, work, and/or other relevant situational factors.

• Family of Origin.
This section may include family history, relationships
(either past or present) with  family members, family dynamics, family life cycle, and/or other factors relevant to your character’s family.

• Biological Development and History.
This section may include medical history, past or current illnesses, developmental milestones, and/or other physical, biological and medical factors.

• Social Development and History.
This section may include education,
work history, significant relationships, interests, social networks, and significant life events.

• Strengths.
This section should include an overview of the main
character’s strengths.

PART 2: Identity Formation in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood (3-4 pages)
One of the main psychological tasks of adolescence and young adulthood is the process
of identity formation.
Present an in depth discussion on one theoretical model of identity formation (you may NOT use Erikson) that best explains the character’s construction of
self.

PART 3: Attachment and Relationships (3-4 pages)
Attachment relationships are central to emotional and social well being throughout the
life cycle.
Present an in depth theoretical discussion of the attachment system of your character.

PART 4: Social Issues (3-4 pages)
• Identify one important social issue as portrayed in your novel (for example, slavery, oppression, housing, immigration, healthcare) and explore how this
social issue uniquely affects your character as an emerging adult.

• In addition include an intersectional analysis of gender, race, class, sexual orientation and/or other cultural factors pertinent to your character’s identity
formation and attachment system.Throughout the paper, provide conceptual and empirical evidence to support your arguments, referencing a minimum of 12 scholarly works, at least 3 of which must be outside materials
(i.e., not on any SOWK syllabus).

The paper should be 12-16 pages in length (not counting references or title page), double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides

The evaluation of the paper will be based on whether you addressed all aspects of the assignment, the
appropriate use of the theoretical concepts you have chosen, the strength of your analysis, the quality
of your written work (organization, flow, clarity, grammar, spelling), and the correct application of APA
style. If you have any questions about APA style, please refer to our library libguides and the writing
tutorials from our writing center.

Decide on three (3) background checks that the HR Department must utilize, and justify the relevance of each background check for the job opportunity.

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Please complete the following assignment.
NOTE: IF YOU ACCEPT THIS  ASSIGNMENT IT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 48 HOURS AND THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTLEY NO TIME FOR EXTENSIONS.
Assignment must be written by an American writer with an American feel. No broken English or incomplete parts or thoughts. Past papers must have been very poorly written and I will not have time to re-write bad work. Paper must have a title page, introduction, conclusion and reference page with 5 quality references. Each question below has multiple parts and questions within the question that must be covered and included in the paper.
Assignment
Imagine that you are the HR Director at your current organization or an organization with which you are familiar. As the HR Director, you must use different employment law requirements to create methods and policies that support the promotion of a diverse workforce.
Select one (1) job opportunity that you have held or with which you are familiar within the same organization for this scenario.

(Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments. In your original work, you may use aspects of existing processes from either your current or a former place of employment. However, you must remove any and all identifying information that would enable someone to discern the organization[s] that you have used.)

Write a ten to twelve (10-12) page paper in which you:

1. Develop three (3) recruitment methods for the job opportunity in question, and suggest two (2) ways that each method helps one to avoid discriminatory practices. Justify your response.
2.Outline an application process that details the organization’s method of accepting all applications, as well as its method of validating applicants’ attainment of the required credentials (e.g., reviewing resumes, collecting transcripts, verifying certifications, etc.) for the job opportunity.
3.Develop a five- (5) step procedure for the HR Department to use in order to maintain all applicants’ records in case a discriminatory charge occurs.
4.Decide on three (3) background checks that the HR Department must utilize, and justify the relevance of each background check for the job opportunity.

Assignment

Imagine that you are the HR Director at your current organization or an organization with which you are familiar. As the HR Director, you must use different employment law requirements to create methods and policies that support the promotion of a diverse workforce.

Select one (1) job opportunity that you have held or with which you are familiar within the same organization for this scenario.

(Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of these assignments. In your original work, you may use aspects of existing processes from either your current or a former place of employment. However, you must remove any and all identifying information that would enable someone to discern the organization[s] that you have used.)

Write a ten to twelve (10-12) page paper in which you:

1.Develop three (3) recruitment methods for the job opportunity in question, and suggest two (2) ways that each method helps one to avoid discriminatory practices. Justify your response.

