Discussion Board Anticrime prevention

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The student will complete five (5) Discussions in this
course. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words
by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student
must then post three (3) replies of at least 250 words
by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. For
each thread, students must support their assertions with at
least 2 scholarly citations and one Holy Bible reference in the
current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at
least 1 scholarly citation and one Holy Bible
reference in the current APA format. Any sources cited must have
been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include peer
reviewed journal articles, the textbook, the Bible, etc.. 

 

 

 

 

The student will post the
anticrime/prevention program they have chosen to evaluate. Discuss whether the
chosen program has empirical support or not. If there is empirical support, please
cite the articles and give a short summary of the article. Comment on each
other’s problems/ideas. Give feedback to each other about the feasibility of an
impact evaluation, use empirical research to support your feedback. Try to
generate more than one intervention for the problem your organization is trying
to solve, discuss the research that supports your program intervention.

Please review the Discussion Assignment Instructions prior to posting. You may also click the three
dots in the upper corner to Show Rubric.

Post-First: This course utilizes the Post-First feature in
all Discussions. This means you will only be able to read and interact with
your classmates’ threads after you have submitted your thread in response to
the provided prompt.

Vito and Higgins 
chapter  3 pp 49-57

Determinants of Demand & Supply

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Armed with the knowledge you are gaining from this module week’s summit session, it’s now time for us to apply what we are learning! For this activity, complete four of the five scenario-based problems. Prepare a document to explain your answers and graph your solutions. Make sure to use references in APA format to support your positions.

  1. Joshua’s income increases, while federal taxes increase; therefore, please illustrate by constructing a supply and demand graph, the direction in which the curves will shift and state the new equilibrium price and quantity; for example, state whether price and quantity increased, decreased, or are indeterminate. Please explain your rationale based on the determinants of demand and supply.
  2. Winston is disappointed in the new SUV he recently purchased. He was excited about the new technology incorporated in his SUV but they did not live up to his expectations; therefore, please illustrate by constructing a supply and demand graph, the direction in which the curves will shift and state the new equilibrium price and quantity; for example, state whether price and quantity increased, decreased, or are indeterminate. Please explain your rationale based on the determinants of demand and supply.
  3. Kim is in the market for a new automobile, and since she was just promoted at work, her tastes in higher-end automobiles has increased, but to her surprise taxes have decreased, which make a new automobile more attractive; therefore, please illustrate by constructing a supply and demand graph, the direction in which the curves will shift and state the new equilibrium price and quantity; for example, state whether price and quantity increased, decreased, or are indeterminate. Please explain your rationale based on the determinants of demand and supply.
  4. U.S. agricultural farmers are excited since the government announced an increase in subsidies even though the substitutes for agricultural goods that are imported have increased in demand; therefore, please illustrate by constructing a supply and demand graph, the direction in which the curves will shift and state the new equilibrium price and quantity; for example, state whether price and quantity increased, decreased, or are indeterminate. Please explain your rationale based on the determinants of demand and supply.
  5. Due to advanced technology, substitute goods for higher education have seen an increase in demand. Please illustrate this circumstance by constructing a supply and demand graph, showing the direction in which the curves will shift, and state the new equilibrium price and quantity; for example, state whether price and quantity increased, decreased, or are indeterminate. Please explain your rationale based on the determinants of demand and supply.

Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity. Turnitin is a service that checks your work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against a database of web pages, student papers, and articles from academic books and publications. Ensure that your work is entirely your own and that you have not plagiarized any material!

Security Risk Assessments Responses

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Provide (2) 150 words substantive response with a minimum of 1 APA references for RESPONSES 1 AND 2 below. Response provided should further discuss the subject or provide more insight. To further understand the response, below is the discussion post that’s discusses the responses. 100% original work and not plagiarized. Must meet deadline.

RESPONSE 1:

What is a Security Risk Assessment?
A security risk assessment identifies, assesses, and implements security controls within company assets (data, hardware, software, etc.). Threats and vulnerabilities are the main fucus of that risk and the assessment helps to minimize the risk by implementing controls.

What elements does it entail?
There are five elements that include risk analysis, identifying risks to manage, selecting controls, implementing and testing controls, and evaluating the controls.

