How would a person most likely become ill from overly acidic water?

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Question 1

A home gets its water from the public supply. Which of the following would be the best way for the homeowner to obtain a water-quality report?

Purchase a home sampling kit on the Internet Record observations made by smelling and tasting the tap water Request data from the local water treatment facility Ask neighbors for a sample of their water to compare

Question 2

Which of the following is a common source of groundwater pollution?

Oil dumping and oil spills Tossing candy bar wrappers into a stream Flushing household chemicals down the toilet Leaking storage containers outside factories

Question 3

Which of the following is a major cause of waterborne diseases?

Bacteria Particulates Dissolved gases Sediments

Question 4

Which organization is responsible for enforcing clean-water legislation governing water use and quality in the Everglades?

Everglades Police Agency Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Agency Florida Waterway Patrol

Question 5

Which of the following is caused by pollutants from farm runoff, feedlots, or septic tanks?

Increased fecal coliform Low dissolved oxygen Temperatures greater than 45°C pH below 6.5

Question 6

How would a person most likely become ill from overly acidic water?

The water may contain toxic heavy metals. Low pH is associated with cancer in newborns. Low pH can make water cloudy with suspended particles. There are no ill effects of acidity in water.

Question 7

Which of the following is an action that people in Florida could take to help decrease the turbidity of coastal waters?

Build dams along rivers leading to the coast Reduce erosion by planting trees along the shore Remove photosynthesizing plants from coastal waters Build housing developments on land that borders water bodies

Question 8

Which of the following would most likely be considered nonpoint source pollution?

Animal waste from a local horse farm seeping into the ground Increased turbidity from erosion A car repair shop dumping used oil in the ground A leaky underground oil tank

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is an indicator of good water quality?

High levels of nitrates High levels of phosphates Zero turbidity All of the above

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is typically associated with a reduction in photosynthesizing plants in a water supply?

An increase in dissolved oxygen A decrease in dissolved oxygen An increase in phosphates A decrease in phosphates

Question 11 (Essay Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:la.910.2.2.3>Summarize your findings from the Water Quality Lab. Be sure to include your observations and the sources of each water-quality issue you investigated.

Question 12 (Essay Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:sc.912.n.1.1; ma.912.s.3.2=””>Dan took three samples of water from the creek behind his house once a month for the last six months. He tested the water and reported the results in the following data table.

Water Quality Indicator Test Results
Dissolved oxygen Dissolved oxygen levels in the last three months decreased rapidly.
Fecal coliform Fecal coliform ranges from a low of 89 colonies per liter to 102 colonies per liter over the six-month period.
Nitrates Nitrate levels ranged from 6 to 7 mg/L.
Phosphates Phosphate levels were between 0.01 mg/L and 0.3 mg/L.
pH The average pH was 6.9.
Turbidity The water was clear in the first few months, but it became increasingly cloudy over time.

Which water-quality indicators would be of concern in this situation? Explain your response. Be sure to discuss any implications these water-quality indicators could have on the environment and human health.

Ebola at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital

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Ebola at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital” Please respond to the following:

Watch the video titled “Full interview: Matt Lauer and Dallas nurse Briana Aguirre” (17 min 25 s). Next, respond to the following questions.

Texas Presbyterian nurse Briana Aguirre who treated Ebola stricken colleagues announced publicly that her protective outfit had rips, as well as gaps in it – exposing body parts to the potentially deadly Ebola virus. She claimed that hospital administration ignored her concerns when she brought it to their attention, and she was given no Ebola training. Briana Aguirre has received praise from colleagues and the media for going public with this information, as well as harsh criticism for being a “whistleblower” from other colleagues and the media. In your opinion, did Briana Aguirre act ethically or unethically in going public with this information? Should she be fired from the Texas Presbyterian hospital? Support or challenge Briana Aguirre’s decision to go public with this information.

 

Assignment 2: Organization Project – 4: Leadership, Communications, and Teams

Research your chosen company APPLE.  Find a minimum of one library source, which will support your thesis in this assignment.  Review your assigned weekly lecture and text reading.  Select from this reading 3-5 key concepts, which will also support your thesis.  In a two to three page paper, address the questions below.  Your paper should follow APA format including a title and reference page.  The two to three page paper length requirement does NOT include the title page and reference page.  Refer to your classroom area titled South University Policies and Guideline: Using APA Standards in Your Coursework to ensure you are following the correct format.

Describe both the formal and informal communication methods within the organization.  Address whether or not the organization uses effective communication techniques.  Evaluate the role culture plays in both the formal and informal methods of communication.  Make recommendations for improvement for both informal and formal communications.   Describe how the organization uses teams.  Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of teams based on the model of team effectiveness described by Daft.

