Workforce Issues on Patient SafetyIn this assignment, you will consider how workforce issues impact patient safety.Based on your research, respond to one of the following discussion questions.Discussion Question 1Identify the methodology, design, and rationale of the following titles.Exploring the rate of seasonal-pattern depression in an Inuit communityDemocracy in AmericaThe relationship between compassion fatigue and burnout among critical care nursesTwo drugs for Alzheimer’s show promiseEvaluating technology with student successFactors that influence weight control among womenThe meaning of living with brain injury and stroke 10 years after the injuryExploring the beliefs of healing among AboriginesSuggested References:Shisana, O., Rice, K., Zungu, N., & Zuma, K. (2010). Gender and poverty in South Africa in the era of HIV/AIDS: A quantitative study. Journal of Women's Health (15409996), 19(1), 39–46.Ko, E., Nelson-Becker, H., Park, Y., & Shin, M. (2013). End-of-Life decision making in older Korean adults: Concerns, preferences, and expectations. Educational Gerontology, 39(2), 71–81.Witzke, J., Rhone, R., Backhaus, D., & Shaver, N. (2008). How sweet the sound: Research evidence for the use of music in Alzheimer's dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 34(10), 45–52.Sandvik, A., Melender, H., Jonsén, E., Jönsson, G., Salmu, M., & Hilli, Y. (2012). Nursing students' experiences of the first clinical education: A nordic quantitative study. Nordic Journal of Nursing Research & Clinical Studies / Vård I Norden, 32(3), 20–25.Cooper, C., Taft, L., & Thelen, M. (2004). Examining the role of technology in learning: An evaluation of online clinical conferencing. Journal of Professional Nursing, 20(3), 160–166.Roulston, A., Bickerstaff, D., Haynes, T., Rutherford, L., & Jones, L. (2012). A pilot study to evaluate an outpatient service for people with advanced lung cancer. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 18(5), 225–233.Weekly Discussion Forum Objectives Unacceptable Emerging (F through D Range) Satisfactory (C Range) Above Average (B Range) Exemplary (A Range) Score Quality of Initial Posting 0 Points No initial posting to evaluate 1 to 13 Points The information provided is inaccurate, not focused on the assignment’s topic, and/or does not answer the question(s) fully. Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and/or inadequate preparation. 14 to 15 Points The information provided is accurate, giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. A basic understanding is when you are able to describe the terms and concepts covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may not include complete development of all aspects of the assignment. 16 to 17 Points The information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. A good understanding is when you are able to explain the terms and topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates sincere reflection and addresses most aspects of the assignment, although all concepts may not be fully developed. 18 to 20 Points The information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings. _ out of 20 Participation in Discussion 0 Points No responses to other classmates in this discussion forum 1 to 6 Points May include one or more of the following: *Comments to only one other student's post. *Comments are not substantive, such as just one line or saying, “Good job” or “I agree. *Comments are off topic. 7 Points Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote. 8 Points Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts on more than one day. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote. 9 to 10 Points Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructor's comment (if applicable) on more than two days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’ comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a follow-up question. _ out of 10 Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, APA) and Information Literacy 0 Points No postings for which to evaluate language and grammar 1 to 6 Points Numerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling, use of slang, and incomplete or missing APA citations and references. If required for the assignment, did not use course, text, and/or outside readings (where relevant) to support work. 7 Points Some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors. Some errors in APA formatting (citations and references). If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for initial post but not comments to other students. Sources include course/text readings but outside sources (when relevant) include non-academic/authoritative, such as Wikis and .com resources. 8 Points Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial posting. Minor errors in APA formatting (citations and references). If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and some of the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov web sites, professional organization web sites). 9 to 10 Points Minor to no errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. APA formatting is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov web sites, professional organization web sites). _ out of 10

InstructionsThose working in the healthcare field are faced with a multitude of challenges and risks on a daily basis. Some of those challenges and risks are not visible to the human eye and can have a major impact on healthcare staff and communities.You have been chosen to be part of a new task force created by the Mayor Venues Fusion of Gotham City. The task force is looking at budgetary shortfalls and city-wide preparedness of disasters for the coming fiscal year. You have been assigned to explore the cost of an outbreak of an easily spreadable high-risk disease.For this assignment, you will focus on exploring how best to create a presentation to present to the mayor addressing the outbreak of a disease in Gotham City, a poverty-stricken city. You may pick a disease of your choice.To complete your assigned duties for the task force you will need to create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 13 slides:Introduction Slides (3 to 4 slides) - The introduction should cover the following:Explain in broad terms the possible disease that is affecting the city.Discuss social-economic details of the community affected by the outbreak.Plan of Action (8 to 10 slides) - Address the outbreak's effect on and use of resources including manpower, money, and medicine.Conclusion (2 to 3 slides) - Present the best course of action to treat and contain the outbreak. Highlight the use of resources and overall impact on the community suffering from the outbreak.A separate, last slide for a Reference list in APA formatting.

