Create an 8-10 slide PowerPoint presentation that explains basic inventory management concepts and analyzes the current state of an organization's inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE).Collapse AllIntroductionHealth care operations is a complex topic, encompassing many aspects including (but not limited to) service locations, personnel, policy, leadership, finance, strategy, and quality. While the industry is generally viewed as a service industry, its systems are faced with complex operational challenges including supply chain, strategy, quality and project management, and service delivery. Given the changing landscape from a health reform and financial perspective, health care organizations must focus on improving their operations and improving efficiencies to remain competitive. A component of the health care delivery process is the procurement, stocking, and dispensing of supplies. Within this process, opportunities exist to add value, reduce waste, and create standardization throughout the organization (Kros & Brown, 2013). Effective management of health care operations creates value for all stakeholders.One way to potentially create value in operations is through inventory management. Whether you realize it or not, you are most likely familiar with the concept of inventory. For example, when you visit the grocery store perhaps they are out of your favorite ice cream, or, before you left home, maybe you took stock of your cupboards to determine what items you need to pick up on the grocery store trip. Both of these are everyday examples of the concept of inventory. In health care, inventory management is vital for many reasons, including regulatory compliance and investment protection. When we think about the inventory of a health care organization, we must take into consideration items ranging from pots and pans to medical devices and surgical instruments (Kros & Brown, 2013).Finance and accounting principles in health care operations and supply chain management are key concepts to understand, at least at a foundational level. At a minimum, health care professionals should be familiar with the basic components of financial statements and financial ratios utilized by health care organizations, as well as concepts related to the value of money. Over the years, the health care industry has been subject to several changes in reimbursement methodologies. Each methodology was implemented with the intent of addressing the concerns facing the industry at the time (fraud, quality, utilization, et cetera). Current methodologies regulate the payment amount or payment rate that organizations will receive in return for treating each patient. Changes to these payment methods have had major financial implications for health care organizations (Kros & Brown, 2013). To remain fiscally responsible, health care professionals must streamline operations to ensure costs are managed, productivity is maximized, and resources are optimized (Kros & Brown, 2013). Outside of payroll and benefits, supplies and materials are close contenders for health care organizations' highest expenses.Regardless of whether you work in a clinical or non-clinical unit, it is imperative to understand how to read and understand the organization's financial statements. In addition to financial statements, each department operates off of an annual budget. These budgets are established as financial guidelines for the department's operations and always contain line items for materials and supplies.ReferenceKros, J. F., & Brown, E. C. (2013). Health care operations and supply chain management: Operations, planning, and control. Jossey-Bass.PreparationThis assessment is based on the Vila Health: Personal Protective Equipment Inventory media simulation, which is linked in the Vila Health: Personal Protective Equipment Inventory section of Assessment 2. Go to that section to complete the scenario at this time. You will use the information you gather in this scenario, in which you assume the role of an inventory analyst, to provide context and information necessary for the assessment.If you have questions about or would like to review tips on using PowerPoint, the following resources may be useful as you prepare to complete this assessment:Guidelines for Effective PowerPoint Presentations.Microsoft Office Software Tutorials.InstructionsBased on the media simulation you completed, one of the directors has asked you to examine the ordering, stocking, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Emergency Room and Medical Surgical Inpatient Care Unit at St. Anthony Medical Center. In addition to your inventory investigation, you have been encouraged to research additional topics, such as inventory management, inventory control, inventory ordering systems, economic order quantity (EOQ) calculations, and inventory stocking techniques. As you research, consider industries outside of health care, as techniques utilized in other industries may apply. After you have concluded your investigation and research, you have been asked to prepare a PowerPoint for the director to help them communicate with other stakeholders the basics of inventory control, the importance of having inventory control strategies, and the current state of the medical center's PPE inventory.Your PowerPoint needs to address the following criteria. (Note: The questions under each criterion are there to help you think through each.)Explain inventory control.Discuss why EOQs are conducted.Discuss the impact of the medical center's volume (past, present, and projected) from a strategic perspective (related to personal protective equipment [PPE] use) on the overall success of the organization.Describe options for inventory ordering.Define quantities to order.Identify inventory ordering systems.Discuss pros and cons of the identified systems.Determine when other PPE should be considered.Determine when alternative stocking should be considered (ordering inventory vs. consignment).Analyze leaders’ responsibilities in addressing the identified inventory recommendations.Identify what leaders should address related to inventory.Discuss