Select a hospital-acquired condition (HAC) that is relevant to a health care context with which you are familiar. Create a 2- to 3-page report that includes the research-based explanation of the background of a problem associated with your chosen HAC, as well as develop appropriate research problem and purpose statements.IntroductionNote: The assessments in this course build upon each other. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to complete them in the order in which they are presented.A research problem statement expresses the issue or phenomenon that a project is seeking to solve or improve. It also helps to show readers the importance of the issue and defines the context for the study. To make problem statements more compelling, we can use the past research of others to improve care and inspire further research. A review of the literature can provide knowledge about what others found useful in addressing problems that are similar to the ones you face. By leveraging this evidence base, you can create clearer and more compelling problem statements.The purpose statement tells the reader the intent of your research. Within the context of this course, it will be to make improvements related to one or more hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) of your choice. Take, for instance, the case of a hospital-acquired infection resulting from the insertion of a central line. You may determine through the literature search that there are other methods to prevent infections.Perhaps you note that the staff in your organizations were not properly using sterile techniques and outlining a sterile field. Your new process may involve adopting better sterilization protocols prior to inserting a catheter. In order to make the change, you will need to provide evidence that this practice is based on research and is clearly accepted as the standard practice.Demonstration of ProficiencyBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 2: Develop a research question based on a hospital-acquired condition.Explain the background of a given research problem based on information in the literature.Apply evidence-based information to support the development of a given research problem.Competency 3: Plan a research project.Develop a problem statement based on relevant literature. Formulate a purpose statement supported by a review of the literature.Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.InstructionsThis assessment has three distinct parts.Part 1: Background and EvidenceRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Explain the background of a given research problem based on information in the literature.Apply evidence-based information to support the development of a given research problem.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this section you will need to select one or more hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) from the list of Hospital-Acquired Conditions created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). From your readings and independent research you will compose a background explanation of the HAC and how it is manifesting as an issue in a health care setting of your choice. You will also be creating an evidence-based rationale for why it is important to further study this particular HAC. This first section should be one to two pages, with support from the literature for the background of the issue, the importance of the problem within the context of your chosen health care setting, and support for your purpose in pursuing your research project.Part 2: Problem StatementRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Develop a problem statement based on relevant literature.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this part you will create a problem statement that developed out of your review of the literature related to the HAC(s). This problem statement will help to inform the research questions; you will develop these further in Assessments 2 and 3 and include them in your work for Assessment 4.A well-written problem statement should be one or two sentences.Problem Statement Checklist:Identify the problem that led to the research.Is it easy to determine?Were there identifying words that justify the problem?Was the rationale or justification of the problem clearly stated?Do the words in the problem statement indicate the kind of study performed? What words in particular?Was the evidence for the problem provided in the literature?Part 3: Purpose StatementRelevant Scoring Guide Criteria:Formulate a purpose statement supported by a review of the literature.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with expectations for health care professionals.For this part, you will develop your purpose statement, which will clearly lay out what you would hope to accomplish as you work towards addressing the problem you have identified. Purpose statements should be grounded in the evidence and indicate the kind of study that will be performed. This purpose will help to inform the research questions you will develop in Assessments 2 and 3 and include in your work for Assessment 4.A well-written purpose statement should be one or two sentences in length.Purpose Statement Checklist:Identify the purpose that led to the research study.What does the study hope to accomplish? What are the desired outcomes?Was the rationale or justification of the purpose clearly stated?Do the words in the purpose statement indicate the kind of study performed? What words in particular?Was the item cited as evidence for the purpose published within the last five years?Additional Submission RequirementsStructure: Include a title page, table of contents, and reference page.Length: There is no length requirement for this assessment. Most submissions that fully address all scoring guide criteria will be 2 to 3 pages in length.References: Cite at least five current scholarly or professional resources.Format: Use APA style for references and citations.You may wish to refer to the following APA resources to help with your structure, formatting, and style:APA Style and Format.APA Paper Tutorial.APA Paper Template.Font: Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced for narrative portions only.

AssignmentWrite a persuasive essay that urges readers to accept your viewpoint on an issue and to take action on that issue. Refer to pages 1256-1263 in your text for further instructions and resources to help prepare your essay. The essay should use at least one credible source to support your persuasive stance. APA formatted in-text citation(s) and a reference page are required for the source(s) too. Please save the essay as a Word (.doc) document and submit it as an attachment. The essay should be a minimum of 3 paragraphs in length: introduction, body, and conclusion. Include a clear thesis statement that is developed throughout your essay.

Part 1: ReadConsider the following case scenario:Brent, a 50 year old married male is having anxiety about his young adult daughter Rachel, who in the past year has graduated from high school and is now freshman at a large university. Brent is worried that his daughter will not be successful academically and may make poor choices in deciding to drink with peers or even be a victim or date-rape. Brent's wife Susan is less worried. She believes that Rachel has a good head on her shoulders, and that as a teenager, she did well in high school and has overall not been known for foolish behavior.Part 2: ResearchUsing search engines and Rasmussen resources, research Gestalt Therapy, an older confrontational treatment model that looks at incongruences between the client's verbal statements vs the client's body language, including facial expressions. While some human service workers and counselors may borrow elements of Gestalt Therapy, very few would identify themselves as Gestalt purists.Part 3: ReflectFor this part of the assignment, you will use your critical thinking skills and reflect upon the case scenario.In a minimum of two-pages (not counting the title page and reference page) address the following:Explain the Gestalt Therapy methods.Why the Gestalt approach is rarely used in a pure form.Rather than using a Gestalt approach, discuss which contemporary service model you believe to be the most appropriate for the above case scenario. Why? Be specific.