Does it include or exclude Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing is a type of security risk assessment. This type of testing attempts to evaluate the security of an IT infrastructure by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in a safe way.

What types of Security Risk Assessments exists? Identify at least 3.
Facility physical vulnerability, information systems vulnerability, and proprietary information risk.

-ROSE

RESPONSE 2:

1. Security Risk Assessments happen on multiple levels. First, identify the IT assets and their significance to an organization, then distinguish the threats and vulnerabilities to the assets and prioritize them. Next, recognizing the probability that one of these vulnerabilities will be abused will ultimately identify the consequence of the risk. Finally, whichever risk is highest should be fixed first. 

2. The elements entailed in a Security Risk Assessment are assessing the risks, identifying risks to manage, selecting controls, implementing and testing the controls, and evaluating controls.  

3. Security Risk Assessments do include Penetration Testing. These tests are used for external networks, Websites, and Web applications and also for internal networks. 

4. Three types of Security Risk Assessments are insider threats posed by people inside the organization, information systems vulnerabilities that can be introduced via malware, backdoor programs, or phishing attacks, and proprietary information risk, which are trade secrets of an organization that could be detrimental if leaked. Joshua

Discussion reply 2

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My clinical interest topic is looking at Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs) in regard to nurse staffing.  HCAIs are infections that patients receive while receiving care in a healthcare facility (Thandar et al., 2021). All settings of healthcare, for example, long-term care facilities, ambulatory clinics, surgical centers, and hospitals, can report HAIs. All hospitalized patients can contract HIAs; however, there are vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and people whose immune system has been weakened. Other factors characterizing HAIs are overuse of antibiotics, failure of healthcare workers to wash their hands, the use of indwelling catheters, and long hospital stays (Thandar et al., 2021).

In the United States, at least 1.7 million HAIs are reported each year, with corresponding 99,000 associated deaths. Of the 1.7 million HAIs, 32 percent are urinary tract infections, 22 percent are surgical site infections, 15 percent are pneumonia, and 14 percent are bloodstream infections (Thandar et al., 2021). HIA are also financially stressing. Thandar et al. (2021) report that the general direct cost of HAIs to hospitals in the United States is approximately $35 billion. Lastly, emotional consequences can also impact healthcare providers, patients, and families.

In research, PICOT questions are important because they add structure to what is being researched. This saves time and effort as more relevant research is retrieved. Healthcare providers are making great strides towards reducing, and in some cases eliminating, HAIs (Cawthorne & Cooke, 2021). The PICOT question for my focus is: For patients that have acquired HAIs, can proper hand hygiene by healthcare staff, compared to adequate nurse staffing, reduce the infection rates withing 12 months? In this PICOT Question, the population is patients that have acquired HIAs, the intervention is proper hand hygiene, the comparison is adequate nurse stuffing, the outcome is the reduction of HAIs rates, and time- 12 months. This question is an intervention question as it specific and relevant to the specified issue comparing two interventions to see which is most effective.

The first database that I used was CINAHL Plus with Full Text.  I searched for “staffing and healthcare-associated infections.” This only yielded me with 12 articles.  From the resources, I learned that Boolean operators consists of “AND”, “OR”, or “NOT” and can assist with searches by searching combinations of words or phrases.  I then added the Boolean operator “OR” and put in “HAIs” and 309 articles came up. I placed limits by clicking on “peer-reviewed” and my search was reduced to 232 articles.  Then I set limits on the dates and requested research only from 2015-2020.  This took my articles to 118.  The second database I used was MEDLINE with Full Text.  This time I searched one key phrase at a time.  Searching for “healthcare-associated infections” gave me 5,764 articles. Once I added “AND staffing”, 44 articles appeared.  Then I added “OR HAIs” and was given 143 articles.  I set the same limits with dates and “peer-reviewed” as the previous database. 

Using Boolean operators, adding limits, and searching multiple databases are a few ways to add rigor and effectiveness to researching PICO(T) questions.  Dias et al. (2021) discuss the spirit of inquiry having an ongoing curiosity about why things are done the way they are.  They state that interventions should pique curiosity about evidence supporting their use.  Evidence-based practice leads to the highest quality of care, better patient outcomes, and lower costs (Dias et al., 2021).  

