Kara and John are Asian American high school seniors who have just found out she is pregnant.  They have not told their parents yet.  Kara wants to keep her baby, but John is not sure how he feels.  Kara’s family are Buddhists, and John’s family claims no religion. They have both been planning to attend college out of state next year.  They would like a counselor to include their families in providing counseling support.

Title Page: Include an abbreviated version of the paper title in the left header, all-capitalized (for example, if the paper title was Multiculturally Sensitive Counseling Case Study, the left header might be: CASE STUDY).  Page numbers begin on the title page in the right header (number only).  Centered on the title page, 3 or 4 lines down from the top of the page, in bold, is the Paper Title. Then double-space twice below the paper title and put Your Name. Double-space once below your name and put Liberty University (no other information).  Follow current APA professional style standards.  Please refer to the LU Writing Center for APA guidance and templates.

The title of the paper is repeated on the first page of the body of your paper.  Center and bold the paper title.  Begin your paper with a brief introductory paragraph where you explain what you plan to cover in your paper, and why it is important (there is no heading for the introduction).  An abstract is not required for this assignment.  The body of the paper must be 5-7 pages for full credit (this does not count the title page or references).  Use the following headings for sections in your paper.

Local Community Resources and Supports

Research two local agencies that would be good resources for the client(s) you are assisting.  These should be local community agencies (not websites or hotlines). Summarize what services each resource provides, explain any associated costs, describe the intake requirements and process, and explain how these agencies could be useful in supporting the client(s) you are working with, with emphasis on cultural sensitivity.  You will need to cite and reference the agencies. This is an opportunity for you to explore and learn more about local resources that are sensitive to meeting multicultural needs.  This section should be 2 pages (1 page per resource).

Cultural Research

If you were the human services professional working with these clients, consider what research you would want to do in preparation.  Use at least three peer-reviewed journal articles dated within the last 5 years in this section.  Look for current, relevant research to increase your knowledge of culture and techniques that would improve your multicultural sensitivity in working with these specific clients.  This section should be approximately 2-3 pages.

Reflection

Reflect on what you discovered while researching for local resources and supports, and while doing cultural research.  How multiculturally sensitive did you find your community and religious supports?  Did the process of researching resources and literature better prepare you for addressing cultural needs?  Do you think you could potentially experience any biases or limitations in working with these clients?  This section should be approximately ½-1 page.

Conclusion

End with a brief conclusion paragraph where you summarize what you covered in your paper. What additional research do you believe is necessary on the cultural topics you explored?

References

After you conclude your paper, begin the references on a new page.  Center (bold) the References heading at the top of the page. You need at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles dated within the past 5 years, in an alphabetized list.  Every source that you include in the references should be cited in your paper.  Double-spaced.  You may also include our course textbook as an additional source.

Additional notes regarding your case study:

Reserve the use of direct quotes for the most significant information that it would be difficult to put into your own words and cite.  Do not use lengthy quotes (no quotes that are 40 or more words).  You may use first-person pronouns (I, my, me, mine) in the case study.  The case study is meant to be brief and introductory; do not add to or attempt to finish the case scenario. 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.

Respond to 1 Classmate?

The source I plan to use to obtain required information for measles will be Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). I feel that each of these sources will provide wealth of information on how to prevent from getting measles, how is transmitted, signs/symptoms, and other key resources I can use as a public health professional.

I will also utilize the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) to obtain statistical data on probable and confirmed cases in the Lake County, Illinois (CDC, 2019). The NNDSS also helps to monitor, control, and prevent many diseases, which will be beneficial in lower the spread and decreasing the chances of outbreaks in communities who are not vaccinated (CDC, 2019).

I will also utilize the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), a website and database that can help provide local health statistics on measles cases. Moreover, IDPH can help provide defense against measles through preventative measures and education (IDPH, n.d.).

The first three I will do as I begin working on an outbreak response plan are:

1. Conduct research on measles.
2. Spot vulnerable communities and conduct risk assessments to recognize potential threats.
3. Implement a plan to protect the community by ensuring everyone get vaccinated and plan for the worse in case of an outbreak.

I would also conduct interviews with people familiar with the area to get both quantitative and qualitative measurements of who’s affected, vaccinated, and unvaccinated.

