Discuss the concepts and importance of CRM and The 2&7 Tool as both are applied to the fire service.

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Question 1

Decision making is a function relegated to department officers of rank who are empowered with the authority to make decisions that affect many other emergency response personnel. Discuss the concepts and importance of CRM and The 2&7 Tool as both are applied to the fire service. Include details of each element of both managerial decision making applications.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

19 points

Question 2

Hazardous material incidents require keen observation and a cautious approach, as many hazardous materials may not be properly identified or known to emergency responders. Incident management is critical in order to reduce injury and loss of life. Discuss the appropriate methodology for approaching a hazardous material incident. Include details of managerial responsibility and personnel safety, including proper protective clothing.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

19 points

Successful Implementation of Electronic Health Information Technology

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Successful Implementation of Electronic Health Information Technology

Since the inception of the HITECH Act, health organizations have faced increased pressure to update their health information technology (HIT) resources. As discussed last week, many believe that the increased use of electronic health records and the quick and efficient communication afforded by HIT can lead to improved quality of patient care. Yet there are significant costs associated with implementing such systems. What can organizations do to ensure that the correct system is selected and that the system will be appropriate for those required to use it? Who should be involved in those decisions?

This week introduces the systems development life cycle and discusses how it can guide an organization through the complexities of adopting a new HIT system. In this Discussion, you are asked to consider the role of nurses in the SDLC process.

To prepare:

·        Review the steps of the systems development life cycle.

·        Think about your own organization, or one with which you are familiar, and the steps the organization goes through when purchasing and implementing a new HIT system.

·        Consider what a nurse could contribute to decisions made at each stage when planning for new health information technology. What might be the consequences of not involving nurses?

·        Reflect on your own experiences with your organization selecting and implementing new technology. As an end user, do you feel you had any input in the selection or and planning of the new HIT system?

Post on or before Day

1.      an analysis of the ramifications of an organization not involving nurses in each stage of the systems development life cycle (Feasibility, Analysis, Design, Implement, Test, & Maintain) when purchasing and implementing a new HIT system.

2.      Give specific examples of potential issues at each stage and how the inclusion of nurses could help avoid such issues.

3.      Use 2 course resources as references and 1 additional scholarly reference

 

Course Resources

·        McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2012). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.

o   Chapter 12, “Systems Development Life Cycle: NI and Organizational Decision Making”

This chapter explains the systems development life cycle and explores various methods of applying it. The chapter also examines the importance of interoperability in implementing HITECH.

o   Chapter 13, “Administrative Information Systems”

This chapter provides an overview of agency-based health information systems. The text also details how administrators can use core business systems in their practice.

·        Boswell, R. A. (2011). A physician group’s movement toward electronic health records: A case study using the transtheoretical model for organizational change. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 63(2), 138–148.

·        Hsiao, J., Chang, H., & Chen, R. (2011).A study of factors affecting acceptance of hospital information systems: A nursing perspective. Journal of Nursing Research, 19(2), 150–160.

·        Kelley, T. F., Brandon, D. H., & Docherty, S. L. (2011). Electronic nursing documentation as a strategy to improve quality of patient care. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 43(2), 154–162.

·        Nurse leaders discuss the nurse’s role in driving technology decisions. (2010). Virginia Nurses Today, 18(1), 8–9..

·        Page, D. (2011). Turning nurses into health IT superusers. Hospitals & Health Networks, 85(4), 27–28.

·        Swab, J., & Ciotti, V. (2010). What to consider when purchasing an EHR system. hfm(Healthcare Financial Management), 64(5), 38–41.

 

 

 

What is the benefit of juvenile diversion over more traditional dispositions in juvenile delinquency cases?

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What is the benefit of juvenile diversion over more traditional dispositions in juvenile delinquency cases? Provide an example (through research) of one job readiness program and describe its objective and general process. Visit the Juvenile Assessment Center website provided to familiarize yourself with active Juvenile Assessment Center. Describe and identify one characteristic of that program that you find productive and useful to those utilizing the program. The Juvenile Assessment Center: Retrieved from http://jac18.org/ How do the objectives of juvenile detention and incarceration differ from those of more innovative treatment strategies? View Unit 6 Assignment Checklist Note: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least two credible sources, one of which should be the textbook, and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, internet, textbook, course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task. Use proper citations in APA style.

Explain why the progressive approach to reform at home was or was not consistent with the practice of imperialism overseas.

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As you learn about American Imperialism and the Progressive Era, think about the relationship between these two historical developments, comparing and contrasting Progressive policies at home with their policies abroad. Consider the areas of American society and economy in need of reform during the first two decades of the 20th century. Think about the domestic issues on which the Progressive Movement focused, such as food safety, worker’s safety, women’s rights, economic inequality, and taxes. Evaluate their approach to these issues. Think about the factors that contributed to American Imperialism and America’s expanding role in the world. Consider the importance of the expansion of the Navy, the technological advancements, the need for markets brought on by the Industrial Revolution, and the experience of the peoples in America’s imperial holdings. Take the time to notice President Theodore Roosevelt’s role in promoting American Imperialism. Consider the stances that progressives took on various issues, were these stances consistent with the practice of imperialism? Consult The Anatomy of a Discussion Board as well as Critical Thinking: A Guide to Skillful Reasoning as you formulate your response. Write: After reading Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of the textbook, Chapter Nine ofThe Jungle, and watching To Conquer or Redeem,use these sources and the textbook to address the following questions: • Analyze the areas that were in need of reform in American Society during the period between 1890 and 1920. Choose one specific issue to focus on. • Describe how progressives tried to resolve this issue. Were they successful? Explain why or why not. • Examine the approaches progressives took regarding American foreign policy, including the policy of Imperialism. Explain these approaches. • Explain why the progressive approach to reform at home was or was not consistent with the practice of imperialism overseas. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Your post should make reference to the required materials with in-text citations. Your references and citations must be formatted according to APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center. You may use additional scholarly sources to support your points if you choose.