Research a major national or global disaster

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For this module’s initial discussion post, research a major national or global disaster that occurred in the last decade. Provide a brief summary of the disaster and explain the common public health risks that occurred, as well as potential long-term health risks the victims might be facing. Do you think the type of natural disaster you studied has the highest risk of spreading diseases, or another type of natural disaster? Explain.

Every year, natural disasters impact families, communities, nations, and cultures. Whether the natural disaster is a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, or earthquake, it can alter the environment and cause potential health hazards.

Code of Ethics for Nursing

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We will begin applying the ethics we are studying with via the discussion boards. I will be assigning  case studies that have to do with the first 3 provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nursing for Week 9 presentations.  For this week’s discussion, read the following article:

Presume you are the nurse admitting this patient. Discuss your reactions and your conflicts.

Choose one of the first 3 provisions and discuss this article in that context. Please include the provision number in your post subject line.

Initial post is to identify the provision and use it to support how you would solve the dilemma in the case study.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/03/us/charles-manson-hospitalized/index.html?sr=fbCNN010417charles-manson-hospitalized/index.html0300AMStoryLink&linkId=32991209

Essay on the subject of assessment and measurement

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Write an essay on the subject of assessment and measurement.

Your essay should address the following:

  • Your thoughts on the subject of measurement in general and the ethical implications of assessment specifically.
  • Five purposes for assessment delineated in your text.

Note: Make sure that your essay is informative, interesting, and illustrates critical thinking. Find two scholarly journal articles from  Online Library to help you support your points.

Characteristic of a medical professional

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An important characteristic of a medical professional is to make sense of information and then continue to ask questions to collect additional information.

You will practice this as you respond to this week’s question. For each of the following, answer the question and then describe what additional questions you might be able to investigate to gain additional information that might enhance your understanding.

  • What is its genetic composition?
  • What process was used to identify the genetic composition?
  • How has this information been used to identify treatments? )

Emotional Intelligence of a leader

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1. How does the Emotional Intelligence of a leader build trust and a sense of group identity? Why are these two qualities important to the working team?

2. Do you think there is a positive correlation between the Emotional Intelligence of a leader and employee retention? Why or why not?

Cite at least one peer reviewed reference

Inventory management

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Assume you own a retail shop (either a physical shop or an online market) and need to plan for your inventory. Choose a product and explain the issues and trade-offs involved (both demand and supply sides) in inventory management for that product. Discuss which of the inventory control models you would select to manage your inventory.

 Systems Thinking and Evaluation 

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The YouTube™ video Systems Thinking and Evaluation provides an example of how complex problems can be better analyzed when applying a systems thinking perspective.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • In 1 sentence, how would you explain systems thinking to someone who has not heard of this concept?
  • Provide 1 example of how systems thinking can be applied to affect positive outcomes.

Include at least one relevant reference in APA format.

Sigma tools/methods

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Select a firm that you are familiar with or currently working. Explain at least two of the lean or six sigma tools/methods the firm is using to manage/improve its supply chain processes.

Balanced Scorecard frameworks

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Share a real-world example of a firm who is using SCOR or Balanced Scorecard frameworks to evaluate/manage its supply chain performance. Provide a brief background about the firm, and discuss in details how the framework helps the firm to improve/monitor its supply chain performance.

 Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching: Depression

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Review the case study in the video  Psychiatric Interventions for Teaching: Depression . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YhpWZCdiZc

Based on the case study, answer the following questions.

· Identify the target symptoms/problems.

· What additional subjective and objective information would you gather?

· Which psychiatric symptoms are a treatment priority for this case?

Medication Choice:

· List one medication that would be appropriate for this case. Include the name and starting dose.

· What is your rationale for choosing this medication? What is the mechanism of action for your medication choice?

· What laboratory testing/monitoring is needed for safely prescribing this medication?

· Are there any contraindications or safety issues associated with this medication?

Safety Risk Assessment:

· What are the safety concerns, if any, associated with this case? How will you address safety?

· When would you follow up with this patient?

References:

· List at least two references within 5 years