References

Center for Disease Prevention and Control. (2019). National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. Retrieved from https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/

Illinois Department of Public Health. (n.d.). About IDPH. Retrieved from https://www.dph.illinois.gov/about-idph

 

1. Case Study: Auctions and Dynamic Pricing
   Overview
   There are many types of auctions, each with strengths and weaknesses at uncovering the real price or value of an item. Auctions are widely used in finance, e-commerce, and e-games. They are also widely used to generate revenue for not-for-profit organizations. 
   The following video describes auctions as price discovery mechanisms:
   • The Ideal Auction.
   • Use the video on auctions and at least three academic or high-quality business publications (see acceptable types below) to compare and contrast English auctions and Dutch auctions, and sealed-bid first-price auctions and Vickery auctions.
     Instructions
     Address the following questions in 5–7 pages:
   1. Compare and contrast how each of the following uncovers value:
      • English and Dutch auctions.
      • Sealed-bid first-price auctions and Vickery auctions.
   2. Compare and contrast surge pricing and congestion pricing. Give an example of each currently in use.
   3. Identify three examples of auctions used in finance, e-commerce, and/or e-games. Explain the following in-depth:
      • The need for an auction to uncover value in the product or service.
      • How the type of auction used to uncover the value of the product or service is better at uncovering value than other types of auctions.
   4. What are the advantages or disadvantages of auctions as revenue generators for not-for-profit organizations?
   5. Suggest ways in which a for-profit company, such as the company for which you work or a company for which you aspire to work, can use auctions or dynamic pricing to better uncover value and increase revenue.
   6. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
      Acceptable Types of Publications
      A high-quality, professional business publication is one that is primarily directed at reporting or analyzing the workings of the business. Examples are the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Avoid general news publications such as USA Today, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Other articles and resources can be found at the Strayer Library.
      Please do not rely on Wikipedia, Investopedia, or similar websites as references at any time in this course.
      The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
   • Propose ways in which a company can use auctions to better uncover value and increase revenue.

 

Participation Requirement: You are required to post a minimum of three (3) times in each discussion. These three (3) posts must be on a minimum of two (2) separate days. You must respond to the initial discussion question by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday.  On additional days, respond to your peers’ posts as well as additional faculty posts. Responses to peers must be posted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday each week a discussion is due.

Step 1: Review the following video that provides an explanation of ISBAR:

What is ISBAR?:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxSAbVKFCpI (Links to an external site.)
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Step 2: Review the following videos that demonstrate the use of ISBAR.

ISBAR Case Study 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wl9qogPw1E (Links to an external site.)

ISBAR Case Study 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmZKJ3JAPsE (Links to an external site.)

ISBAR Case Study 3:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jY94y_nyNA (Links to an external site.)

Directions: There are three scenarios that will be used in this discussion posting. You are all responsible for the initial discussion posting and then responding to one posting in the remaining scenarios. For example, my last name is Combs, therefore my initial discussion posting will occur from scenario #1. I will then be responsible for responding to one post from scenario #2 and one post from scenario #3.

Initial Discussion scenario #1: Students that have last names beginning with A thru I will post your initial discussion to this scenario.

Mrs. Parker is a 56-year-old woman who was diagnosed with heart failure 4 years ago. She has been admitted to the hospital for shortness of breath (SOB). She states, “I was taking a diuretic at home but ran out 1 week ago. I have not been able to refill my prescription”. She complains of difficulty breathing and has noticed some swelling in her feel that seemed worse than usual. On physical examination, you observe that she is alert and oriented to person, place, and time; SOB on exertion; oxygen saturation is 89% o room air; fine crackles bilateral in the lower lobes; fine 2+ edema bilaterally; and vital signs are T – 37.0, BO – 130/85, P – 120, and R – 35/min. You feel that it is best to notify the physician. Prepare and post your ISBAR using the attached form.

Initial Discussion scenario #2: Students that have last names beginning with J thru Q will post your initial discussion to this scenario.

Mr. Edwards is an 80-year-old male with a left cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who has been in a long-term care facility for the past 2 years. He is immobile and has to be transferred with the mechanical lift. His nutritional needs are met with 6 cans of Prosource via g-tube @ 50mL/hr. You are assigned to Mr. Edwards on the evening shift and you provided hygiene care and repositioned him. Mr. Edward’s routine medications were administered at 1800 hours. His G feed is also in progress. At 2000 hours when you approach Mr. Edward’s bed, you hear him coughing, respirations are noisy and his face is flushed. His vital signs are T – 39, HR – 110 bpm, R – 32, BP – 150.90, and SpO2 is 86% on room air. You feel that it is best to notify the physician. Prepare and post your ISBAR using the attached form.

Initial Discussion scenario #3: Students that have last names beginning with R thru Z will post your initial discussion to this scenario.

Miss Thompson, a 28-year-old female was admitted to your Medical-Surgical unit on the previous night shift for abdominal pain not yet diagnosed. The shift report stated that vitals were stable on admission. Upon shift change, you enter her room and she was moaning loudly and complaining of severe abdominal pain. She has just returned to bed after going to the bathroom. When you looked in the toilet, you noticed that she had a large, bloody stool. She states that she has had “at least one like that each day for the past week.” She states, “I feel so tired and weak. I have never felt this bad before. I can hardly stand long enough to brush my teeth”! Her color is pale, skin cool and diaphoretic. She is alert, knows her name, the date, and where she is but she is very fatigued. Vital signs at 0800 are T – 36.5, HR – 55bpm, R – 18, BP – 105/55, and SpO2 is 97% on room air. The change in the patient’s condition warrants a call to the physician. Prepare and post your ISBAR using the attached form.