2.Outline an application process that details the organization’s method of accepting all applications, as well as its method of validating applicants’ attainment of the required credentials (e.g., reviewing resumes, collecting transcripts, verifying certifications, etc.) for the job opportunity.

3.Develop a five- (5) step procedure for the HR Department to use in order to maintain all applicants’ records in case a discriminatory charge occurs.

4.Decide on three (3) background checks that the HR Department must utilize, and justify the relevance of each background check for the job opportunity.

5.Choose three (3) employment tests (e.g., drug tests, medical examinations, HIV tests, generic tests, polygraphs, honesty tests, psychological tests, intelligence and skills tests, and physical fitness, etc.) that the HR Department should use. Justify the relevance of each selected employment test to the job requirements.

6.Formulate a policy for making both the hiring and promotional decisions related to the job opportunity. Specify the major challenges and potential adverse impact of using subjective criteria for assessing soft skills. Next, suggest one (1) plan to mitigate the adverse impact. Justify your suggestion.

7.Recommend two (2) types of reasonable accommodations for both disabled applicants and applicants needing special religious considerations. Argue two (2) legal reasons for not being able to sufficiently provide such reasonable accommodation for each group.

8.Select one (1) case in which a court charged an organization with an affirmative action violation and one (1) case in which a court charged the organization with not managing harassment issues more expeditiously. Recommend an action plan geared toward preventing the issues addressed in both cases within your selected organization. Justify your recommendation.

9.Choose three (3) work-life conflicts that the HR Director should consider within the selected organization. Then, outline a policy geared toward resolving each conflict through the use of related employment laws. Justify your response.

10.Use at least four (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

What are your legal considerations here (include specific Acts, policies, and procedures)? What are your social work considerations (include social work code of ethics)?

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Scenario
You are a social worker at a youth  drop-in centre that has multiple service arms including a medical clinic, a housing agency and a counselling service. In a recent staff meeting you have been informed by management that the legislation in Victoria has now changed and that there is a new offence called ‘Failure to disclose child sexual abuse offence’ whereby it is an offence for failure to disclose child sexual abuse and this has come into effect on 27 October 2014.
The offence requires “that any adult who holds a reasonable belief that a sexual offence has been committed in Victoria by an adult against a child (aged under 16) disclose that information to police. The offence applies to all adults in Victoria, not just professionals who work with children, unless they have a reasonable excuse” http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/for-service-providers/children,-youth-and-families/child-protection
Later in the week you see a fifteen year old girl, Hanifi, who presents at the medical clinic asking for contraception. One of the nurses from the medical clinic, referrers Hanifi to see you as Hanifi has presented with her boyfriend, Akmal, who has just turned eighteen years old. In her handover to you, the nurse tells you that neither Hanifi nor Akmal are at school and are both homeless, either sleeping rough and couch-surfing. She reports that Hanifi came in for a pregnancy test but that it was negative and the couple were very relieved. The nurse reports that due to the new legislation and the difference in ages she is worried that she needs to make a report against Akmal. The nurse is worried that if she tells the couple this, that they might not return for the contraception management services they need. The nurse asks you to speak to Hanifi to assess further if she is ‘at risk’ from Akmal and to assess the organisation’s role in complying with the legislation.
Hanifi is initially reluctant to see you alone without Akmal. Correspondingly, Akmal appears very protective of Hanifi. Eventually Akmal says he will ‘go and get a coffee’ and leaves you with Hanifi for about fifteen minutes.
Hanifi tells you that she has been homeless since she was fourteen due to her parent’s drug-use and that she met Akmal ‘on the street’. Hanifi tells you that she likes Akmal and that he is the only person she has in her life to ‘look after her’. Hanifi says ‘he is a good guy’ and that she thinks she loves him but is not sure, but she knows that right now he is the only one keeping her safe from the other ‘creeps on the street’ and also that ‘he has a car’ which helps her a lot. Hanifi says she ‘doesn’t mind’ having sex as Akmal seems to enjoy it and that they both want to make sure she doesn’t get pregnant which is why they’ve come into the clinic today. Hanifi asks you ‘will you tell the police or anyone’ what I tell you?’ She then says that Akmal would be ‘really angry’ if he knew that the agency was going to tell the police about their age difference and that he ‘wouldn’t let her come back there again’.

