• Review the Marchildon et al. (2018) article (located in this week’s Learning Resources). Think about how public health issues have been addressed through the use of policy.
• View the media “Shaping Public Health Policy.” Reflect on the importance of public health policy.
• Research public health policies in your community.
• Select a local level public health policy in your community and consider its significance for the local community and the field of public health.
• Determine the impact of your selected public health policy on healthcare and public health.

a comprehensive response to the following:

• Briefly describe the ­local level public health policy that you selected.
• Explain its significance for the local community and the field of public health.
• Explain two potential impacts of your selected public health policy on healthcare and your community.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Write a Persuasive Essay.

Prompt: Choose ONE of the following topics for your essay:

1. Is the current taxation system effective or not?
2. Are men paid more than women in the corporate sector?
3. Is college tuition becoming way too expensive?
4. Are test scores the only way to judge the competency of a student?
5. What can be done about gun control in the United States?

Write a 500 word essay (not an email or letter) based on the writing prompt.

You must choose ONE of the essay options I have provided for this assignment. You must include research from two sources (NOT Wikipedia) to support your claims. Be sure to include a works cited page with your essay.

If you submit an essay that does not respond to one of the prompts, your essay will not be accepted as an appropriate response to this writing assignment; instead, you will be asked to write another essay that does respond to the prompt you were assigned. 

The Term Project is a compilation of  4 Case Studies that you will do during the module.  Two case studies are due on Week 8 (Midterm Week) and the remaining 2 cases are due Week 14.

Case Study # 1: Set Up For Failure Case for Chapter 3

•  HCM200 Case 1 for Week 2 Set Up for Failure.docx (15.431 KB)
• Create own discussion entry (minimum three) by answering the discussion topic/questions that is given for that week.
• Additionally respond to at least two postings made by your peers. The content of this response should be substantive, informative, and meaningful and must contain the name of the person to whom the response was made.
• Additionally homework and/or quiz and/or critical thinking must also be completed by mid-night on Monday (usually there are more than one assignment for the given week, at least one of them has to be completed for being marked present, absence of other assignments will give the student the lost pointsCreate own discussion entry (minimum three) by answering the discussion topic/questions that is given for that week.
• Additionallyrespond toat least two postingsmade by your peers. The content of this response should be substantive, informative, and meaningful and mustcontain the name of the personto whom the response was made.
• Additionallyhomework and/or quiz and/or critical thinking must also be completed by mid-night on Monday (usually there are more than one assignment for the given week, at least one of them has to be completed for being marked present, absence of other assignments will give the student the lost points)
• Create own discussion entry (minimum three) by answering the discussion topic/questions that is given for that week.
• Additionally respond to at least two postings made by your peers. The content of this response should be substantive, informative, and meaningful and must contain the name of the person to whom the response was made.
• Additionally homework and/or quiz and/or critical thinking must also be completed by mid-night on Monday (usually there are more than one assignment for the given week, at least one of them has to be completed for being marked present, absence of other assignments will give the student the lost points)

Read and analyze the case, answer the questions, and prepare a report.  DO NOT COPY THE CASE!  Include only your answers.  Put a header containing your name and “Set Up for Failure   –  Case for Chapter 3”.  Put your reference (s) at the end of the report.  The report content should be at least 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.  Submit the completed document to http://www.turnitin.com/.

Case Study # 2: To Partner or Not to Partner – Case for Chapters 5 and 6

•  HCM200 Case 2 for Week 3 To Partner or Not to Partner with a Retail Company.docx (15.07 KB)

Read and analyze the case, answer the questions, and prepare a report.  DO NOT COPY THE CASE! Include only your answers.  Put a header containing your name and “To Partner or Not to Partner”.  Put your reference (s) at the end of the report.  The report content should be at least 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.  Submit the completed document to   http://www.turnitin.com/.

Case Study # 3: Piecework – Case for Chapters 9 and 10

•  HCM200 – Piecework – Case for Chapters 9 and 10.docx (16.645 KB)

Read and analyze the case, answer the questions, and prepare a report.  DO NOT COPY THE CASE!  Include only your answers.  Put a header containing your name and “Piecework –  Case for Chapters 9 and 10”.  Put your reference (s) at the end of the report.  The report content should be at least 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.  Submit the completed document to http://www.turnitin.com/.