Discussion Question:Choose a healthcare topic that interests you. It can be any topic of your choice, but must be related to healthcare or the healthcare professions. During this course you will be researching this topic and writing a formal paper about it. For this week’s discussion we will do step 1: Pick and state your topic. Then explain why you have chosen it and how it relates to healthcare. Your discussion board posting should reflect the correct tone for academic threads.This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaDoes Not Meet (0%)Approaches (60%)Meets (70%)Exceeds (100%)Criterion ScoreContent of Initial Thread/Post Weight: 40%0 pointsResponse contains little to none of the required aspects of the prompt; Content is off topic; references are not included. APA reference/citation format is not used.4.8 pointsMajor required aspects of the prompt are not addressed or the response speaks in vague generalities. Information is too general; 1 reference is present, but it is non-scholarly (if required) and/or it does not appropriately reflect the topic. APA reference/citation format may be inaccurate in the response.5.6 pointsResponse addresses prompt requirements. Content is relevant and germane to the intent of the prompt; 1 or more references are scholarly (if required) and/or appropriately reflect topic, and have few APA formatting errors.8 pointsContent includes additional or novel points beyond the intent of the prompt. References are sufficient, scholarly in nature, and are formatted correctly in APA format./ 8Critical Thinking of Thread/Post Weight: 10%0 pointsLittle analysis or insight is displayed; Little or no logical support or reasoning is present1.2 pointsSome illogical statements and poor reasoning displayed; argument is unclear or convoluted1.4 pointsResponse indicates that thought, insight, and analysis has taken place; Argument is solid and logical2 pointsResponse is rich in critical thinking, and full of thought, insight, and analysis; Argument is clear and concise/ 2Quality of Written Communication in Initial Thread/Post Weight: 20%0 pointsStyle and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc. Word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific. Inconsistent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and paragraphing. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.2.4 pointsStyle and voice are somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose. Word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd. Repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.2.8 pointsStyle and voice are appropriate to the given audience and purpose. Word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout. Minimal mechanical or typographical errors are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.4 pointsStyle and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity. Word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied. Free of mechanical and typographical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English./ 4Discussion Responses to Classmates’ Threads/Posts Weight: 30%0 pointsDid not make an effort to participate in learning community as it develops; Displays lack of engagement with discussion forum; Did not make the minimum of 2 responses to classmates.3.6 pointsOccasionally makes meaningful reflection on group’s efforts; Marginal effort to become involved with group; Made one response to classmates4.2 pointsFrequently attempts to direct the discussion and present relevant viewpoints for consideration by group; Interacts freely; Met the minimum of 2 responses to classmates6 pointsShows astute awareness of needs of community; Frequently attempts to motivate the group discussion; Presents creative approaches to topic; Made at least 2 responses to classmates/ 6Rubric Total ScoreTotal/ 20Overall ScoreOverall ScoreLevel 10 points minimumLevel 212 points minimumLevel 314 points minimumLevel 420 points minimum