he focus of this assignment is identifying patient’s needs and analysis and synthesis of details within the written client record and planning an appropriate discharge plan with necessary patient teaching of the disease process. You will identify the patient needs and provide the technique used for teaching the content to the patient. You must also provide the rationale for the teaching technique. The guidelines and form you must complete may be found in Doc Sharing. The completed form must be submitted to the Dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (MT).

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he focus of this assignment is identifying patient’s needs and analysis and synthesis of details within the written client record and planning an appropriate discharge plan with necessary patient teaching of the disease process. You will identify the patient needs and provide the technique used for teaching the content to the patient. You must also provide the rationale for the teaching technique. The guidelines and form you must complete may be found in Doc Sharing. The completed form must be submitted to the Dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (MT).
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What hypothesis might you propose to explain states that do not have a correlational relationship between high income and high education levels?  

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Writing Assignment (Part 1): Identifying the Hypothesis Due in Week 3 and worth 50 points Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that you will evaluate against the available evidence from your library / Internet research. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of socioeconomic and political problems. Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology. Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics. Week 5 assignment 2 Writing Assignment (Part 2): Outline and Preliminary List of References Due Week 5 and worth 100 points Complete the outline after you have done library / Internet research for evidence that bears on your hypothesis. Provide information about all of the following components of the final paper: 1. Specific Hypothesis. 2. Applicable Sociological Concepts. 3. Practical Implications. Discuss the value of sociological research into your issue. Determine whether or not there are (or would be) practical implications of sociological inquiry into this issue. Evidence. This is the most important part of the paper. Analyze at least two (2) lines of evidence that pertain to the hypothesis that you are evaluating. Does the evidence support your hypothesis? For each type of evidence, consider possible biases and alternative interpretations. Conclusions. Draw conclusions based on the evidence that you have discovered. Does the evidence confirm or refute your hypothesis? Is the evidence sufficiently convincing to draw firm conclusions about your hypothesis? For example, here is a generic example of what the headings of your possible outline might look like: I. Specific Hypothesis. II. Applicable Sociological Concepts. a. Theory A b. Concept 1 c. Concept 2 III. Practical Implications. a. Implications for public policy i. Education ii. Taxes b. Implications for employers c. Implications for spouses of workaholics Evidence. Line of evidence 1 i. The evidence and what it means ii. Possible biases iii. Alternative explanations of what it means. Line of evidence 2 i. The evidence and what it means ii. Possible biases Conclusion(s): All available evidence refutes the hypothesis, but there are alternative explanations. References: Baker, A. & Abel, E (2005) Villagers reject modern attitudes about car washing. International Journal of Sociology, 11, 12-57. Retrieved from EBSCO-Host. Doe, J. (2010, April 1) Villagers retain traditional attitudes despite bombardment with western television. The New York Times. Retrieved from www.nytimes.com/village_update Steiner, H. (2012, January 4) Revolt against local ordinances in the village. Time Magazine. pp. 14-15. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA format. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Evaluate the various methodologies for sociological research. Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of socioeconomic and political problems. Critically examine how society shapes individuals and how individuals shape society. Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology. Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics. Final paper Working from the outline and from the feedback of your professor, you will now develop a draft paper in which you formally write up your findings. Specifically, you will submit a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you address all of the following: Specific Hypothesis. Introduce your paper by identifying the specific hypothesis you are evaluating in this paper. Applicable Sociological Concepts. Identify the sociological theories and terminology from the text that apply to your social issue Practical Implications. Discuss the value of sociological research into your issue. Determine whether or not there are (or would be) practical implications of sociological inquiry into this issue. Evidence. This is the most important part of the paper. Analyze at least two (2) lines of evidence that pertain to the hypothesis you are evaluating. Does the evidence support your hypothesis? For each type of evidence, consider possible biases and alternative interpretations. Conclusions. Draw conclusions based on the evidence that you have discovered. Does the evidence confirm or refute your hypothesis? Is the evidence sufficiently convincing to draw firm conclusions about your hypothesis? Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. Week 1 DQ1 Explain what sociologists mean by the social construction of reality. How has the social construction of reality affected you? Week 1 DQ2 Compare the contributions of two pioneers in sociology, choosing two from the following list: Comte, Martineau, Spencer, Durkheim, Weber, Marx, DuBois, Cooley, Addams, Merton, Bourdieu, or Wells-Barnett. Which sociologist do you believe made the most important contribution? Why? Defend your view. Week 1 DQ3 What is sociology? How does it differ from the other social sciences, such as psychology or anthropology? In what ways is the logic of sociology useful? Week 1 DQ4 What are some of the norms of the American culture? Of a subculture to which you belong? Week 2 DQ1 Explain the advantages and limitations of the four major research designs. Provide an example of a social group situation that you believe would be best studied by each type of design. Explain your selection. Week 2 DQ2 Fig. 2.2 in Ch. 2 states that “in general, states with high education levels . . . also have high household incomes.” What hypothesis might you propose to explain states that do not have a correlational relationship between high income and high education levels?   Week 2 DQ3 How would you use the different types of research design? What are some strengths and weaknesses of each?   Week 2 DQ4 How can a sociologist maintain neutrality when studying a group that he or she finds repugnant? (e.g., inmates convicted of rape or child molestation.) Week 3 DQ1 Schaefer (2011) defines the self “as a distinct identity that sets us apart from others.” Describe your “self” identity. How does your “self” differ from others and set you apart? What process of socialization helped shape your concept of the self the most? How? Week 3 DQ2 Deviant behavior violates standards and expectations of a group social norm. Reflect on a time when you violated a widely shared and understood norm of your society. What was the norm? What was the violation? What sanctions did your social group place on you for your behavior? Week 3 DQ3 What are some of the major agents of socialization? Which do you think most influenced you? Why and how?   Week 3 DQ4 Define or describe the “social self. What are some moral and ethical factors of the social self? Week 4 DQ1 A majority of residents of the United States are descendants of ethnic groups from around the world. Explain symbolic ethnicity. Reflecting on your cultural heritage and traditions, does your family practice symbolic ethnicity, fully maintain an ethnic identity, or have they fully assimilated into American culture? Define and explain American ethnic cultures. Week 4 DQ2 Using the definition of wealth to calculate your wealth, and considering Rossides’ five-class model of the U. S. class system, would you say that Marx’s concept of false consciousness applies to you? Why? How does false consciousness differ from class consciousness? Week 4 DQ3 How do urban and rural communities differ in the formality of their norms and the strictness with which they are enforced? Week 4 DQ4 Imagine that you have been asked to study the issue of air pollution in one of the large urban areas in your state or country. How might you draw on surveys, observation research, experiments, and existing sources to help you study this issue? Week 5 DQ1 As of 2012, the United States has never had a female president. Nations throughout the world have had powerful queens and elected leaders. How might you explain the fact that the United States has never elected a woman to be president? Week 5 DQ2 New social movements are defined as movements that address values, social identities, and improvements in the quality of life. If you had the ability to mobilize resources to create a new social movement to promote or oppose social change, what social change would your movement address? Why and how? Week 5 DQ3 What are some things that determine social stratification? Week 5 DQ4 How does social class affect attitudes and behaviors? Quiz 1 • Question 1 3 out of 3 points Social structures sometimes have negative consequences for the operation of society as a whole. What is the term for these negative consequences? • Question 2 0 out of 3 points The text presents a portrait of a “global village.” Which of the following statements about this village is true? • Question 3 3 out of 3 points Which pioneering sociologist founded Chicago’s Hull House to assist immigrants and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? • Question 4 3 out of 3 points In deciding what kinds of questions to ask in their research, sociologists are guided by: • Question 5 0 out of 3 points C. Wright Mills claimed that the “sociological imagination” transformed: • Question 6 3 out of 3 points W.E.B. Du Bois claimed that _____ was the major problem facing the United States during the twentieth century. • Question 7 3 out of 3 points Which of the following examples illustrates a micro-level focus? • Question 8 0 out of 3 points Herbert Spencer described human society as having much in common with: • Question 9 3 out of 3 points The ancient Romans saw the stars as gods. Comte would classify Roman society as which of the following types? • Question 10 3 out of 3 points Which of the following early sociologists had an important influence on the development of the social-conflict approach? • Question 11 0 out of 3 points In making judgments about how society should be improved, the ________ approach in sociology rejects Max Weber’s goal that researchers be value-free. • Question 12 0 out of 3 points Drawing conclusions about all of humanity based on research using only males as subjects is the problem called: • Question 13 0 out of 3 points Interpretive sociology is sociology that: • Question 14 0 out of 3 points In a questionnaire, the question, “Please state your opinions about the likelihood of another major terrorist attacks at home,” is an example of which of the following? • Question 15 0 out of 3 points In the process of measurement, reliability refers to: • Question 16 3 out of 3 points What research method was used in Philip Zimbardo’s study, the “Stanford County Prison”? • Question 17 0 out of 3 points Inductive logical thought involves: • Question 18 3 out of 3 points The ideal of objectivity means that a researcher: • Question 19 3 out of 3 points Which sociological research method provides the best chance to understand social behavior in a natural setting? • Question 20 0 out of 3 points The sociological perspective reveals that:

Discuss the landmark contributions made in the development of the EHR.