Exemplification essay

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An exemplification essay cites examples to explain or illustrate a claim or an abstract concept. Writers use exemplification to draw interest, to explain ideas the reader might not be familiar with, or to persuade  The most poignant  points are made not just by telling, but by showing. This entails providing specific examples in the form of anecdotes, personal experiences, and facts and statistics. For example, if you are talking with friends and say, “I love my job.”, listeners would want you to qualify it  with examples, saying things like you get to travel overseas and meet people from various cultures, your boss is understanding and fair, there is no pressure to perform well, and you make a good salary. That way, your audience has a frame of reference and can agree or disagree with you. Exemplification is also vital to conducting research, where you make a claim (thesis statement) in the introduction, then backing it with evidence throughout the body of the paper.

  In the opening line of “Shooting an Elephant”, George Orwell states, “In Moulmien in Lower Burma, I was hated by large numbers of people – the only time in my life that  I have been important enough for this to happen to me.”    This line draws interest, but needs evidence  in the form of examples to qualify such an odd claim. He then explains that the British Empire in the 1920s subjugated Burma, and he cites incidents when, as a European police officer in occupied Burma, the locals tried to make his life Hell.

Structure of an exemplification essay

An exemplification  essay begins with an introductory paragraph which defines the topic and leads to a thesis statement at its end. The thesis statement should indicate the topic (hydraulic fracking) and a dominant impression, or view (dangerously endangering the environment).

The three body paragraphs should contain examples that support the thesis. Each paragraph can develop one specific example or several brief examples. Be sure to use transitions (for example, for instance, another example, etc.) to guide your audience from point to point.

The conclusion reinforces the the main idea by restating (not repeating) the thesis statement and/or by  recalling the key points from body paragraphs

An exemplification essay should give enough examples, but avoid overloading with examples just to list as many as possible.   It should include a fair a range of examples. An essay that exemplifies traffic hazards should not include only examples in your hometown. Give examples of interstate junctions in major cities or hazards of large stadium parking lots.    Also, examples must be representative, not cherry picked. (e.g.) “Fast food restaurants are always dirty. The McDonald’s  down the street, and the KFC across from it are filthy.” Those examples represent only one area in one town. Has the writer ever left his homtown?

Assignment

Write a 5-paragraph 500-700- word essay on one of the following topics.

1. What stereotypes are applied by outsiders to your social or ethnic group (or your gender, intended profession, or geographic region)? Write an essay explaining how these stereotypes are untrue and potentially harmful.

2. Write an essay that shows Rhode’s ideas apply to to a school, a business, or an organization you know well.

In the introduction, make sure you have  a clear thesis statement that identifies the point you will illustrate. Each body paragraph should present a point supported by other examples. Use a wide range of examples. Remember, If you choose the stereotype topic, be sure your thesis statement clearly defines your social or ethnic group. Also, remember that you are addressing what the stereotypes are and how they are harmful/untrue. Your examples may be in the form of other rhetorical patterns (e.g. definition, comparison/contrast, narration).

Module 13: Resolving the Leadership Puzzle

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Module 13: Discussion Question

Followership is a process where an individual accepts the influence of another to accomplish a common goal. There are many typologies of followership including the following: Zaleznik Typology, Kelly Typology, Chaleff Typology, Kellerman Typology, and others. Select two typologies to contrast and compare. Include follower dimensions of importance, as well as the impact to leaders. Which typology do you think is, or will be, most useful in your current work or future work environment, and why?

Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (including supporting citations) along with at least one current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. You may find that your discussion of leadership characteristics is easily supported with such current scholarly research while the information about how your chosen leader exhibits those leadership characteristics is supported by popular research.

Keep in mind that current scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Current research means published in the last five years.

You are required to reply to at least two peer responses to this week’s discussion question and/or your instructor’s response to your posting. Your replies need to be substantial and constructive in nature. They should add to and evaluate/analyze the content of the post answer. Normal course dialogue doesn’t fulfill these two peer replies but is expected throughout the course. Answering all course questions is also required.

Health History and physical Assessment

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Requirements to Follow/grading rubric

To recognize the interrelationships of subjective data (physiological, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual values, and developmental) and objective data (physical examination findings) in planning and implementing nursing care.

To reflect on the interactive process that takes place between the nurse and an individual while conducting a health assessment and a physical examination.