consequences of leaders not addressing inventory needs.Discuss implications of not adhering to the recommended inventory purchase.Analyze the implications of having inventory control.Discuss the impact of efficient inventory control on the organization's effectiveness.Present your findings based upon your review of the EOQ and organizational data.Compare PPE use this year, from prior year, and projected budget year.Summarize your finding and recommendations.You might want to (but do not have to) organize your presentation using the following outline:Slide 1: Title of the presentation.Slide 2: Overview of inventory control.Slide 3: Review of EOQ purpose and data.Slide 4: Recommendations for inventory ordering.Slide ;5: Leadership.Slide 6: Implications.Slide 7: Conclusions.Slide 8: Reference list.General PowerPoint GuidelinesKeep the design simple. Use Arial or Verdana font, size 24 point, at minimum.Keep the slides concise. Use 5–7 bullet points per slide and 5–7 words per bullet. Use speaker notes to explicate the bullets.For best color contrast, use light text on dark background (for example, yellow on black, white on dark blue).Use the proper slide layout. For example, if a slide has a title and text, create it using the correct Title and Text layout.Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.Apply the principles of effective composition.Determine the proper application of the rules of grammar and mechanics.Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards.Assess the relevance and credibility of information sources.Additional RequirementsYour presentation should consist of:Length: A minimum of 8–10 bulleted slides.Notes: Speaker notes that fully explain each slide.References: A minimum of three references, in addition to the course textbook.APA formatting: Appropriate APA citations and peer-reviewed references on each slide, as necessary.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:Competency 1: Describe when and how the senior leader would directly impact health care operations.Analyze leaders’ responsibilities in addressing the identified inventory recommendations.Competency 2: Analyze the impact of the various success factors of a health care organization.Explain inventory control.Competency 3: Analyze the concept of competitive strength by considering efficiency and effectiveness of organizational processes.Describe options for inventory ordering.Analyze the implications of having inventory control.Competency 4: Apply management concepts to lead an efficient health care system.Present findings based upon review of the EOQ and organizational data.Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with health care professionals.Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Paper-part 1 Chapter 6 discusses various general intervention models applicable to social work practice. From a clinical perspective, use one of the disorders covered within your Assessment & Psychopathology course (depression, anxiety, autism, OCD, schizophrenia, borderline, bipolar, etc.) and research an intervention method associated with that disorder and write a paper in APA format (7th edition, student paper) that covers the following information. Headers should denote the different sections covered within the paper. 1) Title & reference page (no abstract) is required using a minimum of 3 scholarly articles that have used the intervention as part of their research. APA 7th edition/Student Paper/grammar/sentence structure - 5 points Articles must be no older than 8 years Articles must come from reputable journals and contain empirically supported research Students may use the Troy Library or Google Scholar to search for articles Students are not allowed to use a website Troy Library link where students can also have live chats with librarians https://my.troy.edu/libraries/  2) Explain the intervention and how it is used for the diagnosis identified - 10 points 3) Identify the general strengths and limitations of the intervention as well as those from a cultural perspective - 10 points 4) Identify any potential ethical concerns regarding the use of the intervention - 5 points This paper should be at least 2 pages in length!  Part 2 Simplified, Cognitive Distortions are faulty thinking patterns typically exhibited by those with a mental illness. Talking through these can sometimes help clients identify and reframe the thinking patterns that are causing, or exacerbating their symptoms and/or diagnosis. For example, those with anxiety sometimes fixate on the "What ifs" of situations. At a certain point, they may struggle to see the difference between their irrational thinking and reality. The first step in helping a client move beyond Cognitive Distortions is to be able to spot them yourself! 1) Take a look at some of these common Cognitive Distortions.  2) Choose one of the listed Cognitive Distortions to post the following: Name the Cognitive Distortion you chose.  Tell us why you chose this one. Talk about how this might present in a client (how would you recognize this when speaking to your client). 

propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following: The purpose of the quality improvement initiative. The target population or audience. The benefits of the quality improvement initiative. The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative. The cost or budget justification. The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated. You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.   Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.  You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.  2. DQs 200-250 words with 2 References.  Topic 3 DQ 1  Assessment Description Describe the fundamental principles of servant leadership. Present two qualities of servant leadership and explain how they support interprofessional communication in providing patient care.  Topic 3 DQ 2  Assessment Description Describe the characteristics of performance-driven team. Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explain why it is important in understanding the types of motivation when it comes to team performance.