Use this scenario to demonstrate your understanding of the differences between social work and legal perspective in practice.
– What are your legal considerations here (include specific Acts, policies, and procedures)? What are your social work considerations (include social work code of ethics)?
– What do you need to know about the legal aspects of this scenario and what legal considerations might your client be considering? (eg: natural justice, privacy and confidentiality)
– What ethical frameworks might you use in considering your legal obligations?
– What organisations might assist you to discuss your client’s legal rights? What legal issues might your client be using?

Explain how you would test any interventions to improve care in a similar situation by changing the process of care.

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SUBDOMAIN  734.3 – ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS & QUALITY  LEADERSHIP

Scenario:

It  is 3:30 p.m. on a Thursday and Mr. B, a 67-year-old patient, arrives at the six-room emergency department (ED) of a sixty-bed rural hospital. He has been brought to the hospital by his son and neighbor. At this time, Mr. B is moaning and complaining of severe pain to his (L) leg and hip area. He states he lost his balance and fell after tripping over his dog.

Mr. B was admitted to the triage room where his vital signs were B/P 120/80, HR-88 (regular), T-98.6, R-32, and his weight was recorded at 175 pounds. Mr. B. states that he has no known allergies and no previous falls. He states, “My hip area and leg hurt really bad. I have never had anything like this before.” Patient rates pain at ten out of ten on the numerical verbal pain scale. He appears to be in moderate distress. His (L) leg appears shortened with swelling (edema in the calf), ecchymosis, and limited range of motion (ROM). Mr. B’s leg is stabilized and then he is further evaluated and discharged from triage to the emergency department (ED) patient room. He is admitted by Nurse J. The admitting nurse finds that Mr. B has a history of impaired glucose tolerance and prostate cancer. At Mr. B’s last visit with his primary care physician, laboratory data revealed elevated cholesterol and lipids. Mr. B’s current medications are atorvastatin and oxycodone for chronic back pain. After the nurse completes Mr. B’s assessment, Nurse J informs the ED physician of admission findings and the ED physician proceeds to  examine Mr. B.

Staffing on this day consists of two nurses (one RN and one LPN), one secretary, and one emergency department physician. Respiratory therapy is in-house and available as needed. At the time of Mr. B’s arrival, the ED staff is caring for two other patients. One patient is a 43-year-old female complaining of a throbbing headache. The patient rates current pain at four out of ten on numerical verbal pain scale. The patient states that she has a history of migraines. She received treatment, remains stable, and discharge is pending. The second patient is an eight-year-old boy being evaluated for possible appendicitis. Laboratory results are pending for this patient. Both of these patients were examined, evaluated, and cared for by the ED physician and are awaiting further treatment or orders.

After evaluation of Mr. B, Dr. T, the ED physician, writes the order for Nurse J to administer diazepam 5 mg IVP to Mr. B. The medication diazepam is administered IVP at 4:05 p.m. After five minutes, the diazepam appears to have had no effect on Mr. B, and Dr. T instructs Nurse J to administer hydromorphone 2 mg IVP. The medication (hydromorphone) is administered IVP at 4:15 p.m. After five minutes, Dr. T is still not satisfied with the level of sedation Mr. B has achieved and instructs Nurse J to  administer another 2 mg of hydromorphone IVP and an additional 5 mg of diazepam IVP. The physician’s goal is for the patient to achieve skeletal muscle relaxation from the diazepam, which will aid in the manual manipulation, relocation,  and alignment of Mr. B’s hip. The hydromorphone IVP was administered to achieve pain control and sedation. After reviewing the patient’s medical history, Dr. T notes that the patient’s weight and current  regular use of oxycodone appear to be making it more difficult to sedate Mr. B.