Rubric

NR304 RUA: Health History and Physical Assessment Guidelines (Sept20)

NR304 RUA: Health History and Physical Assessment Guidelines (Sept20)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth History: Subjective Data

Required criteria

1. Demographic data

2. Reason for care (why they are in the facility)

3. Present illness (PQRST of current illness)

4. Perception of health

5. Past medical history (including medications, allergies, and vaccinations and immunizations)

6. Family medical history

7. Review of systems

8. Developmental considerations

9. Cultural considerations

10. Psychosocial considerations

11. Presence or absence of collaborative resources (community, family, groups, and healthcare system)

30.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance

Includes 11 requirements for section.

28.0 pts

High Level of Performance

Includes 9-10 requirements for section.

23.0 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Includes 5-8 requirements for section.

15.5 pts

Unsatisfactory Performance

Includes 1-4 requirements for section.

0.0 pts

Not Present

No requirements for this section presented.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePhysical Examination: Objective Data

Required criteria

1. From NR302:

o HEENT (head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat)

o Neck (including thyroid and lymph chains)

o Respiratory system

o Cardiovascular system

2. From NR304:

o Neurological system

o Gastrointestinal system

o Musculoskeletal system

o Peripheral vascular system

30.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance

Includes 8 requirements for section.

28.0 pts

High Level of Performance

Includes 7 requirements for section.

23.0 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Includes 4-6 requirements for section.

15.5 pts

Unsatisfactory Performance

Includes 1-3 requirements for section.

0.0 pts

Not Present

No requirements for this section presented.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNeeds Assessment

Required criteria

1. Based on the health history and physical examination findings, determine at least two health education needs for the individual. Remember, you may identify an educational topic that is focused on wellness.

2. Support the identified health teaching needs selected with evidence from two current, peer-reviewed journal articles.

3. Discuss how the interrelationships of physiological, developmental, cultural, and psychosocial considerations will influence, assist, or become barriers to the effectiveness of the proposed health education.

4. Describe how the individual’s strengths (personal, family, and friends) and collaborative resources (clinical, community, and health and wellness resources) effect proposed teaching.

20.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance

Includes 4 requirements for section.

18.0 pts

High Level of Performance

Includes 3 requirements for section.

15.0 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Includes 2 requirements for section.

7.5 pts

Unsatisfactory Performance

Includes 1 requirement for section.

0.0 pts

Not Present

No requirements for this section presented.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection

Required criteria

1. Describe the interaction in its entirety: include the environment, your approach to the individual, time of day, and other features relevant to therapeutic communication and to the interview process.

2. How did your interaction compare to what you have learned?

3. What went well?

4. What barriers to communication did you experience?

5. How did you overcome them?

6. What will you do to overcome them in the future?

7. Were there unanticipated challenges to the interview?

8. Was there information you wished you had obtained?

9. How will you alter your approach next time?

10.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance

Includes 9 requirements for section.

9.0 pts

High Level of Performance

Includes 7-8 requirements for section.

8.0 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Includes 5-6 requirements for section.

4.0 pts

Unsatisfactory Performance

Includes 1-4 requirements for section.

0.0 pts

Not Present

No requirements for this section presented.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle and Organization

Required criteria

1. Writing reflects synthesis of information from prior learning applied to completion of the assignment.

2. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

3. Able to verbalize thoughts and reasoning clearly.

4. Use appropriate resources and ideas to support topic.

5. Adheres to APA recommendations for title page, running head, headings, in-text citations, and reference page.

6. HIPAA protocols followed.

10.0 pts

Highest Level of Performance

Includes 6 requirements for section.

9.0 pts

High Level of Performance

Includes 5 requirements for section.

8.0 pts

Satisfactory Performance

Includes 4 requirements for section.

4.0 pts

Unsatisfactory Performance

Includes 1-3 requirements for section.

0.0 pts

Not Present

No requirements for this section presente

The First 90 Days: Chapter(s): 1, 2

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The First 90 Days: Chapter(s): 1, 2

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and please, answer for your INITIAL posting and discuss the following questions for EACH of this(these) Chapter(s):

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1. Executive Summary for EACH of this(these) Chapter(s).