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Submitted a two to three page research paper that included one library source and provided 3-5 key course concepts to support work.
5
Described both the formal and informal communication methods within the organization.
5
Addressed whether or not the organization uses effective communication techniques.
5
Evaluated the role culture plays in both the formal and informal methods of communication, and made recommendations for improvement.
5
Described how the organization uses teams.
10
Evaluated the effectiveness of the use of teams based on the model of team effectiveness described by Daft.
10
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner: demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10
Total:
50

National Child & Maternal Health Education Program

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Written Campaign Proposal

Child Development is a field of study that covers different aspects of biological, mental, cognitive, and physical development of children. Within the field of Child Development, campaigns are often created as an effort to inform audiences about a specific issue, achieve a particular goal, or help support the development of an objective. Funding to support campaigns is generally awarded based on campaign proposals. Therefore, for this final assignment you will create a proposal that addresses a specific topic. This assignment builds on your learning throughout the course and expands your thinking about the course’s enduring understandings and essential questions, which are explored further in the Instructor Guidance for this course in Week Five and prior weeks as well.

Instructions

Read the following scenario and list of topics presented below and choose a child development topic that is important to you. Next, develop a campaign proposal that you might use in your current or future professional role. Please address each of the following content and written communication expectations provided with this assignment.

Scenario: A large non-profit organization in the United States is looking to fund a national Child Development Campaign that brings awareness to a topic of importance in the field of child development. You have been selected to apply for this opportunity and develop a campaign. Your goal for this assignment is to create a campaign that draws on the knowledge you have learned in ECE205.

Child Development Topics: Below are 10 child development topics to consider for this project. Remember to select one topic for your assignment.

  • Be There
  • Bullying
  • Let’s Play
  • Let’s Move
  • National Child & Maternal Health Education Program
  • Safe Infant Sleep
  • Safe Kids
  • Childhood Vaccinations
  • Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition
  • Youth Development

Content Expectations/Content Criteria

It is recommended that you create a document section heading for each of the content expectations sections stated below placing them between the introduction and conclusion sections of your paper. Include smooth transitions between sections and paragraphs in your paper and consult the Ashford Writing Center for assistance if needed.

  • Proposal Information
  • Summary (2 points): Summarize the mission of the campaign and the contribution to the field of child development.
  • Relevance (2 points): Explain your rationale for the development of this campaign and why it is relevant to you as a professional.
  • Theoretical Lens (2 points): Discuss why the campaign topic is relevant to a specific age and stage. Use theories of child development to support your rationale.
  • Campaign Purpose
  • Proposal Overview (2 points): Discuss the historical, biological, environmental, and cultural influences that have impacted this campaign topic throughout the last 2 decades.
  • Problem Statement (1 point): Explain why this campaign topic needs to be addressed and the importance it has on the developing child (physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive).
  • Family/Community Impact (2 points): Explain how the campaign influences families and communities, using specific examples.
  • Influences (2 points): Explain the cultural and environmental influences that may help or hinder implementation of the campaign.
  • Rationale (1 point): Discuss why this campaign needs to be implemented and what possible consequences there may be if the topic is not addressed.
  • Implementation Plan
  • Process (2.5 points): Discuss the environments where this campaign will be implemented to nurture the physical, socio-emotional and cognitive growth of the children you will be working with.
  • Implications (2.5 points): Explain the anticipated long-term implications of the campaign.
  • Effectiveness (2.5 points): Explain how you will determine effectiveness. Include specifics about the type of evidence you will use to determine effectiveness.

Written Communication Expectations

  • Page Requirement (0.5 point): Six pages, excluding title and references pages.
  • APA Formatting (0.5 point): Use APA 6th edition formatting, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, consistently throughout the assignment.
  • Syntax and Mechanics (1 point): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
  • Source Requirement (0.5 point): Reference three scholarly resources in addition to the course textbook, providing compelling evidence to support your ideas. All resources on the references page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Your Final Paper:

  • Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Describe specific initiatives, laws, and accreditation standards that can be leveraged to improve health care quality and enhance performance improvement

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Health care organizations (HCOs) often struggle with performance improvement and with effectively communicating performance improvement results to their internal and external stakeholders. It is equally important to communicate your successes externally for marketing and internally to continue to build on your successes. The messaging to these two groups, however, is very different.

For this project, discuss the following:

  • Describe specific initiatives, laws, and accreditation standards that can be leveraged to improve health care quality and enhance performance improvement.
  • Develop a communications strategy to achieve effective and efficient communication of performance data and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Include a plan for strategic messaging in communications to employees (to effect change) and communications to the general public (for marketing purposes).

Note: Use APA style to cite at least 5 scholarly sources from the last 5 years.

Deliverable Length:  5-6 written pages, excluding cover page, abstract page, and reference page

 

Assignment Objectives

Research evidence-based practices that may be utilized in a change management plan designed to improve quality of care

Apply standards, laws, regulations and accreditation criteria to clinical quality improvement and outcomes