Term Project # 4 : Communication of Patient Information During Transitions in Care

•  HCM200 – Communication of Patient Information during Transitions in Care.docx (17.092 KB)

Read and analyze the case, answer the questions, and prepare a report.  DO NOT COPY THE CASE!  Include only your answers.  Put a header containing your name and “Communication of Patient Information”.  Put your reference (s) at the end of the report.  The report content should be at least 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.  Submit the completed document to http://www.turnitin.com/.

1. For the  Essay, you will explain organizational learning techniques for today’s HR professionals and how they enhance training and development. Within your essay, address the following points:  Describe competency models, case-based decision making, and systems thinking.  Describe why the competencies of the past are not compatible with the competencies of the future for the global organization.  Explain the competency-based and the traditional approach to training. Select several training models and assess their effectiveness for the global organization. Include training issues faced by the global organization in your explanation. Your essay must be at least two pages in length, not including the title and reference page. You are required to use at least one outside source to support your explanation. All sources used, including required readings, must be cited and referenced according to APA standards. 

2. You have been asked to create a PowerPoint presentation on a training method for executives at an organization you currently work for or an organization you wish to work for in the future. Research a training method of your choice to complete this presentation. Below are the methods covered in this unit; you may select one from this list or a different method that interests you: MHR 6551, Training and Development 3  learning organizations,  adult learning,  evidence-based learning, or  method of your choice. In your PowerPoint presentation, include the following points:  explanation of the training method;  how your organization can implement it;  the benefits of this method;  the potential barriers to this method and how you can overcome them;  how you will present this information (in a traditional format, computer-based, e-learning model, or a combination), an explanation of that method, and the reasons why; and  any additional information you feel may be helpful. Your presentation must be at least 10 slides in length, not including the title and reference slides. You are required to use at least one outside source and to utilize the notes section. Within the notes section, include additional explanations. As you write your presentation, keep in mind that you are presenting for executives at your organization. All sources used, including the required readings, must be cited and referenced according to APA guidelines 

3. Answer

A. Discuss why those in the human resource development positions are in a prime position to facilitate the change process. How can they develop employee trust in the change process?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

B.  Compare and contrast Lewin’s change management model and Kotter’s eight-step change model. Which do you believe is more effective? Why?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length 

C.  Although change can be positive overall, it can also end poorly. How can the obstacles of change be overcome? Explain using detail and examples.

Your response should be at least 500 words in length 

D.  Why is change so difficult to implement within an organization? What are the reasons people resist change, and what can an organization do to ensure change is well-received and permanent?

Your response should be at least 500 words in length. 

4.  Organizational culture involves many different details, including customer service, employee benefits, and hiring/termination processes. In this essay, you will further explain the role of organizational culture and its influences. Within your essay, include the following points:  What are the cultural influences on training and development? Provide two examples.  Discuss the effects of cultural continuity and change on organizational succession planning. Provide two examples.  How do internal and external social media influence organizational culture?  Is social media the most effective way for employees to share knowledge? Explain. Your essay must be a minimum of two full pages in length, not including the title and reference page. You are required to use a minimum of two outside sources; one must be from the CSU Online Library. All sources used, including the required reading assignments, must be cited and referenced according to APA standards. 

Multicultural Patient Education, Illiteracy, and Effective Communication

Write a 650-1300 word response to the following questions: 

1. Explain multicultural communication and its origins.
2. Compare and contrast culture, ethnicity, and acculturation.
3. Explain how cultural and religious differences affect the health care professional and the issues that can arise in cross-cultural communications.
4. Discuss family culture and its effect on patient education.
5. List some approaches the health care professional can use to address religious and cultural diversity.
6. List the types of illiteracy.
7. Discuss illiteracy as a disability.
8. Give examples of some myths about illiteracy.
9. Explain how to assess literacy skills and evaluate written material for readability.
10. Identify ways a health care professional may establish effective communication.
11. Suggest ways the health care professional can help a patient remember instructions.

This assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.