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2. Which are the three most CRITICAL ISSUES for EACH of this(these) Chapter(s)? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

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3. Which are the three most relevant LESSONS LEARNED for EACH of this(these) Chapter(s)? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

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4. Which are the three most important BEST PRACTICES for EACH of this(these) Chapter(s)? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

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5. How can you relate EACH of this(these) Chapter(s) with the TOPICS COVERED in class? Please explain, analyze, and discuss in great detail …

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6. Do you see any alignment of the concepts described in EACH of this(these) Chapter(s) with the class concepts reviewed in class? Which are those alignments and misalignments? Why? Please explain, analyze, and discuss in great detail …

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I expect high caliber reviews with top analyses and interesting insights for EACH of this(these) Chapter(s) !!

 

you have to have your INITIAL posting plus

TWO additional SOLID and well supported postings to other people’s postings and/or discussions.

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3-4 pages short research paper, double space, font size 12

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Informative Research Paper

Course Outcomes

  • Write a critical analysis of source material
  • Synthesize source material and integrate it into students’ writing smoothly and appropriately
  • Be comfortable using outside sources and materials
  • Use an appropriate note-taking system
  • Cite sources properly, both in text and on Works Cited pages
  • Have a firm grasp of grammar and mechanics and be able to edit own work

Instructions

Now that you have done some preliminary work with the Bill of Rights, it is time to do some research. Your assignment is to pick one of the Amendments and find out as much as you can about how it has affected laws in the United States. Your essay needs to address the following topics:

1. What historical events led to its adoption?

2. How has the Supreme Court interpreted the Amendment since it was adopted?

3. Describe at least two court cases relevant to the Amendment.

This essay should follow all of the syllabus rules for Written Assignments and Essay Assignments. You will need to use MLA style to cite your sources. You must use at least three significant sources.

I expect this essay to be primarily informational with little or no original analysis. It is your job just to inform us about the history of the amendment you have chosen. It is acceptable for you to focus on just one aspect of the specific amendment. For instance, if you chose the First Amendment, you might just focus on the “freedom to assemble.”

Please keep your essay appropriately focused. You should be able to fulfill these requirements in 3-4 pages. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ABOUT THE AMENDMENT.

Rubric

Informative Research Paper RubricInformative Research Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeASSIGNMENT BASICSHow well does the essay fulfill the assignment? Are there parts of the assignment missing from the essay?15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFOCUSHow well focused is the essay from start to finish? Does each paragraph have a singular focus that adds to the overall focus? If appropriate, is the thesis clear?15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeINTRO AND CONCLUSIONDoes the intro provide an appropriate “entry” into the essay and topic? Does the intro draw the reader in? Does the conclusion provide a sense of closure?10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSOURCESAre quotes used appropriately? Is there sufficient context to understand the use of sources? Does the essay follow MLA format?20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCRITICAL THINKINGHow original is the presentation of the evidence? Is it mostly just summary with no insights? How much depth is presented? Are connections made beyond simple quotes and summary?15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATIONHow well doe the paragraphs “flow”? Does the essay feel coherent or is it just a random list of ideas? Does the organization make it easier or harder to read?15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGRAMMARAre the significant grammar errors that make it difficult to read the essay? Are there too many long, wordy sentences? Are there too many short, choppy sentences?10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0 

New Hire Training Program

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You are working as an Operations Manager for a growing company. The company has plans to develop several new products over the next five years and is currently hiring new graduates to help with this endeavor. These graduates have either Marketing or Engineering degrees, and may not have taken any operations classes. You have been asked by the Vice President of Human Resources to develop one of the modules for their training. Be sure the training keeps your audience in mind. You may use any medium that you choose, including written, visual, audio, or a combination of media. The goal is to deliver a self-driven training.

Develop a module that will allow the new hire to gain an understanding of the impact of product design on operations and supply chain strategy. The module should 6 to 10 slides.

Explain the importance of the product design process and how the connection of designing new products can impact the production processes.

Describe various techniques to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Be sure to give a specific example that uses a quality tool or technique so the new hire can grasp this application.

Diagram the components of the distribution or logistics operation of your company and identify technology upgrades that the company may be considering in the next five years to enhance operations as it applies for any of the components.

Cite at least two academic resources consistent with APA guidelines.