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week 1 The Evolution of EHRs (graded) Discuss the landmark contributions made in the development of the EHR. (Include pioneers and describe their efforts.) EHR Adoption (graded) Discuss the common mistakes found in gaining clinician acceptance of change brought about by an EHR. Suggest strategy to gain clinician acceptance. week 2 From Data to Decisions Using Electronic Health Records (graded) Identify and describe the technology options, issues, and functionality associated with an EDMS. EHR Applications and HIEs (graded) Identify and describe EHR functionality for ambulatory care facilities, considering the key clinical processes performed and data needed in such a facility. week 3 The Strategic Planning Process (graded) Explain and des EHR Project Management (graded) Identify and describe the critical success factors for EHR planning and explain how they impact construction of a migration path. cribe various strategic planning models and how they may apply in different settings. week 4 IS Systems Theory and Needs Assessment (graded) Define the concept of information theory and discuss why it is important to the design of an EHR. Healthcare Process Assessment and Functional Needs Assessment (graded) Identify the importance and scope of process assessment and the possible repercussions if there were no process assessment. week 5 Data Infrastructure Assessment (graded) Describe all the steps in the system development life cycle. Information Technology and Systems Infrastructure Assessment (graded) Understand the difference between the terms confidentiality, privacy, and security when referring to data in a healthcare setting. week 6 EHR Selection and Contract Negotiation (graded) Why is it important to plan in advance of starting an EHR vendor selection process? Please list and discuss the reasons. EHR System Implementation and Ongoing Maintenance (graded) Describe the importance of project planning and management in planning the implementation of an EHR. Application Paper #1 is due this week. Topic: Profile a health information exchange organization. Conduct a search of the Internet, consult professional journals or interview a professional in the field. Research the status of health information exchange implementation in your state. Connect your findings to course objectives. (approximately 2 typed pages) Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. Application Paper #2 Topic: Research electronic health record functionality standards or certification. Write a paper describing how you would incorporate your findings into the EHR selection and decision-making process. Sources include the HL7 EHR Functional Model, CCHIT certification criteria and other organizations offering EHR certification. (approximately 2 typed pages) Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these or watch thisTutorial See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date informatio ourse Project Outline is due this week. ·         Submit a 1 to 2 page outline with the researched references you will be using to write the Course Project. ·         Feedback on your topic selection and project outline will be provided by the instructor. ·         Submit Outline this week to the appropriate Dropbox. The completed project is due by the end of Week 7. (required) The length of the paper should be approximately 10-12 pages and must include a bibliography and footnotes. The detailed Course Project guidelines and grading criteria can be found in the Course Project page in Course Home. Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page Research your chosen software’s functions and how it works, and critically analyze your findings. Guidelines Name of the productSpecifically, the paper should offer the following information and address these issues: Uses of the product Integration with other information systems User friendliness of data entry and data retrieval Benefits of this particular software over similar types of software The implementation process you would use to implement the EHR Critically analyze your findings Other Content Suggestions: Terminology Philosophical views of the EHR Advantages Reduction of cost Improved quality of care Promote evidence-based medicine Record keeping and mobility Disadvantages Costs Time Governance, privacy, and legal issues Privacy concerns Legal issues Liability Legal interoperability Regulatory compliance Technical Issues Standards Open specifications Customization Long-term preservation and storage of records Synchronization of records E-health and tele-radiology Other Guidelines: Papers must be 12–15 pages in length, (this would be roughly one page per area included in the report), 12-point font, double-spaced, including a cover page, table of contents, introduction, and body of the report, summary or conclusion, and works cited. Even though this is not a scientific writing assignment and is mostly creative in nature, references are still very important. At least six authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page, titled Works Cited. Appropriate citations are required. All DeVry University policies are in effect, including the plagiarism policy. Papers are due during Week 7 of this course. Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the weekly Q&A Discussion topic. This paper is worth 200 total points and will be graded on quality of research topic, quality of paper information, use of citations, grammar and sentence structure. Milestones A content outline for your paper is due byWeek 3, indicating how you plan to address the above criteria, and the primary sources of information you will use.(required)The name of the software you’ve chosen as the course project topic must be submitted in Week 1. (required) Feedback on your topic selection and project outline will be provided by the instructor. The completed project is due by the end of Week 7. (required) TCO 1) Data compiled from individual patient data fields and formed into information about certain groups of patients is as example of: Structured data Unstructured data Aggregate data Affinity data Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is a gap in a physician office EHR environment where a document imaging system can be of value? Chart conversion to backfill active patient records Communicating with the hospital Overcoming the hybrid record issue Replace the practice management system Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following enables point-of-care charting and positive patient identification while maintaining network connectivity: Desktops at nursing stations One terminal for every two hospital rooms Personal digital assistant Wireless computer on wheels Question 4. Question : (TCO 4) The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000, also known as the E-SIGN bill, furthered what aspect of the EHR adoption process? Shelter from Stark Laws Allowed PHI to be transmitted via electronic means Helped make electronic signatures legal Has no effect on the EHR because it only addresses business models not healthcare Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) A key strategy to gain user involvement in an EHR is: Assign as many users as possible to committees Avoid discussing the EHR with users until close to go-live Communicate with users frequently to educate and alleviate concerns Require each user to take a course in the EHR being implemented from the vendor : Question 6. Question : (TCO 6) What is the primary difference between a closed and an open system? Closed systems are designed for use in secure environments whereas the open system can operate in any environment. Closed systems do not interact with the environment while open systems are influenced by the environment. A closed system is for internal use only while the open system works with the Internet. A closed system costs money whereas the open system is free. Question 7. Question : (TCO 7) EHR steering committees are largely comprised of: Consultants IT staff Vender staff Volunteers from various departments Question 8. Question : (TCO 1) As discussed in the textbook, describe some of the consumer awareness and perceptions of the EHR? Question 9. Question : (TCO 2) Please describe Workflow Technology? What does it mean? What tasks can it perform? Question 10. Question : (TCO 3) What is a “Wet” signature, why is it required and what agency requires it? Instructor Explanation: Chapter 3, p. 55. “Wet” signature relates to electronic signature on prescriptions for controlled substances. The signature must be with a pen on paper. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requires it for controlled substances. Question 11. Question : (TCO 4) Describe the meaning of: Rules Engine and Smart Peripherals?

Tell us the promises that you make to clients. How do these promises demonstrate your professionalism?

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WEEK 7 Professionalism (graded) Think about professionalism in nursing practice as the act of keeping promises. Tell us the promises that you make to clients. How do these promises demonstrate your professionalism? Shaping the Future of Nursing (graded) The nursing profession has been shaped by many great nurses throughout history. How will you help to shape the future of nursing? What is the role of professional organizations in shaping the future? What is the responsibility for professional nurses to belong to these organizations? WEEK 8 Career Map (graded) Think about the roles and activities of the professional nurse as described in this course. What future do you see for yourself based on these roles? Which roles will you work to develop in your practice? How will you change your practice and your career to incorporate the principles and roles of the professional nurse? Focusing on the roles of the professional nurse presented in the Week 3 Lesson, use the career map format from the Week 8 lesson to plan your future!