Finally at 4:25, the patient appears to be sedated and the successful reduction of his (L) hip takes place. The patient appears to have tolerated the procedure and remains sedated. He is not currently on any supplemental oxygen. The procedure concludes at 4:30 p.m. and Mr. B is resting without indications of discomfort and distress. At this time, the ED receives an emergency dispatch call alerting the emergency department that the emergency rescue unit paramedics are en route with a 75-year-old patient in acute respiratory distress. Nurse J places Mr. B on an automatic blood pressure machine programmed to monitor his B/P every five minutes and a pulse oximeter. At this time Nurse J leaves his room. The nurse allows Mr. B’s son to sit with him as he is being monitored via the blood pressure monitor. At 4:35, Mr. B’s B/P is 110/62 and his O2 sat is 92%. He remains without supplemental oxygen and his ECG and respirations are not monitored.

Nurse J and the LPN on duty have received the emergency transport patient. They are also in the process of discharging the other two patients. Meanwhile, the ED lobby has become congested with new incoming patients. At this time, Mr. B’s O2 saturation alarm is heard and shows “low O2 saturation” (currently showing a sat of 85%). The LPN enters Mr. B’s room briefly and resets the alarm and repeats the B/P reading.

Nurse J is now fully engaged with the emergency care of the respiratory distress patient, which includes assessments, evaluation, and the ordering respiratory treatments, CXR, labs, etc.

At 4:43, Mr. B’s son comes out of the room and informs the nurse that the “monitor is alarming.” When Nurse J enters the room, the blood pressure machine shows Mr. B’s B/P reading is 58/30 and the O2 sat is 79%. The patient is not breathing and no palpable pulse can be detected.

A STAT CODE is called and the son is escorted to the waiting room. The code team arrives and begins resuscitative efforts. When connected to the cardiac monitor, Mr. B is found to be in ventricular fibrillation. CPR begins immediately by the RN, and Mr. B is intubated. He is defibrillated and reversal agents, IV fluids, and vasopressors are administered. After 30 minutes of interventions, the ECG returns to a normal sinus rhythm with a pulse and a B/P of 110/70. The patient is not breathing on his own and is fully dependent on the ventilator. The patient’s pupils are fixed and dilated. He has no spontaneous movements and does not respond to noxious stimuli. Air transport is called and, upon the family’s wishes, the patient is transferred to a tertiary facility for advanced care.

Seven days later, the receiving hospital informed the rural hospital that EEG’s had determined brain death in Mr. B. The family had requested life-support be removed, and Mr. B subsequently died.

Additional information: The hospital where Mr. B. was originally seen and treated had a moderate sedation/analgesia (“conscious sedation”) policy that requires that the patient remains on continuous B/P, ECG, and pulse oximeter throughout the procedure and until the patient meets specific discharge criteria (i.e., fully awake, VSS, no N/V, and able to void). All practitioners who perform moderate sedation must first successfully complete the hospital’s moderate sedation training module. The training module includes drug selection as well as acceptable dose ranges. Additional (backup) staff was available on the day of the incident. Nurse J had completed the moderate sedation module. Nurse J had current ACLS certification and was an experienced critical care nurse. Nurse J’s prior annual clinical evaluations by the manager demonstrated that the nurse was “meeting requirements.” Nurse J did not have a history of negligent patient care. Sufficient equipment was available and in working order in the ED on this day.

Task:

A. Complete a root cause analysis (RCA) that takes into consideration causative factors that led to the sentinel event (this patient’s outcome).

1. Discuss errors or hazards in care in the scenario.

B. Use change theory to develop an improvement plan to decrease the likelihood of a reoccurrence of the outcome of the scenario.

C. Use a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to project the likelihood that the process improvement plan you suggest would not fail.

• Identify the members of the interdisciplinary team who will be included in the RCA and FMEA.

1. Explain how you would test any interventions to improve care in a similar situation by changing the process of care.

2. Discuss pre-steps for preparing for the FMEA.

3. Describe the three steps of the FMEA: severity, occurrence, and detection.

Note: You are not expected to carry out the full FMEA, but you should describe each step and how you would go about it.

D. Discuss the key role nurses would play in improving the quality of care in this situation.

E. When you use sources to support ideas and elements in a paper or project, provide acknowledgement of source information for any content that is quoted, paraphrased or summarized. Acknowledgement of source information includes in-text citation noting specifically where in the submission the source is used and a corresponding reference, which includes:

• Author

• Date

• Title

• Location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, or website URL)